Accounting and Financial Management admission requirements for Ontario high school students

Admission average

Individual selection from the mid-80s

Required courses

  • Any Grade 12 U English -- A minimum grade of 75 is required
  • Advanced Functions 4U -- A minimum grade of 75 is required
  • Calculus and Vectors 4U -- A minimum grade of 75 is required

Recommended courses

  • Grade 12 M Principles of Financial Accounting
  • Grade 12 U Mathematics of Data Management

General requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses, including all required courses.
  • Grade 12 U or M courses must be completed through schools that are accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
  • Admission averages depend on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available. The range listed above is based on previous years.

Program notes

  • The School of Accounting and Finance Admissions Assessment (SAFAA) online interview (part 1) and trait assessment (part 2) are required.
  • If your first language is not English, you may need to meet our English language requirements.
  • Are you an Ontario student taking IB courses? Admission to Waterloo is based on your Ontario Grade 12 U and M courses. If you're taking IB Math, your school will convert this course to MCV4U, MHF4U, and/or MDM4U. You can take any IB Math course and be eligible for admission as long as you receive Ontario credits for both MCV4U and MHF4U. Learn about possible transfer credit.

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