Kick start your academic and career goals with a strong foundation
College Foundations Ontario College Certificate program
Explore a variety of courses. Discover your strengths and find your passion! Develop skills for success. Be ready for employment or further your studies.
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Program information
Program description
College Foundations is a one-year Ontario College Certificate designed for students seeking access to a broad range of college programs. As a student in this program, you can determine your academic goals and career pathways by selecting courses from a variety of vocationally specific programs. Additionally, you develop critical thinking skills and apply success strategies to support your academic and career development. As a student in this program, you gain skills and credits for transfer into further vocational post-secondary study or prepare to enter the workplace.
Intake information
| Start date | Campus |
|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | Barrie, Owen Sound |
Tuition and fees
- Visit our tuition and fees page for detailed information on the cost to attend Georgian.
- You can afford this! Explore OSAP as well as awards, scholarships and bursaries to help you pay your way to graduation.
What are the admission requirements for the College Foundations program?
College Foundations admission requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/academic-regulations/
Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details:
www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/
What career paths can I take as a graduate of this program?
Your College Foundations certificate gives you many career opportunities
Graduates of this program may find entry-level positions in the workplace or apply to other college programs, provided they meet program-specific admission requirements.
Successful completion of this program does not guarantee entry into any college program.
Flex MORE. Study College Foundations part-time
Benefits of studying part-time:
- Register on a course-by-course basis, paying as you go
- MORE choices. We are always adding more flexible delivery programs and courses.
What you need to know:
- More information coming soon!
What courses are included in the College Foundations certificate program?
Course overview
4 Program Courses
5 Program Option Courses
2 General Education Courses
1 Communications Course
Program-specific courses
Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the College Foundations program outline.
- LIBA 1000 – Learning Strategies
- LIBA 1001 – College Exploration
- Select 2 courses from the available list during registration
- Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.
- Select 1 course from the general education list during registration.
Do you have questions about College Foundations? Contact us!
Thinking about applying to Georgian?
Contact our student recruitment team to explore your study options.
- 705.722.5152
- recruitment@georgiancollege.ca
Already applied to Georgian?
Connect with the Office of the Registrar for admissions-related questions.
- 705.722.1511
- registrar@georgiancollege.ca
Are you an international student?
Contact our international recruitment team to learn more about studying at Georgian.
- 705.722.5158
- international@georgiancollege.ca
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