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GeorgianCollege.ca/con-ed General InformatIon 145 geneRal infoRmation admission requirements admission requirements to postsecondary programs Applicants who are 19 years of age or older by the first day of classes and who lack the academic entrance qualifications may be considered for admission to an appropriate postsecondary program as mature applicants. Mature applicants will be considered on an individual basis. The admission requirement for postsecondary programs is a high school diploma (OSSD) with 30 credits at the general or college level or equivalent. Some programs have specific course prerequisites. Part-time applicants may be admitted to college courses providing space is available and the applicant has met the admission requirements. Applicants to postsecondary diploma or certificate programs which require only the prerequisite courses of English and/or math may be admitted on a probationary basis and will be required to achieve a GPA of 60 per cent or higher after completing six credit courses. please note: Acceptance for part-time studies does not guarantee the applicant full-time entry to a program in subsequent semesters. admission requirements to degree programs Mature applicants must meet all of the following criteria: • Must be 21 years of age or older by the first day of classes • Must have no recent unfavourable academic performance • Must have demonstrated potential for success in degree studies through academic accomplishments The admission requirement for degree programs is a high school diploma (OSSD) with 30 credits or equivalent plus six courses at the 4U or 4M level. Some programs have specific course prerequisites. admission requirements to postgraduate programs The admission requirement for postgraduate programs is a college diploma or university degree. Some programs identify the specific area of study to be eligible. prerequisites A prerequisite is a course (or other qualification) required as preparation for entry to another course. It is your responsibility to ensure that all prerequisite requirements are met before registering for a course. exemptions You may wish to apply for an exemption from a credit course based on a previous credit course or courses taken. This involves an examination of previous educational credentials presented by you in the form of an official transcript and course outline(s). The assessment is based on equivalency to Georgian's course learning outcomes. Contact the Office of the Registrar or the registration office nearest you for the Request for Assessment of Previous Learning form. A fee for this service is applicable where courses were completed outside of Georgian College or where challenge exams or Credit for Prior Learning reviews are required. See the following information for details. advanced standing You can be granted advanced standing of up to 75 per cent of a certificate or diploma program based on the number of equivalent credit courses completed at a postsecondary level. Contact the Office of the Registrar or the registration office nearest you for the Request for Assessment of Previous Learning form. A fee for this service is applicable where courses were completed outside Georgian College. credit for prior learning You can be granted credit for courses in a certificate or diploma program based on Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) which involves the assessment and evaluation of acquired equivalent skills and knowledge through life and work experience. The focus of assessment is on evaluation of learning using a variety of techniques including challenge testing. Contact the PLAR co-ordinator, the Office of the Registrar or the registration office nearest you for details and the Request for Assessment of Previous Learning form. A fee for this service is applicable for all PLAR assessments. Many forms are available online at GeorgianCollege.ca/academics/forms course prerequisites Course prerequisite and/or co-requisite requirements shown are those that are in place at the time of publication and are subject to change. You will be advised of any requisite requirements during the registration process, or you can contact the academic area for further details. Admission process, part-time to full-time studies: If you are a part-time student at Georgian College and are interested in applying to the first year of full-time studies, you must apply through ontariocolleges.ca and follow the normal admission process. Part-time student status does not necessarily provide preferred access to a full-time program where programs are heavily oversubscribed. Part-time registration for credit courses in full-time programs is encouraged provided space is available and admission requirements are met. Contact the Office of the Registrar for details on desired courses and dates for registration. registration Registration procedures and options are outlined on the inside front cover. Early registration is recommended. Attend the first session of your course for which you have registered unless notified otherwise by the college. changes to personal status To maintain accurate student records, notification of any changes to your name, address or telephone number is required. Please let the Office of the Registrar know of any changes by emailing registrar@georgiancollege.ca or completing a Change of Information form. academic records The Office of the Registrar processes all requests from students for exemptions, advanced standing, Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR), grade reports, transcripts, program/ course eligibility checks, certificates and diplomas.