Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Admission Requirements

An Ontario College Diploma with a minimum 'B' average or 3.0 GPA
OR
A University Degree with a minimum 'B' average or 3.0 GPA
OR
Equivalent qualification from another institution with a minimum 'B' average or 3.0 GPA as judged by the
College to be equivalent to the above
OR
Professional background and experience judged by the College to be equivalent to the above

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English by one of the following methods:

• A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of  570 for the paper-based test (PBT), 230 for the computer-based test (CBT), and 88 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test with an overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years
• An English Language Evaluation (ELE) at Fanshawe College with a minimum score of 75% in all sections of the test, with test results within the last two years

Applicant Selection Criteria

Where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available spaces in the program, the Applicant Selection Criteria will be:
      
    1.  Preference for Permanent Residents of Ontario
    2.  Receipt of Application by February 1st
    3.  Achievement in the Admission Requirements

Note:

• Applicants with less than a 'B' average will be considered only on the recommendation of the Academic Manager.

Other Information

• Students are required to have a PC Laptop computer for all courses and to have internet access whether attending face-to-face classes or online sessions.
• *Classes are delivered as face-to-face classroom sessions. All classes will be digitally broadcast and recorded. Full-time and part-time students have the option to watch live interactive webcasts or attend classes personally for all courses. All webcasts will be archived so students can review material.