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* |
| Health Information Management** | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3, with additional bridge courses*, apply to program 3131C |
| Relevant health or science program** | Degree | Year 2, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, with additional bridge courses* |
|
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, with additional bridge courses* |
|
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, with additional bridge courses* |
|
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* |
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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