Pathways

If you are currently a Conestoga student and want to continue studying at Conestoga, there are a number of different opportunities available to you. Whether you wish to transfer to another program or apply to a new program after graduation, Conestoga has established pathways to help you meet your goals. For more information regarding pathways at Conestoga, contact the Credit Transfer Officer at credittransfer@conestogac.on.ca.

Certificate-to-diploma

If you are interested in an area of study but uncertain about the specific program that you would like to take, Conestoga offers foundation programs that allow you to explore your area of interest in a general way. Upon successful completion, you can then apply to a more specific program confident that you are selecting the program that is right for you.

Diploma-to-diploma

Some programs share common courses/terms allowing you to transfer into related programs and potentially earn an additional diploma at a faster rate. These situations exist on a program-to-program basis and can be discussed with the program coordinator / program chair.

Degree pathways

If you have successfully completed an Ontario College diploma program, you may be eligible to bridge into a degree program at an advanced level allowing you to attain a degree in a shorter period of time. There are several bachelor degree programs at Conestoga in engineering, business, health and media and design that could allow you to finish your degree in just two years. To confirm program eligibility and credit transfer details, go to ontransfer.ca or contact a credit transfer officer at credittransfer@conestogac.on.ca.

Bachelor of Animation - 1671C
ProgramCredentialEntry point
Animation
Ontario College Diploma
Year 2
Bachelor of Applied Biotechnology (Honours) - 1560C
ProgramCredentialEntry point
​Relevant health or science program**
Degree
​Year 3, apply to program 2560C
Biotechnology Technician Fast Track
Ontario College Diploma
Year 3, with special programming*
Biotechnology Technician
Ontario College Diploma
Year 3, with special programming*
Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees
Ontario College Certificate
Year 1
* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.
** Program offered at another institution.
Bachelor of Applied Technology (Honours) - Architecture - Project and Facility Management - 1099C
ProgramCredentialEntry point
Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 3, after taking summer bridge courses*
Architectural Technology**
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 3, after taking summer bridge courses*
* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.
   ** Program offered at another institution.
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) - Accounting, Audit and Information Technology - 1241C
ProgramCredentialEntry point
Business Administration - Accounting
​Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 3
Business Administration - Accounting Accelerated

Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 3
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) - International Business Management - 1172C
ProgramCredentialEntry point
​Operations Management**
Ontario College Diploma
​​Year 2, with additional bridge courses*
​Business (with MCU50200 code)**
Ontario College Diploma
​Year 3, after taking spring bridge courses*
Business Administration - International Business Management**
​Ontario College Advanced Diploma
​Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
​Business Administration - Human Resources**
​Ontario College Advanced Diploma
​Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
​Human Resources **
Ontario College Diploma
​​Year 2, with additional bridge courses*
​Business**
Ontario College Diploma
​Year 3, after taking spring bridge courses*
​Business - Marketing
Ontario College Diploma
​​Year 2, with additional bridge courses*
​Business Administration - Marketing (Co-op)
​Ontario College Advanced Diploma
​Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
​Business
Ontario College Diploma
​Year 3, after taking spring bridge courses*
​Business Administration - Marketing
​Ontario College Advanced Diploma
​Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
Business Administration - Management
​Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management (Co-op)
​Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management
​Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.
** Programs offered at another institution.
Bachelor of Community and Criminal Justice (Honours) - 1240C
ProgramCredentialEntry point
​Human Services Foundation(degree stream)
Ontario College Certificate
​Year 1
​Community and Justice Services
Ontario College Diploma
​Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
Community Settlement Services
Ontario College Diploma
​Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
Police Foundations
Ontario College Diploma
Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
Protection, Security and Investigation
Ontario College Diploma
Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
​Social Service Worker
Ontario College Diploma
​Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.
Bachelor of Computer Science - 1635C
ProgramCredentialEntry point
Computer Programming and Analysis
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 3, with a reduced course load in Level 6
Software Engineering Technology
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 3, with a reduced course load in Level 6
Computer Programming
Ontario College Diploma
Year 3
Software Engineering Technician
Ontario College Diploma
Year 3
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) - 1514C
ProgramCredentialEntry point
Computer Programming and Analysis
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 3, with a reduced course load in Level 6
Software Engineering Technology
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 3, with a reduced course load in Level 6
Computer Programming
Ontario College Diploma
Year 3
Software Engineering Technician
Ontario College Diploma
Year 3
Bachelor of Design (Honours) - 1336C
ProgramCredentialEntry point
​Graphic Design
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 3
Media Foundations
Ontario College Certificate
Year 1
Design Foundations
Ontario College Certificate
Year 1
Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development (Honours) - 1355C
ProgramCredentialEntry point
Human Services Foundation(degree stream)
Ontario College Certificate
Year 1
Community Settlement Services
Ontario College Diploma
Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
Early Childhood Education
Ontario College Diploma
Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
​Social Service Worker
Ontario College Diploma
​Year 2, with additional bridge courses*
​Educational Support
Ontario College Diploma
​Year 2
Educational Support Fast Track
Ontario College Diploma
Year 2
​Recreation & Leisure Services
Ontario College Diploma
​Year 2
​Recreation and Sport Administration
Ontario College Diploma
​Year 2
* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.
Bachelor of Engineering - Building Systems Engineering - 1425C
ProgramCredentialEntry point
Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 2, with additional bridge courses*
Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) - Design & Analysis
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 2, with additional bridge courses*
​Building Mechanical Systems Engineering Technology**
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
​Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
Mechanical Engineering Technology - Automated Manufacturing
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 2, with additional bridge courses*
Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 2, with additional bridge courses*
* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.
** Programs offered at another institution.
To inquire more about pathways into this program, please email engineering@conestogac.on.ca.
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Systems Engineering - 1094C
ProgramCredentialEntry point
​Electronics Engineering Technology
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 2, with additional bridge courses*
Computer Engineering Technology
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 2, with additional bridge courses*
* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.
To inquire more about pathways into this program, please email engineering@conestogac.on.ca.
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering - 1066C
ProgramCredentialEntry point
Mechanical Engineering Technology - Automated Manufacturing
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 2, with additional bridge courses*
Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 2, with additional bridge courses*
Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) - Design & Analysis
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design** (Centennial or George Brown)
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 2, with additional bridge courses*
Electromechanical Engineering Technology** (Humber or Sheridan)
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 2, with additional bridge courses*
Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design and Drafting** (Sheridan)
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 2, with additional bridge courses*
Mechanical Engineering Technology** (Algonquin, Humber, Mohawk, Niagara, or Sheridan)
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 2, with additional bridge courses*
Electromechanical Engineering Technology - Building Automation** (George Brown)
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 2, with additional bridge courses*
* Eligibility to bridge depends on a transcript analysis to assess grade level and program suitability, as well as a faculty panel interview. The number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation and previous marks. To confirm program and grade eligibility, email a transcript of your diploma to engineering@conestogac.on.ca. The entry point and time to complete can vary from the above and is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
** Programs offered at another institution.
To inquire more about pathways into this program, please email engineering@conestogac.on.ca.
Bachelor of Engineering - Power Systems Engineering - 1458C
ProgramCredentialEntry point
​Energy Systems Engineering Technology - Electrical
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 3, after taking summer bridge courses*
Electrical Engineering Technology
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 3, after taking summer bridge courses*
* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation. To confirm program eligibility and credit transfer details, go to ontransfer.ca or email engineering@conestogac.on.ca.
Bachelor of Engineering - Sustainable Design Engineering - 1626C
ProgramCredentialEntry point
Civil Engineering Technology
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.
To inquire more about pathways into this program, please email engineering@conestogac.on.ca.
Bachelor of Environmental Public Health (Honours) - 1386C
ProgramCredentialEntry point
Environmental Technology**
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
​Year 3, apply to program 2386C
Relevant health, public health, environmental, or science programs**
Degree
​Year 3, apply to program 2386C
​Medical Laboratory Science
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
​Year 3, with advanced standing, apply to program 2386C
Biotechnology Technician
Ontario College Diploma
Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees
Ontario College Certificate
Year 1
Biotechnology Technician Fast Track
Ontario College Diploma
Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.** Programs offered at another institution.
Bachelor of Human Resource Management - 1624C
ProgramCredentialEntry point
Business(level 3)
Ontario College Diploma
​Year 2
​Human Resources*
Ontario College Diploma
​Year 2
* Programs offered at another institution.
Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours) - 1068C
ProgramCredentialEntry point
Design Foundations
Ontario College Certificate
Year 1*
​Interior Design**
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
​Year 3 (modified)
Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Year 2
* A high school grade 11 or 12 U level math is required and must be obtained for admission.** Programs offered at another institution.
Bachelor of Risk, Threat, and Crime Analysis (Honours) - 1657C
ProgramCredentialEntry point
Human Services Foundation(degree stream)
Ontario College Certificate
Year 1
Police Foundations
Ontario College Diploma
Year 2, with advanced standing (modified level three term)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Honours) - 1573
ProgramCredentialEntry point
Practical Nursing
Diploma
Year 2 (level 3)
Human Sciences*
Degree
​Year 2 (level 3)
Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees
Ontario College Certificate
​Year 1
* Program offered at another institution.

Graduate certificates

Graduate certificate programs provide a valuable means to specialize and gain practical hands-on skills that will prepare you for today’s job market. These programs have been developed for individuals who have already achieved a college or university credential and are looking to further sharpen their knowledge and skills in a specific focus area. Graduate certificate programs are offered in a variety of disciplines including business, media, health, engineering and public service.

Master's

Graduates of Conestoga's Bachelor's degrees are eligible to apply for Master's level study at universities world-wide.

Note: University graduate admissions are case-by-case and are based on academic excellence, research potential, and communication and leadership skills. Graduate admission numbers are determined by student and faculty research interests and available funding.

See: Transfer agreement opportunities for master's degree articulation agreements.

Need help clarifying the best path?

If you’re uncertain about which program to choose or have questions about possible programs, you can schedule an appointment with a Career Advisor. Career Advisors can help you explore your interests and career options and develop an academic and career path that best suits your goals. To book an appointment, please contact sra@conestogac.on.ca.