Accounting and Finance Advanced Diploma
Graduates of Seneca's Accounting and Finance Advanced Diploma with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B or 70%) will be eligible for transfer credit consideration, and upon admission granted 57 transfer credits into the Honours Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Degree.
Graduates who meet admission requirements, which may include a higher grade point average, and maintain a 'C' or better in every course completed are eligible for 57 transfer credits.
For details about admission requirements, including prerequisites (if applicable), visit futurestudents.yorku.ca/requirements.
Accounting Diploma
Graduates of Seneca's Accounting Diploma with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B or 70%) will be eligible for transfer credit consideration, and upon admission granted 45 transfer credits into the Honours Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Degree.
Graduates who meet admission requirements, which may include a higher grade point average, and maintain a 'C' or better in every course completed are eligible for 45 transfer credits. For details about admission requirements, including prerequisites (if applicable), visit futurestudents.yorku.ca/requirements.
Acting for Camera and Voice Diploma
Graduates of the Acting for Camera and Voice diploma at Seneca Polytechnic with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B or 70%) and who have met any additional program or degree specific admission requirements, will be granted a block of 48 credits when entering the BFA degree program in the Faculty of Arts, Media, Performance and Design at York University. Graduates who have taken the 12 additional York credits while completing their Acting for Camera and Voice diploma may therefore earn up to 60 credits upon transfer.
Students must earn a minimum 120 credits to complete an Honours degree at York University and depending on the course waivers and the degree program chosen, a student may be required to complete more than 120 credits to graduate.
For details about admission requirements, including prerequisites (if applicable), visit http://futurestudents.yorku.ca/requirements.
Animation Advanced Diploma
Graduates of the Advanced Diploma in Animation with a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 (B or 70%) may be considered for admission to the BFA Visual Arts and Art History program and granted a block of 54 transfer credits.
A successful portfolio evaluation is required. More information about the portfolio review process can be found here: https://ampd.yorku.ca/how-to-apply/.
For details about admission requirements, including prerequisites (if applicable), visit futurestudents.yorku.ca/requirements/.
Arts and Science University Transfer Diploma
Graduates of Seneca's Arts and Science University Transfer Diploma program with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B or 70%) or 3.3 (B+ or 75%) (depending on the York University program) will be eligible for admission consideration, and granted a block of 48 transfer credits into most York University degree program (except for BBA, BENG, BScN, and BA/BSc Neuroscience programs). Applicants will also need to meet any additional program specific admission requirements.
Students enrolled in Seneca's Arts and Science University Transfer Diploma program may apply to take up to 12 York credits while they complete their program. To be eligible, students must have completed all 1st and 2nd semester courses of the Arts and Science University Transfer Diploma program, be enrolled in required 3rd semester courses and have an overall GPA of at least 3.3 (B+ or 75%).
Graduates of the aforementioned Seneca program who have completed the maximum 12 additional York University courses while pursuing their program, may receive a total of 60 York University credits (including the 48 block credits).
Note: Graduates of Seneca's Arts and Science University Transfer Diploma program are deemed to have satisfied the pre-requisites equivalent to: Mathematics (MHF4U, MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Biology (SBI4U) and Physics (SPH4U). These may be required for York programs in the Faculty of Health, the Faculty of Science and the Lassonde School of Engineering.
For details about admission requirements, including prerequisites (if applicable), visit futurestudents.yorku.ca/requirements/.
Behavioural Science Diploma
Graduates of the Behavioural Science Diploma program with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B or 70%) who have also met any additional program or degree-specific prerequisites will be considered for admission consideration. Graduates of Seneca’s Behavioural Science Diploma are eligible for a block of 45 transfer credits when entering a BA or BSc in Psychology.
For details about admission requirements, including prerequisites (if applicable), visit futurestudents.yorku.ca/requirements/.
Biotechnology Advanced Diploma
Graduates of Seneca's Biotechnology Advanced Diploma program with a minimum grade point average of 3.3 (B+ or 75%) will be eligible for admission consideration, and granted a block of 51 transfer credits into the Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology degree.
Students enrolled in Seneca's Biotechnology Advanced Diploma program will be allowed to register for BIOL 1001 3.0 and BIOL 2040 3.0 at York University (normally during the summer term after years one and two of the program) while they pursue their Diploma at Seneca Polytechnic. To be eligible, students must have completed all 1st and 2nd semester courses of the Biotechnology Advanced Diploma program and have an overall GPA of at least 3.3 (B+ or 75%). Students who have completed 1st semester courses and are enrolled in 2nd semester, may be also be conditionally admitted with an overall GPA of at least 3.3 (B+ or 75%) so long as they meet any additional program specific admission requirements.
Students may need to complete more than the minimum of 69 York credits for a total of 120 credits to meet Honours degree requirements at York University.
For details about admission requirements, including prerequisites (if applicable), visit futurestudents.yorku.ca/requirements/.
Chemical Laboratory Technology - Pharmaceutical or Chemical Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma
Graduates of Seneca's Chemical Laboratory Technology - Pharmaceutical or Chemical Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma programs with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B or 70%) will be eligible for admission consideration, and granted 51 transfer credits into the Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree in Chemistry (multiple majors available).
For details about requirements, including prerequisites (if applicable), visit futurestudents.yorku.ca/requirements/.
Child and Youth Care Advanced Diploma
Students who have graduated in the past three years from the Child and Youth Care Advanced Diploma program at Seneca Polytechnic with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B or 70%) and have met any additional program or degree specific admission requirements may be considered for admission to enrol in the BA in Educational Studies program or BA Psychology (Glendon), or any BA program at York and granted a total block of 48 transfer credits. Therefore, transferring students will be required to complete a minimum of 72 credits to meet the degree requirements for the Honours BA.
Depending on course waivers and the degree program chosen, students may need to complete more than 120 credits to graduate
For details about admission requirements, including prerequisites (if applicable), visit futurestudents.yorku.ca/requirements/.
Civil Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma
Graduates of Seneca Polytechnic’s Civil Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B or 70%) who have also met any additional program or degree-specific requirements will be considered for admission consideration and eligible for a block of 36 transfer credits when entering the BES Honours in Cities Regions Planning. Certain specific degree requirements will also be deemed as satisfied.
For details about admission requirements, including prerequisites (if applicable), visit futurestudents.yorku.ca/requirements.
Early Childhood Education Diploma
Students who have graduated in the past three years from the Early Childhood Education diploma program at Seneca Polytechnic with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B or 70%) and have met any additional program or degree specific admission requirements may be considered for admission to enrol in the BA in Educational Studies program, or any BA program at York and granted a total block of 45 transfer credits.
Depending on course waivers and the degree program chosen, students may need to complete more than 120 credits to graduate
For details about admission requirements, including prerequisites (if applicable), visit futurestudents.yorku.ca/requirements/.
Environmental Technology Advanced Diploma
Graduates of Seneca Polytechnic’s Environmental Technology Advanced Diploma with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B or 70%) who have also met any additional program or degree-specific requirements will be considered for admission consideration and eligible for a block of 54 transfer credits when entering the BES Honours in Sustainable Environmental Management. Certain specific degree requirements will also be deemed as satisfied.
For details about admission requirements, including prerequisites (if applicable), visit futurestudents.yorku.ca/requirements.
Fitness and Health Promotion Diploma
Graduates of the Fitness and Health Promotion Diploma program with a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 (B or 70%) may be considered for admission to the BA or BSc Honours Kinesiology program and granted a block of 45 credits.
Graduates of the Fitness and Health Promotion Diploma program will be deemed to have satisfied the Biology prerequisite. Additional prerequisites are required.
For details about admission requirements, including prerequisites (if applicable), visit futurestudents.yorku.ca/requirements/.
Independent Illustration Diploma
Students who have graduated in the past three years from the Independent Illustration Diploma program at Seneca Polytechnic with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B or 70%) and have met any additional program or degree specific admission requirements may be considered for admission to enrol and granted a total block of 48 transfer credits. Therefore, transferring students will be required to complete a minimum of 72 credits to meet the degree requirements for the Honours BA. Applicants must also attend an entrance portfolio review conducted by a faculty member of the Department of Visual Art and Art History and be deemed successful, to be admitted to the BFA Honours program.
Depending on course waivers and the degree program chosen, students may need to complete more than 120 credits to graduate
For details about admission requirements, including prerequisites (if applicable), visit futurestudents.yorku.ca/requirements/.
Independent Music Production Certificate
Graduates from the Independent Music Production Certificate program of Seneca Polytechnic with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B or 70%) may be considered for admission and receive a block of 15 transfer credits. Additional program specific admission requirements may apply. Applicants to the Bachelor of Arts in Music or Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music will be asked to complete an audition to be considered for admission.
Depending on course waivers and the degree program chosen, students may need to complete more than 120 credits to graduate.
For details about admission requirements, including prerequisites (if applicable), visit the Admission Requirements page.
Independent Song Writing and Performance Certificate
Graduates of the Independent Song Writing and Performance Certificate with a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 (B or 70%) may be considered for admission to the BA or BFA in Music and receive a block of 15 transfer credits.
In addition to the minimum overall GPA, applicants will be asked to audition to be considered for admission. Additional information about audition evaluations can be found here: https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/program/music.
For details about admission requirements, including prerequisites (if applicable), visit futurestudents.yorku.ca/requirements/.
Liberal Arts Diploma
Students of Seneca's Liberal Arts Diploma who have completed one year with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B or 70%) will be eligible for admission consideration.
Students will be allowed to take up to 12 credits worth of York University courses while they pursue their Liberal Arts studies at Seneca Polytechnic. To be eligible, students must have completed all 1st and 2nd semester courses of the Liberal Arts program and have an overall GPA of at least 3.0 (B or 70%). Students who have completed 1st semester courses and are enrolled in 2nd semester, may be conditionally admitted with an overall GPA of at least 3.0 (B or 70%). Students must also meet any additional program specific admission requirements.
Normally upon successful completion of all requirements, students will receive 48 credits (equivalent to one and a half years of university study) for the Liberal Arts Diploma and 12 York University credits during their studies at Seneca, for a total of 60 credits.
For details about admission requirements, including prerequisites (if applicable), visit futurestudents.yorku.ca/requirements/.
Police Foundations Diploma
Graduates from the Police Foundations Diploma at Seneca Polytechnic with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B or 70%) and who have met any additional program or degree specific admission requirements, will be granted a block of 36 credits when entering the BA or BSc programs in the Faculty of Health.
For details about admission requirements, including prerequisites (if applicable), visit futurestudents.yorku.ca/requirements/.
Social Service Worker Diploma
Graduates from the Social Service Worker Diploma program (Social Service Worker, Social Service Worker – Gerontology, Social Service Worker – Immigrants and Refugees) with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B or 70%) may be considered for admission to the BA in Educational Studies program and be granted a block of 45 credits. Graduates may also be considered for admission to most other BA programs and receive a block of 45 credits.
For details about admission requirements, including prerequisites (if applicable), visit futurestudents.yorku.ca/requirements/.
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