College Pathways

Pathways to Environmental Studies (BA) at Laurier

Throughout your Environmental Studies degree, you will take courses in topics such as sustainability, environmental impact assessments, field surveying and spatial analysis.

Once you have accepted your offer, please consult Academic Advising and our Course Registration Guide to determine where you are with your program requirements, the specific courses you'll need to complete and the length of your academic journey at Laurier.

Environment-related Diplomas (Fleming College)

Students who have successfully completed a two-year Ecosystem Management diploma or a two-year Fish and Wildlife Technician diploma from Fleming College may be eligible for admission into the Environmental Studies (BA) program at Laurier's Waterloo campus via this 2+2 agreement.

•  Required final average from one of these diploma programs: 70%+
• Other admission requirements: 60%+ in a 4U English (or equivalent) and proof of graduation
• Number of transfer credits granted: 10.0 
• Number of Laurier credits required to graduate: 10.0 

Graduates of the suspended programs at Fleming College are still eligible to apply for these pathways: 

• Environmental Technician diploma
• Environmental Technology advanced diploma
• Ecosystem Management Technology advanced diploma
• Fish and Wildlife Technology advanced diploma 

Anticipated Transfer Credits 

These are the transfer credits you will receive outlined in your offer letter if you are admitted via this pathway:

Pursuing an “In Combination” Degree

Transfer students also have the option of completing a degree in Environmental Studies in combination with another honours BA program. This secondary major can be declared at the end of your first year at Laurier. The details of this combined degree and its unique requirements should be discussed with an academic advisor prior to registering for courses.

Pursuing a Management Option

As a transfer student, you can also apply to add a Management Option (offered by the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics) to your honours BA degree. You can apply to this option on your initial application to transfer into Laurier’s Faculty of Arts. Throughout the management option, you will take courses in topics such as business environment, financial accounting, marketing management and human resource management.

Details of this option and its eligibility requirements (including minimum grades for course progression) should be discussed with an academic advisor.

Learn More About Transferring to Laurier

If you have additional questions about your transition to Laurier, financial aid for transfer students or transfer credit evaluation, visit our transfer students website. If you are interested in transferring into this program with an academic history different than what is outlined above, apply using the undergraduate application form and your transfer credits will be assessed on an individual basis and reported to you, along with your offer letter, upon admission to Laurier.

Note: Not all program requirements are reflected in these pathway descriptions. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all academic program and course requirements have been met. Refer to regulations in the academic calendar and connect with an academic advisor once you have accepted your offer.