Fleming College

Agreement complements provincial policy emphasizing new choices and pathways for students

Ottawa ON – Carleton University and Fleming College signed an agreement today that will make it easier for college students to transfer into Carleton BA programs with advanced standing.

The articulation agreement, signed by Carleton President Roseann O’Reilly Runte and Fleming President Tony Tilly, will improve access for students to a university education by giving them credit for college study. It is part of a larger effort at Carleton to expand and formalize pathways for college students across the province.

“Today we celebrate the construction of a bridge between Fleming College and Carleton University,” said Dr. Runte. “It will facilitate the transfer of students, providing clear information on credit transfer and programs. Faculty from both institutions have worked together closely to define equivalencies.”

“Creating new pathways between post-secondary institutions is something we strive to provide for our students at Fleming College,” said Dr. Tilly. “This new partnership with Carleton University will greatly expand the opportunities available to Fleming students, and ensure they can move more seamlessly between college and university.”

Under the terms of the agreement, which has been approved by Carleton’s Senate, Fleming students who complete a one-year general arts and science university transfer program (Sutherland Campus), and who obtain an overall average of at least 70 per cent, may apply for admission to the Bachelor of Arts degree at Carleton with advanced standing.

Specifically, up to five full transfer credits will be granted for certain courses that have been pre-approved by Carleton. Initially, this will include courses in English, philosophy, psychology and sociology.

Carleton currently has pathways for over 50 different diploma programs at Ontario’s 24 colleges and the university is constantly assessing new programs to determine eligibility of course transfers. All Ontario college programs are assessed for advanced standing upon admission of a student.

Carleton has had longstanding articulation agreements involving several programs, including the College Police Foundations, College Early Childhood Education and College Social Service Worker programs.

About Carleton University
Located in the nation’s capital, Carleton University is a dynamic research and teaching institution with a tradition of leading change. Its internationally recognized faculty, staff and researchers provide more than 25,000 full- and part-time students from every province and more than 100 countries around the world with academic opportunities in more than 65 programs of study, including public affairs, journalism, film studies, engineering, high technology, and international studies. Carleton’s creative, interdisciplinary and international approach to research has led to many significant discoveries and creative works in science and technology, business, governance, public policy and the arts. As an innovative institution Carleton is uniquely committed to developing solutions to real-world problems by pushing the boundaries of knowledge and understanding daily.

About Fleming College
Located in the heart of Central Ontario, Fleming College has campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton. Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, the college features more than 100 full-time programs in Community Development and Health, Continuing Education, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Justice and Business, Skilled Trades and Technology, General Arts and Science and Visual Arts. Fleming College has more than 5,900 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, and more than 65,000 alumni.
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For more information
Beth Gorham, Manager of Public Affairs
Carleton University
beth.gorham@carleton.ca
(613) 520-2600, ext. 2234 or (613) 608-0544

Laura Copeland, Communications Officer
Fleming College
copeland@flemingc.on.ca
(705) 749-5530, ext. 1370