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General Arts and Science (Certificate) to Honours Arts

Where Are You Now?

Conestoga College

Discipline: Humanities

Credential: College Certificate

Program Title: General Arts and Science (Certificate)

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

15%

Semesters Remaining 7

Granted 3.00
Total 20.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Total units transferable from the 1-year GAS certificate = 3.0 units (6 courses)

Conestoga course = Waterloo transfer credit:

COMM 1085 = ENGL 109

COMM 1665 = COMMST 2XX

COMM 2210 = COMMST 399

LIBS 1560 = ENVS 195

PHIL 1000 = PHIL 145

ELECTIVE 1 = TBD

Requirements

Graduates of the General Arts and Science one-year certificate 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.

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

70%

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

Not applicable.

Program Residency Requirement

Refer 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.

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Last Updated: October 23, 2025