General Arts and Science Diploma (University Transfer) - 208

Ontario College Diploma
Two years
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This program is designed to offer transfer pathways to additional college and university programs.
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Program Highlights

  • Develop essential employability skills such as strong communication, critical thinking, and socio-cultural awareness.
  • Customize your schedule with a wide range of electives chosen from your areas of interest delivered in blended and online learning environments.
  • Cost-effective and efficient pathway into university studies with up to two years of direct and non-specified university transfer credit into a humanities and social sciences field of study.
  • Get a fresh start by upgrading and achieving the entrance-level requirements needed for other competitive college and university programs.
  • Earn transfer credits at the university level.

What you'll learn

  • A greater understanding of yourself and the world around you through an exploration of courses in the humanities and social sciences. 
  • An appreciation of the interdisciplinary connections between society, culture, environment, politics and history through a critical analysis of global and social issues.
  • Stronger communication skills (written, oral, and digital) to a level required by colleges, universities, and/or the workplace. 
  • Essential employability skills that will be applicable to both your future career and post-secondary educational aspirations.

Who Should Apply

  • Unsure about your future? Discover your interests and passion by taking a variety of courses while you work towards your diploma.
  • Missing admission requirements for a college or university program? Need a fresh start? Obtain your admission requirements, upgrade your academic skills and earn credits toward your future program.
  • Looking for a pathway to university? This program prepares students for success at any level, and provides a concrete foundation to succeed at university.

Program Length

2 academic years (periods of 8 months)

Fast Track - allows students to complete a two-year Diploma program (non co-op) in 16 months. Students will start in January and be in school for four continuous semesters: Winter, Spring/Summer, Fall and Winter. Students will not be off during the summer.

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Admission

Domestic and International student admission requirements

Options are available for mature applicants.


Language Requirements for Applicants with English as a Second Language

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Tuition and Fees

2024 - 2025 Domestic Tuition and Fees

DescriptionSemester 1Semester 2
Compulsory Ancillary Fees$881.96$785.16
Co-op FeesN/AN/A
Compulsory Program Fees$0.00$0.00
Domestic Tuition$1,354.04$1,354.04
Total Domestic Charges Per Semester$2,236.00$2,139.20
Total 1st Year Fees$4,375.20

Above fees based on full-time September program start date. Contact Student Services to confirm fees for other start dates or semesters.


2024 - 2025 International Tuition and Fees

DescriptionSemester 1Semester 2
Total Tuition & Ancillary Fees$8,525.00$8,525.00
Co-op FeesN/AN/A
Program Compulsory Fees$0.00$0.00
International Tax Recovery$450.00$375.00
Total International Charges Per Semester$8,975.00$8,900.00
Total 1st Year Fees$17,875.00

If you pay by wire transfer, please note your bank might charge you a fee to transfer money. Make sure your transfer includes the Mohawk payment and the wire transfer fee. This applies to each wire transfer payment you make.

Additional Information

Financial Assistance

When it comes to paying for your education, investing in your future can be more affordable than you think. A Mohawk education is one of the most cost-effective means of acquiring the skills and knowledge you need to have a prosperous and rewarding career. 

As you start on your chosen career path, it's important to have a realistic set of expectations regarding the expenses associated with attending college. In addition to your tuition fees, you will also need to budget for books, supplies, housing, and other related living expenses. You may be able to supplement your income and savings with scholarships, bursaries, or loans. It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.

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By submitting a Scholarships and Bursaries Application every semester, students have access to over $3 million in Mohawk College scholarships, bursaries and Ministry-partnered funding to help meet their financial needs.

Financial Literacy and Money Coaching:

Whether saving for school, sticking to a budget, or planning for a major purchase, financial literacy affects us all. That's why Mo' Money is committed to helping our students improve their money skills and become more confident with their money.

Course Overview & Descriptions

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Experiential Learning

How you’ll gain skills

To learn more, please visit the Centre for Experiential Learning. 

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes, often referred to as ‘Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.

In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.

Career Opportunities

Your future career options

  • Obtaining a postsecondary diploma in General Arts and Science equips you with essential employability skills and offers a postsecondary credential that can be used toward future studies in a Humanities and Social Sciences discipline at the university level. See our Educational Pathways tab for details about these exciting pathways to university, including Brock, McMaster and Laurier, among others! 
  • Graduates of the General Arts and Science diploma program are prepared to pursue careers in many industries. Some of our graduates have become teachers, community/social service professionals, researchers, and even professors in our program with further education at the college and/or university level.

Where you could work includes:

  • Humanities
  • Social Sciences
  • Business Administration
  • Environmental Studies
  • Health Sciences
  • Computer Sciences

Educational Pathways

View our internal and external pathways (PDF)

Pathways to Mohawk 

If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.


If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program.

Transfer from

You can transfer to the General Arts and Science Diploma (University Transfer) - 208 from the following programs:

Receiving Program

Transfer to

You can transfer from the General Arts and Science Diploma (University Transfer) - 208 to the following programs:

Practical Nursing

Campus
Institute for Applied Health Sciences at McMaster (IH)
Credential
Ontario College Diploma

Social Service Worker

Campus
Fennell Campus (FF)
Six Nations Polytechnic - Brantford (SB)
Credential
Ontario College Diploma

Credit transfer agreements have been arranged to make it easier for students to move from Mohawk to another institution.

Transfer From General Arts and Science Diploma (University Transfer) To

Brock University

Program Name
See below for General Arts and Science (University Transfer) pathways
Opportunity Details

Bachelor of Arts (General)

  • Humanities or Social Sciences
Location

1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way
St.Catharines ON L2S 3A1
Canada

McMaster University

Program Name
See below for General Arts and Science University Transfer pathways
Opportunity Details
  • Bachelor of Arts - Humanities or Social Sciences
  • Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree - Indigenous Studies
Location

1280 Main Street West
Hamilton ON L8S 4L8
Canada

Wilfrid Laurier University

Program Name
See below for General Arts and Science University Transfer pathways
Opportunity Details
  • Honours Bachelor of Arts - Indigenous Studies Major Degree
  • Human Rights and Human Diversity (BA)
Location

75 University Ave W
Waterloo ON N2L 3C5
Canada

Mohawk College makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of each transfer opportunity. Please note that changes may occur in program offerings, admission requirements, and transfer credits granted by the receiving institutions. We advise all students to check with the receiving institution directly for the most up-to-date information.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Search ONTransfer.ca for more pathways with Ontario public colleges and universities.

Mohawk College makes no warranty or endorsement of material contained within links to external websites, nor does the College assume any responsibility for the linked website or its contents.

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Holly Frank

In the General Arts & Science program, I learned so much of the world and history. By the time I completed the program the world made a lot more sense to me. Being an Indigenous student and learning about the history of western civilization helped me to understand the importance of where we are today. There was not one course I did not like, all courses tied into my world knowledge, and each subject was valuable to understanding life.

Holly, 2018

Seong Kuk Kim

Based on my personal experience, this program allowed me to improve my English skills; in particular, my writing skills. The General Arts & Science (GAS) program helped me to enhance my writing while utilizing creative thinking. Taking the English as a Second Language (ESL) course alone cannot advance students who want to improve their English. As many know, studying at universities students are often expected to have high-level writing skills and create research papers containing perfect bibliographies or references. Mohawk’s GAS program covers all of these things, preparing students for their future studies.

Seong Kuk, 2017

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The General Arts and Science Diploma (University Transfer) Program has transformed my life, providing invaluable academic and employable skills like effective communication, critical thinking, and sociocultural awareness. By immersing myself in diverse courses across multiple disciplines, I've developed a profound understanding of global and social issues, enhancing my ability to evaluate and comprehend interdisciplinary connections critically. This program has equipped me for future career paths and ignited a passion for continuous learning, nurturing my educational aspirations and fostering a lifelong journey of personal and intellectual growth.

Michelle, 2023

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After graduating from high school, I was unsure what I wanted to do for post-secondary, but knew that I wanted to further my education. I think that the GAS program was the perfect fit - it gave me an idea of what post-secondary programming was all about and introduced me to many different areas of interest. If it wasn't for GAS program I wouldn't have been able to write a proper paper and I definitely would not have been ready for university! I developed a love affair with Mohawk College - the people, the places, all the things! 16 years later I found myself a fulltime role at Fennell Campus and I absolutely wouldn't change a thing!

Zoya, 2018

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The GAS program is a great way to acclimatize oneself to academia. Any new students will benefit from the exposure to multiple fields in the humanities and soft sciences. It helped me build academic confidence in my writing and study skills, and it served as the starting-point for my academic journey to help bridge the gap between secondary school and university. GAS was a great place to make friends, and it gave me opportunities for meaningful interaction with faculty.

Tanya, 2004