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Recreation and Sport Administration (Diploma) to Recreation and Leisure Studies (Honours)
Where Are You Now?
Conestoga College
Discipline: BHASE (business, health, arts, social science and education) programs
Credential: College Diploma (2 year)
Program Title: Recreation and Sport Administration (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 Sport Administration diploma = 9.0 units (18 courses)
Conestoga course = Waterloo transfer credit:
COMM 1085 = ENGL 109
FIN 1120 = REC 1XX
REC 1230 + REC 1260 = REC 101
REC 1240 = HEALTH 100
REC 1250 = REC 2XX
REC 1270 = REC 120
REC 1280 = REC 2XX
REC 1290 = REC 1XX
REC 2240 + REC 2270 = REC 318
REC 2250 + REC 2280 = REC 319
REC 2260 = REC 420
REC 2290 = MGMT 2XX
REC 2300 = REC 1XX
REC 2310 = REC 2XX
FPLT 1600 + FPLT 2540 + FPLT 2550 = REC 253 or REC 312
ELECTIVE 1 = TBD
ELECTIVE 2 = TBD
ELECTIVE 3 = TBD
Requirements
Graduates of the Recreation and Sport Administration two-year diploma program with a minimum average of 75%, including a minimum of 70% in an acceptable English writing course (COMM 1085), 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: January 9, 2026