Ryerson requires that applicants for admission to undergraduate programs present the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with a minimum of 6 (six) Grade 12U/M courses or equivalent (refer to our website at www.ryerson.ca/ualca/international/country.html for country equivalencies). Students from the current or previous Ontario secondary school curriculum will be treated equally for admission purposes. The length of time taken by an applicant to complete the OSSD will not be a determining factor in admission decisions. New and old curricula courses can be combined as long as courses are not double counted. As well, the “out of school” component of Grade 12 U/M co-op courses or equivalent is not accepted for admission purposes. Ryerson may use Grade 11 results in the early admission offer process.
While a minimum average of 70 percent (of six Grade 12 U/M courses or equivalent) from secondary school establishes a student’s eligibility to apply for Ryerson admission, individual Ryerson programs may establish significantly higher academic averages in order to qualify for an Offer of Admission.
All Ryerson programs stipulate specific academic prerequisites for admission, including specific courses and minimum grades. Programs may also stipulate non-academic requirements for admission (e.g. portfolio, admission essay, interview, audition, etc.). Ryerson reserves the right to require a minimum of 60 percent or higher in all the subject prerequisites stated in the individual program details section of this calendar. Please note that some programs may require higher prerequisite grades, subject to competition.
Secondary School students are encouraged to achieve as much breadth of preparation as possible in the course of their studies leading to the OSSD while also meeting the stated subject prerequisite requirements of the program to which they intend to apply.
An exception to the general admission requirements noted above is the admission requirements for the Diploma in Arts program. The minimum admission requirement for this program is the OSSD with subject and grade requirements as currently specified in the individual program details section of this calendar. Please note the Diploma in Arts program is being discontinued, and the last year for applicants into first year of this program will be 2006-2007.
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Admission Requirements for Graduates of the Ontario High School Curriculum
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General Requirements
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** Current Curriculum
(Commencing 2003)
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** Pre-2003 Curriculum
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Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. A minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses including Grade 12 U English (one of ENG4U, ETS4U, EWC4U) Anglais (one of EAE4U, EALAU, EAC4U) (unless otherwise noted) and program specific prerequisite courses as noted. Admission will be on the basis of competitive grades in subject prerequisites and competitive overall averages. Generally, overall averages will be 70 percent or higher. Minimum grade or subject prerequisite requirements will be determined by individual Faculties or Programs.
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Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent and six Ontario Academic Courses (OACs) including program specific prerequisites, as noted. Subject to competition, candidates will be required to present grades/averages above university minimum of 70 percent. Admission wil be on the basis of competitive grades in subject prerequisites and competitive overall averages. Minimum grade or subject prerequisite requirements will be determined by individual Faculties or Programs.
Acceptable subject prerequiste equivalents between the pre-2003 (OAC) and current (Grade 12 U/M) curriculum can be viewed at www.ryerson.ca/ualca and select "Admissions Overview".
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| **Ryerson permits the mixing of U, M and OAC courses, as applicable. The "out of school" component of Grade 12 U/M Co-op courses or equivalent is not accepted for admission purposes. For current secondary school applicants, Ryerson may use Grade 11 results in the early admission offer process. |
The above general admission guidelines apply to all undergraduate programs. The exceptions are noted on individual program pages. However; we strongly recommend that you refer to the Undergraduate Admissions website at www.ryerson.ca/ualca for up-to-date information. Please Note: These are minimum requirements only and are subject to change. Admission is not guaranteed.
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