This program provides an alternative pathway to popular School of Engineering technology programs. This program has been designed with student success in mind. It increases academic readiness, guarantees entry into specified engineering technology programs, and results in a lighter course load while in the engineering technology program. The curriculum is designed to provide a balanced education in applied mathematics, physics, and an introduction to technology with courses in communication, personal success and general education. Students in this program have an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare them for the challenges of higher education in the technology field. In addition, this program includes one course each semester from a specified engineering technology program or a combination of engineering disciplines. These hands-on courses provide the student with an opportunity to learn more about the engineering technology program they are interested in. Graduates of this one-year program are guaranteed entry into the next first-year intake of a specified engineering technology program provided they have simultaneously applied through OCAS, earned all credits and have achieved a minimum program average of 65%, including a minimum 65% average of both math courses. Credit is given for courses taken during the Technology Foundations program that are in the program design of the engineering technology program. This results in a slightly lighter course load while in the engineering technology program.

Graduates of this two-semester program meeting the academic requirements can proceed into the first year of a specified engineering technology program and will receive credit for courses taken during the Technology Foundations program that are in the program design of the engineering technology program. This results in a slightly lighter course load in subsequent years and contributes to the student's ability to be academically successful in the engineering technology program.