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Admission Requirements

York University receives applications from around the world. Consideration for admission is given to applicants presenting successful academic credentials earned at recognized/accredited institutions. The following information describes the types of academic preparation York University recognizes. In addition, York requires specific minimum overall average grade requirements and course prerequisites for York programs. Some programs also require supplementary information. Visit the Admissions Web site at http://www.yorku.ca/admissions for further details. Please note that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the University. If a student feels that his/her academic record does not reflect his/her abilities, he/she is invited to present documentation outlining circumstances that may have affected his/her academic performance. All information will be taken into consideration.

Academic Preparation

High School / Secondary School

British Columbia and Yukon: High school diploma with four academic courses, including Faculty-specific prerequisites at the Grade 12 level. Academic courses do NOT have to be provincially-examinable courses.

Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut: High school diploma with five academic courses including Faculty-specific prerequisite courses numbered 30 or 31.

Saskatchewan: High school diploma with English Language Arts A30 AND B30 (or ELA 30A and Français 30/Fransaskois 30 A or B recommended) and four additional academic courses, with Faculty-specific prerequisites at the Grade 12 level.

Manitoba: High school diploma with English 40S and four academic courses at the 40 level or higher, including Faculty-specific prerequisites.

Ontario (OAC curriculum): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, and six Ontario Academic Courses (OACs), including Faculty-specific prerequisites. All Faculty-specific prerequisites must be at the OAC level.

Ontario (New curriculum): Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent. A minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses, including Grade 12 U English,* all Faculty-specific prerequisites, and at least one Grade 12 U or M course from one of the following disciplines: Canadian & World Studies; Classical Languages & International Languages; French; or Mathematics.

*Les étudiants qui fréquentent une école secondaire de langue française doivent communiquer avec le Bureau des admissions pour un cours équivalent.

Quebec (CEGEP): One year of CEGEP with a minimum of 12 semestered academic courses, including Faculty-specific prerequisites. (High school-equivalent courses not accepted.) Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.

Quebec (Grade 12): Grade 12 Certificate of Graduation with six academic (university-preparation level) subjects including Grade 12 English and Faculty-specific prerequisites.

New Brunswick: High school diploma with six academic courses with Faculty-specific prerequisites at the Grade 12 level (120, 121 or 122).

Nova Scotia: High school diploma with five academic or advanced courses with Faculty-specific prerequisites at the Grade 12 level. If Calculus is available, it is preferred over Pre-Calculus.

Prince Edward Island: High school diploma with five academic courses with Faculty-specific prerequisites at the Grade 12 level (621 or 611).

Newfoundland: High school diploma with eleven credits at the 3000 level, including Language 3101 and one of Literature 3201 or Literature 3202, as well as Faculty-specific prerequisites.

International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma required with passes in six subjects (including Faculty-specific prerequisites):

• Three passes at the Standard Level and three passes at the Higher Level; or
• Two passes at the Standard Level and four passes at the Higher Level.

Diploma points are also considered.

Transfer credit may be granted for Higher Level IB courses with grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 18 credits, depending on the program.

Advanced Placement Courses: Transfer credit of up to 12 credits may be granted for final scores of 4 or 5 on the College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement (AP) exams, depending on the programs applied to. Applicants must also satisfy York's regular admission requirements.

General Certificate of Education (GCE): Minimum of two Advanced Level and three GCSE or IGCSE (Ordinary Level) passes. Two Advanced Supplementary Level courses may be substituted for one Advanced Level course. A minimum grade of "C" is required for admission consideration to most programs. Transfer credit of up to 18 credits may be granted for Advanced Level courses with final grades of "C" or better, depending on the programs applied to. Applicants must also satisfy York's regular admission requirements.

International High School: For admission requirements from other educational systems, please visit the Admissions Web site at http://www.yorku.ca/admissions.

University

University transfer students who have completed a minimum of four full courses or one year of accredited full-time degree studies or equivalent with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 on a 4-point scale (C/60 per cent or equivalent) may be considered for admission. In addition, all honours-level programs require a minimum overall grade point average of 2.3 on a 4-point scale (C+/65 per cent or equivalent) to be considered for admission. All courses taken, including failed courses, will be included in the calculation of the admission average. Please note that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the University. Some programs will require higher minimum averages. All Faculty- and program-specific requirements must also be met.

University courses taken may be assessed for potential transfer credit. In order for the Office of Admissions to assess a student's eligibility for transfer credit, students must submit detailed course descriptions for any academic studies completed outside of Canada or the United States at an accredited university. These course descriptions must be prepared by the former institution or be available on the institution's Web site. Please provide the exact URL or print out the course descriptions from the Web site. For more information, please see the Eligibility for Transfer Credit section.

Official English or French translations (done by a certified translator) of transcript(s) not in English or French are also required. Course descriptions not in English or French can be translated into English or French by the applicant and submitted with the institutionally-prepared copy.

College

• College transfer students who have completed a minimum of two full semesters of academic study or a four-semester diploma from a college of applied arts and technology (CAAT) in Ontario with a minimum overall average of 3.0 on a 4-point scale (B/70 per cent), including all attempted courses, may be considered for admission; or
• A minimum of one year of full-time study at an accredited/recognized college outside of Ontario with a minimum overall average of 3.0 on a 4-point scale (B/70 per cent or equivalent), including all attempted courses, may be considered for admission.

Some programs will require higher minimum averages for admission. Please note that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the University. All Faculty- and program-specific requirements must also be met.

Academic college courses taken may be assessed for potential transfer credit. In order for the Office of Admissions to assess a student's eligibility for transfer credit, students must submit detailed course descriptions for any academic studies completed outside of Canada or the United States at an accredited college. These course descriptions must be prepared by the former institution or be available on the institution's Web site. Please provide the exact URL or print out the course descriptions from the Web site. For more information, please see the Eligibility for Transfer Credit section.

Official English or French translations (done by a certified translator) of transcript(s) not in English or French are also required. Course descriptions not in English or French can be translated into English or French by the applicant and submitted with the institutionally-prepared copy.

Mature Student

Applicants may be considered for admission under the University's "Mature Student" regulations if they:

• have been out of full-time secondary school studies for at least two years (students who have returned to upgrade after a two-year absence are still eligible to apply as mature students);
• have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited university or college;
• do not have a recent unfavourable academic record;
• are 21 years of age or older as of the first day of classes of the session for which you have applied;
• have demonstrated potential for success through academic, professional or volunteer activities or other accomplishments.

Mature student applicants may be considered for admission if they have completed a York University pre-university course, offered through the Department of Continuing Education with a minimum grade of B and who also meet specific program and language-proficiency requirements.

Senior Citizens

Senior citizens who wish to be admitted to the University are evaluated as mature students unless they have completed previous postsecondary studies (see the appropriate sections above).

In order to be eligible for a domestic tuition fee waiver, applicants must be 60 years of age or older. Please contact the Office of Student Financial Services for additional information.