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Frequently Asked Questions

• 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?

  If you have a college diploma, you may be interested in Algoma U's Diploma to Degree Completion Program which gives you coursework recognition towards a university degree. Please contact brampton@algomau.ca or 1-888-ALGOMAU with specific questions.

  Sample Diploma-to-Degree Completion Chart:

  Diploma Type	Diploma Average	Credits Recognized	3 Year Degree (Computer Science) 4 Year Degree (Business) Credits Required Time Required Credits Required Time Required
  3 Year Diploma	GPA over 3.7	Up to 60	30 1 year 60 2 years
  	GPA of 3.0 - 3.69	Up to 45	45 1.5 year 75 2.5 years
  	GPA of 2.5 - 2.99	Up to 30	60 2 years 90 3 years
  2 Year Diploma	GPA over 3.7	Up to 45	45 1.5 year 75 2.5 years
  	GPA of 3.0 - 3.69	Up to 30	60 2 years 90 3 years

  ** The usual full-time course load during a fall/winter period is 30 credits
  *** Bachelor of Science programs are limited to a maximum of 36 transfer credits

• 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 reuires 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