If you are currently a Conestoga student and want to continue studying at Conestoga, there are a number of different opportunities available to you. Whether you wish to transfer to another program or apply to a new program after graduation, Conestoga has established pathways to help you meet your goals. For more information regarding pathways at Conestoga, contact the Credit Transfer Officer at credittransfer@conestogac.on.ca.
Certificate-to-diploma
If you are interested in an area of study but uncertain about the specific program that you would like to take, Conestoga offers foundation programs that allow you to explore your area of interest in a general way. Upon successful completion, you can then apply to a more specific program confident that you are selecting the program that is right for you.
Diploma-to-diploma
Some programs share common courses/terms allowing you to transfer into related programs and potentially earn an additional diploma at a faster rate. These situations exist on a program-to-program basis and can be discussed with the program coordinator / program chair.
Degree pathways
If you have successfully completed an Ontario College diploma program, you may be eligible to bridge into a degree program at an advanced level allowing you to attain a degree in a shorter period of time. There are several bachelor degree programs at Conestoga in engineering, business and health that could allow you to finish your degree in just two years. To confirm program eligibility and credit transfer details, go to or contact a credit transfer officer at credittransfer@conestogac.on.ca.
Bachelor of Animation - 1671C
| Program | Credential | Entry point |
|---|---|---|
| Animation | Ontario College Diploma | Year 2 |
Bachelor of Applied Biotechnology (Honours) - 1560C
| Program | Credential | Entry point |
|---|---|---|
| Relevant health or science program** | Degree | Year 3, apply to program 2560C |
| Biotechnology Technician Fast Track | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3, with special programming* |
| Biotechnology Technician | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3, with special programming* |
| Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees | Ontario College Certificate | Year 1 |
* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.
** Program offered at another institution.
** Program offered at another institution.
Bachelor of Applied Health Information Science (Honours) - 1131C
| Program | Credential | Entry point |
|---|---|---|
| Health Office Administration | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3, with additional bridge courses*, apply to program 4141C |
| Relevant health or science program** | Degree | Year 2, with additional bridge courses*, apply to program 5131C |
| Health Information Management** | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3, with additional bridge courses*, apply to program 4141C |
| Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees | Ontario College Certificate | Year 1 |
* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.
  ** Program offered at another institution.
  ** Program offered at another institution.
Bachelor of Applied Technology (Honours) - Architecture - Project and Facility Management - 1099C
| Program | Credential | Entry point |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 3, after taking summer bridge courses* |
| Architectural Technology** | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 3, after taking summer bridge courses* |
* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.
  ** Program offered at another institution.
  ** Program offered at another institution.
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) - Accounting, Audit and Information Technology - 1241C
| Program | Credential | Entry point |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration - Accounting | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 3 |
| Business Administration - Accounting Accelerated | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 3 |
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) - International Business Management - 1172C
| Program | Credential | Entry point |
|---|---|---|
| Business | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3, after taking spring bridge courses* |
| Business Administration - Management | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 3, with additional bridge courses* |
| Business Administration - Marketing | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 3, with additional bridge courses* |
| Business Administration - Marketing (Co-op) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 3, with additional bridge courses* |
| Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 3, with additional bridge courses* |
| Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management (Co-op) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 3, with additional bridge courses* |
| Business - Marketing | Ontario College Diploma | Year 2, with additional bridge courses* |
| Business** | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3, after taking spring bridge courses* |
| Business (with MCU50200 code)** | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3, after taking spring bridge courses* |
| Business Administration - Human Resources** | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 3, with additional bridge courses* |
| Business Administration - International Business Management** | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 3, with additional bridge courses* |
| Human Resources ** | Ontario College Diploma | Year 2, with additional bridge courses* |
| Operations Management** | Ontario College Diploma | Year 2, with additional bridge courses* |
* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.
** Programs offered at another institution.
** Programs offered at another institution.
Bachelor of Community and Criminal Justice (Honours) - 1240C
| Program | Credential | Entry point |
|---|---|---|
| Human Services Foundation (degree stream) | Ontario College Certificate | Year 1 |
| Community and Justice Services | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3, with additional bridge courses* |
| Community Settlement Services | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3, with additional bridge courses* |
| Police Foundations | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3, with additional bridge courses* |
| Protection, Security and Investigation | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3, with additional bridge courses* |
| Social Service Worker | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3, with additional bridge courses* |
* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.
Bachelor of Computer Science - 1635C
| Program | Credential | Entry point |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming and Analysis | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 3, with a reduced course load in Level 6 |
| Software Engineering Technology | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 3, with a reduced course load in Level 6 |
| Computer Programming | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3 |
| Software Engineering Technician | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3 |
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) - 1514C
| Program | Credential | Entry point |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3 |
| Software Engineering Technician | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3 |
| Computer Programming and Analysis | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 3, with a reduced course load in Level 6 |
| Software Engineering Technology | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 3, with a reduced course load in Level 6 |
Bachelor of Design (Honours) - 1336C
| Program | Credential | Entry point |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Design | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 3 |
| Design Foundations | Ontario College Certificate | Year 1 |
| Media Foundations | Ontario College Certificate | Year 1 |
Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development (Honours) - 1355C
| Program | Credential | Entry point |
|---|---|---|
| Human Services Foundation (degree stream) | Ontario College Certificate | Year 1 |
| Community Settlement Services | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3, with additional bridge courses* |
| Early Childhood Education | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3, with additional bridge courses* |
| Social Service Worker | Ontario College Diploma | Year 2, with additional bridge courses* |
| Educational Support | Ontario College Diploma | Year 2 |
| Educational Support Fast Track | Ontario College Diploma | Year 2 |
| Recreation & Leisure Services | Ontario College Diploma | Year 2 |
| Recreation and Sport Administration | Ontario College Diploma | Year 2 |
* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.
Bachelor of Engineering - Building Systems Engineering - 1425C
| Program | Credential | Entry point |
|---|---|---|
| Building Mechanical Systems Engineering Technology** | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 3, with additional bridge courses* |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 2, with additional bridge courses* |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology - Automated Manufacturing | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 2, with additional bridge courses* |
| Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 2, with additional bridge courses* |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) - Design & Analysis | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 2, with additional bridge courses* |
* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.
** Programs offered at another institution.
To inquire more about pathways into this program, please email engineering@conestogac.on.ca.
** Programs offered at another institution.
To inquire more about pathways into this program, please email engineering@conestogac.on.ca.
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Systems Engineering - 1094C
| Program | Credential | Entry point |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics Engineering Technology | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 2, with additional bridge courses* |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 2, with additional bridge courses* |
* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.
To inquire more about pathways into this program, please email engineering@conestogac.on.ca.
To inquire more about pathways into this program, please email engineering@conestogac.on.ca.
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering - 1066C
| Program | Credential | Entry point |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design** (Centennial or George Brown) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 2, with additional bridge courses* |
| Electromechanical Engineering Technology** (Humber or Sheridan) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 2, with additional bridge courses* |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design and Drafting** (Sheridan) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 2, with additional bridge courses* |
| Electromechanical Engineering Technology - Building Automation** (George Brown) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 2, with additional bridge courses* |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology** (Algonquin, Humber, Mohawk, Niagara, or Sheridan) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 2, with additional bridge courses* |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) - Design & Analysis | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 3, with additional bridge courses* |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology - Automated Manufacturing | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 2, with additional bridge courses* |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 2, with additional bridge courses* |
* Eligibility to bridge depends on a transcript analysis to assess grade level and program suitability, as well as a faculty panel interview. The number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation and previous marks. To confirm program and grade eligibility, email a transcript of your diploma to engineering@conestogac.on.ca. The entry point and time to complete can vary from the above and is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
** Programs offered at another institution.
To inquire more about pathways into this program, please email engineering@conestogac.on.ca.
** Programs offered at another institution.
To inquire more about pathways into this program, please email engineering@conestogac.on.ca.
Bachelor of Engineering - Power Systems Engineering - 1458C
| Program | Credential | Entry point |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Systems Engineering Technology - Electrical | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 3, after taking summer bridge courses* |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 3, after taking summer bridge courses* |
* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation. To confirm program eligibility and credit transfer details, go to or email engineering@conestogac.on.ca.
Bachelor of Engineering - Sustainable Design Engineering - 1626C
| Program | Credential | Entry point |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Technology | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 3, with additional bridge courses* |
* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.
To inquire more about pathways into this program, please email engineering@conestogac.on.ca.
To inquire more about pathways into this program, please email engineering@conestogac.on.ca.
Bachelor of Environmental Public Health (Honours) - 1386C
| Program | Credential | Entry point |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Technology** | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 3, apply to program 2386C |
| Biotechnology Technician Fast Track | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3, with additional bridge courses* |
| Biotechnology Technician | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3, with additional bridge courses* |
| Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees | Ontario College Certificate | Year 1 |
| Relevant health, public health, environmental, or science programs** | Degree | Year 3, apply to program 2386C |
| Medical Laboratory Science | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 3, with advanced standing, apply to program 2386C |
* Number of bridge courses required depends on the institution/program of graduation.** Programs offered at another institution.
Bachelor of Human Resource Management - 1624C
| Program | Credential | Entry point |
|---|---|---|
| Business (level 3) | Ontario College Diploma | Year 2 |
| Human Resources* | Ontario College Diploma | Year 2 |
* Programs offered at another institution.
Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours) - 1068C
| Program | Credential | Entry point |
|---|---|---|
| Interior Design** | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 3 (modified) |
| Design Foundations | Ontario College Certificate | Year 1* |
| Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Year 2 |
* A high school grade 11 or 12 U level math is required and must be obtained for admission.** Programs offered at another institution.
Bachelor of Policing - 1683
| Program | Credential | Entry point |
|---|---|---|
| Police Foundations | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3, after taking a summer modified term 4 |
| Protection, Security and Investigation | Ontario College Diploma | Year 3, after taking a summer modified term 4 |
Bachelor of Risk, Threat, and Crime Analysis (Honours) - 1657C
| Program | Credential | Entry point |
|---|---|---|
| Human Services Foundation (degree stream) | Ontario College Certificate | Year 1 |
| Police Foundations | Ontario College Diploma | Year 2, with advanced standing (modified level three term) |
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Honours) - 1573
| Program | Credential | Entry point |
|---|---|---|
| Human Sciences* | Degree | Year 2 (level 3) |
| Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees | Ontario College Certificate | Year 1 |
| Practical Nursing | Diploma | Year 2 (level 3) |
* Program offered at another institution.
Graduate certificates
Graduate certificate programs provide a valuable means to specialize and gain practical hands-on skills that will prepare you for today’s job market. These programs have been developed for individuals who have already achieved a college or university credential and are looking to further sharpen their knowledge and skills in a specific focus area. Graduate certificate programs are offered in a variety of disciplines including business, media, health, engineering and public service.
Master's
Graduates of Conestoga bachelor's degree programs are eligible to apply to master's programs at universities worldwide.
Note: University graduate admissions are case-by-case and are based on academic excellence, research potential, and communication and leadership skills. Graduate admission numbers are determined by student and faculty research interests and available funding.
See: Transfer agreement opportunities for master's degree articulation agreements.
Need help clarifying the best path?
If you’re uncertain about which program to choose or have questions about possible programs, you can schedule an appointment for guidance and support. Advisors can help you explore your interests and career options and develop an academic and career path that best suits your goals.
To book an appointment, please email sra@conestogac.on.ca.