Admission average
- Individual selection from the low to mid-90s.
Required courses
- Advanced Functions 4U -- A minimum grade of 70 is required
- Calculus and Vectors 4U -- A minimum grade of 70 is required
- Chemistry 4U -- A minimum grade of 70 is required
- English 4U (ENG4U) -- A minimum grade of 70 is required
- Physics 4U -- A minimum grade of 70 is required
Recommended courses
- Grade 11 U Introduction to Computer Science is highly recommended
- Grade 12 U Computer Science would be an asset
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.
Program notes
- An Admission Information Form is required for admission to this program. We'll email you detailed instructions once we receive your application.
- If your first language is not English, you may need to meet our English language requirements.
- Math and science courses required for admission that were completed more than three years before your intended start date may need to be updated. Email the admissions office for more information.
- Repeated courses may be taken into consideration when we review applications for admission.
- Are you an Ontario student 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. Please note that IB courses are not eligible for transfer credit in Engineering programs.
For more information
- Visit the Software Engineering program page.
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