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General Arts and Science (Diploma) to Honours Arts
Where Are You Now?
Conestoga College
Discipline: Humanities
Credential: College Diploma (2 year)
Program Title: General Arts and Science (Diploma)
Where Do You Want to Go?
University of Waterloo
Degree Qualifications: BA - Bachelor of Arts
Discipline: Multiple
Credential: Degree (4 year)
Program Title: Honours Arts
Transfer credits / courses
Semesters Remaining
Course Equivalencies Granted
Total units transferable from the 2-year GAS diploma = 7.0 units (14 courses)
Conestoga course = Waterloo transfer credit:
COMM 1030 = COMMST 100
COMM 1085 = ENGL 109
COMM 1665 = COMMST 2XX
COMM 2210 = COMMST 399
LIBS 1560 = ENVS 195
LIBS 1670 = COMMST 226
PHIL 1000 = PHIL 145
PHIL 2005 = PHIL 121
PSYC 1010 = PSYCH 101
SCIE 2000 = SCI 1XX
SOC 1527 = SOC 101
ELECTIVE 1 = TBD
ELECTIVE 2 = TBD
ELECTIVE 3 = TBD
Requirements
Graduates of the General Arts and Science two-year diploma program with a minimum average of 75%, including a minimum of 70% in an acceptable English writing course (COMM 1085), will be eligible for admission into Honours Arts with applicable transfer credits awarded.
The following programs are excluded from this pathway: Honours Accounting and Financial Management, and Honours Global Business and Digital Arts.
70%
Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%
Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation
Yes
BridgingNot applicable.
Program Residency RequirementRefer to Waterloo's institutional profile: https://ontransfer.ca/i/ontransfer+search_transfer_policies+institution+WATE
For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.Language of Instruction
English
Cancellation Policy
This agreement is reviewed on an annual basis and is subject to renewal every three years. In the event of revision, expiration or termination of the agreement, students enrolled in the program will have the opportunity to complete the program under the terms of this agreement.
Documentation
No additional pathway documentation available.
Contact / Apply
Undergraduate admissions team: myapplication@uwaterloo.ca
Transfer student website: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/transfer-students
Last Updated: October 23, 2025