Last updated: February 22, 2024 @ 09:54AM

Academic Bridging

Academic Bridging is available as an admissions consideration for non-matriculated(mature) students who lack the minimum admission requirements for entry to a full-time undergraduate degree program. Academic Bridging requires students to complete a transitional year where academic course work is completed with additional support. In addition to introductory, first year courses, applicants will also fulfill missing pre-requisite requirements for admission to their desired academic program (as indicated at the time of their application), in combination with major, elective, and context credits. Non-credit tutorials must also be successfully completed during the transitional year. Upon successful completion of the academic and non-credit tutorial requirements of Academic Bridging, students can progress to full-time studies without conditions in the undergraduate academic program indicated at the time of their application.

Requirements

A non-matriculated (mature) student electing to pursue an undergraduate degree conditionally admitted into Academic Bridging must achieve a minimum 60 percent average on their first three academic credits, including fulfilling missing prerequisites where applicable, and successfully complete non-credit tutorial requirements. Successful completion of these requirements would allow a student to progress into full-time studies without conditions in the academic program indicated at the time of application.

Program Notes
  1. The 3 academic credits taken during the Academic Bridging program must be numbered 1(alpha)00 to 1(alpha)99.
  2. The 3 academic credits taken during Academic Bridging must fulfill any missing or insufficient pre-requisite requirements for the desired undergraduate academic program being pursued.
  3. Academic Bridging does not provide a transitional pathway into competitive and co-op degree programs.
  4. Upon completion of Academic Bridging, students may apply for a change of major to attempt to gain entry to competitive and co-op undergraduate degree programs.
  5. Consulting the corresponding academic calendar that aligns with their program of study will determine academic and graduation requirements beyond being conditionally admitted into Academic Bridging.
  6. Consulting with the corresponding academic advisor that aligns with their academic program is advised to ensure fulfillment of appropriate academic requirements beyond Academic Bridging.