Our bridging programs are designed to meet you where you're at. Whether you already hold credentials granted to you abroad, identify as a woman and want to explore the possibility of university level study or your immigration status has thus far prevented you from pursuing a degree, the bridging programs exist to help ease your journey to accessing the University and to support you gaining academic or career success.
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Bridging Program for IEPs
We offer a number of specially designed bridging programs intended to support Newcomers to Canada with international credentials to transition into the Canadian workforce or to gain local professional accreditation.
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Bridging Program for Women
For Ontario residents who identify as women and may need some extra support to confidently study at the University level, this program may be for you.
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LGBTQ Bridging Program
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBTQ) Bridging program is for students who want to build the skills necessary for pursuing a university degree, while exploring topics relevant to the field of Sexuality Studies.
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Sanctuary Scholars' Bridging Program
This sensitively crafted program offers those with uncertain immigration statuses the opportunity to pursue a degree in an understanding environment.