PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The U of T Mississauga Bridging Pathway (UTMBP) offers mature students (at least 20 years of age) the opportunity to be admitted to University undergraduate studies when they do not meet traditional admission requirements and have been away from formal education for some time.
How it Works
You will be required to enrol in, and successfully complete, two half credits over the Fall and Winter academic session.
If you achieve an average between 63-72.9% in the Fall term half-credit course, you can continue into the Winter term for one additional half-credit course, for a total of 1.0 credits.
If you achieve a 73% average or better in the Fall term half-credit course, you may choose to take two half-credit courses in the Winter term, for a total of 1.5 credits.
Upon completion of your first year:
If you achieve an average between 72% and 63%, you will be permitted to proceed to part-time degree studies at U of T Mississauga.
If you achieve an average of a 73% average or better, you become eligible to proceed to full-time degree studies at U of T Mississauga.
A Few Notes
Successful completion of credits within the UTMBP would count towards the 20.0 credits required for an undergraduate degree at U of T in an Arts stream.
You will be eligible to choose their courses from a list of over 30 first year, half-credit, humanities and social science classes.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
- Fall/winter semesters; Fall intake only. Applications for studies beginning September 2024 will open February 2024.
Tuition & Other Costs
- One course (0.5 credit) ~ $1,100
- Two courses (1.0 credit)* ~ $2,200
- Three courses (1.5 credits) ~ $2,800
Note: These amounts include both the tuition cost for the course(s) and the non-academic incidental fees, which include all the resources and services available to U of T students. For general questions around non-academic incidental fees, click here. Students should also budget approximately $150 for books and supplies for each course.
*To successfully complete the UTM Bridging Pathway, students are required to take a minimum of one course in the Fall term and one course in the Winter term, resulting in 2 courses (1.0 credits).
To apply, complete the UTM Bridging Pathway Application and a representative will be in contact with you soon to discuss next steps.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for the UTM Bridging Pathway (UTMBP), you must meet the following criteria:
Be at least 19 years of age in the year the pathway begins
Be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Convention Refugee
Have been away from formal, full-time academic education for at least two years
Have not attempted degree-level academic work (or equivalent) at a post-secondary institution such as a university or polytechnic institute*
Have not completed more than two years of full-time studies in a College of Applied Arts and Technology (or equivalent), such as a three-year advanced diploma of an academic nature*
Meet current University of Toronto English Language Requirements
Include a personal statement as part of the application. The personal statement is a written piece of work about yourself and your academic and career goals. The purpose of the statement is to ensure that your application is being reviewed with your interests and intentions in mind.
A Few Notes
* You may be eligible for other admission consideration options more appropriate for you if you have degree-level experience or equivalent (even if previous studies were unsuccessful). Please contact us directly to determine the best route for admissions.
By accepting admission to the UTM Bridging Pathway, students with previous post-secondary studies will forfeit any possible transfer credits.
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee registration with the UTM Bridging Pathway. Applications are reviewed on an individual basis to assess the academic strength of each student.
This initiative is primarily intended for direct entry into an Honours Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degree.
Some programs at UTM have additional senior-level secondary school subject requirements. The completion of any previous high school courses may be considered to meet these requirements.
If you are interested in taking courses that have minimum high school prerequisites (e.g. math, chemistry, biology, physics) you can review the possibility of taking these courses with a staff member in our office. Contact us for details.
Contact
* You may be eligible for other admission consideration options more appropriate for you if you have degree-level experience or equivalent (even if previous studies were unsuccessful). Please contact us directly to determine the best route for admissions.
PRIMARY CONTACT
Pathways Team
t 905-828-5400
e pathways.utm@utoronto.ca
fax 905-569-4448