Guaranteed Admission Pathway

About the Guaranteed Admission Pathway

The combination of the English Language Certificate Program (ELCP) and the Open Learning program provides a flexible option for guaranteed admission to bachelor of commerce and bachelor of arts degrees at the University of Guelph.† This pathway saves you time by allowing you to complete courses toward your degree while you are finishing your advanced English language courses.‡

Guaranteed Admission Pathway graphic showing progression of program.

How it Works

The following steps are required for the Guaranteed Admission Pathway:

  1. Complete the advanced level of the English Language Certificate Program
  2. Complete four online undergraduate courses with a 70% cumulative average†
  3. Enter your program with four degree-level courses (2.00 credits) already completed

Please note that this pathway program is designed for English language learners and is structured differently than our Guaranteed Admission Pathway for Open Learning program students.

†Only for students who have not studied at a post-secondary institution

‡Students must achieve an overall average of 80% or higher in levels 7 and 8, or in levels 8 and 9 to be eligible to begin Open Learning degree-credit courses while completing the advanced level of ELCP.


Dates
January 9, 2023
Winter A (7 weeks)
  • December 2, 2022: Application Deadline 
  • January 5, 2023: Orientation  
  • January 9 – February 24, 2023: Class Dates 
March 6, 2023
Winter B (7 weeks)
  • February 10, 2023: Application Deadline 
  • March 2, 2023: Orientation 
  • March 6 – April 20, 2023: Class Dates 
  • April 21, 2023: Closing Ceremony 
May 8, 2023
Summer A (7 weeks)
  • April 10, 2023: Application Deadline 
  • May 4, 2023: Orientation 
  • May 8 – June 23, 2023: Class Dates 
July 3, 2023
Summer B (7 weeks)
  • June 9, 2023: Application Deadline 
  • June 29, 2023: Orientation 
  • July 3 – August 17, 2023: Class Dates 
  • August 18, 2023: Closing Ceremony 
September 7, 2023
Fall A (7 weeks)
  • August 4, 2023: Application Deadline 
  • August 31, 2023: Orientation 
  • September 7 – October 20, 2023: Class Dates 
October 30, 2023
Fall B (7 weeks)
  • October 6, 2023: Application Deadline 
  • October 26, 2023: Orientation  
  • October 30 – December 14, 2023: Class Dates 
  • December 15, 2023: Closing Ceremony 
January 8, 2024
Winter A (7 weeks) 
  • November 28, 2023: Application Deadline 
  • January 4, 2024: Orientation 
  • January 8 – February 23, 2024: Class Dates 
March 4, 2024
Winter B (7 weeks) 
  • February 9, 2024: Application Deadline 
  • February 29, 2024: Orientation 
  • March 4 – April 18, 2024: Class Dates 
  • April 19, 2024: Closing Ceremony 
May 6, 2024
Summer A (7 weeks) 
  • April 5, 2024: Application Deadline 
  • May 2, 2024: Orientation 
  • May 6 – June 21, 2024: Class Dates 
July 2, 2024
Summer B (7 weeks)
  • June 7, 2024: Application Deadline 
  • June 27, 2024: Orientation 
  • July 2 – August 15, 2024: Class Dates 
  • August 16, 2024: Closing Ceremony 
September 5, 2024
Fall A (7 weeks) 
  • August 2, 2024: Application Deadline 
  • August 29, 2024: Orientation  
  • September 5 – October 18, 2024: Class Dates 
October 28, 2024
Fall B (7 weeks)
  • October 4, 2024: Application Deadline 
  • October 24, 2024: Orientation 
  • October 28 – December 12, 2024: Class Dates 
  • December 13, 2024: Closing Ceremony 
Fees
Fees

Required Expenses

7 Weeks

14 Weeks

Comments

Application Fee

$150

$150

Application fees are non-refundable.

Tuition Fee

$2,851.69 (2022)
$2,938 (2023)

$5,463.64 (2022)
$5,628 (2023)

Tuition fee includes cost of placement testing as well as some study materials.

Student Services Fees

$575

$760

Fee includes use of library facilities, Athletic Centre, language laboratory, email account, Internet services, bus pass and social events.

Medical Insurance

$110

$220

 

Textbooks

$250

$250-500

Textbooks are sold at the University Bookstore.

 *All costs are subject to change.

Contact

If you require more information about the ELP Guaranteed Admission Pathway, please email the English Language Programs office.


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