Alternative Degree Options
Did you know that….
- Colleges consider your grade 11 and 12 marks at the College, University/College and University level
- Doing well in College level courses will increase your options more than just passing in University level courses
- There are lots of different ways to complete a degree if you begin in an apprenticeship, at college or in the workplace
- Most Universities give credit for education you have already completed at the post secondary level
- Thousands of agreements exist between colleges and universities that lead straight from a diploma to a degree program
Why consider another pathway first?….
- Readiness: are you prepared and ready for the challenges of a University environment?
- Course preparedness: can you handle a full load of University level courses?
- Grades: are you able to achieve the overall average required for entrance to your desired program?
- Finances: can you afford University tuition costs?
- Career goal: is University the best way to meet your job potential?
- Options: have you thought about your learning style in a post secondary match?
What different degree options are there…?
- Collaborative: complete a college diploma and a university degree together
- Degree completion: begin at college and complete a degree at university
- Transfer: complete a college diploma and use some or all of the credits to begin a degree program
Further information can be found at:
www.ontariocolleges.ca
www.gotocollege.ca
www.ocutg.on.ca