Transferring to the Criminal Justice and Public Policy BA Program
Join the exciting study of Criminal Justice and Public Policy (CJPP)! This interdisciplinary program between the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and the Department of Political Science investigates the links between crime, law, public policy, and social and criminal justice.
Our faculty and students are passionate about working to improve life through a critical understanding of the Canadian legal system, all while building a solid foundation for a career in the criminal justice system.
Students interested in applying to transfer into the CJPP major are encouraged to speak with us before pursuing next steps. Please email cjpp@uoguelph.ca.
Students from Other Universities
Students from other institutions interested in transferring into CJPP can apply to transfer directly into the program through the external transfer process outlined on the Admission Services website.
Students from other institutions who transfer into a different BA major at the University of Guelph and wish to join the CJPP program must apply through the CJPP competitive transfer process.
The competitive transfer process requires students to complete the a set list of University of Guelph courses with a minimum cumulative average of 70% before they apply to transfer. If external transfer students are granted credit for one or more of the courses, then they must attain a cumulative average of 70% or better in the remaining courses to be eligible to apply to transfer.
Please email cjpp@uoguelph.ca for full details and list of courses.
For your reference, here are details on the competitive transfer process from past academic years:
| Year | Number of Applicants | Transfers Accepted | Cut-off Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 7 | 2 | 83-91% |
| 2025-26 | 8 | 4 | 79-89% |
| 2024-25 | 6 | 4 | 80-89% |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 1 | 86% |
