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These are minimum requirements only and are subject to change. Admission is not guaranteed.
Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Studies
Admission Requirements – Ontario
Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. A minimum of six (6) Grade 12 / 4U or 4M courses, including 4U English or Français.
Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT)
The admission average of students having completed their CAAT is usually calculated using the results of all the courses required for the diploma of a two-year or three-year program.
Individuals having completed a three-year program may receive advanced standing for up to a maximum of 30 credits, and advanced standing for up to 18 credits if they have completed a two-year program. Advanced standing will depend on the courses completed and the final mark received.
Note: When a student has completed less than two years of studies in a CAAT, the admission requirements for Ontario Secondary Schools will be used to determine admissibility.
Admission Requirements – Quebec
Cégep
A minimum of twelve (12) Cégep courses (excluding physical education courses), including Français (601) or English (603). Individuals having completed 12 courses of general studies may be granted up to 15 credits advanced standing. Individuals having completed more than 12 courses of general studies may obtain advanced standing for up to one year (30 credits) of university studies or the equivalent. Advanced standing will depend on the courses completed, the final mark received, as well as the chosen program of studies.
Secondary V
The University accepts a certain number of candidates from Secondary V who have completed their secondary school studies with a minimum average of 85%. Quebec Secondary School Diploma with five (5) Secondary V courses, including English or Français.
Admission Requirements – Atlantic and Western Provinces
Secondary School Diploma, with the prerequisites completed at the Grade 12 level.
The overall admission average is usually calculated with the selection of courses required for completing the final year of secondary school studies, including the prerequisite courses for the particular program of study.
Other Admission Requirements
Mature Applicants
When the academic dossier does not meet the normal admission requirements for Regular Student Status, it is possible to gain admission into a program, providing that
- the student has not been engaged in full-time studies for a period of two consecutive years;
- promise of academic success is evident.
With the above conditions met, the individual will
- gain admission as a “Regular Student,” although on a period of academic probation. For students with a full course load, successful completion of courses after the first session will be considered proof of academic success (12 credits). For students following a part-time course load, academic success will be based on the successful completion of two 3-credit courses.
Mature applicants must submit the following:
- official academic transcripts of all courses completed, without exception, at the secondary and post-secondary levels, if applicable;
- a resumé;
- any other document requested by the Admissions Committee.
Special Students (earn credits linked to courses, but not a degree)
The student must be admissible to the University and possess an academic dossier that shows that he or she will benefit from the courses taken.
Auditors
The student must possess an academic dossier that shows that he or she will benefit from the courses taken.
Note: Please consult Specific Admission Requirements under some Program descriptions.
Admission Requirements for Graduate Studies
Admission requirements vary from one graduate program to another. Please consult Specific Admission Requirements under each faculty:
Faculty of Canon Law
Faculty of Human Sciences
Faculty of Philosophy
Faculty of Theology