International students applying for a PGWP: If you are in a flexible delivery course, you must attend in person. The option to attend online does not apply to you. Studying online will impact your PGWP eligibility. Please review the in-person requirements related to PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.
Liberal Arts University Transfer (LAT)
Campus
Delivery
Online, HybridDuration
4 Semesters (2 Years)Credential
Ontario College DiplomaSchool
School of Arts & ScienceAbout the Program
Earn both a diploma and a degree in as little as four years. This program offers an opportunity to save on tuition compared to a traditional four-year university program. Start at Seneca and complete your bachelor’s degree at our top-tier university partners including Queen’s University, Trent University, University of Toronto Scarborough, University of Toronto St. George and York University.
The LAT program allows you to apply with U, M or C credits. Explore a diverse array of humanities and social science courses to determine your areas of keen interest while gaining hands-on experiences in state-of-the-art labs. Benefit from dedicated support, smaller class sizes, and one-on-one advising to help you meet university admission requirements and gain skills for success.
If you are applying as a mature domestic student, Academic Upgrading courses are available if you require additional credits to meet the admission requirements.
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Introspection into self and society through diverse subjects
- Clear and flexible communication skills for business and industry
- Critical thinking and problem-solving techniques
- A sense of personal and social responsibility as a citizen in society
- Vocational skills from humanities, social sciences, and vocational studies (business, technology)
Our University Partners
Program Availability
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| Sept. 2025 | Seneca@York | Open |
| Sept. 2025 | Online | Open |
| Jan. 2026 | Newnham | Open |
| Jan. 2026 | Seneca@York | Open |
| Jan. 2026 | Online | Open |
Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| Sept. 2025 | Seneca@York | Open |
| Sept. 2025 | Online | Open |
| Jan. 2026 | Newnham | Open |
| Jan. 2026 | Seneca@York | Open |
| Jan. 2026 | Online | Open |
Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
This program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements.
Program and Course Delivery
This program is offered online synchronously and is also available in Seneca's hybrid delivery format. With hybrid delivery, some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students choosing hybrid delivery will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.
Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
Your Career
This program enables you to directly transfer to a Bachelor of Arts university degree program at one of our partner universities.
You may transfer to:
- Queen’s University
- Trent University
- University of Toronto Scarborough
- University of Toronto St. George
- York University
Interested in completing a Bachelor of Science? See our Arts and Science – University Transfer program.
Student Experiences
Graduate Career-Ready
Take the next step in your academic journey at Seneca. Join thousands of graduates who are making a difference here and around the world.
What Our Graduates Say
Shenel Boyce
Liberal Arts University Transfer, Seneca Polytechnic
Honours Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and History – Trent University
“The Liberal Arts program helped to set me up for success in my current program. At Seneca, I was taught the critical thinking skills needed for academic reading and writing – an important building block to succeed in an arts degree program. I have peers in university who do not have this same experience or knowledge because they were admitted directly from high school. Many of my current classmates have told me that they wish that they had done at least one year at college so they could have acquired applied/practical skills.”
Rohan George
Liberal Arts University Transfer, Seneca Polytechnic
Honours Bachelor of Arts, University of Toronto
“The Liberal Arts program exposed me to a variety of course that helped me better understand what my passions, strengths and weaknesses were. It opened up a path to university that I would not have had otherwise.”
Dani Magsumbol
Liberal Arts University Transfer, Seneca Polytechnic
Honours Bachelor of Arts – University of Toronto
“Seneca has prepared me extremely well for the career I am pursuing, which is academia. Going to college first allowed me to acclimatize to the Canadian education system, as well as life in a new country. When I made it to university, I did not feel overwhelmed because Seneca had equipped me with the tools I needed to thrive: from basic things like how to take effective notes and write academically, to more complicated things like how to find reliable sources and how to think critically and approach problems analytically.”
Jeff McIntosh
Liberal Arts University Transfer, Seneca Polytechnic
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology - York University
“My Seneca and York programs gave me the confidence to combine ideas, draw conclusions and defend my own ideas using words alone. Suddenly, I had opinions about Greece and antiquity. The Dark Ages perhaps were not so dark, and maybe we should view past civilizations without the biased eyes of modern times. You should embrace how the engaging faculty and class members can shift your perspective in ways you never thought possible through group discussions and projects.”