Architecture admission requirements for Ontario high school students

Admission average

  • Individual selection from the mid-80s.
  • Selected applicants will be asked to participate in an in-person or virtual interview, submit a portfolio, and complete an English précis-writing exercise. View details and timelines on the School of Architecture website.

Required courses

  • English 4U (ENG4U) -- A minimum grade of 75 is required
  • Advanced Functions 4U -- A minimum grade of 70 is required
  • Calculus and Vectors 4U -- A minimum grade of 70 is required
  • Physics 4U -- A minimum grade of 70 is required

Recommended courses

  • Grade 11 or 12 M Art courses
  • independent art studies
  • creative and cultural studies such as visual arts and history

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

  • In some cases invitations for interviews are based on final Grade 11 marks. See the Architecture website for further details about the application process.
  • The Admission Information Form is not required for admission to the Architecture program.
  • The School of Architecture is located in a beautiful historic building in the city of Cambridge, about 30 km (45 minutes or so by car) from Waterloo's main campus.
  • If your first language is not English, you may need to meet our English language requirements.
  • Required courses that are more than three or four years old may need to be updated. Email the admissions office for more information.

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