Mathematics/Business Administration admission requirements for Ontario high school students

Program requirements

  • Advanced Functions 4U
  • Calculus and Vectors 4U
  • Any Grade 12 U English
  • One other Grade 12 U course

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.

Admission average

Individual selection from the mid-80s

Recommended high school courses

Grade 11 U Introduction to Computer Science and/or Grade 12 U Computer Science are helpful background for your studies; however, it will not impact your likelihood of admission if you do not take these courses.

For Ontario students 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.
  • For most programs, you may be eligible for transfer credit for your IB courses.
  • IB courses are not eligible for transfer credit in Engineering programs.

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.

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