Sault College offers a variety of pathways for students and graduates to continue their studies, enhance their skills, and maximize their previous educational or work experience.
Whether you're transferring in, pursuing a second diploma, or looking to move on to a degree, there are multiple pathways to suit different goals, and here are the benefits.
Reduced Tuition Costs
Degree transfer pathways allow students to earn their diploma in two years at Sault College, where tuition is often lower, before transferring to a university to complete their degree in as little as two more years. This can significantly cut overall education costs.
Shortened Time to Completion
Pathways are designed to help students obtain a second diploma or degree in a more time-efficient manner. These programs are structured to build on prior learning, streamlining the educational journey and reducing the amount of overlapping coursework.
Combination of Practical and Experiential Learning
College-to-university pathways can offer students a balanced combination of hands-on- experience which provides students with a well-rounded approach to their field.
Multiple Pathways to Fit Your Goals
Choose from options tailored to those transferring in, pursuing a second diploma, or transitioning to a degree program by leveraging existing credits or work experience toward a new program, with options like Credit Transfer, Advanced Standing, and PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition)
2+2 Pathways for Fast-Tracking Education
Earn a diploma and a degree in as little as four years through Sault College’s diploma-to-degree pathways.
Opportunities to Earn a Second Diploma with Pathways Within Sault College
Complete an additional, related diploma with just one more year of study, expanding career and skill prospects
Personalized Support from the Pathways Office
Get pathway advising, application assistance, and transfer credit eligibility through one-on-one appointments or through our information sessions.
Guidance on Active Agreements and Eligibility
Explore active agreements with other institutions and the Pathways Office will help ensure a smooth transfer of credits and discuss alternative options if needed.
Support Through the Application Process
Whether you’re a prospective student with or without prior postsecondary experience or a current Sault College student, the Pathways Coordinator will help you through the transfer process to make it as easy as possible.
Improved Employment Prospects
The blend of hands-on skills from college and academic learning from university strengthens job candidacy and provides a balanced skill set, making graduates more competitive in the job market.
Pathways and transfer opportunities provide Sault College students and graduates with flexible options to achieve their educational and career goals cost-effectively, making higher education more accessible and less of a financial burden.
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