Admission average
Minimum cumulative university average of 65%
Required courses
- Any Grade 12 U English -- A minimum grade of 70 is required
Recommended high school courses
At least one Grade 12 U or M course from each of
- Canadian and World Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, or the Arts
- Mathematics or Science
Transfer credits
If you receive an offer of admission, we'll assess you for possible transfer credit using the course outlines (syllabi) you provided. The transfer credit you receive will depend on when you took the course, the course content, and the grade you earned in the course. You can receive up to 10.0 units (equivalent to 20 courses) towards your Waterloo degree. Please refer to our transfer credit policies for further information.
Program notes
- If your first language is not English, you may need to meet our English language requirements.
- We recommend that you submit an Admission Information Form. We'll send you instructions once we receive your application.
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