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Where are these programs being offered?

Algoma University offers the Accelerated and Second-Degree Programs in Brampton, Ontario. At present, one course (MATH 2056) is being offered online, together with onsite tutorial assistance.

I attended a Canadian college and have a diploma, am I eligible for this program?

Algoma University respects your educational accomplishments. If accepted into the program, your degree or diploma will be recognized with advanced credits. Algoma University's Admissions Office will review your options with you. For example, if you are a graduate of an Ontario community college, please review the chart below to see how your diploma may be recognized.

Diploma Type

Diploma Average

Credits Recognized

3 Year Degree		4 Year Degree
Credits Required	Time Required	Credits Required	Time Required

3 Year Diploma

3.0
(B or higher)

Up to 60

2 semesters

4 semesters

2.5 - 2.99
(C+)

Up to 30

4 semesters

6 semesters

2 Year Diploma

3.0
(B or higher)

Up to 45

3 semesters

5 semesters

2.5 - 2.99
(C+)

Up to 15

5 semesters

105

7 semesters

** The usual full-time course load during a fall/winter period is 30 credits

Credit recognition is decided by the Algoma University Admissions Office for each individual student based on official transcripts. Please contact brampton@algomau.ca to discuss your options.

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How do I know if I'm eligible for the program?
This is great! How do I apply?

Students granted admission with full course recognition credits for an existing degree or diploma should be able to complete the program in 20 months (five semesters). Students who will not receive the maximum number of course recognition credits will be required to complete additional courses after completion of the 20 month program.

I am an International Applicant. What are the English language requirements?

International students for whom English is not a first language, must provide proof of English language proficiency such as TOEFL with a minimum score of 550 (written) or 213 (computer based). We also accept IELTS of 6.0, MELAB of 90%, or CAEL of 60.
I would like to attend Algoma University; however, my official copies of documents are not available as I attended an international institution. What can I do?

All applicants are required to submit official transcripts or notarized photocopies; however, photocopies will be accepted in order to facilitate a conditional offer of admission. This will be a conditional offer, pending receipt of official documents. An official copy of your transcript must be presented to Admissions prior to the start of the program. It is very important that students with international university education understand that the offer of admission remains "conditional or incomplete" until the documents are verified.
What is the deadline to apply for entry into the program?

We encourage domestic students to apply by May 30 and international students to apply by April 1. Submitting your application by these dates will allow us the necessary time to verify your documents and notify you as to your acceptance. If further documentation is needed, you would then have the time necessary to secure these documents. Also, by following this deadline, students would have time to apply for OSAP or make arrangements and obtain visas to travel to Canada, if required.
I cannot start this program in September, is it offered at other times of the year?

Due to the course cycle, our only intake at this time is in September.
Do you offer this course via on-line or distance education?

While some courses within these degree programs may be offered on-line with tutorial support, the majority of each program requires classroom participation at Algoma University's Brampton location. Students should plan to attend full-time, evening courses while studying at Algoma University at Brampton.

If you require clarification on any of these questions, please contact:
Algoma University Liaison Office 1-888-ALGOMA-U or 1-705-949-2301 ext. 4217,
or email: brampton@algomau.ca

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