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
| Program | Credential | Entry point |
|---|---|---|
| Animation | Ontario College Diploma | Year 2 |
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.
** Program 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 - Marketing | 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 - Finance | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3 |
| Business - Insurance | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3 |
| Business Administration - Financial Planning | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 3 |
Bachelor of Communications Management (Honours) - 1574C
| Program | Credential | Entry point |
|---|---|---|
| Advertising and Marketing Communications | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3 |
| Advertising and Marketing Communications** | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 3 |
| Journalism | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3 |
| Public Relations | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3 |
| Public Relations** | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 3 |
** 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* |
| 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 Community Mental Health and Wellness (Honours) - 1663C
| Program | Credential | Entry point |
|---|---|---|
| Human Services Foundation(degree stream) | Ontario College Certificate | Year 1 |
| Community and Justice Services | Ontario College Diploma | Year 2 |
| Community Settlement Services | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3, with additional bridge courses* |
| 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 |
| 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* |
| Developmental Services Worker** | Ontario College Diploma | Year 2 |
* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.
** Programs offered at another institution.
Bachelor of Computer Science - 1635C
| Program | Credential | Entry point |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3 |
| Software Engineering Technician | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3 |
| 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 |
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) - 1514C
| Program | Credential | Entry point |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3 |
| Software Engineering Technician | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3 |
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Emergency Management (Honours) - 1652C
| Program | Credential | Entry point |
|---|---|---|
| Police Foundations | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3, after completing spring bridge courses* (two academic and a field placement preparation course) |
* 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* |
| Medical Laboratory Science | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 3, with advanced standing, apply to program 2386C |
| 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 3, with advanced standing |
| Tourism - Destinations and Travel Management | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3, 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 Risk, Threat, and Crime Analysis (Honours) - 1657C
| Program | Credential | Entry 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
| 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) |
* 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.