2.4 Admission Requirements
The admission requirements described in this section define the minimum
requirements for specific programs. Possession of the minimum requirements
guarantees only that the application will be considered. Candidates may
be required to present averages well above the minimum when applying for
programs in which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds
the number of places available in those programs.
2.4.1 FROM ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOLS
OSSD Graduates
The minimum admission requirement for all programs is an average of
sixty percent on six Ontario Academic Courses, including OAC English I.
Applicants for the Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics), the Bachelor of Science
(Computer Information Systems, Software Development) and the Bachelor of
Computer Science programs also require a minimum average of sixty percent
in Mathematics OAC credits. Applicants for other programs in Science also
require a minimum average of sixty percent in Mathematics and Science OAC
credits. Refer to the outlines below for specific requirements.
The length of time taken to complete the OSSD will not of itself be
a determining factor in the admission decision.
Applicants are encouraged to achieve as much breadth of preparation
as possible in the courses of study leading to the OSSD while also meeting
the stated admission requirements of the program to which application is
being made.
The University offers early admission in approximately mid-June on the
basis of interim marks and principal's recommendations. In the case of
students who have doubtful or borderline qualifications, the decision on
admission will be deferred until final results are available. In any case,
students are expected to complete the requirements for the OSSD. Accordingly,
the University reserves the right to withdraw the Offer of Early Admission
made to an Ontario secondary school student if the applicant fails to complete
diploma requirements with a minimum final overall average of sixty percent
in six Ontario Academic Courses.
OSSD Graduates
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMAN SCIENCES
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I.
Comments: Language majors may require OAC level courses in the appropriate
language. Honours Economics requires OAC Calculus. Those who intend to
pursue Professional Studies within the Liberal and Professional Studies
Program would require an OAC Mathematics course.
Bachelor of Arts
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I.
Comments: Students must re-apply to continue in the Criminology program
after Level 2.
Bachelor of Arts
Required: 6 OAC credits, including English I and a successful interview
with Dramatic Art.
Bachelor of Arts
| —English and Creative Writing |
NAW
|
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I.
Bachelor of Arts
| —Geography in Environmental Resource Management |
NJG
|
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I and one OAC Mathematics credit.
OAC Biology is strongly recommended, and Calculus and Chemistry would be
required for students in the technical stream.
Bachelor of Arts
| —International Relations |
NJI
|
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I.
Bachelor of Arts
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I and another language.
Bachelor of Arts
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I and one OAC Mathematics credit.
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I.
Comments: Students intending to major in Geography require one OAC Mathematics
credit. Honours Economics requires OAC Calculus.
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I, and a successful audition
which is conducted by Dramatic Art.
Comments: Auditions are scheduled normally in the Spring.
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I, and successful auditions which
are conducted by both Dramatic Art and Music.
Comments: Auditions are scheduled normally in the Spring.
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I.
| Bachelor of Human Kinetics |
NP
|
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I and Biology.
Comments: Physics and Chemistry are strongly recommended. Application
to the Co-op degree occurs during the first term at the University of Windsor.
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I, and a successful audition
which is conducted by Music.
| Bachelor of Musical Arts |
NL
|
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I, and a successful audition
which is conducted by Music.
| Bachelor of Public Administration |
NU
|
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I.
| Bachelor of Social Work |
NW
|
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I.
Comments: Students must re-apply to continue in the Social Work program
after Level 2.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION,
EDUCATION, AND LAW
Bachelor of Commerce
| —Business Administration |
NC
|
—Business Administration and
Economics |
NCE
|
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I and one Mathematics course.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
| Bachelor of Applied Science |
NE
|
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I, Calculus, Algebra and
Geometry, Chemistry, and Physics.
Comments: Application to the Co-op degree occurs during the first term
at the University of Windsor.
Bachelor of Arts
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I, Calculus, and Algebra and
Geometry.
Bachelor of Science
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I and any three of Calculus,
Algebra and Geometry, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
Comments: The General Science program is intended for students who do
not wish to pursue one subject as a major but intend to combine two or
more subject areas in a general program.
Bachelor of Science
| —Environmental Biology |
NSL
|
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I, Calculus, and Biology.
Comments: Chemistry and Physics are recommended. Application to the
Environmental Biology co-op program takes place during the Winter term
of the first year at the University of Windsor.
Bachelor of Science
| —Chemistry and Biochemistry |
NSC
|
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I, Algebra and Geometry, Calculus,
Chemistry, and one of Physics or Biology.
Comments: Biology is strongly recommended for students intending to
major in Biochemistry; Physics is strongly recommended for those intending
to major in Chemistry.
Bachelor of Science
| —Computer Information Systems |
NSI
|
| —Software Development |
NSS
|
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I, Algebra and Geometry, and
Calculus.
Bachelor of Science
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I, Calculus, and two of Biology,
Chemistry, and Physics
Bachelor of Science
| —Geography in Environmental Resource Management |
NSR
|
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I, Calculus, Biology, and Chemistry
Comments: Algebra and Geometry is also recommended.
Bachelor of Science
| —Environmental Geology |
NSV
|
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I and Calculus.
Comments: Biology, Chemistry and Physics are recommended.
Bachelor of Science
| —Mathematics and Statistics |
NSM
|
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I, Algebra and Geometry, and
Calculus.
Comments: Finite Mathematics and Physics are recommended.
Bachelor of Science
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I, Algebra and Geometry, Calculus,
and Physics.
Comments: Chemistry is recommended.
Concurrent Bachelor of Science
(Science, Technology, and Society)/Bachelor of Education |
NSE
|
Required: 6 OAC credits, including English I, Calculus, Algebra and Geometry,
and 2 of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. An A average is recommended.
Comments: Admission requires completion and submission of a student
profile and a successful interview. Limited enrolment.
Bachelor of Science
| —Science, Technology and Society |
NSO
|
Required: 6 OAC credits, including English I, Calculus, and two of Biology,
Chemistry, Physics or Algebra and Geometry.
Bachelor of Science
Concurrent Bachelor of Science
Medical Laboratory Diploma |
NST
|
Required: 6 OAC credits, including English I, Calculus, and two of Biology,
Chemistry, Physics.
Comments: Also required are completion and submission of a student profile
and a successful joint interview with representatives from both the College
of Engineering and Science at the University and the Department of Health
Sciences and Public Safety at St. Clair College. Enrolment in this program
is limited.
Bachelor of Science
| —Environmental Science |
NSN
|
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I, Calculus, and two other sciences.
Biology and Chemistry are recommended.
| Bachelor of Computer Science |
NT
|
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I, Calculus, and Algebra and
Geometry.
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
NN
|
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I, Chemistry, and Biology.
Comments: One Mathematics is recommended.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Required: 6 OAC credits including English I.
Comments: These programs are designed primarily for part-time students.
2.4.2 FROM OTHER CANADIAN PROVINCES
Applicants completing the following levels of education are considered
equivalent to OSSD graduates.
Alberta
Grade 12
British Columbia
Grade 12
Manitoba
Grade 12
New Brunswick
Grade 12
Saskatchewan
Grade 12
Nova Scotia
Grade 12 or First Year at a Nova Scotia university after Junior Matriculation
Prince Edward Island
Grade 12
Newfoundland
Grade 12
Quebec
Grade 12 or completion of the first year of a General Program at a
C.E.G.E.P. (minimum of 12 semester subjects)
Northwest Territories
Grade 12
Yukon
Grade 12
Subject requirements for specific programs equivalent to the OAC courses
must be included in the above curricula.
2.4.3 FROM THE UNITED STATES
In order to qualify for admission an applicant must present scholastic
records indicating good preparation and ability to undertake a university
degree program. Graduates of accredited high schools will normally qualify
for admission if the cumulative high school grade point average is 2.75
(B-) or above.
Each applicant must present scores from either the American College
Testing Program Assessment (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
offered by the College Entrance Examination Board. Advanced Placement Examinations
in certain prerequisite subjects also may be required.
The student must receive a favourable recommendation from the high school
Principal, and should rank in the upper third of the class.
Highly qualified applicants from the United States will be given final
acceptance after the first term marks of the final year of high school
have been received if the applicant meets the admission requirements at
that time, provided that the graduation certificate is presented.
2.4.4 INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS
The minimum admission requirements for applicants to First Year are
listed below.
Applicants from overseas must send the official documents of their secondary
education indicating subjects taken and grades obtained. Notarized English
translations are necessary if the documents are not in English. Photocopies
are not accepted.
United Kingdom and Commonwealth
Five Passes on the General Certificate of Education including two at
the Advanced Level
or
Four passes on the General Certificate of Education, including three
at the Advanced Level. A minimum grade of D is required in the Advanced
Levels.
Science must include Advanced Level Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
Engineering must include Advanced Level Pure and Applied Mathematics,
Physics and Chemistry.
Nursing must include Advanced Level English, Biology and Chemistry.
Commerce must include Advanced Level Mathematics.
Europe
The Senior Matriculation Certificate as required by a recognized university
in that country.
Central and South America
The Senior Matriculation Certificate as required by a recognized university
in that country.
India
All-India Senior School Certificate awarded by CBSE (after twelve
years)/Indian School Certificate (awarded by ICSE).
Pakistan
Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate.
Middle East
The Senior Matriculation Certificate as required by a recognized university
in that country.
Africa and Asia
Countries following the British System - Advanced level standing on
the GCE or equivalent as listed under the United Kingdom.
Other African and Asian Countries - Senior Matriculation and/or completion
of First Year at a recognized university depending upon country.
International Baccalaureate
Six subject passes in the IB examination including three at the Higher
Level with a total grade of 28 and no mark less than four.
2.4.5 MATURE STUDENT
Applicants who have completed an OSSD or equivalent but do not possess
the published minimum requirements for admission (see 2.4.1, 2.4.2, and
2.4.3) may be considered under the Mature Student policy if, prior to their
proposed date of enrolment, they will be a minimum of twenty-one years
of age and have been away from formal, full-time education for two calendar
years.
Applicants must submit proof of age and official transcripts from their
secondary school(s) and from any post-secondary institution which they
may have attended.
Note: Applicants who have attempted university-level studies are evaluated
as university transfer students and are not eligible for admission under
the Mature Student policy.
Successful candidates will be admitted through the Division of Continuing
Education as non-degree students and will be restricted to a maximum load
of three courses in any term until they have completed eight semester courses.
(Aboriginal students are exempt from this course load requirement.)
The academic record of all candidates admitted under the Mature Student
policy will be reviewed after eight course attempts. Students who achieve
a cumulative G.P.A. of 5.0 or better will be considered for admission to
the appropriate program and will receive the appropriate credit for courses
successfully completed. Students who do not achieve the required G.P.A.
will normally be required to withdraw from the University.
Students who are admitted to degree programs and wish to transfer to
full-time studies should consult Section 2.3.4. Admission to full-time
studies is competitive in many programs, and the University reserves the
right to limit admission to such programs.
Direct entry is available to most programs within the College of Arts
and Human Sciences, although some require specific OAC prerequisites. Auditions
are required in Acting and Music programs. Programs within the College
of Engineering and Science and the Faculty of Business Administration require
prerequisite courses at the OAC level.
Only Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible for admission
under the Mature Student policy.
2.4.6 TRANSFER STUDENT
From Another College or University
An applicant who wishes to transfer (at any level) from another college
or university must arrange for a complete transcript of record to be sent
to the Office of the Registrar by each institution previously attended.
A student will normally be granted credit for any course which has
been completed with a minimum C standing at another Ontario university.
The total number of credits granted will be dependent upon the individual
program requirements of each faculty.
A transfer student will be required to complete at least one full year
(ten semester courses) or the equivalent at this University before qualifying
for a degree. Refer to each faculty section for the appropriate residency
requirements.
A student who has been required to withdraw from his/her previous institution
will not be accepted to the University of Windsor during the period of
his/her disbarment. If a student is eligible to apply to another faculty
or program at his/her previous university, the student is eligible to apply
to a similar program at the University of Windsor. In any case, should
the student's record be such that he/she would have been required to withdraw
at the University of Windsor, he/she shall not be eligible for transfer
unless authorized by the appropriate Academic Standing Committee.
Students transferring from another university shall not be given credit
for those courses in which they have received a grade lower than C unless
authorized by the relevant Academic Standing Committee.
From a College of Applied Arts and Technology
Applicants who have completed two years of a three-year program with
a cumulative average of B will be considered for admission to First Year
of an appropriate program. Applicants who have graduated from a two-year
program with a cumulative average of B will be considered for admission
to First Year of an appropriate program. Applicants who have graduated
from a three-year program with a cumulative average of B will be considered
for admission to Second Year of an appropriate program.
2.4.7 ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS
Formal articulation agreements, which are described below, are in place
with several Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology. Applicants
who are pursuing other programs at the College level in Ontario will be
considered for admission according to the transfer policies described in
2.4.6.
COLLEGES OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
1) Bachelor of Business Studies (General)—Accounting Track: Graduates
of three-year diploma programs with an accounting major and a minimum cumulative
average of B (70 percent) will receive twenty unspecified semester
course equivalents towards this thirty-three course degree.
For details of the B.B.S. (General) program requirements, see the Faculty
of Business section, 5.1.5.
FANSHAWE COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
1) Fine Art Program: Graduates of Fanshawe College who have completed
a three-year Fine Art program may apply for transfer into an appropriate
level of the Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) program (see 3.18.3).
Transfer students must satisfy University regulations for transfer from
CAATs and meet the academic requirements and standards of the B.F.A. program.
Completion of the B.F.A. program in Visual Arts will normally require four
terms of academic work or the equivalent at the University of Windsor.
For further information, contact Visual Arts.
2) Developmental Services Worker Program: Graduates of the Fanshawe
College Developmental Services Worker program who have a cumulative grade
point average equivalent to B or better may receive credit equivalent to
six courses (18.00 credits) consisting of non-major, introductory-level
courses toward a B.A. or B.S.W. degree.
GEORGIAN COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Graduates of the three-year Automotive Marketing program at Georgian
College with a cumulative average of seventy-eight percent or better may
transfer to the Faculty of Business Administration at the University of
Windsor subject to the following:
(a) Applicants will be granted a maximum of four terms' credit towards
the Bachelor of Commerce program;
(b) A remedial course in Calculus may be necessary in order for transfer
students to pursue the first-year Mathematics course required in the Bachelor
of Commerce program;
HUMBER COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Graduates of Humber College who have completed the three-year Theatre
Performance program may apply for transfer to the Bachelor of Fine Arts
(Acting) program. Completion of the B.F.A. (Acting) normally will require
four terms of academic work at the University of Windsor. Applicants must
have a minimum average of B in their Humber College courses and be recommended
in writing by the Artistic Director of the Humber College Theatre Performance
program. They will also be subject to a placement audition prior to acceptance.
Applicants from Humber College who graduated more than one year prior to
their audition are not necessarily covered by this agreement.
Candidates should contact Dramatic Art regarding audition requirements,
dates, applicable audition fees, and tuition fees.
LAMBTON COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
1) Chemical Engineering Technology Program: A student may enter a Bachelor
of Science program after completing the three-year Diploma in Chemical
Engineering Technology. Depending upon the selected level and area of study,
the student may receive the equivalent of seventeen courses from Chemistry
and Biochemistry.
2) Environmental Technology Program: A student may enter a Bachelor
of Science program after completing the three-year Diploma in Environmental
Technology. Depending upon the selected level and area of study, the student
may receive the equivalent of nineteen courses from Chemistry and Biochemistry.
3) Industrial Hygiene Technology Program: A student may enter a Bachelor
of Science program after completing the three-year Diploma in Industrial
Hygiene Technology. Depending upon the selected level and area of study,
the student may receive the equivalent of sixteen courses from Biological
Sciences, and twenty courses from Chemistry and Biochemistry.
4) Medical Laboratory Technology Program: Graduates of the three-year
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology with a 3.0 G.P.A. (75 percent
or equivalent) may receive the equivalent of seventeen semester course
credits towards the Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences,
Biochemistry, or General Science.
5) General Arts and Science Program (including Early Childhood Education
and Arts Fundamentals): Graduates of the two-year Arts and Science programs
at Lambton College may receive transfer credit for up to ten courses. Transfer
credit is awarded for approved courses with a minimum grade of B.
6) Sports Facilities and Recreation Administration Program: A student
may enter a Bachelor of Human Kinetics (Leisure and Sport Management) program
after completing the three-year Diploma in Sports Facilities and Recreation
Administration with a cumulative average equivalent to a B or better. Students
may receive up to the equivalent of fifteen course credits from the Kinesiology
core curriculum and up to the equivalent of five course credits from the
Leisure and Sport Management major.
ST. CLAIR COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
1) Early Childhood Education Program: A student may enter a Bachelor
of Arts program after completing the two-year Diploma in Early Childhood
Education. Depending upon the selected level and area of study, the student
may receive the equivalent of ten course equivalents.
2) Business Programs: Graduates of three-year diploma programs in business
in accounting or marketing from St. Clair College may transfer to the Faculty
of Business Administration at the University of Windsor subject to the
following:
(a) Applicants will be granted a maximum of four terms' credit towards
the Bachelor of Commerce program.
(b) A remedial course in Calculus may be necessary in order for transfer
students to pursue the first-year Mathematics course required in the Bachelor
of Commerce program.
3) Chemical Engineering Technology Program: A student may enter a Bachelor
of Science Program after completing the three year Diploma in Chemical
Engineering Technology. Depending upon the selected level and area of study,
the student may receive the equivalent of nineteen semester course credits
from Chemistry and Biochemistry.
4) Medical Laboratory Technology Program: Graduates of the three-year
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology with a 3.0 G.P.A. (75 percent
or equivalent) may receive the equivalent of seventeen semester course
credits towards the Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences,
Biochemistry, or General Science.
5) Developmental Services Worker: Graduates of the Developmental Services
Worker program (formerly the Mental Retardation Counsellor and Resident
Counsellor/Mental Retardation program) at the Thames Campus may receive
transfer credit for up to six courses towards a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor
of Social Work degree.
Students with University of Windsor degrees, wishing to pursue one
of the above mentioned diplomas, should contact St. Clair College in order
to determine the equivalency credits to be used toward the diploma.
6) Computer Science Information System Technology: Graduates of the
three-year Diploma in Computer Science Information System Technology with
a 3.0 G.P.A. or better, are eligible within ten years of graduation for
admission to the three-year General Bachelor of Computer Science degree
program. Students who graduated more than ten years before application
to the General B.C.S. degree will be considered on an individual basis,
and their acceptance will require approval by the Dean of Engineering and
Science. Students may receive the equivalent of seventeen semester course
equivalents
7) Business Administration Information Systems: Graduates of this program
with a 3.0 G.P.A. or better, who have completed specific courses will be
considered for admission to the General Bachelor of Computer Science on
an individual basis, subject to the approval of the Dean of Engineering
and Science, and may receive up to seventeen semester course equivalents.
SHERIDAN COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
1) Craft and Design Program. Graduates of Sheridan College who have
completed a three-year Craft and Design program may apply for transfer
into an appropriate level of the Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual
Arts) program (see 3.18.3). Transfer students must satisfy University regulations
for transfer from CAATs and meet the academic requirements and standards
of the B.F.A. program. Completion of the B.F.A. program in Visual Arts
will normally require four terms of academic work or the equivalent at
the University of Windsor. For further information, contact Visual Arts.
2) Theatre Arts—Music Theatre Performance Program. Graduates of Sheridan
College who have completed the three-year Theatre Arts—Music Theatre Performance
program may apply for transfer into the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music
Theatre program. Completion of the B.F.A. in Music Theatre normally will
require four terms of academic work at the University of Windsor. Applicants
must have a minimum average of B in their Sheridan College courses and
must be recommended in writing by the Senior Academic Co-ordinator of the
Music Theatre Department of Sheridan College. They will also be subject
to a placement audition prior to acceptance by Dramatic Art and Music.
An entrance audition will be required of applicants who have been away
from Sheridan College for more than twelve months.
ACADEMY OF LEARNING
Graduates of selected Academy of Learning diploma programs with a cumulative
average of seventy-five percent or better may receive advanced standing
(transfer credit) for specified courses in Computer Science and/or Business
Administration provided that they qualify for admission under any of the
policies listed in section 2.4.
2.4.8 RETURNING STUDENTS
Since the overall number of spaces available in a program may be limited,
previous registration does not guarantee re-admission to that or any other
program if a student has interrupted his or her studies.
Students who have missed the Winter term must apply for re-admission
to Intersession by April 1st; to Summer Session by June 1st; or to the
Fall term by August 1st. Students who missed the Fall term must apply for
re-admission to the Winter term by December 1st.
Individual programs may have other deadlines which will be indicated
in the appropriate program section of this calendar.
Students applying for re-admission, and who are also requesting a change
in program should refer to 2.5.16.
Students who have had an interruption of studies for a prolonged period
will have their previous academic work assessed by the faculty concerned
to determine whether credit may be retained in specific courses. |
