Program Overview

College Foundations Ontario College Certificate program

Program description

College Foundations is a one-year Ontario College Certificate designed for students seeking access to a broad range of college programs. As a student in this program, you can determine your academic goals and career pathways by selecting courses from a variety of vocationally specific programs. Additionally, you develop critical thinking skills and apply success strategies to support your academic and career development. As a student in this program, you gain skills and credits for transfer into further vocational post-secondary study or prepare to enter the workplace.

Program Description

The College Foundations program at Georgian is designed to provide a structured yet flexible learning experience that helps students explore their academic and career interests while receiving wraparound support.

• Supportive cohort model – students start and end their week (Mondays and Fridays) with their College Foundations cohort, creating a sense of belonging and connection. These courses focus on career exploration, academic planning, and skill development.
• Customizable learning experience – in the middle of the week (Tuesdays to Thursdays), students engage in courses tailored to their individual interests, allowing them to explore different fields before committing to a specific program.
• Seamless pathway to further studies – by completing optional courses and General Education courses within College Foundations, students reduce their future workload if they transition into a diploma program. Many credits carry forward, making the next step in their academic journey more manageable.

Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
• Grade 12 English (E, C or U) or Grade 12 Literacy Course (OLC4O)

Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing.

Tuition and Fees

Visit our tuition and fees page for detailed information on the cost to attend Georgian.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program may find entry-level positions in the workplace or apply to other college programs, provided they meet program-specific admission requirements.

Course Information

• 4 Program Courses
• 5 Program Option Courses
• 2 General Education Courses
• 1 Communications Course

Program-Specific Courses

Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the College Foundations program outline.

• LIBA 1000 – Learning Strategies
• LIBA 1001 – College Exploration
• Select 2 courses from the available list during registration in consultation with the Program Co-ordinator.
• Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.
• Select 1 course from the general education list during registration.

Program Delivery Method(s)

In Person

This program is delivered fully in person and requires you to attend campus.

In-Person and Hybrid Option

In this program, some courses will provide an option to choose fully in person or fully online. You’ll choose one delivery method, that fits your circumstances, for the duration of the semester.

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• General Arts and Science – English for Academic Purposes
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