Graduates of the Sir Sandford Fleming College’s Earth Resources and Environmental Technician programs can now enter the third year of designated Bachelor of Science degree programs at Acadia University thanks to an articulation agreement signed between the two institutions on Nov. 16. Upon meeting all of the necessary requirements, Fleming Earth Resources Technician graduates can enter the third year of Acadia’s B.Sc. Geology degree while Environmental Technician graduates can enter year three of the B.Sc. in Environmental Science. This agreement will ensure an easy and efficient transition of qualified students from both programs to Acadia.

“This agreement formalizes a long‐standing tradition of Fleming graduates going on to complete degrees at Acadia,” says Linda Skilton, Dean of Fleming’s School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences. “We believe this will attract more students to Fleming with the opportunity to complete both a diploma and degree. There is also the prospect of attaining more work-related experience through Acadia’s Co‐operative Education program.”

Over 40 students have in the past come from Fleming to Acadia, starting as early as 1985. Currently about ten students from Fleming are in program at Acadia. Programs at both schools have evolved over this time, permitting the smooth transfer arrangements now in place. More details can be found on entry from Sir Sandford Fleming, and the news release can be viewed.