Seneca College Pathway

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The Liberal Arts / Arts & Science to U of T Scarborough Pathway is designed to help qualified Seneca College students interested in pursuing studies at U of T transition smoothly from diploma to degree, earning both in as little as four years.

Through the Pathway program, students enrolled in the Liberal Arts or Arts & Science University Transfer program at Seneca College may take courses at U of T Scarborough as a visiting student. Upon successful completion of the diploma, Pathway students may begin full-time studies at the University and will receive up to 6.0 transfer credits from Seneca College plus a minimum of 0.5 credits from U of T Scarborough towards a degree in one of the following program areas:

  • Social Science & Humanities
  • Psychological& Health Sciences (Gr. 12 U Math and Biology or their equivalents are required for transfer to these programs)
  • Visual & Performing Arts, Arts Management and Media
  • Life Sciences (ASU)
  • Physical & Environmental Sciences (ASU)

Benefits of the Transfer Pathway

  • Diploma plus degree earned
  • Eligible for up to 6.0 full credits towards a U of T degree
  • Option to take U of T Scarborough visiting degree courses
  • Satisfies U of T Scarborough admission requirements
  • Smooth entry from college to university
  • Two enriching post-secondary experiences

Admission Criteria for U of T Scarborough

  • Successful completion of the 2 year (4 semester) Liberal Arts diploma program or Arts & Science diploma program at Seneca College
  • Minimum program GPA of 3.0 from Seneca College
  • Completed U of T Scarborough transfer application
Some programs outside the pathways may require specific high school or university level prerequisites for entry. Refer to the UTSC calendar for specific program requirements (e.g. Psychology Major or Specialist programs).

How To Apply

Are you in the Liberal Arts Transfer or Arts & Science University Transfer program?

  • Speak to your program coordinator at your college to determine your eligibility.
  • Email the Pathways staff at U of T Scarborough for more information.

Are you a new student considering entry into U of T Scarborough through a college program?

  • Contact the appropriate program coordinator at Seneca (see below).

The Entire Pathway from Diploma to Degree

Seneca Pathway from Diploma to Degree
 

 

Seneca College Transfer Credits

Seneca Liberal Arts Transfer Credits  Seneca Arts & Science Transfer Credit

Students are required to obtain a 60% or higher in each course in order to receive the transfer credit.

 LAT Courses UTSC Equivalent

FLS100 Introductory French

FLS200 Intermediate French

OR

SPN100 Introductory Spanish

SPN200 Intermediate Spanish

FREA96H3

FREA97H3

OR

 

LGGA**Y3

HUM301 Western Thought III

HUM400 Western Though IV

HISA**H3

HISA**H3

SCL191 Introduction to Sociology I and

SCL291 Introduction to Sociology II

SOCA03Y3

YKC100 Critical Thinking I

YCK200 Critical Thinking II

PHLA**H3

PHLA**H3

HUM389 European Art and Culture VPHA**H3
CAN604 A Social History of Canada HISB41H3

YKL100 Intro to World Literature I

YKL200 Intro to World Literature II

ENGA**H3

ENGA**H3

Total: 6.0 full-course equivalents  

 

Students are required to obtain a 60% or higher in each course in order to receive the transfer credit.

ASU Courses UTSC Equivalent

MTH458 Calculus I

MTH459 Calculus II

MATA30H3

MATA36H3

CHM358 Chemistry I

CHM359 Chemistry II

CHMA10H3

CHMA11H3

PHY358 Physics I

PHY359 Physics II

PHYA10H3

PHYA21H3

BIO358 Biology I

BIO359 Biology II

BIOA01H3

BIOA02H3

Up to 2.0 credits from:  

HUM301 Western Thought III

HUM400 Western Though IV

HISA**H3

HISA**H3

SCL191 Introduction to Sociology I and

SCL291 Introduction to Sociology II

SOCA03Y3

YKC100 Critical Thinking I

YCK200 Critical Thinking II

PHLA**H3

PHLA**H3

YKL100 Intro to World Literature I

YKL200 Intro to World Literature II

ENGA**H3

ENGA**H3

CAN604 Social History of Canada HISB41H3
Total: 6.0 full-course equivalents  

 

Seneca College Contacts

Denise Wales, PhD
Coordinator, Liberal Arts Program (LAT)
Seneca College (Newham Campus)

Seneca College
1750 Finch Ave. East
Toronto, Ontario M2J 2X5
Tel: 416-491-5050 ex. 22587
E-mail: denise.wales@senecacollege.ca
senecac.on.ca/fulltime/LAT.html

Adam Phillips
Coordinator, Arts & Science Program (ASU)
Seneca College (Seneca @ York Campus)

Seneca College
70 The Pond Rd. 
North York, Ontario M3J 3M6
Tel: 416-491-5050 ex. 33841
E-mail: adam.phillips@senecacollege.ca
senecacollege.ca/fulltime/ASU/html

University of Toronto Scarborough Contact

Jenny Hickman, MA
Admissions and Recruitment Officer
Office of the Registrar

University of Toronto Scarborough
Highland Hall, Main Floor
1265 Military Trail
Toronto, Ontario M1C 1A4
Tel: 416-208-2690
E-mail: utsc.pathways@utoronto.ca