FAQ
Can students receive advanced standing or transfer into this degree program from another program?
Yes. Degree completion arrangements have been developed for 10 Ontario college credentials in a related field allowing them to ladder/pathway into the degree. The following outlines the pathway programs, requirements and point of entry into the degree:
| Program | Credit Students Receive Towards Degree | Special Requirements for Entry | Point of Entry |
| Heritage Carpentry and Joinery (OCD) | 15 Courses + 4 Non-core including ENL1100 | An overall GPA of 2.7 (70%) minimum, 6 reach back courses | Level 5 |
| Cabinetmaking and Furniture Technician (OCD) | 5 Courses + 4 Non-core including ENL1100 | An overall GPA of 2.7 (70%) minimum, 6 reach back courses | Level 3 |
| Carpentry and Renovation Technician (OCD) | 5 Courses + 4 Non-core including ENL1100 | An overall GPA of 2.7 (70%) minimum, 6 reach back courses | Level 3 |
| Carpentry and Renovation Techniques (OCD) | 7 Courses + 4 Non-core including ENL1100 | An overall GPA of 2.7 (70%) minimum, 7 reach back courses | Level 2 |
| Building Construction Technician (OCD) | 6 Courses + 4 Non-core including ENL1100 | An overall GPA of 2.7 (70%) minimum, 6 reach back courses | Level 3 |
| Architectural Technician (OCD) OR Architectural Technology (OCAD) | 8 Courses + 4 Non-core including ENL1100 | An overall GPA of 2.7 (70%) minimum, 7 reach back courses | Level 3 |
| Construction Engineering Technician (OCD) OR Civil Engineering Technology (OCAD) OR Civil Engineering Technician (OCD) | 7 Courses + 4 Non-core including ENL1100 | An overall GPA of 2.7 (70%) minimum, 3 reach back courses | Level 3 |
If you are a graduate of one of these programs, or a graduate of a related program at the College or University level, please contact Ben Willows at willowb@algonquincollege.com who can assist with applying or your request for Advanced Standing (more information on the Advanced Standing process can be found at this link here).