Liberal Arts to University of Toronto Scarborough
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code6705
- Credential NameLiberal Arts
- Credential TypeOntario College Diploma
- SchoolSchool of Arts: General Education
- Program TypePost-secondary program
- Program Length2 years/ 4 semesters
- LocationMorningside Campus
- Emailliberalarts@centennialcollege.ca
- Telephone416-289-5000
- PGWP AlignedNo
- CIP Code24.0102
Program Availability
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- How to Apply
- Tuition and Fees
- Advising
If you’re looking to get a practical college education but also want the theory found in a university degree, Centennial College's Liberal Arts to University of Toronto Scarborough Campus (UTSC) program can make it happen.
This offering will start by teaching you a wide range of subjects, including communications, research methods, humanities and social sciences, before setting you up to transition to the University of Toronto. This arts diploma program is for you if you're:
- Interested in applying to an honours degree program at the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus;
- Considering college programs in areas such as business administration, child studies and community services, hospitality and tourism, journalism, and media and design;
- Exploring your ultimate career goals and different educational opportunities.
For more information, please visit UTSC’s Centennial College Pathway page.
Program Overview
If you’re looking to get a practical college education but also want the theory found in a university degree, Centennial College's Liberal Arts to University of Toronto Scarborough Campus (UTSC) program can make it happen.
This offering will start by teaching you a wide range of subjects, including communications, research methods, humanities and social sciences, before setting you up to transition to the University of Toronto. This arts diploma program is for you if you're:
- Interested in applying to an honours degree program at the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus;
- Considering college programs in areas such as business administration, child studies and community services, hospitality and tourism, journalism, and media and design;
- Exploring your ultimate career goals and different educational opportunities.
For more information, please visit UTSC’s Centennial College Pathway page.
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Program Highlights
To qualify for this agreement with the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus, you need to:
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B or 70%) required.
- Enrol as a UTSC visiting student in the 2nd year of study in the Liberal Arts diploma program, and complete at least 0.5 credit with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 (60%).
Qualified graduates will earn 6.0 full credits towards their Honours BA Degree.
Career Outlook
- UTSC undergraduate Honours degree program preparation
- Gain university-level credits
- Earn a college diploma.
Education Pathways
The Redirect Pathway is intended to provide an alternative route to the degree programs offered by UTSC for students who did not meet the admission requirements for these programs as a direct entry applicant through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC), but who do meet the admission requirements of the Liberal Arts Diploma Program at CC. Through this mode, select qualifying direct entry applicants will receive an offer of admission to the Liberal Arts Diploma Program at CC, with the option upon completion of the Liberal Arts Diploma Program to seamlessly continue their studies, in a degree program with advanced standing credit, at UTSC.
The Second Chance Pathway is intended to provide low academic performing students in degree programs at UTSC with an opportunity to academically succeed at CC combined with an opportunity for eventual re-entry to UTSC. These students include those who are on academic probation or suspension, or are otherwise recommended by UTSC for the Second Chance Pathway. Under this pathway, select qualifying students in academic difficulty will receive an offer of admission to the Liberal Arts Diploma Program at CC, and will have the option to seamlessly re-join their studies at UTSC upon completion of the Liberal Arts Diploma Program with appropriate transfer credit for course work completed at the College.
Students who are part of the Second Chance pathway:
- Who are on a 12-month suspension, may return to UTSC at the conclusion of the suspension even if they have not completed the diploma, provided they have achieved a minimum program GPA of 3.0;
- Students who are on a 36-month suspension may return to UTSC early, after completion of their Centennial Liberal Arts Diploma program, provided that they meet the satisfying requirements set out in the articulation agreement.
Successful graduates of this Liberal Arts diploma program have the opportunity to apply their learning for credits toward further study at The University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC).
Please note that UTSC has specific admission requirements in order to qualify for transfer credits. Visit the UTSC page, linked in the table below to find out more.
| Partner Institution | Degree Program |
|---|---|
| University of Toronto, Scarborough (UTSC) | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor degree in multiple majors |
Visit our search page for more information on pathways and transfer credits.
You can use this Education Pathways Checklist as a guide to help with your education journey.
For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please visit ONTransfer.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
- Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial English Admission Test.
Additional Requirements
How to Apply
1. Apply Online
Domestic Students
If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please work with an Employment Ontario service provider. For more information go to Better Jobs Ontario Program.
If you have previously attended a full-time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.
All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in-person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.
International Students
Apply directly to Centennial College here.
2. Submit Documents
Domestic Applicants
Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.
Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.
International Applicants
Please refer to the International Education Application Guide.
3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission
Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.
You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.
You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.
When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.
4. Pay Fees
Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed.
You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.
5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)
Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.
Your web-registration will not open if:
You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.
Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.
Tuition and Fees
Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2025.
| Student | Tuition (2 Semesters) | Ancillary Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian | $2,697.00 | $1,355.33 | $4,052.33 |
| International | $17,148.00 | $1,853.28 | $19,001.28 |
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Kathleen Conroy, Liberal Arts, Instructor and GraduateMany of our students, when I speak to them during first semester, I ask them, before all of this, did you even know anything like this program existed? And most of them say they had no idea, but when they get there, they love itand see all of the different pathways that have opened up for them.
So many of them are looking at all of the things they wanted to do, but feel they can't do for whatever reason. I tell them once you're here, you need to get rid of that and focus on possibility thinking, instead of all the things that are impossible. This program creates ways for them to get there.
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