Computer Science admission requirements for American (US) system high school students
Program requirements
- AP Calculus, minimum final grade of 4.
- Algebra (Pre-Calculus).
- Grade 12 English.
- Minimum overall Grade 12 average: 90%.
SAT and ACT test scores are not required for admission. College Board results are required for AP Calculus. Subscores as a substitute for the AB or BC Calculus examination results are not accepted.
There are supplementary information forms, including the Admission Information Form, which are required for admission. We'll email you detailed instructions once we receive your application.
General requirements
- High school diploma with prerequisite courses completed at the AP level and/or Grade 12 senior academic level. Your school must hold current accreditation from a recognized American regional education body.
- You're encouraged to combine your high school transcript and high school profile (including accreditation, grading scheme, AP course offerings, etc.) into a single pdf and upload that document.
- For more information regarding transfer credits and advanced standing for AP courses, please visit our AP transfer credit policy page.
Notes
- You're strongly encouraged to write the Euclid Mathematics Contest and/or the Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest. Results of the contests will be used in scholarship decisions and possibly admission decisions for programs in the Faculty of Mathematics.
- If your first language is not English, you may need to meet our English language requirements.
- If you repeat a course or take a course outside of your regular day school, see our Faculty of Mathematics policy for more information.
- Required courses completed more than three years ago may need to be updated. Email the admissions office for more information.
Next steps
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