Information for Guidance Counsellors

Important Note: Estimated cut-off ranges are based on previous cycles and are intended to be used as a guide. Having an admission average within the estimated range does not guarantee an offer of admission. Cut-offs are ultimately determined by the quality and quantity of applications received and the space available in the program.

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Ontario Applicants

Calculating Admission Averages

Throughout the admission cycle we use:

• The top six completed 4U/M courses, including required subjects, to calculate an admission average;
• Where not available, we will use a combination of the top six completed or in-progress 4U/M and completed 3U/M courses, including required subjects.
• Please refer to our Admission Plan for more information.

Timing of Offers

• Offers will be released on an ongoing basis from late-January to mid-May.
• Exception: offers to the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program will be made from late-April to mid-May.

Conditional Offers

All offers of admission are conditional upon the following:

• Receipt of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD);
• Completion of six 4U/M courses including required subjects;
• A minimum final average as outlined in the offer of admission.

All admission conditions must be fulfilled by August 14, 2026.

Please refer to our Conditional Offers page for more information.

Canadian Applicants Outside of Ontario 

Calculating Admission Averages

Throughout the admission cycle, we use:

• The top completed Grade 12 courses, including required subjects, to calculate an admission average. Note: the required number of Grade 12 academic courses varies by province. Visit our website for the required courses by province.
• Where not available, we will use a combination of completed or in-progress Grade 12 courses and completed Grade 11 courses, including required subjects.

Timing of Offers

• Offers will be released on an ongoing basis from late-January to mid-May.
• Exception: offers to the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program will be made from late-April to mid-May.

Conditional Offers

All offers of admission are conditional upon the following:

• Receipt of the secondary school diploma;
• Completion of the required grade 12 academic courses. Visit our website for the required courses by province.
• A minimum final average as outlined in the offer of admission.

All admission conditions must be fulfilled by August 14, 2026.

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For all inquiries related to National admission, please contact national@uoguelph.ca for assistance.

The minimum admission average required to be considered for co-op programs is normally 80%, but cut-offs are ultimately determined by the quantity and quality of applications as well as the number of places available in the program. Cut-offs normally exceed the estimated ranges.

Students considering applying to the Undeclared option in Bachelor of Commerce who know they want to pursue co-op are encouraged to apply to a major with co-op. It's possible for all students to apply to co-op in their first year but space is limited.

Students not admitted to co-op will automatically be considered for admission to the regular program (except for the Bachelor of Engineering, which is co-op admission only). See alternate offers below.

There are some programs where we will automatically consider students for an alternate offer. Scenarios include:

• Students not admitted to co-op will be considered for the regular program (except for the Bachelor of Engineering, which is co-op admission only).
• Students who don't present the admission average for Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice and Public Policy will be considered for Bachelor of Arts, Justice and Legal Studies.
• Students who don't present the admission average for Bachelor of Arts, Psychology will be considered for Bachelor of Arts, Sociology.
• Students who don't present the admission average for Bachelor of Science, Animal Biology will be considered for Bachelor of Science, Zoology.
• Students who don't present the admission average for Bachelor of Science, Bio-Medical Science or Human Kinetics will be considered for Bachelor of Science, Biological Science. 

Mandatory 

Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management - Turfgrass Background Information Form (BIF)

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture - BLA Background Information Form (BIF)

Optional 

Student Profile Form (SPF)

All students applying directly from high school are encouraged to submit the Student Profile Form (SPF). This optional form gives applicants the opportunity to tell the Admission Committee about activities that they have been involved in and that have helped them develop leadership and citizenship qualities. Factors that have negatively impacted their academic performance, such as illness or extenuating circumstances, will also be considered. Submission is optional but strongly recommended. 

Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026
 

Supplemental Information Form for Students with Disabilities (SIF-D)

The University of Guelph strives to provide equal opportunity for academically qualified students with disabilities. If your students believe that their admission average does not reflect their true academic ability as a result of a disability, they are encouraged to complete the Supplemental Information Form for Students with Disabilities. 

This form is considered along with the admission average in determining admission. Applicants are encouraged to contact Student Accessibility Services as early as possible to discuss their needs and academic background. 

Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026

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Students admitted to the University of Guelph directly from high school who are unable to begin degree studies in the fall may request to defer their offer of admission for one year. Deferrals are usually considered for the fall entry point only.

To be considered for a deferral, students must:

• Accept their offer of admission on OUAC by the June 1 deadline (or as otherwise instructed in the offer letter);
• Meet all conditions outlined in their offer of admission by the date specified in their offer letter;
• Submit the deferral application form and pay the non-refundable $90 fee by July 30;
• Not attend any other post-secondary institution during the deferral period. 

Additional information and application instructions can be found on our deferral page.