Articulation Agreements

Degree Pathways

Earn your degree

Articulation agreements offer students a path to earn a university degree. Most agreements provide a 2+2 pathway (two years of college + two years of university).

NBCCD’s mission is to empower learners to forge sustainable creative careers. Part of this forging may include further education upon completion of a certificate and/or diploma. Articulation agreements allow students to seamlessly continue learning journeys at peer institutions to truly design their life and education.

new brunswick

Institution: University of New Brunswick (Fredericton)

  • This articulated degree between NBCCD and the University of New Brunswick (UNB) offers a combination of academic study and hands-on training. It is a four-year Bachelor of Applied Arts degree completed through 2 years of study at UNB and 2 years at NBCCD, in any order you choose.
  • Students who enrol in the BAA program also graduate with a Foundation Visual Arts (FVA) certificate from NBCCD, as well as one year of studies in a craft and design diploma program. Students can choose to stay one additional year at NBCCD to complete the diploma by notifying the Registrar’s Office.
  • Students must apply directly through UNB, contact artsadvising@unb.ca with questions. If students plan to start the four-year degree at NBCCD, then upon receiving UNB’s acceptance letter, students should complete an application for Foundation Visual Arts (FVA). The application fee will be waived once you provide proof of UNB acceptance to nbccd.admissions@gnb.ca.
  • Note: BAA students must apply to NBCCD diploma programs in the same way as non-BAA students and undergo the regular admission process. This application is due by January 15 during your FVA year and requires the application fee. Space is not guaranteed and applicants must compete for a spot in their chosen diploma studio.
nova scotia

Institution: NSCAD University (Halifax)

  • Articulation period: May 17, 2024 to May 17, 2029
  • Information: Students who complete the Foundation Visual Arts Certificate and one of the following diploma programs at NBCCD: Graphic Design, Ceramics, Jewellery/Metal Arts, Photography/Videography, Textile Design, Fashion Design, or Wabanaki Visual Arts; may apply for advanced standing into the Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Design, or Bachelor of Arts degree programs at NSCAD University.
  • Eligible students may receive transfer credit for up to 50% depending on courses completed. Other conditions apply including a portfolio submission and a minimum GPA.
  • Students interested in this pathway should email NSCAD’s Admissions Office at admissions@nscad.ca.
Ontario

Institution: OCAD University (Toronto)

Graduates of New Brunswick College of Craft & Design’s Certificate in Foundation Visual Arts are eligible for Year 2 entry into one of the following OCAD University Bachelor of Fine Arts programs: 

Criticism & Curatorial Practice
Integrated Media
Photography
Printmaking & Publications
Sculpture/Installation

Applicants must graduate by June for September entry with an overall average of 75% (3.0 GPA). A portfolio is not required for admission; however, applicants must meet OCAD U’s English prerequisite and language proficiency requirements (if applicable). Students admitted through this transfer pathway will receive a block transfer of 3.0 first-year Faculty of Art studio credits and will be eligible to graduate with a Bachelor Fine Arts degree in approximately 3 years. Transfer credits in Arts & Science courses will be evaluated separately on an individual basis. 

Applicants must apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (www.ouac.on.ca) by February 1 for the September they wish to start and must use the articulation agreement program code for the program they are applying to: Criticism & Curatorial Practice HCA, Integrated Media HIA, Photography HPA, Printmaking & Publications HBA, Sculpture/Installation HSA. 

Interested students can email Leiko Shimizu, Senior Admissions & Transfer Officer at Lshimizu@ocadu.ca for more information.

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At NBCCD, we believe in nurturing creativity, innovation, and strong business skills, ensuring that our graduates are not just skilled artisans but also savvy entrepreneurs, ready to make their mark in the ever-evolving world of craft and design.

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