Welcome to the University of Windsor’s Application Information for the Consecutive Bachelor of Education (B. Ed.) program!
Application Deadline: February 2, 2026, at 11:59 pm (EST)
Note: The Faculty of Education does not pre-screen applicants for eligibility. It is at the discretion of an applicant to apply after reading the application and admission requirements.
How to Apply
Submit an application through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre-Teacher Education Application Services (OUAC-TEAS) website.
Admission Requirements
Selection of teacher candidates is based on the following:
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Academic standing
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An Equity Consideration Form, where applicable (see: Optional Supporting Documents below), and
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The English-language proficiency requirement, where applicable.
This program is highly competitive, and admission depends on the number of applications received and the spaces available in individual programs.
Please note: no supplemental documents (e.g. experience profiles, resumes, letters of reference, etc.) are received or reviewed.
Additional Information for Applicants
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You must have a minimum cumulative average of 70% (B) or higher.
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Your academic average is calculated based on your best 30 semester courses (not including college transfer credit) at the time you apply. Courses completed after August 2025 are not used in the calculation of the average.
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You will receive additional credit in the evaluation process if you complete an honours or graduate degree by October 2025.
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You must complete the requirements for a minimum 3‑year bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution by May 2026, with the degree conferred by the 2026 spring convocation (3 years of full-time study or 90 credits, or equivalent, beyond the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or equivalent).
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If you attended university outside of Ontario, you must have official transcripts sent directly to the Office of the Registrar at transcripts@uwindsor.ca from the home institution. A certified translation of transcripts in languages other than English is required. See: How do I submit my official transcripts for admission processing ...
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You must have at least 10 semester courses completed at the time of application.
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To complete the application, you must submit a current transcript to the Office of the Registrar by February 2, 2026. If you attended an Ontario university (excluding the Royal Military College of Canada), you must complete a TEAS online transcript request to send your transcript.
- University of Windsor current students or graduates who apply to the University of Windsor do not need to order or send Windsor transcripts.
Optional Supporting Documents
All optional supporting documentation must be submitted by February 2, 2026 (EST) to be considered.
Equity Admission
Equity Consideration Form
The Faculty of Education affirms its principle and policy of fairness and equity for individuals who are qualified for the teaching profession and who reflect the ethno‑cultural and social diversity of the population of students in Ontario’s schools.
In pursuit of this principle and policy, we seek to identify candidates representing different backgrounds whose perspectives will diversify and enrich the teaching and learning community. We encourage applications from groups that are traditionally under‑represented in the teaching profession.
Please send via email only to ask@uwindsor.ca. Please include the following information in the email subject line: Equity Form, Name, UWindsor Student Number.
Language Requirements
If English is not your first language and you have not live in an English-speaking country for 5 years or more, you must meet the minimum English language requirements of the University of Windsor.
See: What are the English language proficiency requirements for an Undergraduate student? and the University of Windsor Senate Policy: English Language Proficiency Requirements (Undergraduate and Graduate)
Teaching Subjects
N10 Primary/Junior
Teaching subjects are not required in the N10 Primary/Junior division.
N30 Intermediate/Senior
Intermediate/Senior candidates choose 2 teaching subjects. You must have at least 10 semester undergraduate courses (30 semester hours) in the first teaching subject and 6 semester undergraduate courses (18 semester hours) in the second teaching subject, except for French and Music, which require additional courses.
At least 2 of these courses must be at the second-year level or above. Teaching subject courses must be completed by the end of April 2026.
Teaching Subjects & Requirements for N30 Intermediate/Senior
For University of Windsor Students Only
If you need help in selecting courses for your teachable subjects, please refer to this guide: UWindsor Students Teachable Course Requirements Guide. Please note that this list is meant to be a general guide to help University of Windsor students meet teachable subject requirements. It includes suggested courses and recommendations, but it’s not a definitive or required list. Courses are subject to availability and may not be offered every semester. Use this list as a guideline only.
For External (non-UWindsor) Applicants
If you are completing your degree at an instiution other than the University of Windsor and applying to UWindsor's Consecutive B. Ed. program, please refer to the information below.
As a first teaching subject, 10 semester undergraduate core business courses are required. Two undergraduate courses in economics can count toward a first teaching subject only.
As a second teaching subject, 6 semester undergraduate core business courses are required.
Acceptable undergraduate courses are those offered through a drama or theatre arts department.
A maximum of 2 undergraduate semester courses in theory or history of theatre, drama or dramatic literature is allowed.
A minimum of 2 undergraduate semester courses in English literature or poetry is required.
The remaining required courses can be a combination of literature, poetry and writing.
As your first or second teaching subject, 10 undergraduate semester courses in French are required. These courses must be taught by a French department and not just be courses taught in French to qualify. You must possess oral and written fluency in the French language and a thorough knowledge of grammar.
You must have at least 1 semester course in Geo-Informatics (GIS) and courses in all 3 of the following recommended areas:
- Physical geography (geomorphology, biogeography, climatology),
- Human or economic geography and
- Canadian geography (geography or social science course covering global issues, such as tourism, development, environment or poverty).
You must have courses offered through Kinesiology or Physical Education. Two semester courses in health studies are allowed.
A minimum of 2 semester undergraduate courses in Canadian history is required.
You must have completed courses in the following areas:
- Calculus
- Linear algebra
- Probability
- Statistics
- 1 course with an emphasis on proof (e.g., Geometry, Number Theory, Abstract Algebra, Combinatorial Math or Graph Theory)
As a first teachable subject, 10 semester undergraduate core courses in Communications, Media and Film are required. You may count 2 undergraduate courses in Visual Arts. As a second teachable subject, 6 semester undergraduate core courses in Communication, Media and Film are required.
As a first teaching subject, 10 undergraduate semester courses are required, with courses in music history and music theory (at least 4 courses in each), 1 course in conducting and 1 course in applied study (Major Instrument/Voice).
We recommend instrumental applicants have at least 2 semesters of study in woodwinds, brass, percussion, string or guitar techniques and to vocal applicants who have at least 1 semester of study in vocal techniques.
As a second teaching subject, 8 undergraduate semester courses are required, with at least 2 courses in each of music history and music theory, 1 course in conducting and 1 course in an applied area (Major Instrument/Voice).
We recommend instrumental applicants have at least 1 semester of study in woodwinds, brass, percussion, string or guitar techniques and to vocal applicants who have at least 1 semester of study in vocal techniques.
We advise you that, as the focus of the music programs of the 2 local school boards is on instrumental music, at least 1 placement will be in instrumental music.
There must be a lab component with at least 2 of the courses for a first or second teaching subject.
There must be a lab component with at least 2 of the courses for a first or second teaching subject.
For a first teaching subject, 10 semester undergraduate courses across biology, chemistry and physics are required, with at least 2 courses in each of the following areas: Biology, chemistry and physics. At least 2 of these courses must include a lab component.
For a second teaching subject, 2 core semester courses are required from each of the following areas: Biology, chemistry and physics. At least 2 of these courses must include a lab component.
There must be a lab component with at least 2 of the courses for a first or second teaching subject.
Courses can be chosen from the following areas of study:
- Anthropology
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Women’s Studies
We strongly recommend that you select this area as a second teaching subject.
Social Sciences – General is an optional subject in the high school curriculum; therefore, entry to this teaching subject is extremely limited.
A combination of studio courses is required (e.g., Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Drawing). A maximum of 2 undergraduate semester courses may be chosen from Photography, Architecture or Art History.
After Acceptance (In-Program Requirements)
You will be required to submit the following documents to the Faculty of Education by August 2026. The Faculty of Education will send instructions and deadlines to all candidates via email by the end of June 2026. Do not proceed with any of the following document submissions until you receive further instructions from the Faculty of Education in June 2026:
- Copy of birth certificate
- Proof of Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency as defined by the Immigration Act (Canada), or of eligibility for employment in Canada (if the recommendation is to be made for a Certificate of Qualification to the Ontario College of Teachers)
- Proof of Change of Name must be submitted where the name being used differs from that shown on the Proof of Identity document
- Level 3: Police Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check
Have a question?
Have a question about our program? Please email us at educ@uwindsor.ca or call us as 519-253-3000, ext. 3805.