Undergraduate Admission

• Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) diploma in Developmental Services Work or other disability-related program (e.g. Social Service Worker) with a concentration in the area of disability and with at least a "B+" average
• Two years (or equivalent) related work/advocacy experience.(Students who do not meet this criterion may be accepted into the program on condition that they complete DST 080: Practicum in Disability Studies in addition to all other program requirements. Students accepted on this condition may become exempt from DST 090 if, during the course of their studies, they acquire sufficient work/advocacy experience as outlined above)
• Applicants with less than a "B+" average in a CAAT Diploma program may be asked to complete up to two one-term university level liberal studies courses prior to admission. Applicants with other post-secondary academic backgrounds and extensive work experience in the field may be considered on an individual basis. Subject to competition, applicants may be required to present averages above the minimum.

Transfer Credit may be awarded for:

• Courses taken at an accredited university that were completed prior to admittance to the program, provided that they were not used to meet entrance requirements
• Courses taken at a CAAT, provided that they were not used to meet entrance requirements. These must be approved by the appropriate teaching department chair/director before credit can be assigned
• Courses taken at other universities and/or CAATs, with prior permission, while enrolled in the program. These typically will be taken for professionally related and liberal studies electives

Students are required to take at least half of the program's specified curriculum at Ryerson.

Winter, Spring and Fall 2013 applicants, please note: You must submit the following non-academic material directly to Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment at the time of application. Ensure that the name on your non-academic material is identical to the name used in your application for admission. If you have access to your Ryerson Number at the time of submission, please include it:

• Letter(s) from employer(s) documenting work experience.
• A resume of work/advocacy experience
• Letter explaining how attending this program will benefit you.

REMINDER: The following must also be submitted directly to Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment at the time of application:

• Officially certified academic transcripts including promotion/graduation status of all post-secondary studies (excluding Ryerson). High school transcripts are not required for this program. Mature Student guidelines do not apply.
• A completed Supplementary Form

Exception: If you have already attended this program and are applying for readmission or reinstatement, a completed application, an updated resume and Supplementary Form are required.

The information on this page outlines the general nature of non-academic requirements (also refer to the Academic Requirements panel) used in the admissions process.