All programs require successful completion of the OSS Diploma and a minimum 70% average of six Grade 12 U or M courses, including ENG4U. This average may be higher, depending on the number of applicants.
For Business programs a minimum admission average of at least 73% is normally required. For Business Co-op programs a minimum admission average of at least 78% is normally required.
A second average is considered for students applying to Biology and Biochemistry (Health and Biomedical Science stream), Business, Computer Science, Forensic Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Human Kinetics, Science and Nursing programs. The minimum second average is approximately 70%. Concurrent Education/French Studies program requires a second average of 75%. Co-op courses are excluded.
Other exceptions/requirements are listed below:
Degree Title / Program
Fall 2023 Minimum Admission Average
OSS Diploma Admission Criteria / Course Requirements
Acting
70%
Auditions required
Aeronautics Leadership - Flight
70%
Behaviour, Cognition and Neuroscience
80%
70% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses
Biochemistry
70%
70% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses
Biological Sciences
70%
70% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses
Biological Sciences - Interdisciplinary Health Science
70%
70% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses
Biology and Biochemistry (Health and Biomedical Stream)
75%
75% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses
Biomedical Science
70%
70% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses
Biomedical Science - Interdisciplinary Health Science
70%
70% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses
Business Administration
73%
70% in at least one Grade 12 Math course
Business Administration (Co-op)
78%
70% in at least one Grade 12 Math course
Business and Computer Science
73%
70% in at least one Grade 12 Math course
Business and Computer Science (Co-op)
78%
70% in at least one Grade 12 Math course
Business and Economics
73%
70% in at least one Grade 12 Math course
Chemistry
70%
70% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses
Chemistry and Physics
70%
70% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses
Communication, Media and Film
70%
Computer Information Systems
70%
70% avg in all attempted Math courses
Computer Information Systems (Co-op)
75%
70% avg in all attempted Math courses
Computer Science
70%
70% avg in all attempted Math courses
Computer Science (Applied Computing)
70%
70% avg in all attempted Math courses
Computer Science (Applied Computing) - (Co-op)
70%
70% avg in all attempted Math courses
Computer Science (Co-op)
70%
70% avg in all attempted Math courses
Computer Science with Software Engineering Specialization
70%
70% avg in all attempted Math courses
Computer Science with Software Engineering Specialization (Co-op)
70%
70% avg in all attempted Math courses
Concurrent Drama/Education
75%
Concurrent English Language and Literature/Education
75%
Concurrent French Studies/Education
75%
Grade 12U French with minimum 75%
Concurrent History/Education
75%
Concurrent Mathematics/Education
80%
70% avg in all attempted Math courses
Concurrent Music Education/Education
75%
Concurrent Psychology/ Education/ Early Childhood Education
75%
Concurrent Science/Education
80%
70% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses
Concurrent Visual Arts/Education
75%
Criminology
70%
Disability Studies
70%
Disability Studies and Psychology
70%
Drama
70%
Drama and Communication, Media and Film
70%
Economics BA
70%
Economics BSc
70%
70% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses
Engineering (Co-op)
74%
74% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses, excluding SBI4U.
Engineering - Civil
74%
74% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses, excluding SBI4U
Engineering - Civil (Co-op)
74%
74% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses, excluding SBI4U
Engineering - Electrical (Co-op)
74%
74% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses, excluding SBI4U.
Engineering - Environmental (Co-op)
74%
74% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses, excluding SBI4U
Engineering - Industrial
74%
74% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses, excluding SBI4U
Engineering - Industrial (Co-op)
74%
74% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses, excluding SBI4U
Engineering - Industrial (with minor in Business Administration) (Co-op)
74%
74% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses, excluding SBI4U
Engineering - Mechanical (Aerospace Option) (Co-op)
74%
74% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses, excluding SBI4U.
Engineering - Mechanical (Automotive Option) (Co-op)
74%
74% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses, excluding SBI4U
Engineering - Mechanical (Environmental Option) (Co-op)
74%
74% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses, excluding SBI4U
Engineering - Mechanical (General) (Co-op)
74%
74% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses, excluding SBI4U
Engineering - Mechanical (Materials Option) (Co-op)
74%
74% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses, excluding SBI4U
English Language and Creative Writing
70%
English Language and Literature
70%
Environmental Science
70%
70% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses
Environmental Studies
70%
Family and Social Relations
70%
Forensic Science
70%
70% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses
Forensics (Combined BA with major in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences)
70%
70% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses
French
70%
General Science
70%
70% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses
Greek and Roman Studies
70%
Human Kinetics / Kinesiology - Movement Science
70%
70% in ENG4U & 70% in either of SBI4U, SCH4U or SPH4U
Human Kinetics / Sport Management and Leadership
70%
70% in ENG4U
Interdisciplinary Arts and Science
70%
International Relations and Development Studies
70%
Liberal Arts and Professional Studies
70%
Mathematics
70%
70% avg in all attempted Math courses
Mathematics and Computer Science
70%
70% avg in all attempted Math courses
Mathematics and Statistics
70%
70% avg in all attempted Math courses
Mathematics with Finance Concentration
73%
75% avg in all attempted Math courses
Mathematics (Combined Honours)
70%
70% avg in all attempted Math courses
Media Art Histories and Visual Culture
70%
Modern Languages
70%
Modern Languages (with year abroad/German)
70%
Modern Languages (with year abroad/Italian)
70%
Modern Languages (with year abroad/Spanish)
70%
Modern Languages and Second Language Education
70%
Music (BA)
70%
Music (BMus)
70%
Music (Combined Honours)
70%
Nursing
70%
80% avg in SBI4U & SCH4U combined, and 65% in ENG4U
Philosophy
70%
Physics (Co-op)
70%
70% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses
Physics and High Technology (Co-op)
70%
70% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses
Physics - Medical Physics (Co-op)
70%
70% avg in all attempted Science & Math courses
Political Science
70%
Political Science with French Specialization
75%
Political Science with Law & Politics Specialization
85%
Pre-Social Work
70%
Pre-Social Work and Disability Studies
70%
Pre-Social Work and Women's Studies
70%
Psychology
70%
Psychology - Child Psychology
70%
Psychology - Developmental Psychology
70%
Psychology - Developmental Psychology (with Thesis)
70%
Psychology - Interdisciplinary Health Science
70%
Psychology (with Thesis)
70%
Sociology
70%
Sociology and Criminology
70%
Undeclared
70%
Visual Arts (All Programs)
70%
Visual Arts and Communication, Media and Film (Film Production and Media Arts)
70%
Visual Arts and Communication, Media and Film (Studio Arts)
70%
Visual Arts and the Built Environment
75%
Women's and Gender Studies
70%