Ontario and Eastern Canadian Universities
Please Note: Entrance Scholarship Application Dates are unique to each university. When researching you university of choice - Please keep this in mind while you are making your applications.
University of Toronto
Admissions Information:
Admissions Online Resources: http://discover.utoronto.ca and http://apply.utoronto.ca and www.electronicinfo.ca/en
Reporting of Grades – The transmission of mid-term BC grades from OUAC (submitted via PSI) will arrive too late for consideration. Therefore, applicants must arrange to have a hard copy of their midterm grades submitted to Enrolment Services directly from their high school by the appropriate document deadline. Final grades may be received electronically through the PSI form and OUAC.
Application Deadline: January 15: Architecture, Landscape, and Design; Music
January 31: Applied Science and Engineering; Faculty of Arts and Science, U of T St. George; International Foundation Program; Kinesiology & Physical Education; Nursing; U of T Mississauga: U of T Scarborough
Minimum Admissions Average: Admission averages vary by program and/or campus from mid-70’s through to high 80’s/low 90’s. Admission grade ranges can be found on the eINFO website. http://www.electronicinfo.ca/en/
Basic Information BC Admission Requirements: High School Diploma with four approved academic subjects, including English; Provincial examinations are required for English 12 or English 12 First Peoples. Average will be calculated on four subjects, including English and specific requirements. A list of approved courses can be found at http://uoft.me/admbc Website for U of T www.discover.utoronto.ca
Additional BC Admission Information: Advanced Placement Examinations and International Baccalaureate credits are also available. Applications of Mathematics 12, Communications12, and Challenge subjects are not acceptable. Calculus 12/Calculus AP (AB or BC) is required for programs with the Calculus prerequisite. Pre-Calculus 12 is not acceptable for programs with the Calculus prerequisite.
Reporting of Grades: The transmission of mid-term BC grades from OUAC (Submitted via PSI) will arrive too late for consideration. Therefore, applicants must arrange to have a hard copy of their midterm grades submitted to Enrolment Services directly from their high school by the appropriated document deadline. Final grades may be received electronically through the PSI form and OUAC.
University of Waterloo
Applications and Admission Questions:
Questions regarding Admission Application and Questions: uwaterloo.ca/findoutmore/admissions
Admissions Information: Basic Admissions Requirements – Minimum requirements: High School Diploma with 4 academic courses at the Grade 12 level
Courses such as Law 12, Comparative Civilizations 12, and Social Justice 12 are acceptable academic courses for admission
· BC –specific requirements are available at uwaterloo.ca/findoutmore/admissions
· For students whose first language is not English, language requirements are listed at uwaterloo.ca/findoutmore/admissions
BC Provincial Exam Policy – Provincial exams are not required, except for Grade 12 English. If students write a provincial exam, the higher grade – either in-class school grade or the final grade (blended school and exam mark) will be used. Repeated and summer school course policies vary depending on the faculty: uwaterloos.ca/findoutmore/admissions/repeated-courses
Minimum Admissions Average: Admission averages vary by entry program, but range from low 80’s to mid-90’s. Details at waterloo.ca/findoutmore/admissions
Application Deadline: Most programs: March 31, 2013. Accounting and Financial Management and Architecture: February 6, 2014, Engineering: March 3, 2014
All students apply through Ontario Universities’ Application Centre website at www.ouac.on.ca
Reporting of Grades: While BC has automatic grade submission, marks will not arrive in time for our admission discussions. Students will need to ask their school to send a transcript of their mid-term marks.
AP Credit Information: We will consider transfer credits for AP course in which normally a minimum final grade of 4 is attained. Transfer credits vary by faculty. Details available at uwaterloo.ca/findoutmore/admissions/transfer-credits
Queen’s University
Website: www.queensu.ca/admission
Contact Information for Students: www.queensu.ca/admission Wendy Smith - Counsellor
Admissions Information –
Basic Requirements: Four academic courses, including English 12 (blended grade). Please see www.queens.ca/admission.apply for detailed program requirements. See www.queens.ca/admission.apply/firstyear/requirements/nonontarion/bc.html for a list of acceptable academic courses.
Minimum Averages: Competitive averages range from low 80’s to 90’s depending on the program of interest. Applicants are evaluated and admitted on the basis of grades as well as supplementary information as provided on our Personal Statement of Experience (PSE) – mandatory for all applicants to submit.
Application Deadline: February 1, 2014
Can you apply online: Yes OUAC http://www.ouac.on.ca
Reporting of Grades: Official transcripts must be sent directly from the high school once mid-term or updated grades are available. All documents are due no later than 30 April, 2014. Students should also request Queen’s/OUAC through the PSI selections form (recognizing ONLY final transcripts will be received through OUAC)
AP Credit Information: www.queensu.ca/admission/apply/firstyear/transfercredit
University of Guelph
Contact Information for Students: Admissions Contact: Janette Hogan
Basic Admissions Requirements: Grade 12, including 4 acceptable academic Grade 12 courses. For a complete list of acceptable courses, visit admission.uoguelph.ca/outofprov
Minimum Admissions Average: 75% to be considered. All applicants are encouraged to submit a Student profile Form (admission.uoguelph.ca/spf)
Application Deadline: Apply by March 1, 2014 (January 15, 2014 to be considered for early offers of admission) April 15, 2014 – official transcript deadline**
Apply Online: www.ouac.on.ca
Reporting of Grades: Guidance counsellors can upload grade data to OUAC; official and sealed transcripts may also be submitted via mail or fax, or from a guidance counsellor’s e-mail. Students should not be self-submitting any grade data.
AP Credit Information: Applicants who have completed AP Exams with a minimum grade of 4 will be eligible to receive a maximum of 2.0 credits.
University of Guelph Humber
Contact Information for Students: Melissa Hunter
Basic Admissions Requirements – a minimum of 75% (or a 70-74.9% with a Student Profile) inclusive of four acceptable academic grade 12 courses, including required subjects and the completion of a High School Diploma (or equivalent).
Subject Requirements:
Business (GDB): English 12, one from Calculus 12 or Principles of Math 12
Early Education (GHE): English 12 & Family and Community Social Services (GHF): Eng 12
Justice Studies (GMP): English 12 & Kinesiology (GHK): English 12, one from Calculus 12 or Principles of Math 12, two from Biology 12, Chemistry 12 or Physics 12 & Media Studies (GMT): English 12
Psychology (GMA): English 12
Minimum Admissions Averages: To be considered for an offer of admission, students require a minimum 75% average. Students with averages between 70-74.9% will be considered with a Student Profile.
Application Deadline: Apply by January 15, 2014
AP Credit Information: Advanced Placement exam results of four or more may qualify for university credit to a maximum of 2.0 credits. Official transcripts are required.
Reporting of Grades: Students should have their school forward an official transcript of final semester mid-term marks (in time to receive an offer) by April 1, 2014.
Apply Online: Students should have their school forward an official transcript of final semester mid-term marks (in time to receive an offer) by April 1, 2014
LAURIER University
Student Contact Info: Ryan Pyear Email:
Brantford Campus: www.chooslaurierbrantford.ca Waterloo Campus: www.chooselaurier.ca
Basic Admission Requirements – Four academic courses, including English 12 at a minimum of 60%. All prerequisite courses must be at the 11 or 12 level and be part of the core curriculum. Program specific requirements for BC applicants can be found at www.chooselaurier.ca/outofprovince
Acceptable Courses: We will accept many 12 level courses expect certain Physical Education, Drama, Music & Art courses, as well as certain non-academic social studies.
Minimum Admissions Average: The minimum average for consideration to all Laurier programs is 70%. Competitive entry programs and double degree programs will require a higher admission average which can be found in the out of province brochure. Final cut-off averages will be set in May, 2014.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2014- although students are encouraged to apply and submit documents earlier as decisions will be mad on a rolling basis.
Apply Online: Application must be completed online through www.ouac.on.ca using the 105D application
Reporting of Grades: Grades can be sent electronically through OUAC however they may not arrive in time for consideration. Applicants are strongly encouraged to send grades by mail or e-mail to or by fax to 510-884-0618 for conditional offers. All final transcripts must be sent as a hard copy directly from the issuing institution or the BC Ministry of Education. Self-reported grades my also be used for conditional offers.
McMaster University
Contact Information for Students: future.mcmaster.ca
Basic Admissions Requirements: Please see Admissions Chart in middle of viewbook or visit: future.mcmaster.ca/admission/ for a searchable admissions database. Minimum requirement is 4 Grade 12 academic courses one of which must be English 12 or First People English 12. The provincial examination in English 12 or First Peoples English is mandatory. A blended grade of the school and provincial examinations is used for English 12 in calculating the admissions average.
Minimum Admissions Requirements: Admission averages vary by program and estimated ranges can be found in the Admissions Chart in the viewbook. Please note that we do not admit students presenting an admissions average below 75%.
Applications Deadline: April 1, 2014 is deadline for application and English proficiency documentation (if applicable), however it is recommended students apply as early as possible, as all programs are limited and we will stop making offers of admission once a program is considered full. Some programs have an application deadline of February 1, 2014 as noted in Admissions Chart in viewbook.
Apply Online: All applications are submitted via OUAC – www.ouac.ca/105/
Reporting of Grades: The BC automatic submission of grades will not arrive in time for our admission decisions. Students must send us their final first term, as well as their interim second term grade reports from their school, as as it is available.
AP Credit Information: AP course are treated as equivalent to Grade 12 Academic course for purposes of admission. Advanced credit may be granted (upon request) for courses with a final score of 4 or great.
Carleton University
Contact Info for Students: Carleton.ca/admissions or Email:
Admission Information –Basic Admissions Requirements – high school diploma with ix academic courses; four Grade 12 level and two at either Grade 11 or 12 including all prerequisite courses taken at the senior level minimum grade of 70% (or higher depending on program). For prerequisites and basic admissions requirements for each program, visit admissions.carleton.ca/requirements
Minimum Requirements – Varies depending upon program. Please visit Carleton.ca/admissions
Application Deadline: Fall application deadlines vary depending on the program and range from February 1 to June 1, 2014
Apply Online: Apply at www.ouac.on.ca/105 . Offers of admission made on rolling basis. Each time we receive new grades we reassess to determine eligibility.
Reporting of Grades: Carleton receives BC grades electronically, but to be assessed for an early offer of admission, students are encouraged to send high school transcripts showing mid-term and/or final marks for grade 12 courses.
AP Credit Information: admissions.carleton.ca/requirements AP contact:
Brock University
Admissions Contact: and Matthew Melnyk
Basic Admissions Requirements – High school diploma with four approved Grade 12 courses. Prerequisites must be included among the approved courses. For further information, please review http://www.brocku.ca/registrar/admissions/admission-criteria/secondary-school#BCY
Minimum Admissions Average: Admission averages vary by program. Please consult the Brock Book for further details.
Application Deadline: June 1, 2014
Apply Online: Applications are processed through the Ontario Universities/ Application Centre: ouac.on.ca
AP Credit Information: Applicants who have completed Advanced Placement courses as part of an appropriate secondary school credential, and who submit an examination grade of “4” on individual results may be eligible to receive university credit to a maximum of 2.0 Brock credits.
Lakehead University
Contact Information for Students: Email: or
Admissions Contact: Nick Chamut email:
Basic Admissions Requirements: Senior Secondary School diploma; a minimum of 4 Grade 12 academic courses; including program specific prerequisite courses with a minimum of 70% overall final average. Program specific prerequisite courses may be found on pages 46-47 of the 2014 Viewbook. Limited enrolment programs include: Nursing, Music, and Visual Arts.
Minimum Admissions Average: 70% for open enrolment programs
>70% for limited enrolment programs in which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the supply of available spaces.
Application Deadline: March 3, 2014 recommended deadline for most programs
Reporting of Grades: BC high school student midterm (May) and final (July) grades are submitted electronically to Lakehead via the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). Students will need to provide authorization to the Ministry of Education, Skills & Training in BC to release their academic record to the OUAC.
To be Consdered for Early Admission: students should ensure that an official hardcopy transcript of their grades is sent directly to the Office of Admissions at Lakehead University as soon as the first Grade 12 grades are available
AP Credit Information: Applicants who have achieved a minimum grade of 4 on the placement exam may be eligible to receive advanced standing credits.
Western University
Admissions Contact: Cindy Cripps, Email: and Marilyn Nash email:
Basic Admission Requirements: Average calculated on four academic courses numbered 12 inc. English 12. Specific course requirements vary by faculty. Please visit http://welcome.uwo.ca/admissions/admission_requirements/index.html for course prerequisite requirements by program.
BC Provincial Exam Policy: Applicants to Western who take any of the following courses are required to write the mandated BC Provincial Exams: English 12, BC First Peoples, Communications 12, Francais Langue Premiere 12, BC First Nations Studies 12 and Etudes des Prem. Nations de la C.B.12. These courses will be considered by Western based on the final grade as it appears on the transcript.