Pathways | Conestoga College

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 519-748-5220 ext. 2166.

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 Applied Biotechnology (Honours) - 1560C

Program	Credential	Entry point
Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees	Ontario College Certificate	Year 1
Biotechnology Technician	Ontario College Diploma	Year 3, with special programming*
Biotechnology Technician Fast Track	Ontario College Diploma	Year 3, with special programming*
Relevant health or science program**	Degree	Year 3, apply to program 2560C

* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.
** Program offered at another institution.

Bachelor of Applied Health Information Science (Honours) - 1131C

Program	Credential	Entry point
Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees	Ontario College Certificate	Year 1
Health Office Administration	Ontario College Diploma	Year 3, with additional bridge courses*, apply to program 4141C
Health Information Management**	Ontario College Diploma	Year 3, with additional bridge courses*, apply to program 4141C
Relevant health or science program**	Degree	Year 2, with additional bridge courses*, apply to program 5131C

* 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

Program	Credential	Entry 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.
** Programs offered at another institution.

Bachelor of Applied Technology (Honours) - Construction Management - 1655C

Program	Credential	Entry point
Architecture - Construction 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.

Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) - Accounting, Audit and Information Technology - 1241C

Program	Credential	Entry 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

Program	Credential	Entry point
Business Administration - Management	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*
Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management (Co-op)	Ontario College Advanced Diploma	Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
Business Administration - Marketing	Ontario College Advanced Diploma	Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
Business Administration - Marketing (Co-op)	Ontario College Advanced Diploma	Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
Business Administration - Human Resources**	Ontario College Advanced Diploma	Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
Business Administration - International Business Management**	Ontario College Advanced Diploma	Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
Business	Ontario College Diploma	Year 3, after taking spring bridge courses*
Business**	Ontario College Diploma	Year 3, after taking spring bridge courses*
Business (with MCU50200 code)**	Ontario College Diploma	Year 3, after taking spring bridge courses*
Business - International Business	Ontario College Diploma	Year 2, with additional bridge courses*
Business - Marketing	Ontario College Diploma	Year 2, with additional bridge courses*
Business - Marketing - Accelerated	Ontario College Diploma	Year 2, with additional bridge courses*
Human Resources **	Ontario College Diploma	Year 2, with additional bridge courses*
Operations Management**	Ontario College Diploma	Year 2, with additional bridge courses*

* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.
** Programs offered at another institution.

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) - Financial Services - 1551C

Program	Credential	Entry point
Business Administration - Financial Planning	Ontario College Advanced Diploma	Year 3, with additional bridge courses*

* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.

Bachelor of Communications Management (Honours) - 1574C

Program	Credential	Entry point
Advertising and Marketing Communications	Ontario College Diploma	Year 2, additional bridge courses may be required*
Advertising and Marketing Communications**	Ontario College Advanced Diploma	Year 2, additional bridge courses may be required*
Business	Ontario College Diploma	Year 2, additional bridge courses may be required*
Business - Marketing	Ontario College Diploma	Year 2, additional bridge courses may be required*
Business - Marketing - Accelerated	Ontario College Diploma	Year 2, additional bridge courses may be required*
Journalism	Ontario College Diploma	Year 2, additional bridge courses may be required*
Public Relations	Ontario College Diploma	Year 2, additional bridge courses may be required*
Public Relations**	Ontario College Advanced Diploma	Year 2, additional bridge courses may be required*

* 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

Program	Credential	Entry point
Human Services Foundation (degree stream)	Ontario College Certificate	Year 1
Community and Justice 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 Community Mental Health and Wellness (Honours) - 1663C

Program	Credential	Entry point
Community and Justice Services	Ontario College Diploma	Year 2
Early Childhood Education	Ontario College Diploma	Year 2
Educational Support	Ontario College Diploma	Year 2
General Arts and Science - Diploma Option	Ontario College Diploma	Year 2
Hearing Instrument Specialist	Ontario College Diploma	Year 2
Human Services Foundation (degree stream)	Ontario College Certificate	Year 1
Personal Support Worker	Ontario College Certificate	Year 1
Practical Nursing	Ontario College Diploma	Year 2
Recreation and Leisure Services	Ontario College Diploma	Year 2
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

Program	Credential	Entry point
Software Engineering Technician	Ontario College Diploma	Year 2
Computer Programming	Ontario College Diploma	Year 2, with additional bridge courses*

* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.

Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) - 1514C

Program	Credential	Entry point
Software Engineering Technology	Ontario College Advanced Diploma	Year 3
Computer Programming and Analysis	Ontario College Advanced Diploma	Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
IT Innovation and Design	Ontario College Advanced Diploma	Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
Software Engineering Technician	Ontario College Diploma	Year 2
Computer Programming	Ontario College Diploma	Year 2, with additional bridge courses*

* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.

Bachelor of Design (Honours) - 1336C

Program	Credential	Entry point
Media Foundations	Ontario College Certificate	Year 1
Design Foundations	Ontario College Certificate	Year 1
Graphic Design	Ontario College Advanced Diploma	Year 3, after taking summer bridge courses*

* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.

Bachelor of Digital Technology Solutions - 1655C

Program	Credential	Entry point
Computer Systems Technician – Information Technology Infrastructure and Services	Ontario College Diploma	Year 2 (modified)

* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.

Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development (Honours) - 1355C

Program	Credential	Entry point
Human Services Foundation (degree stream)	Ontario College Certificate	Year 1
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
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

Program	Credential	Entry point
Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) - Design & Analysis	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 - 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*
Building Mechanical Systems Engineering Technology**	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 Engineering - Cyber Systems Engineering - 1550C

Program	Credential	Entry point
Computer Engineering Technology	Ontario College Advanced Diploma	Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
Electronics Engineering Technology	Ontario College Advanced Diploma	Year 3, with additional bridge courses*

* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Systems Engineering - 1094C

Program	Credential	Entry point
Computer Engineering Technology	Ontario College Advanced Diploma	Year 2, with additional bridge courses*
Electronics Engineering Technology	Ontario College Advanced Diploma	Year 2, with additional bridge courses*

* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering - 1066C

Program	Credential	Entry point
Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) - Design & Analysis	Ontario College Advanced Diploma	Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation	Ontario College Advanced Diploma	Year 2, with additional bridge courses*
Mechanical Engineering Technology - Automated Manufacturing	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*
Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design** (Centennial or George Brown)	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*
Electromechanical Engineering Technology** (Humber 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 MSE@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.

Bachelor of Engineering - Power Systems Engineering - 1458C

Program	Credential	Entry point
Electrical Engineering Technology	Ontario College Advanced Diploma	Year 3, after taking summer bridge courses*
Energy Systems Engineering Technology - Electrical	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 Cheri Atkins or Bobby Al-Wazedi.

Bachelor of Engineering - Sustainable Design Engineering - 1626C

Program	Credential	Entry 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.

Bachelor of Environmental Public Health (Honours) - 1386C

Program	Credential	Entry point
Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees	Ontario College Certificate	Year 1
Biotechnology Technician	Ontario College Diploma	Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
Biotechnology Technician Fast Track	Ontario College Diploma	Year 3, with additional bridge courses*
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

* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.
** Programs offered at another institution.

Bachelor of Hospitality Management - 1660C

Program	Credential	Entry point
Food and Beverage Management - Hotel and Restaurant Operations	Ontario College Diploma	Year 2, with advanced standing

Bachelor of Human Resource Management - 1624C

Program	Credential	Entry 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

Program	Credential	Entry point
Design Foundations	Ontario College Certificate	Year 1*
Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology	Ontario College Advanced Diploma	Year 2
Interior Design**	Ontario College Advanced Diploma	Year 3 (modified)

* 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 Science - Nursing (Honours) - 1573

Program	Credential	Entry point
Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees	Ontario College Certificate	Year 1
Practical Nursing	Diploma	Year 2 (level 3)
Human Sciences	Degree	Year 2 (level 3)

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 or speak to someone directly, please call 519-748-5220 ext. 2298