Political Science – GAS Transfer

Admission requirements

Students may apply for admission into the second year of the Political Science program upon successful completion of a General Arts and Sciences Certificate – Liberal Arts Transfer option (GASC). Eligible applicants must have achieved a mark of no less than 70 per cent in each required course in the GASC – Liberal Arts Transfer courses, with an overall average of 77 per cent or higher. Admission remains competitive and so is not guaranteed.

Other college certificate pathways

Students who have completed other one-year college programs that are relevant to Political Science may also apply for direct entry into the second year of the Political Science program. This opportunity is extended to graduates of one-year college programs with substantial policy, politics, and community development components such as, but not limited to, Community Services and Child Foundations program. This pathway program is designed to attract high-performing college graduates in Political Science relevant fields into the Political Science program. Eligible students will be expected to have completed each transferable course with a B average (3.3 on a 4.3 point scale) and to have achieved an overall GPA of B+ (3.7 on a 4.3 points scale) in their college studies. Admission remains competitive and so is not guaranteed.