How many backlogs can I have and still get into Fanshawe, George Brown or Conestoga in Canada?
Fanshawe College typically accepts 8 to 10 backlogs for 3-year degrees and 10 to 14 for 4-year degrees. George Brown Polytechnic considers up to 6 and 8 respectively, and Conestoga College considers applicants with up to 5 cleared backlogs, so confirm each college's current policy.
Fanshawe College is the most flexible of the three, typically accepting 8 to 10 backlogs for 3-year degree holders and 10 to 14 for 4-year degree holders. George Brown Polytechnic considers up to 6 and 8, and Conestoga College considers up to 5 cleared backlogs.
Backlog limits by college
| College | Typical backlog limit |
|---|---|
| Fanshawe College | 8 to 10 backlogs for 3-year bachelor's holders, 10 to 14 for 4-year holders |
| George Brown Polytechnic | Up to 6 for 3-year degrees, up to 8 for 4-year degrees |
| Conestoga College | Regularly considers up to 5 cleared backlogs |
| Centennial College | May accept up to 7 cleared backlogs |
| Lambton College | Generally up to 4 for 3-year degrees, up to 8 for 4-year technical degrees |
Who this flexibility suits
If you have 5 to 14 cleared backlogs, public colleges give you more room than most universities, particularly on postgraduate diploma and certificate programmes. Each college reviews applications carefully, so these limits are guides and not guarantees.
My Advice
Shortlist two or three colleges where your backlog count sits comfortably below the limit, not right at it. Clear every backlog before you apply and ask the admissions team in writing how they count your degree length, because the limit changes between 3-year and 4-year degrees.
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