IV--Admission Information
Application Procedures:Associate Diploma in Agriculture and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine procedures are outline in the previous section "Admission Requirements". All other undergraduate degree programs follow the procedural chart below. | All procedures are applicable to both full- and part-time applicants. Applicants for part-time study are considered on the same basis as full-time applicants, and therefore, must meet the published admission requirements for the program desired: | ||||
Are you applying for a First Year program? | NO | Are you applying for Advanced Standing? | NO | Are you applying under a Letter of Permission or do you have your degree? | |
YES | Currently enrolled in final year of secondary school day courses --See Procedure A | YES | |||
Are you from secondary school in Ontario? | YES | see Procedure E | |||
NO | Not currently enrolled in final year of secondary school day courses --See Procedure B | YES | |||
See Procedure C 1.Applicants from outside Ontario secondary school. 2.Applicants from a College of Applied Arts & Technology. 3.Mature student. | See Procedure D 1.Applicants from Universities & Colleges. 2.Applicants from a College of Applied Arts & Technology or other Post-secondary Institution. |
Applicants from Ontario Currently Enrolled in Secondary School
See section "Admission Requirements" for specific Year 5 or OAC requirements for the various programs.
Ontario Universities' Application Centre 101 Form
The OUAC 101 form may be used by all applicants who are currently enrolled in an Ontario Secondary School as a day school student. The 101's are distributed to students by the secondary schools during the Fall term. Applicants who apply to more than one program at the University of Guelph will have their highest choice program considered first. Only in the event that a student is ineligible for admission to the highest choice program will consideration be given to the second or third choice program.
Students who apply directly to a Co-op program and who are not admitted, will be considered for the regular degree program
Applicants to the University are requested, where possible, to indicate on the application form their subject of primary interest. In many cases the program code to be inserted on the form will include the subject of primary interest. It should be noted that an offer of admission applies to both the degree program and to the major area of study specified in the offer. Because enrolment in certain courses is limited by the availability of resources, the University cannot guarantee that all students wishing to take a particular specialization will be accommodated.
The Application Centre will acknowledge receipt of the application form to the applicant by means of the Verification/Amendment form (OUAC 103)
Amendments to the Application Form
A student who has applied via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) will receive a Verification/Amendment form (OUAC 103 form), as soon as the Application Centre has processed the application. This form may be used to make biographical and academic status changes to the original application. If any revisions to the application are made, the University of Guelph will be notified of the applicable changes approximately one week after the OUAC receives the amendment form. Although all amendments are important to the processing of each application, changes to academic program choice, entry points, residence status, surname, mailing and home addresses are of significant importance and should be reported via an OUAC 103 form as soon as the situation arises. Amendments must be received by the published application deadline dates.
Students who have applied on a University of Guelph application form as opposed to an OUAC application form must notify the Admission Section, in writing, of any biographical or academic status changes.
Applicants from Ontario Secondary Schools not Currently Enrolled in Day School
Applicants who are not currently enrolled in an Ontario secondary school as a day school student should use the OUAC 105 application form. This includes the following types of applicants: adult, night school, correspondence, those who previously obtained the Secondary School Honour Graduation Diploma or the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
Applicants who apply to more than one program at the University of Guelph will have their highest choice program considered first. Only in the event that a student is ineligible for admission to the highest choice program will consideration be given to the second or third choice program. Students who apply directly to a Co-op program and who are not admitted, will be considered for the regular degree program.
Many students may wish to present additional information for consideration by the Committee on Admissions. This may be information pertaining to their academic background, employment data, reasons for requesting admission or proposed program of study. This information should be submitted directly to the Admissions Section, Office of the Registrar, Level 3, University Centre, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1. If there is no additional information submitted, the decision of the Admissions Committee will be based strictly on academic performance as indicated on all official transcripts submitted.
A 105 application form may be obtained from any Ontario university. Written requests for application forms from the University of Guelph should be directed to the Admissions Section, Office of the Registrar, Level 3, University Centre, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1. Telephone requests may be directed to (519) 821-2130.
All applicants should use the Ontario Universities' Application Centre 105 form. A 105 application form may be obtained from any Ontario university. Written requests for application forms from the University of Guelph should be directed to the Admissions Section, Office of the Registrar, Level 3, University Centre, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1. Telephone requests may be directed to 519 821 2130.
Applicants who are seeking admission to the first semester of programs leading to a bachelor's degree and whose preparation to enter the University has been done outside the Ontario secondary school system, must have achieved, as a minimum requirement, academic standing equivalent to Ontario students and must satisfy in full the subject requirements for the program desired as listed for Ontario applicants.
Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Yukon--Grade 12. Quebec--Senior High School Leaving Certificate or High School Leaving Certificate plus 12 academic credits from an appropriate CEGEP program
Although a minimum of 30 semester hours of university work in an accredited institution of higher learning is normally required, the Admissions Committee is prepared to consider applicants from high school who are graduates of high academic calibre. Students wishing such consideration are required to have an official transcript of their high school grades sent directly to the Admissions Office by the issuing authority.
General Certificate of Education (U.K. Examining Board), The Cambridge Overseas or Higher School Certificates showing:
Credits on the School Certificate or subsidiary passes on the Higher School Certificate of recognized examining bodies will be accepted as equivalent to Ordinary level passes on the G.C.E. and Principal or Main passes on the Higher School Certificate as equivalent to Advanced level passes on the G.C.E.
Applicants for the various degree programs should present Advanced Level or Principal Level standing in those subjects specified for applicants from Ontario Secondary Schools.
Please refer to the Note below.
Only the following certificates are recognized
Students applying on the basis of having completed the IB diploma must possess a minimum score of 28. Applicants should have competed the diploma with six subjects: 3 higher level and 3 subsidiary level. Students should also include the specific subject requirements for the program to which they are applying among their higher and subsidiary levels. Transfer credit may be given for higher level courses with grades of 5 or better.
Applicants for whom English is a second language may have the English Proficiency Requirement waived if they have completed the IB diploma where English was the language of instruction.
The secondary school graduation certificate which admits to university in another country is normally acceptable, provided that it is the equivalent of admission requirements for the University of Guelph.
The University considers applications for admission from students of the Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology for admission on the following basis: Graduates of an appropriate two year program, or students who have completed the first two years of an appropriate three year program may be considered for admission.
(Also see Procedure D, Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology for information on transfer of credit.)
Statement of the Regulation
Applicants who do not possess the published minimum requirements for admission consideration may be considered for admission to degree programs if, prior to their proposed date of enrolment, they
In addition, applicants must meet specific subject requirements as outlined below for the degree programs to which they have applied.
General Studies
All applicants must be Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents.
Applicants will normally
Applicants must submit a background information sheet which will provide their intended study objectives, including courses and program. The University, via the General Studies Admissions Committee, reserves the right to grant or deny admission to a candidate based on the appropriateness of the applicant's submissions.
B.A. Program
Students who meet the requirements to be considered for admission as mature applicants must have standing in 3 OAC's including OAC English 1, another OAC from a selected group containing a writing component (e.g. History, Law, Literature) and one other OAC course. Prospective students will be required to submit a letter in which they outline their academic goals.
Mature Students who do not possess the minimum requirements for direct admission to the degree program must successfully complete a minimum of 4 courses in the General Studies program before applying to transfer to the B.A. program.
Pre-Veterinary Year
Because admission consideration for this program requires successful completion of at least one year of university work in a science program, applications are considered only from candidates who satisfy the published requirements in full.
B.Sc., B.Sc.(Agr.), B.Sc.(Eng.), B.Sc.(Env.), B.A.Sc. and B.L.A
Applicants for any of these programs who satisfy conditions a) and b) outlined in the "Statement of the Regulation" and wish to be considered for admission under the Mature Student Regulation must have obtained standing in the specific OAC level subjects or equivalent which are required of regular applicants for these programs.
B.Comm. Program.
Applicants who satisfy conditions a) and b) outlined in the "Statement of the Regulation" and wish to be considered for admission under the Mature Student Regulation must have obtained standing in OAC English 1, OAC Mathematics and one additional OAC course. Those applying to Agricultural Business, Housing and Real Estate Management, Management Economics in Industry and Finance and Marketing Management should present OAC Calculus as the Mathematics. Applicants will be required to submit a letter, for consideration by the Admissions Committee, in which they outline their academic goals.
General Notes and Recommendations:
Students applying under the Mature Student Regulation must submit official transcripts of any previous post secondary work undertaken. This academic record will be considered by the Admissions Committee in reaching an admission decision. The minimum average required for admission consideration will normally be that required for regular admission from secondary school.
Applicants to the General Studies program who wish to eventually transfer to a degree program should contact the Admissions Section, Office of the Registrar for specific internal transfer admission requirements. These requirements may vary with the degree program for which transfer is sought.
Admission to Semester One of an undergraduate degree program is available at the Fall entry point only. A new Semester one applicant is defined as one who will receive fewer than 4 transfer credits upon admission. Students may apply to General Studies and Unclassified for Fall, Winter or Spring entry.
Applicants who are not currently enrolled in an Ontario secondary school as a day school student should use the OUAC 105 application form. A 105 application form may be obtained from any Ontario university. Written requests for application forms from the University of Guelph should be directed to the Admissions Section, Office of the Registrar, Level 3, University Centre, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1. Telephone requests may be directed to 519 821 2130.
Applicants for admission to the University of Guelph transferring from an accredited university or college are normally subject to the following admission policy.
Subject to the degree and specialization to which the applicant is admitted, and to grade and program requirements, any course offered for credit by another Ontario university shall be accepted for credit when there is an essential equivalency in course content. Applicants should contact the Admissions Office regarding specific transfer credit.
The application of these transfer credits will vary depending on the degree and specialization. The applicant must satisfy degree graduation requirements and residency requirements as outlined in the Undergraduate Calendar.
Specific graduation requirements will be determined in consultation with the program counsellor and departmental advisor.
Applicants will be informed of the amount of advanced standing credit granted when they receive the offer of admission. Acceptance by the student of the offer of admission shall imply the student's agreement to the advanced standing credit granted.
The amount of credit granted will be dependent upon the institution and upon the educational system. The University of Guelph does not grant advanced standing for work experience or for involvement in programs such as the World Youth Organization.
The University of Guelph will also consider the granting of advanced standing for studies completed in certain post secondary institutions. Included in this category are:
Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology
Graduates from appropriate programs may be considered for admission with advanced standing in accordance with the following policy:
Colleges of Agricultural Technology (Ontario)
Graduates of the 2-year Diploma in Agriculture programs or other 2-year programs offered by the Colleges of Agricultural Technology may receive up to 6 semester transfer credits upon admission to a degree program. Graduates admitted to the Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) program may be eligible for additional transfer credit.
Ontario College of Art
In recognition of the equivalence of many of the courses in the program of the Ontario College of Art, the University wishes to encourage qualified students of OCA to complement their education there by studying at the University of Guelph and completing the requirements for a B.A. degree. Options available in Fine Art are listed in the B.A. schedule of studies. The portfolio requirement for entry into the Fine Art Honours Major is waived.
If admitted to the University, students transferring from OCA may be granted advanced standing for course work completed at OCA according to the following schedule:
Please note that OCA graduates may take a maximum of 4 semester courses in Fine Art (Studio) at Guelph.
If an offer of admission is granted, advanced standing will be determined based on assessment of the OCA transcript by the Department of Fine Art. Credit will be granted only for studies completed while registered at OCA. A list of Guelph equivalents for OCA courses is available from the Admissions Office. Please note that this transfer credit arrangement applies only to the B.A. program.
Any applicant who has completed academic studies at a post-secondary institution other than OCA must supply a transcript to the Admissions Office. All previous post-secondary work will be considered in determining eligibility for admission and granting transfer credit. Students currently enrolled at OCA who are interested in working towards a B.A. concurrently may apply for admission and pursue their studies in the Spring Semester.
Please contact the Admissions Section, Office of the Registrar, Level 3, University Centre, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1 for additional information
CEGEPS - Province of Quebec
Applicants are considered as 'Advanced Standing' and thereby eligible for admission consideration to the entry points listed below if they will receive 4 or more semester transfer credits upon admission.
Applicants to the University are requested, where possible, to indicate on the Ontario Universities' Application Centre form their subject of primary interest. In many cases the program code to be inserted on the
application form will include the subject of primary interest as outlined in the following table. It should be noted that an offer of admission applies to both the degree program and to the major area of study specified in the offer.
Because enrolment in certain courses is limited by the availability of resources, the University cannot guarantee that all students wishing to take a particular specialization will be accommodated.
Procedure B
Procedure C
Semester One Entry Point
Procedure D
Advanced Standing Entry Points
Program | Degree Diploma | May (Spring) | Sept. (Fall) | Jan. (Winter) |
Bachelor of Applied Science | B.A.Sc. | |||
Applied Human Nutrition | X | |||
Child Studies | X | |||
Family and Social Relations | X | X | X | |
Gerontology | X | X | X | |
Bachelor of Arts | B.A. | |||
Humanities | X | X | X | |
Physical Science | X | X | X | |
Social Science | X | X | X | |
Studio Art | X | |||
Bachelor of Commerce | B.Comm. | |||
Agricultural Business | X | X | X | |
Hotel and Food Administration | X | X | X | |
Housing & Real Estate Management | X | X | X | |
Management Economics in Industry and Finance | X | X | X | |
Marketing Management | X | X | X | |
Bachelor of Science | B.Sc. | |||
Biological Science | X | X | X | |
Physical Science | X | X | X | |
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | B.Sc.(Agr.) | X | X | X |
Bachelor of Science in Engineering | B.Sc.(Eng.) | X | X | X |
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences | B.Sc.(Env.) | X | ||
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture | B.L.A. | X | ||
General Studies | None | X | X | X |
Veterinary Medicine | D.V.M. | X | ||
Unclassified | None | X | X | X |
Co-operative Education | Advanced standing applicants must apply to the regular degree program first. After admission to the regular program, students must contact the Co-op departmental advisor about transfer to Co-op. |
Applicants for Unclassified Status
A university graduate who, for personal or professional reasons, wishes to upgrade academic qualifications beyond a baccalaureate or diploma, but who is not a candidate for a degree or degree equivalent at this or another university may apply for this category. Applicants must hold a degree which is recognized as equivalent to a Canadian university's undergraduate or graduate degree. A student from another university wishing to register at the University of Guelph as an Unclassified student to take courses for credit at the home university, must present a Letter of Permission from the Registrar, Dean or program supervisor of the home institution authorizing a program selection. Official university transcripts must also be presented.
This category is not normally open to applicants from other universities who do not meet University of Guelph general regulations for continuation of study outlined under Continuation of Study, Undergraduate Degree Regulations, Section VIII of the "Undergraduate Calendar". University of Guelph graduates who fail to meet these regulations may be considered for admission to Unclassified studies in the third semester (or subsequent) after leaving their degree program.
All students admitted to the Unclassified category will fall under Schedule C, outlined in Section VIII of the Undergraduate Calendar.
Students who register in the Unclassified category and who subsequently apply to transfer to a degree or diploma program, will be required to meet admission requirements for that program, and credit granted for courses taken in the Unclassified category will be subject to the regulations pertaining to that program.
Candidates applying for admission directly to Unclassified status at the University of Guelph should use an Ontario Universities' Application Centre 105 application form if they have not previously registered at the University of Guelph. Applicants who have previously registered at this institution should contact the Admissions Section for the appropriate application form.
A 105 application form may be obtained from any Ontario university. Written requests for application forms from the University of Guelph should be directed to the Admissions Section, Office of the Registrar, Level 3, University Centre, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1. Telephone requests may be directed to 519-821-2130.
Applicants who are not currently in any secondary or post secondary program can normally expect to receive an admission decision within a three week period following receipt of the application and all official documents by the Admissions Section.
Students currently enrolled in a secondary or post secondary program will normally be required to submit all official transcripts at the conclusion of their program before a decision regarding their admission will be made.
Exceptions to this rule are made for students currently enrolled in the final year of secondary school in the procedures outlined under the section entitled Admission Plans. Admission decisions for the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program, the Associate Diploma in Agriculture program, the Pre-Veterinary Year, and the D.V.M. program will not be made until after the deadline date for receipt of applications.
Each of the following applicable documents must be sent in support of an application. Personal documents will be returned. Please note that official transcripts submitted will become the property of the University of Guelph and will not be returned except in special circumstances. Normally, official transcripts must be sent directly to the University by the institution issuing the document.
The applicant is responsible for ensuring that all documents are received in the Admissions Office by the document deadline. No decision will be made until all documents have been received. Applications with incomplete documentation after the document deadline date will not receive consideration.
Communication of Admissions Decisions
Submission of Documents
Deadline Dates
DEADLINE DATES | |||
Fall Semester Program & Major | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | |
B.Comm (Hotel & Food Administration) | April 1 | B.I.S. Transcripts | May 1 June 15 |
B.A. - Studio Art | April 1 | Portfolio | April 1 |
B.L.A. | April 1 | B.I.S. Portfolio Transcripts | April 30 May 7 May 15 |
Pre-Veterinary Year and D.V.M. | February 1 | U of G Applicants External Applicants | May 15 June 15 |
General Studies, Unclassified | August 1 | August 1 | |
All other programs and major areas of study | June 15 | June 15 | |
Admission consideration cannot be guaranteed for applications and for documents received afterJune 15due to space limitations which may exist within programs | |||
Winter Semester | |||
B.Comm. (Hotel & Food Administration) | November 1 | December 1 | |
*All other programs and major areas of study | December 1 | December 1 | |
*Please consult the section on Entry Points for programs and major areas of study for which Winter entry is available. | |||
Spring Semester | |||
B.Comm. (Hotel & Food Administration) | March 1 | April 1 | |
*All other programs and major areas of study | April 1 | April 1 | |
*Please consult the section on Entry Points for programs and major areas of study for which Spring entry is available. |
While the final dates for receipt of applications are listed on the above chart, applicants are advised to submit their applications well in advance of the proposed date of enrolment. The University of Guelph cannot guarantee that applicants submitting applications or supporting documentation after June 15 will receive admission consideration for the Fall entry point due to space limitations which may exist within programs.
It should be carefully noted that possession of the minimum requirements does not in itself guarantee admission to any of the programs or specializations offered at the University of Guelph. For all programs for which the number of qualified applicants exceeds the quota, the University reserves the right to select the quota from among the qualified applicants.
For students applying to enter the University for the first time, the decision of the Admissions Committee is final and there shall be no appeal to that decision.
An application for readmission may, under specific circumstances, appeal the decision of the Admissions Committee to deny readmission. Refer to Section VIII--Undergraduate Degree Regulations & Procedures.
applicants are reminded that the University is a dynamic institution and that information pertaining to admissions may change. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ascertain admission requirements at the time of application.
The University normally will not defer admission to a subsequent entry point. Applicants who are unable to register at the entry point for which admission is offered will be required to amend their application or to re-apply.
For additional admission information, write: UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH, Office of the Registrar, Admissions Section University Centre Level 3, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1
Right of Selection
1996-97 Undergraduate Calendar
IV--Admission Information |
Last revised: August 28, 1996. Contact: ccrenna@registrar.uoguelph.ca.