Pathway agreements are partnerships between Mount Allison and other institutions that allow students to seamlessly transfer credits.
Mount Allison's pathway agreement partners
Dalhousie University — Engineering
Your pathway to an accredited Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
Complete your first year of science at Mount Allison and transfer seamlessly into Year 2 at Dal Engineering.
Year 1: Mount Allison Science
- Complete approved first-year courses
- Study full-time
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Minimum 2.0 in each transferable course
Year 2-4: Dalhousie Engineering
- Choose your discipline
- Hands-on learning and design projects
- Paid co-op opportunities with 90+ employers
- Access to modern labs, maker spaces, and research facilities
To apply:
- Apply for admission to Mount Allison
- Confirm your intention to do the Engineering Foundation Year on your application
Holland College — Music
Students who have completed the two-year diploma in Music Performance at Holland College are eligible to apply to Mount Allison with third-year standing in a four-year Bachelor of Music.
To apply:
- Apply for admission to the Bachelor of Music
To be admitted, students must present:
- a minimum overall Holland College GPA of 2.0 on a 4.3 scale (or equivalent)
- At least ‘C-“ (or equivalent) in the required courses that are to be used as prerequisites for upper year courses that will be necessary for the student to graduate with 2 years of further study at MtA
- Successfully complete the audition for Music at Mount Allison
New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) — Business/Commerce
Students who have completed the two-year Business Administration: Accounting program are eligible to apply to Mount Allison with up to 60 transfer credits towards their Bachelor of Commerce degree.
To apply:
- Apply for admission to the Bachelor of Commerce.
To be admitted, students must meet our admission requirements.
Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) — Social Services/Sociology
Students who have completed the two-year Social Services Diploma at NSCC are eligible to apply to Mount Allison with up to 60 transfer credits towards their Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in sociology.
To apply:
- Apply for admission to the Bachelor of Arts
To be admitted, students must meet our admission requirements
Questions? We're here to help! Email our transfer & pathway agreements coordinator at advisor@mta.ca or .
Mount Allison accepts transfer credits from many recognized universities and colleges around the world.
Even without a formal agreement, transfer students may be eligible for up to 60 credits towards their Mount Allison degree.
Please reach out to our transfer credit & pathway agreements coordinator for more information by email at advisor@mta.ca or .
If you have taken post-secondary courses in the past, you may also be eligible to transfer up to 60 credits towards your Mount Allison degree.
Graduate and professional programs
The journey beyond Mount Allison: graduate & professional program pre-requisite advising.
Understanding how your Mount Allison coursework aligns with future academic or professional requirements is an important part of planning your next steps. We are committed to helping you understand your options during and after your time at Mount Allison.
Our transfer credit & pathway agreement coordinator can provide support in reviewing, understanding, and confirming pre-requisite requirements for future studies or professional programs—whether you are completing your Mount Allison degree first or moving into professional studies early.
Go to graduate and professional program prerequisite advising