If you're confused about what “undergraduate” really means in Ontario, you’re not alone - here's the breakdown:
✅ Undergraduate = Bachelor's Degree
In most contexts (especially university admissions), “undergraduate” refers to students enrolled in Bachelor’s programs. This includes programs like BA, BSc, BEng, etc. at schools like U of T, Western, McMaster, etc.
👨🔧 Diploma/Certificate Programs ≠ Undergrad (Usually)
Colleges like Humber, Seneca, or George Brown offer college-level diplomas and certificates. While they’re post-secondary, they’re not considered undergraduate degrees in the traditional university sense.
📚 Honours vs. General
Some unis offer Honours Bachelor’s degrees (usually 4 years) vs. General degrees (3 years). Both are undergrad - just different tracks.
🧩 Quick test:
If your program ends with a Bachelor's degree - you're an undergrad.
If it ends with a college diploma or certificate - it's post-secondary, but not classified as undergrad in most cases.