<General Information<Admission

York gives admission consideration to applicants who present successful academic credentials earned at recognized/accredited institutions around the world. The following information describes the types of academic preparation York recognizes. In addition, York requires minimum overall average grade requirements and course prerequisites. Some programs also require supplementary admission information. Visit http://www.yorku.ca/futurestudents for further details. Please note that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the University. If you feel that your academic record does not reflect your abilities, you are invited to present documentation outlining circumstances that may have affected your academic performance. All information will be taken into consideration.

Academic Preparation

Secondary School

British Columbia and Yukon: High-school diploma with four academic courses, including Faculty- or program-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- or program-specific prerequisite courses numbered 30 or 31.

Saskatchewan: High-school diploma with English Language Arts A30 AND B30 (or ELA A30 and Français 30/Fransaskois 30 A or B recommended) and four additional academic courses, with Faculty- or program-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- or program-specific prerequisites. We will accept AP Calculus in place of Pre-Calculus.

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

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

*Francophone applicants can present 12U French (FIF4U or FEF4U).

*Les étudiants qui fréquentent une école secondaire de langue française peuvent présenter un cours de français 12U (FIF4U ou FEF4U).

Quebec (Cegep): One year of Cegep with a minimum of 12 semestered academic courses, including Faculty- or program-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- or program-specific prerequisites.

New Brunswick: High-school diploma with six academic courses with Faculty- or program-specific prerequisites at the Grade 12 level (120, 121 or 122). We will accept Calculus 120 in place of Advanced Math Intro to Calculus 120.

Nova Scotia: High-school diploma with five academic or advanced courses with Faculty- or program-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- or program-specific prerequisites at the Grade 12 level (621 or 611).

Newfoundland and Labrador: 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- or program specific prerequisites.

International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma required with passes in six subjects (including Faculty- or program-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.

Minimum diploma point scores of 24 considered but recommend 28 or higher. Certificate students will be considered individually and on the basis of their high-school diploma.

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.

Baccalauréat français: Baccalauréat général with a minimum overall score of 10 (mention passable) from a lycée accredited by the French Ministry of Education or an accrediting agency. Transfer credit of up to 30 credits granted for grades of 12 or better depending on 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 to which you apply. You 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 average of "C" is required on Advanced Level and Ordinary Level passes. 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. You must also satisfy York's regular admission requirements.

Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE): Completion of the CAPE diploma with a total of at least six units, including prerequisites, and grades of 1, 2 or 3 in each unit. A minimum average of 3 out of 7 is required. Transfer credit granted for courses passed at the 2-unit level with grades of 1, 2 or 3, depending on the program (maximum of 18 credits).

International High School: For admission requirements from other educational systems, visit http://www.yorku.ca/futurestudents/requirements/.

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). All courses taken, including failed courses, will be used to calculate the admission average. If students' transcripts show repeated courses, the second grade achieved is the grade that will be used for the purpose of calculating their average(s). 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 your eligibility for transfer credit, you must submit detailed course descriptions for any academic studies completed at an accredited university outside of Canada or the United States. These course descriptions must be prepared by your 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, see the Eligibility for Transfer Credit section.

Official English or French translations (by a certified translator) of original transcript(s) that are 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 or one year of full-time study in an academic program from a College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) or Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning (ITAL) 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 in an academic program 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.

If students' transcripts show repeated courses, the second grade achieved is the grade that will be used for the purpose of calculating their average(s). Some programs will require higher minimum averages for admission. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the University. All Faculty- and program-specific requirements must also be met.

Academic college courses may be assessed for potential transfer credit. In order for the Office of Admissions to assess your eligibility for transfer credit, you must submit detailed course descriptions for any academic studies completed at an accredited college outside of Canada or the United States. These course descriptions must be prepared by your 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, see the Eligibility for Transfer Credit section.

Official English or French translations (by a certified translator) of original transcript(s) that are 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

To be considered for admission under the University's "Mature Student" regulations you must:

• be at least 21 years of age or older as of the first day of classes of the session for which you have applied;
• have been out of full-time high-school studies for at least two years or have returned to upgrade after a two-year absence;
• have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited university or college;
• not have an unfavourable academic record;
• have demonstrated potential for success through academic, professional or volunteer activities and other accomplishments.

You may also be considered for admission as a mature student if you have completed a York University pre-university course, offered through the Division of Continuing Education, or a Women's Bridging course, with a minimum grade of B, if you also meet specific program and language-proficiency requirements.

Senior Citizens

Senior citizens who wish to be admitted to the University (as candidates in a degree program or as visiting students) 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 Canadian citizens/permanent residents and 60 years of age or older by May 1 for the summer session or September 1 for the fall/winter session. Please contact Student Financial Services for additional information or see the Student Financial Services section of this calendar.