Articulation Agreements & Transfer Pathways
Learn more below about the current agreements OCAD University has with other post-secondary institutions.
A transfer pathway facilitates transfer from one or more college or university programs into one or more of OCAD U’s programs. A transfer pathway does not necessarily involve negotiation with partner institutions but does require periodic review.
Art Fundamentals Transfer Pathways
Learn more about the Art Fundamentals Transfer Pathway (PDF).
Partner Institutions:
- Cambrian College – Art and Design Fundamentals Certificate
- Centennial College – Art and Design Fundamentals Certificate
- Durham College – Foundations in Art and Design Certificate
- Fanshawe College – Fine Art Foundation Certificate
- George Brown College – Art and Design Foundation Certificate
- Georgian College – Art and Design Fundamentals Certificate
- Humber Polytechnic – Art Foundation Certificate
- Niagara College – Art and Design Foundation Certificate
- Seneca Polytechnic – Art Fundamentals Certificate
- Sheridan College – Art Fundamentals Certificate
- New Brunswick College of Craft & Design – Foundation Visual Arts Certificate
- Yukon School of Visual Arts, Yukon University - Visual Arts Certificate
- Dawson College - Visual Arts Diploma (DEC/DCS)
An articulation agreement is a formal signed agreement with a post-secondary institution that specifies the conditions under which students will be accepted from one or more programs at a partner institution into one or more undergraduate programs at OCAD University.
- Classical Animation Diploma to OCAD U's BFA in Experimental Animation
- 3D Animation & Visual Effects Diploma to OCAD U's BFA in Experimental Animation
Graduates in good standing from Vancouver Film School’s Classical Animation Diploma or 3D Animation & Visual Effects Diploma are eligible for upper year entry into OCAD U’s Experimental Animation (BFA) program. This agreement will be in effect for five years commencing September 1, 2023 (2023/24 academic year) and shall end on August 31, 2028 (2027/28 academic year).
OUAC program code: HZA
Portfolio required for admission: No
Minimum GPA required: No (must graduate in good standing)
Approved transfer credits: 10 studio credits out of our 20-credit program
Anticipated time to complete degree: 2 academic years (4 terms)
Discontinued Articulation Agreements
Applicants interested in applying to OCAD U from one of the programs below, should apply for Upper Year Entry and fill out the Upper Year Inquiry form.
- Dawson College – Industrial Design Diploma (to BDes in Industrial Design)
- Humber College – Architectural Technology Advanced Diploma (to BDes in Environmental Design)
- George Brown College – Interaction Design Advanced Diploma (to BDes in Digital Futures)
- George Brown College – Game Development Advanced Diploma (to BDes in Digital Futures)
- George Brown College - Fashion Techniques & Design Diploma (to BDes in Material Art & Design)
- All applications for admission must be made through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) using the appropriate articulation agreement program code.
- A portfolio may or may not be required for admission.
- A required minimum GPA/overall average may or may not be required for admission.
- All applicants must meet OCAD U’s English prerequisite and language proficiency requirements (if applicable).
- Applicants must graduate from the sending institution no later than June of the same year they will begin their studies at OCAD U, which is September each year.
- Students admitted into these programs receive pre-approved transfer credits mostly in studio courses and have the opportunity for additional transfer credits in Arts & Science and elective courses (see OCAD U’s Transfer Credit Guidelines).
Confirming Eligibility
To confirm if you are eligible to apply through the articulation agreement category, or if you have questions, please fill out the Pathways Inquiry Form.