Associate Diplomas at the University of Guelph

Unique, two-year diplomas to get your career going quickly! Benefit from the University of Guelph's world-renowned reputation in agri-food research while you study in one of the unique, two-year diploma programs offered on our main campus and at our Ridgetown campus.

Associate Diploma Programs

Guelph Main Campus

Ridgetown Campus

 

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Estimated Cutoff Range

65-70% for admission to all Associate Diploma programs.

Transfer Opportunities

Associate Diplomas can open doors to further studies! Students who have completed at least one year of an associate diploma program will be considered college transfer applicants when applying for admission to all degree programs at the University of Guelph. Admission requirements vary by program. We also offer admission pathways for graduates of the following associate diploma programs: Associate Diploma in Environmental Technician, and the Associate Diploma in Agriculture.

For more information or instructions on accessing the internal application please contact our Pathways Advisor at pathways@uoguelph.ca.

Transfer credits are determined by the Admission Committee of the program to which the student is admitted and where applicable, in accordance with any existing articulation agreement or pathway. The application of transfer credits will vary depending on the degree and specialization. All applicants must satisfy degree graduation requirements and residency requirement as outlined in the Undergraduate Calendar. More information about advanced standing applications can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.

Transfer Pathways from Associate Diploma into Bachelor Degree

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Diploma

Associate Diploma in Environmental Management

 

Possible Degree:

Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management in Environmental Management (B.B.R.M)

 

ONCAT Pathway ID #5048

 

Graduates of the Associate Diploma in Environmental Management program who have achieved a minimum 70% cumulative average may apply to transfer into the Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management with a major in Environmental Management, and receive 5.0 transfer credits. Students lacking 4U Chemistry (SCH4U) will be required to complete CHEM*1060 (or an approved equivalent) during their first semester of degree studies. Graduates from the Associate Diploma in Environmental Management will be exempt from the normal 4U English (ENG4U) and 4U Biology (SBI4U) requirements.

 

Contacts:

 

Transfer Credits:

  • Environmental Management and Free Electives

Diploma:

Associate Diploma in Equine Care and Management

 

Possible Degree:

Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management in Equine Management (B.B.R.M)

 

ONCAT Pathway ID #5732

 

Graduates of the Associate Diploma in Equine Care and Management program who have achieved a minimum 75% cumulative average may apply to transfer into the Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management with a major in Equine Management, and will receive 7.5 transfer credits if admitted. Applicants must have completed 4U Biology (SBI4U) , 4U Chemistry (SCH4U), one 4U level Math course, or equivalents.

 

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Transfer Credits:

  • EQN*1010 Introduction to Equine Management
  • EQN*2040 Equine Anatomy and Physiology
  • EQN*2050 Introduction to Equine Nutrition
  • EQN*2150 Equine Facility Management and Design
  • CROP*3340 Managed Grasslands
  • EQN*4500 Equine Integrated Project
  • Computer and Information Science, Equine, Human Resources and Organizational Behaviour, Marketing and Consumer Studies, and Management Electives

Diploma:

Associate Diploma in Horticulture

 

Possible Degree:

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.Sc.Agr.)

 

ONCAT Pathway ID #1429

 

If you are a graduate of the Associate Diploma in Horticulture program then you may be eligible to enter the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program provided that you have achieved a minimum cumulative average of 75% or higher in the associate diploma program. Successful applicants may receive up to 7.5 transfer credits.

 

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Transfer Credits:

  • AGR*2050 Agroecology
  • AGR*2320 Soils in Agroecosystems
  • AGR*2470 Introduction to Plant Agriculture
  • BOT*2100 Life Strategies in Plants
  • CROP*4240 Weed Science
  • HORT*3150 Principles and Applications of Plant Propogation
  • FARE*1400 Economics of the Agri-Food System
  • Agriculture and Humanities Electives