Arts And Science – University Transfer (asu)

• Earn a diploma while preparing for direct transfer into a university degree program.

• Build a strong academic foundation through courses in sciences, humanities and social sciences.

• Develop critical thinking, scientific reasoning, communication and research skills.

• Benefit from smaller class sizes, dedicated academic support and university pathway advising.

• Transfer opportunities are available to leading Canadian universities including York University, University of Toronto and Trent University.

Program Requirements
  • Academic Requirement: • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. • International applicants must have successfully completed Grade 12 or equivalent secondary education. • Complete secondary school transcripts and graduation certificate are required. • Students may apply with U, M or C credits.
  • ELP Requirement: • IELTS Academic: Overall 6.0 with no band below 5.5 • PTE Academic: 58 • Duolingo English Test: 105–110 • TOEFL iBT: Minimum 20/30 in each skill • CAEL: 60 • Cambridge English: 169 with no skill below 162
  • Special Requirement: • This university transfer diploma is designed for students planning to continue into a Bachelor of Science degree at a partner university. • Students study mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, humanities and social sciences. • Transfer opportunities are available to York University, University of Toronto and Trent University. • Students receive academic advising and pathway support throughout the program.
Refund Policy
  • Students whose study permit applications are still pending may request a deferral to the next available intake, provided the request is submitted before Day 10 of classes and the program is available. Deferrals are granted only once.

  • Students awaiting an IRCC decision must still meet the deferral deadline. Requests submitted after Day 10 of classes will not be approved solely because a study permit decision is pending.

  • Students may alternatively withdraw and apply for a refund by submitting the required withdrawal form and supporting documentation. Applicable administrative fees may be deducted.

  • If a study permit application is refused, students may defer their admission and request a new Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) to support a future study permit application. PAL issuance is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.

  • Refund requests due to study permit refusal must include a copy of the official IRCC refusal letter and be submitted within 14 days of the refusal date.

  • Only the refusal letter associated with the intake being withdrawn from will be considered for refund eligibility.

  • Students whose second study permit application is refused before the start of classes may still qualify for a refund, subject to Seneca’s refund policy.

  • Deferral requests are subject to program availability, and late requests may require a written appeal.

  • Approved late deferrals may be subject to a CAD $200 late fee.

Key Facts
  • Application Fee: $90
  • LOA Deposit: $0
  • Annual Tuition Fee: $15,783
  • Total Tuition Fee: $31,961
  • Course Duration: 2 Years
  • Credentials: Diploma
  • Intake: September 2026, January 2027
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Checklist

• Valid Passport (Photo and Signature Pages)

• Complete Secondary School Transcripts (All Years)

• Secondary School Graduation Certificate

• Official English Translation of Documents (if applicable)

• Proof of English Language Proficiency (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo, CAEL or Cambridge)

• CAD $90 Non-Refundable Application Fee

• International Student Application Cancellation Form (if changing agents)

• Documents must be uploaded in PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, TIFF or GIF format

• Maximum file size allowed per document is 10 MB

• Admission is subject to academic eligibility, document verification and seat availability

• Early application is recommended as program seats may fill quickly