Ontario College Certificate
This is issued to students who have successfully completed outcomes of a prescribed postsecondary program, typically two (2) academic semesters or 600-700 equivalent instructional hours in duration, approved by the College’s Board of Governors which meets all specific vocational learning outcomes as defined by provincial program standards, where they exist. This Certificate will include the Coat of Arms and seal of Cambrian College and will be signed by the President and Registrar. The credential will be awarded at Convocation.
Ontario College Diploma
This is issued to students who have successfully completed outcomes of a prescribed postsecondary program, typically four (4) academic semesters or 1200-1400 equivalent instructional hours in duration, approved by the College’s Board of Governors which meets all specific vocational learning outcomes as defined by provincial program standards, where they exist. This Diploma will include the Coat of Arms and seal of Cambrian College and will be signed by the President and Registrar. The credential will be awarded at Convocation.
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
This is issued to students who have successfully completed outcomes of a prescribed postsecondary program, typically six (6) academic semesters or 1800-2100 equivalent instructional hours in duration, approved by the College’s Board of Governors which meets all specific vocational learning outcomes as defined by provincial program standards, where they exist. This Diploma will include the Coat of Arms and seal of Cambrian College and will be signed by the President and Registrar. The credential will be awarded at Convocation.
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
This is issued upon successful completion of a program that has an admission requirement of an Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma or equivalent and has a typical duration of 2 academic semesters or 600-700 equivalent instructional hours. This Certificate will include the Coat of Arms and seal of Cambrian College and will be signed by the President and Registrar. The credential will be awarded at Convocation.
Limited Enrolment/ Oversubscribed
Please note that possession of the requirements specified does not guarantee admission. If the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of places available in a program, the College reserves the right to select from among those applicants. All students applying on or before the equal consideration date will be given equal consideration. Preference will be given to Ontario residents. Applicants to limited enrolment programs will be selected based on the information received in the Admissions Office by the transcript submission deadline.
Graduate Standing
A student is awarded a designation (on his/her transcript) for programs governed by the Ontario Qualifications Framework of:
- 'Graduated Cambrian Scholar' if he/she completed all program requirements with a program G.P.A. between 3.50 and 4.00.
- 'Graduated with Honours' if he/she has completed all the requirements of the program with a program G.P.A. between 3.00 and 3.49.
- ‘Cum Laude’ if he/she has completed all the requirements of the Degree program with a minimum program average of 80%.