Recreation and Leisure Studies (includes three majors) admission requirements for Ontario high school students

Program requirements

Any Grade 12 U English -- A minimum grade of 70 is required

Admission average

• Low 80s (co-op and regular)
• Learn how we calculate your admission average.

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

• You'll apply to Recreation and Leisure Studies and choose one of three majors on your application.
  • Recreation, Leadership, and Health
  • Sport and Recreation Management
  • Therapeutic Recreation
• 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 10 years ago may need to be updated. Email the admissions office for more information.

Next steps

• Learn about courses, co-op, and customizing your degree in the Recreation and Leisure Studies program.
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