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Applying as a Canadian applicant

Domestic students should apply online or by phone at 1-888-892-2228.

Applying as an International applicant

International students should apply online.
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Admissions - January 2025

Admission requirements

  • A two- or three-year diploma or a degree from an accredited college or university OR a minimum of five years of related full-time formal work experience.
  • Preference will be given to applicants with degrees in communications, English, political science, journalism, public relations, and general arts and science programs where course work included marketing and communications.
  • Preference will be given to applicants with diplomas in marketing, advertising, public relations, event management, and journalism.

Note re: admission requirements

  • Applicants with transcripts from institutions where the language of instruction is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum test score on one of the following language proficiency tests or equivalent scores from another internationally recognized English language test:
    • TOEFL iBT 88 with no individual skill less than 22
    • CAEL 70, no sub-test band score less than 60
    • PTE Academic 58
    • Conestoga English Language Test (CELT) Band 6
    • Cambridge Exams 180 with no individual score less than 170
  • We offer a language program for students whose English language skills are below the standard required for admission but all other admission criteria have been met. An applicant will be eligible for admission to the graduate certificate program after completion of level 4 of the General Arts and Science - English Language Studies (ELS) program with an overall grade average of 80% and no grade less than 75%. Placement in the ELS program is determined by scores on an in-house English language test or TOEFL or IELTS.

Canadian admissions contact


International admissions contact

Admission procedures

  • Submit proof of admission requirements.
  • Applicants not meeting the credential requirement must submit a resume and work-related references. Please submit these documents directly to the Conestoga Admissions Office.
  • Final selection is made following an assessment of the admission requirements.
  • Every student in Conestoga College's Broadcast Performance and Digital Media program must have daily access to the following equipment:
    • DSLR or mirrorless camera capable of shooting 60 frames per second (fps) with headphone jack and microphone port
    • Tripod
    • Ring light or other LED light source
    • Wireless lavaliere microphone
    • Although these materials are available for rental from Conestoga College, the College cannot guarantee availability. Studentsmay wish to acquire their own equipment in advance of beginning the Program. For more information, please contact the Program Coordinator

Credit transfer

You might be eligible to enter a program at an advanced level, or be exempt from a course, if you have formal post-secondary education. Learn more about credit transfer opportunities.

Pathways

Some Conestoga programs have pathways for current students, including certificate-to-diploma, diploma-to-diploma and diploma-to-degree opportunities. Learn more about pathways at Conestoga.

Articulation agreements

Conestoga partners with other post-secondary institutions, allowing students the opportunity to study elsewhere, usually in pursuit or an academic credential. Learn more about articulation agreements.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)

Through PLAR, Conestoga may credit prior learning or skills acquired through employment, formal and informal education, or life experiences. Learn more about PLAR at Conestoga.

Disclaimer

The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees and to cancel at any time a program, course, or program major or option; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College. Students actively registered in cohort delivered programs who take longer than the designed program length of time to complete their studies are accountable for completing any new or additional courses that may result due to changes in the program of study. Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered programs must complete the program of study within seven years of being admitted to the program.