Mathematics (includes 16 majors) 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
The Admission Information Form is required for admission to this program.
Admission average
Individual selection from the mid-80sRecommended 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.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.
Notes
- Participating in the Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest and/or the Euclid Mathematics Contest is not required for admission, but writing one of these contests is required for some Faculty of Mathematics scholarships.
- You need to provide an English language test score if your four most recent years of full-time education have not been in an English language school system.
- 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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