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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