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Recreation and Leisure Services (Diploma) to Recreation and Leisure Studies (Honours)
Where Are You Now?

Fanshawe College
Discipline: BHASE (business, health, arts, social science and education) programs
Credential: College Diploma (2 year)
Program Title: Recreation and Leisure Services (Diploma)
Where Do You Want to Go?

University of Waterloo
Degree Qualifications: BA - Bachelor of Arts
Discipline: BHASE (business, health, arts, social science and education) programs
Credential: Degree (4 year)
Program Title: Recreation and Leisure Studies (Honours)
Transfer credits / courses
Semesters Remaining
Course Equivalencies Granted
Total units transferable from the 2-year Recreation and Leisure Services diploma = 8.0 units (16 courses)
Fanshawe course = Waterloo transfer credit:
COMM 3082 = ENGL 210F
FINA 3049 = AFM 1XX
PLAN 3011 = REC 2XX
PSYC 1014 = PSYCH 101
RECN 1002 = COMMST 227
RECN 1004 = REC 120
RECN 1008 = COMMST 324
RECN 1039 = REC 1XX
RECN 1058 + MGMT 1232 = REC 101
RECN 3014 = REC 2XX
RECN 3015 = REC 2XX
RECN 3022 = REC 1XX
RECN 3024 = REC 2XX
RSCH 1006 = REC 2XX
FLDP 3002 + RECN 3010 = REC 253 or REC 312
ELECTIVE 1 = TBD
Requirements
Graduates of the Recreation and Leisure Services two-year diploma program with a minimum average of 75%, including a minimum of 70% in an acceptable English writing course (WRIT 1094), will be eligible for admission into Honours Recreation and Leisure Studies with transfer credits as outlined in this agreement. Upon admission, students will proceed directly into one of the following majors: Recreation, Leadership, and Health; Sport and Recreation Management; or Therapeutic Recreation.
70%
Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%
Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes
Not applicable.
Refer to Waterloo's institutional profile: https://ontransfer.ca/i/ontransfer+search_transfer_policies+institution+WATE
Language of Instruction
English
Cancellation Policy
This agreement is reviewed on an annual basis and is subject to renewal every three years. In the event of revision, expiration or termination of the agreement, students enrolled in the program will have the opportunity to complete the program under the terms of this agreement.
Documentation
No additional pathway documentation available.
Contact / Apply
Undergraduate admissions team: myapplication@uwaterloo.ca
Transfer student website: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/transfer-students
Last Updated: March 13, 2026