Associate of Arts

About this programme

The Associate of Arts is a provincial credential designed for you to explore a mix of disciplines. Most students completing an Associate of Arts will transfer to university in the 3 rd year to continue in a degree discipline of choice. This associate degree is designed with two main purposes in mind. The flexible curriculum enables you to explore a wide range of interests, providing a solid foundation for further study. The other is to provide an experience that helps you hone your study habits, writing skills, and prepares you for work, citizenship, and an enriched life as an educated person. Even if you don’t transfer into a degree program, having obtained an associate degree can prove useful when you seek employment. View admission requirements, program completion requirements and individual course information . Note: The information for this program is currently set to display information for the 2026/27 academic year. To view other years, choose from the sort feature from the “ select calendar ” drop-down. *Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees . * Tuition and Fees for i nternational students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook and supplies. Tuition fees include s