Ontario Engineering Technology to Engineering Transfer Pathway Design Update

There are very few opportunities for students to transfer into accredited engineering programs in Ontario. Transfer pathways have different entry requirements compared to high school direct-entry options, they credit previous learning, and can be designed to deliver bridging courses that reduce time to completion in the degree program. These factors, along with other thoughtful design decisions, reduce barriers for students, including underrepresented students, and increase the diversity of the degree programs. Queen’s University has piloted a the three-phase engineering transfer framework with wraparound supports and is growing the pathway to include more engineering disciplines, sending institutions, and receiving institutions. An outcome of this project is the development and sharing examples of key accreditation documentation, institutional processes, and best practices for supporting transfer students. These can be used by other institutions who are interested in implementing transfer pathways.