Official secondary (and applicable post-secondary) transcripts must be submitted to Admission Services, Office of Registrarial Services, University of Guelph. No decision on admission will be made until all such documentation is presented. Specific Ontario Academic Course credits or equivalent subject requirements are listed in this section.

Bachelor of Commerce-Hotel and Food Administration

Graduates with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B+) from the two-year Food and Nutrition Diploma Program may apply to transfer to the Bachelor of Commerce, Hotel and Food Administration Program. Applicants must have completed an OAC credit or equivalent in Mathematics and English. Upon admission, up to 6.00 advanced standing credits may be transferred.

Interested students should contact the program counselor for the Bachelor of Commerce program.

Bachelor of Commerce-Hotel and Food Administration

The articulation agreement between the University of Guelph and Algonquin College provides an opportunity for graduates from the two-year Hotel and Restaurant Management Diploma Program with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B+) to be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Commerce, Hotel and Food Administration Program with 6.00 advanced standing credits. Applicants will be required to have completed an OAC credit or equivalent in Mathematics and English.

Interested students should contact the Bachelor of Commerce program counselor.

Bachelor of Commerce-Hotel and Food Administration

The articulation agreement between the University of Guelph and Canadore College provides an opportunity for graduates from the three-year Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Administration Program with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B+) to be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Commerce, Hotel and Food Administration Program with 11.00 advanced standing credits. Applicants will be required to have completed an OAC credit or equivalent in Mathematics and English.

Interested students should contact the Bachelor of Commerce program counselor.

Centennial College

Bachelor of Commerce-Hotel and Food Administration

The University of Guelph will make up to five places available for admission into the Hotel and Food Administration major of the Bachelor of Commerce Program for graduates of the 3 year Hospitality and Tourism Administration Program at Centennial College.

Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 (B+) grade point average and have completed an OAC credit or equivalent in Mathematics and English. Upon admission, students will be granted 11.00 transfer credits towards the degree. Interested students should contact the Bachelor of Commerce program counselor for further information.

Bachelor of Commerce-Marketing

An articulation agreement between the Bachelor of Commerce program at the University of Guelph and the Co-op Marketing Diploma at Centennial College facilitates the transfer of students between the two institutions. Students are provided with the opportunity to complete the degree at the University of Guelph and the diploma from Centennial College. Applicants transferring from the College may begin their studies at the University commencing in the Winter semester, in the second year of the Marketing Management major. Interested students should direct their enquiries to the program counselor for the Bachelor of Commerce program.

Conestoga College

Bachelor of Arts-Career Development Practitioner Certificate

The Career Development Practitioner Program is a joint university degree/ college certificate program that will allow participants to concurrently complete a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Guelph and the Career Development Practitioner Certificate from Conestoga College. Some courses may be taken by Distance Education or on a Letter of Permission from Wilfrid Laurier University or the University of Waterloo.

Bachelor of Commerce-Agricultural Business, Housing and Real Estate Management, Hotel and Food Administration, Management Economics in Industry and Finance, Marketing Management

The University of Guelph will make up to 3 spaces available annually in the above programs to qualified graduates from the following programs at Conestoga College:

• Business Administration - Marketing, Management Studies, Accounting
• General Business
• Food and Beverage Management
• Computer Programmer/Analyst

Applicants to the degree program must have completed an OAC credit or equivalent in English and Calculus (or other OAC mathematics for HAFA).

The number of advanced standing transfer credits will vary depending upon the program completed at Conestoga. Prospective applicants should contact the Bachelor of Commerce program counselor.

Diploma in Agriculture Program - University of Guelph

Bachelor of Commerce Program

Graduates of the Diploma in Agriculture Program will be accepted into the Bachelor of Commerce Program provided they have achieved a cumulative average of 70% or higher in the Diploma Program. In addition, Diploma students must have completed the OAC admission requirements, or equivalent, for admission to the Bachelor of Commerce Program. Students will normally be granted between 2.50 and 4.00 credits. Diploma students may also obtain credit for any passed degree courses which they completed as Diploma students. Applicants should contact the program counselor for the Bachelor of Commerce Program for information regarding transfer credit.

Durham College

Bachelor of Science-Food Science

The University of Guelph and Durham College have signed an articulation agreement which will allow students graduating with a minimum 3.0 grade point average from the three-year Food and Drug Technology program at Durham College to be admitted to the Bachelor of Science program at the University of Guelph with 7.50 specific transfer credits. Interested students should direct their enquiries to the Food Science departmental advisor.

Fanshawe College

Bachelor of Applied Science-Child Studies

The University of Guelph and Fanshawe College have signed an articulation agreement which will allow ten students graduating from the two-year Early Childhood Education Diploma Program to be admitted to the Child Studies major of the Bachelor of Applied Science program with 5.00 transfer credits.

Applicants must have an ECE Diploma with a minimum graduating average of B and not less than 10 academic courses (exclusive of field-placement courses) with a final course grade of A and an OAC credit or equivalent in at least one Mathematics and Biology.

Interested students should contact the Bachelor of Applied Science program counselor for further information about admission and the additional waiver of program requirements for specific courses.

Georgian College

Bachelor of Commerce-Hotel and Food Administration

The articulation agreement between the University of Guelph and Georgian College makes available up to five places for graduates of the 3-year Hotel and Resort Administration program. Successful applicants with a minimum 3.0 (B+) grade point average who have completed an OAC credit or equivalent in Mathematics and English will be admitted with 11.00 transfer credits to the Hotel and Food Administration major of the Bachelor of Commerce program.

Interested students should contact the Bachelor of Commerce program counselor for further information.

Grand River Polytechnic

The University of Guelph, along with 4 other universities, has entered into a partnership with Grand River Polytechnic in the community of Six Nations to offer first-year transfer credits at any of the universities within the consortium if the student is admitted. Applicants should contact Admission Services about admission requirements and specific transfer credits.

Humber College

Bachelor of Commerce-Hotel and Food Administration

The University of Guelph and Humber College have signed an articulation agreement which will allow students graduating from the 2 year Hospitality and Restaurant Management program with a minimum 3.0 (B+) grade point average and who have completed an OAC or equivalent Mathematics and English to be admitted to the Hotel and Food Administration major of the Bachelor of Commerce program with 6.00 transfer credits. Up to five places will be made available.

Interested students should contact the Bachelor of Commerce program counselor.

Kemptville College

Bachelor of Commerce-Hotel and Food Administration

Graduates from the two-year Food and Nutrition Diploma Program with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B+) may apply to transfer to the Bachelor of Commerce, Hotel and Food Administration Program. Applicants must have completed an OAC credit or equivalent in Mathematics and English.

Upon admission up to 6.00 advanced standing credits may be transferred.

Interested students should contact the program counselor for the Bachelor of Commerce program.

La Salle College

Bachelor of Commerce-Hotel and Food Administration

The articulation agreement between the University of Guelph and La Salle College makes available up to five places for graduates of the 3-year Hotel and Restaurant Management program. Successful applicants with a minimum 3.0 (B+) grade point average who have completed an OAC credit or equivalent in Mathematics and English will be admitted with 7.50 transfer credits to the Hotel and Food Administration major of the Bachelor of Commerce program. Prospective applicants should contact the Bachelor of Commerce program counselor for further information.

Loyalist College

Bachelor of Applied Science-Child Studies

The University of Guelph and Loyalist College have signed an articulation agreement which will allow ten students graduating from the 2 year Early Childhood Education Diploma program to be admitted to the Child Studies major of the Bachelor of Applied Science program with 5.00 transfer credits. Applicants must have an ECE Diploma with a minimum graduating average of B and not less than 10 academic courses (exclusive of field-placement courses) with a final course grade of A and an OAC credit or equivalent in at least one Mathematics and Biology.

Interested students should contact the Bachelor of Applied Science program counselor for further information about admission and the additional waiver of program requirements for specific courses.

Niagara College

Bachelor of Commerce-Hotel and Food Administration

The University of Guelph will make up to five places available for admission into the Hotel and Food Administration major of the Bachelor of Commerce program for graduates of the 3 year Hospitality Program at Niagara College. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 (B+) grade point average and have completed an OAC credit in Mathematics and English. Upon admission, students will be granted 8.50 transfer credits. Applicants are advised to contact the program counselor for the Bachelor of Commerce program for additional information.

Nipissing University

The Senate of Nipissing University has committed to admit no less than 20 Child Studies graduates from the Bachelor of Applied Science program at the University of Guelph to their Primary/Junior Bachelor of Education program. Applicants must have a minimum overall standing of B in the major. Interested students should contact Nipissing directly about admissions and preferred electives.

Redeemer College

Bachelor of Science

The articulation agreement between the University of Guelph and Redeemer College makes available up to five places annually for students from Redeemer who have completed a minimum of two years of the science program with special emphasis in Chemistry and who have achieved a minimum B average on the University of Guelph grading scale. Applicants must be recommended by Redeemer College faculty for transfer. Students admitted with 10.00 or more credits from Redeemer may expect to graduate within two calendar years with an honours B.Sc. degree. Interested students should contact either the program counselor for the College of Physical and Engineering Science or the Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Seneca College

Bachelor of Commerce - Hotel and Food Administration

The articulation agreement between the University of Guelph and Seneca College provides an opportunity for graduates from the Travel and Hospitality Option of the Travel and Tourism Studies Diploma Program with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B+) to be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Commerce, Hotel and Food Administration Program with 3.00 advanced standing transfer credits. Applicants must have completed an OAC credit or equivalent in Mathematics and English.

Prospective applicants should contact the Bachelor of Commerce program counselor.

Bachelor of Science

An articulation agreement with Seneca College enables graduates with a minimum B+ average, from the following three-year diploma programs, to transfer to the Bachelor of Science program at the University of Guelph with 7.50 transfer credits: Biological Research Technologist, Chemical Technology, Laboratory Technology-Industrial Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical (Chemical) Technology.

Students should contact the program counselor for the College of Physical and Engineering Science for further information.

St. Lawrence College

Bachelor of Commerce - Hotel and Food Administration

The University of Guelph and St. Lawrence College have signed an articulation agreement which will allow students graduating with a minimum 3.0 (B+) grade point average from the two-year Hotel and Restaurant Management Program to be admitted to the Bachelor of Commerce, Hotel and Food Administration Program with 5.00 advanced standing transfer credits. Applicants must have completed an OAC credit or equivalent in Mathematics and English.

Interested students should contact the Bachelor of Commerce program counselor.

At the University of Guelph, Prior Learning Assessment is an acceptable process for assigning credit at the undergraduate level for learning stemming from experience acquired independently of courses taken at university. PLA provides a mechanism whereby credit is given for equivalence in a university course to those students who have mastered the content of the course concerned without having taken a formal course in the subject area. Such mastery may have been acquired, for example, through work experience, independent study or from non-degree courses. In the absence of a certificate or other formal acknowledgment of competence by an appropriately accredited institution, the student can challenge the appropriate specific course(s) offered by the University to a maximum of 5.00 credits in a degree program or 30% of the curriculum for Open Learning Certificates. This is a post admission process only.

Each academic department is responsible for determining which of its courses may be subject to PLA challenge. The challenge process could include one or more assessment methods, including standardized tests, written and/or oral examinations, performance evaluations, interviews, and portfolio assessments. These assessments require that the individual demonstrate, to a qualified faculty member, that pre-determined knowledge and skills have been acquired.

Students should contact Undergraduate Program Services for application forms and further information.

Students will be considered for admission to semester 1 of the Co-operative Education program upon completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, including 6 Ontario Academic Credits (or equivalent). Normally, an overall average of 70% on 6 Ontario Academic Course credits is the minimum required for consideration, but higher averages may be required for admission to individual programs where the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the supply of places available in those programs. Applicants to the Co-operative Education programs must have Permanent Resident status in Canada or be a Canadian citizen. U.S. citizens should contact Co-operative Education Services.

Specific Ontario Academic Course credit requirements for admission to the various degree programs are outlined following this section. In some cases, applicants may be required to submit a Background Information Sheet in support of their application. If a Background Information Sheet is required, Admission Services will forward the form directly to the applicant upon receipt of the application.

Applicants who are refused admission to Co-operative Education will be considered for admission to the comparable regular degree program. Please refer to Co-operative Education Programs in Section X for further information.

The Open Learning program is an open admission distance-only mode of study program which provides access to university courses for individuals who wish to study independently and who are not interested in pursuing a degree at the present time. This program is designed to extend the academic resources of the University to individuals who wish to take courses for personal enrichment and/or professional updating.

No limit applies to the total number of distance education courses taken.

In addition they must have completed any specific subject requirements or equivalents and their academic record must meet the requirements for continuation of studies. The academic record from any previous post-secondary experience will also be considered in determining admissibility.

For some programs, performance in specific required courses or portfolios or required background experience, where applicable, may be a consideration for admission. For all programs, where qualified applicants exceed the number of spaces available, admission decisions will be made on a competitive basis.

Individuals wishing to apply to Open Learning should contact the Office of Open Learning for application forms and further information.

Students wishing to apply to transfer from Open Learning to a degree program, should contact the Admission Services office.

Lectures, seminars and examinations in the University are, for the most part, conducted in English and it is essential that all students have an adequate knowledge of written and spoken English in order for them to be successful in their university studies. Applicants for admission will be required to present evidence of English proficiency if:

1. their primary or first language (meaning the language first learned as a child) is not English; and

2. they have had less than four years of full-time secondary or post-secondary study, demonstrating satisfactory academic progress, in an English-language school system.

Francophone Canadian citizens educated in Canada will not be required to meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement. Students who have completed the International Baccalaureate diploma where English was the language of instruction will be considered as having met the English Proficiency Requirement. The University reserves the right to deny admission to applicants who do not demonstrate satisfactory facility in English, regardless of academic qualifications.

Applicants required to meet the English Proficiency requirement must do so by submitting the required scores in one of the following tests or battery of tests as outlined in (1) or (2) or (3) below. Test results must be submitted to Admission Services prior to admission.

1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - 600 on the paper based test (237 to 250 on the computer test) AND Test of Written English (TWE) - 5 AND Test of Spoken English (TSE) - 200 (50 if taken after July 1995)

These tests are offered on several dates each year by centres throughout the world. The TOEFL Bulletin of Information and registration form can be obtained by writing or contacting:

• TOEFL/TSE Publications
• P.O. Box 6154
• Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6154
• USA
• Telephone: (609) 771-7100
• Email: toefl@ets.org
• Website: www.toefl.org

2. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6. Information on test centres and registration can be obtained from:

• IELTS Administrator
• Anglia Polytechnic University
• East Road
• Cambridge
• CB1 1PT Great Britain
• Telephone: (01223) 363271
• Fax: (01223) 352973
• Email: j.m.ferra@anglia.ac.uk

3. The Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) - minimum overall score of 85 is required, a minimum composition score of 83. In addition, applicants must present a minimum score on the oral test of 3.

Applicants can request Information Bulletins and Registration forms from:

• English Language Institute
• Testing and Certification Division
• 3020 North University Building
• The University of Michigan
• Ann Arbor, Michigan
• 48109-1057 USA
• Telephone: (734) 763-3452
• Fax: (734) 763-0369
• Website: www.lsa.umich.edu/eli/registrar.htm

Entry Points

Admission to Semester One of a degree program is available in the Fall semester only. However, exceptions may be made to the Fall only entry rule for a limited number of students who can produce evidence that the Fall only rule presents a significant barrier. (A Semester One degree applicant is defined as one who will receive fewer than 2.00 credits upon admission.) These exceptions apply only for those seeking admission to the B.A., B.Sc., B.Sc. (Agr.) and B.Comm. programs. Applicants who wish to be considered for admission to one of these degree programs in January and May should contact Admission Services. Students may apply to General Studies for Fall, Winter or Spring entry.

1. Applicants from Ontario Secondary Schools

Ontario secondary school students seeking admission to a degree program must present the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) including a minimum of 6 Ontario Academic Courses. Specific Ontario Academic Course subject requirements for admission to the various degree programs are outlined in this section. Students are also advised to consult Section X of the calendar (Undergraduate Degree Programs) to note those subjects which are recommended for specific programs.

In some cases, applicants with high academic standing may be admitted if they are deficient one of the specific subject requirements. The exceptions to this are Akademia, Cooperative Education and the Bachelor of Commerce Program for which applicants must have completed all of the specific subject requirements.

Offers of admission will be released in late May. All offers of admission which are based on interim grades will be conditional upon completion of the OSSD with 6 OACs and including specific subject requirements. The minimum final admission average which the applicant will have to achieve will be stipulated in the condition. Grades in specific subject requirements are included in the calculation of the admission average. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of admission should a student fail to meet any condition in the offer.

Students will not be required to respond to the offer until the common response date for all Ontario universities. Those wishing to respond earlier may do so.

Applicants who have not received an offer of admission by early June may be eligible for admission consideration to all non-limited enrolment programs by submitting their final grades. Admission consideration will be given on the basis of final grades only when places are still available in the program and/or specialization to which the student has applied at the time that the final grades are received.

It is the applicant's responsibility to submit final, summer school or correspondence course grades to Admission Services, Level 3, University Centre, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1, as soon as they become available. The following methods for submission of final grades will be acceptable:

a) report card issued by the secondary school

b) certified copy of the report card

c) a transcript of marks issued by the secondary school and forwarded directly to the University.

It is suggested that students follow method a) above in order to facilitate the processing of their application. Any offers based on faxed information are conditional upon receipt of the official document.

International Baccalaureate

Students applying on the basis of having completed the IB diploma must possess a minimum score of 28, including bonous points. (This score is currently under review. Applicants with a score of 24 are strongly encouraged to apply.) Applicants should have completed 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 higher.

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.

Advanced Placement

Advanced Placement courses may be used to determine admissibility and also granting of credit or exemption. Applicants who have completed Advanced Placement courses with a minimum grade of 4 may be eligible to receive university credit to a maximum of 2.00 credits. The granting of credits and exemptions is at the discretion of the appropriate faculty.

2. Applicants from Outside Ontario

Applicants whose preparation to enter the University has been completed outside the Ontario secondary school system must have achieved, as a minimum requirement, academic standing equivalent to that required of Ontario students and must satisfy the subject requirements for the program desired. Students should refer to the information for Ontario applicants regarding specific subject deficiencies. The university will take into consideration the availability of specific course requirements in other countries or provinces to ensure that the applicant is not disadvantaged if particular senior secondary courses are not offered. Please refer to the information following this section regarding specific subject requirements and equivalents.

Conditional offers of admission may be released on the basis of interim and/or first term grades as soon as the university receives this information. Some decisions may be deferred until final grades are submitted. Applicants are encouraged to submit any academic information which might expedite an admission decision. The condition of the offer will be applied as outlined for Ontario applicants.

a) Other Provinces and Territories of Canada

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.

b) United States of America

Students wishing consideration are required to have an official transcript of their high school grades sent directly to Admission Services by the issuing authority. SAT results will also be taken into consideration.

c) General Certificate of Education (GCE) Systems

Applicants must present either the GCSE (or IGCSE) and the GCE showing one of:

i) passes in five subjects, at least two of which must be at the GCE Advanced level

ii) passes in four subjects, at least three of which must be at the GCE Advanced level

d) Other Countries

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.

NOTE: Possession of these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Required levels of academic preparation may vary according to the jurisdiction or country in which course work was completed. Applicants are encouraged to contact Admission Services prior to formal application in order to obtain specific information on admission requirements. They are strongly advised to provide detailed information on their particular situation.

3. Applicants from Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology

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.

4. Applicants for Admission as Mature Students

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

a) will have attained at least the full age of twenty one years;

b) will have been out of secondary school for at least two years.

In addition, applicants must meet specific subject requirements as outlined below for the degree programs to which they have applied.

B.A. Program

Students who meet the requirements to be considered for admission as mature applicants must have standing in 3 OACs including OAC English 1, another OAC from a selected group containing a writing component (e.g. History, Law, Literature) and one other OAC course.

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.

B.Sc., B.Sc. (Agr.), B.Sc. (Eng.), B.Sc. (Env.), B.Sc. (Tech.), 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.

General Studies

The objective of General Studies is to provide students who do not meet the normal University admission criteria with the opportunity to take university courses before registering in a specific degree program or to take university courses for continued learning with no immediate intention of registering in a degree program. Applicants may apply to the Fall, Winter or Spring entry points.

All applicants must be Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents.

Applicants will normally

a) not have previously registered at a university

b) have completed Ontario grade 12 or equivalent and

c) have been out of secondary school for 5 years.

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.

Applicants to the General Studies program who wish to eventually transfer to a degree program should contact Admission Services, Office of Registrarial Services for specific internal transfer admission requirements. These requirements may vary with the degree program for which transfer is sought.

Application to General Studies in the first instance is for part-time study only. As such, students may take a maximum of 1.50 credits in the first semester. In special circumstances permission to (study) full-time may be granted by the General Studies Admissions Committee. Successful completion (60% cumulative average or better) of 1.50 credits is required before full-time study in General Studies can be undertaken.

Bachelor of Applied Science--B.A.Sc.

Child Studies, Family and Social Relations, Gerontology

Ontario Academic Course Credit Requirements: 1 credit in English I; 1 credit in Mathematics; 1 credit in Chemistry or Biology; 3 additional credits.

Applied Human Nutrition

Ontario Academic Course Credit Requirements: 1 credit in OAC English I; 1 credit in Mathematics; 1 credit in Chemistry; 1 credit in Biology; 2 additional credits.

Recommendations and Notes:

1. Applicants are strongly advised to include Calculus (OAC) in their program of studies.

2. Students selecting a major in Family and Social Relations or Gerontology or Child Studies should include Biology at the OAC level.

Bachelor of Arts--B.A.

Ontario Academic Course Credit Requirements - 1 credit in English I; 5 additional credits.

Recommendations and Notes:

1. All applicants are strongly encouraged to offer a credit in Mathematics or a credit in French (or other language) among the additional five credits.

2. Students planning on entering programs in the Social Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Computing and Information Science are strongly advised to include one or more mathematics courses, such as Calculus.

3. Applicants who lack OAC English 1 but who have a high overall academic standing are encouraged to apply for admission to the Regular program.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)--Akademia

Ontario Academic Course Credit Requirements: 1 credit in English I; 1 credit in Mathematics (Calculus recommended); 1 credit in Science (Biology or Chemistry or Physics); 1 credit in Arts or Social Studies; 2 additional credits.

Bachelor of Commerce--B.Comm.

Agricultural Business, Management Economics in Industry and Finance, Marketing Management

Ontario Academic Course Credit Requirements: 1 credit in English I; 1 credit in Calculus; 4 additional credits.

Hotel and Food Administration, Human Resources Management, Public Management, Tourism Management

Ontario Academic Course Credit Requirements: 1 credit in English I; 1 credit in Mathematics; 4 additional credits.

Housing and Real Estate Management

Ontario Academic Course Credit Requirements: 1 credit in English I; 1 credit in Mathematics (Calculus recommended); 4 additional credits.

Recommendations and Notes:

1. Hotel and Food Administration: Applicants are considered on the basis of academic performance and review of a Background Information Sheet submitted to the Admissions Committee. Any OAC (or equivalent) mathematics credit is acceptable. The application deadline date for the Hotel and Food Administration major is April 1. Late applications may be considered if spaces are available.

2. Marketing Management: If available, students are encouraged to include Economics and/or Administrative Studies and/or Accounting among their OAC credits.

Bachelor of Science--B.Sc.

Ontario Academic Course Credit Requirements: 1 credit in English I; 1 credit in Calculus; 2 credits from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Algebra and Geometry; 2 additional credits.

Recommendations and Notes:

It is highly recommended that students select one of the two additional credits from the asterisked group, bearing in mind:

1. Their eventual specialization.

2. Regulation I on Introductory Courses, Section IX--B.Sc.. Applicants who lack one specific OAC credit requirement but who have a high overall academic standing are encouraged to apply for admission to the Regular program.

3. Students contemplating admission to the D.V.M. program should include the following OAC credits: Biology, Physics and Chemistry.

4. Bio-Medical Science: Admission to this specialization is competitive and occurs after semester 2. Please refer to this specialization in Section IX for additional details and requirements.

5. Applicants to Biological, Food and Nutritional Sciences are advised to include Biology, Chemistry and Physics among their OAC credits.

6. OAC Algebra and Geometry, Chemistry and Physics are strongly recommended for Mathematical, Computer and Physical Sciences.

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)--Akademia

Ontario Academic Course Credit Requirements: 1 credit in English I; 1 credit in Calculus; 2 credits from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Algebra and Geometry; 1 credit from Arts or Social Studies; 1 additional credit.

Recommendations and Notes:

1. Students intending to pursue biological science programs are advised to include Biology, Chemistry and Physics in their OAC course credits.

2. Students intending to pursue physical science programs are advised to include Chemistry, Physics, and Algebra and Geometry in their course credits.

3. Arts and Social Studies credits include languages and literature, performing arts, social sciences, geography and history.

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture--B.Sc. (Agr.)

Ontario Academic Course Credit Requirements: 1 credit in English I; 1 credit in Calculus; 1 credit in Chemistry; 1 credit in Biology; 2 additional credits.

Recommendations and Notes:

1. Students contemplating admission to the D.V.M. Program should present OAC Physics.

2. Students who are lacking a specific OAC subject requirement but who have a high overall academic standing are encouraged to apply for admission.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering--B.Sc. (Eng.)

Ontario Academic Course Credit Requirements: 1 credit in English I; 1 credit in Calculus; 1 credit in Algebra and Geometry; 2 credits from Physics, Chemistry, Biology; 1 additional credit.

Recommendations and Notes:

1. All applicants are encouraged to include both OAC Physics and Chemistry in their course credits.

2. Applicants are considered on the basis of academic performance and a review of a Student Profile Form submitted to the B.Sc. (Eng.) Admissions Committee. In addition, due to the nature of the program, personal interviews and/or special tests may be used to assist in the selection of candidates. Differential criteria may prevail for admission to the various B.Sc. (Eng.) programs. Students who are admitted but lack required OAC courses must complete replacement courses available at the University which do not count towards the 44 courses required for the B.Sc. (Eng.) program. Students intending to enrol in these courses should consult the timetable and Section XII of the Calendar to determine the semester during which they are offered.

3. Applicants who lack a specific OAC subject requirement but who have a high overall academic standing are encouraged to apply for admission to the Regular program. Replacement credits are available at the University of Guelph and 1 may be counted for credit in the degree.

4. Students selecting a major in Environmental and Biological Engineering are advised to include Physics, Chemistry and Biology in their program of study. Students intending to major in Water Resources Engineering should include Physics, Chemistry and 1 of Biology or Computer Studies. Engineering Systems and Computing majors should include Physics, Chemistry and Computer Studies.

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences--B.Sc. (Env.)

Ontario Academic Course Credit Requirements: 1 credit in English I; 1 credit in Calculus; 2 additional credits from Physics, Chemistry, Biology; 2 additional credits.

Recommendations and Notes:

1. To be best prepared for semester one of this program, all applicants are advised to include OAC Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in the Program of Study.

2. Students interested in Environmental Geography or Natural Resources Management should consider OAC Geography in their Program of Study.

3. Students who lack any of the OAC credit requirements but who have a high overall academic average are encouraged to apply for admission. Students who are admitted with a deficiency in one of the above mentioned OAC requirements are encouraged to seek advice from their academic or admissions counselor. This deficiency must be resolved in the first year of the program.

Bachelor of Science in Technology--B.Sc. (Tech.)

Ontario Academic Course Credit Requirements: 1 credit in English I; 1 credit in Calculus; 2 credits from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Algebra and Geometry; 2 additional credits.

Recommendations and Notes:

1. It is highly recommended that students interested in the Physics and Technology program take OAC Algebra and Geometry and Physics.

2. It is highly recommended that students interested in the Pharmaceutical Chemistry program take OAC Chemistry.

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture--B.L.A.

Ontario Academic Course Credit Requirements: 1 credit in English I; 1 credit in Biology; 1 credit in Mathematics; 1 credit from the Geography, Visual Arts, French or Français or another language; 2 additional credits.

Recommendations and Notes:

1. Students are strongly advised to include Chemistry or Physics in their program of studies. Applicants are considered on the basis of academic performance and a review of a Background Information Sheet submitted to the Admissions Committee. Applicants will be required to submit examples of creative work for consideration by the Admissions Committee. Application forms must be received by April 1.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine-D.V.M.

The class size in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) Program is limited to approximately 100 students per year. In addition, a maximum of five international places are available in any one year.

Academic Requirements

For admission to the D.V.M. Program, a minimum of four full-time semesters (10.00 credits), including:

• Biological Sciences - 1.50 credits (3 semester courses) (with recommended emphasis on animal biology; one must be a Cell Biology)
• Genetics - 0.50 credit (1 semester course)
• Biochemistry - 0.50 credit (1 semester course)
• Statistics - 0.50 credit (1 semester course with a calculus prerequisite)
• Humanities or Social Sciences - 1.00 credit* (2 semester courses)

Applicants must complete prerequisite courses while registered on a full-time basis (e.g. University of Guelph 2.50 credits per semester, normally the equivalent of five courses per semester).

*Students entering the D.V.M. program should be able to operate across discipline boundaries recognizing the relevance of the humanities and the social sciences to their career choice. In selecting these courses from among those acceptable, the prospective veterinary student should consider topics such as ethics, logic, critical thinking, determinants of human behaviour and human social interaction.

All courses must be at university level. Applicants should contact Admission Services, Office of Registrarial Services, for a list of acceptable courses and subject areas. Courses need not be completed in a specialized college or faculty or in a designated Pre-Veterinary program. Students wishing to undertake their preparatory work at the University of Guelph should seek admission to the B.Sc. or the B. Sc. (Agr.) programs. Students who wish to undertake their preparatory work at another university should select an institution that offers the specific course requirements listed above as part of a degree program and that has rigorous entrance requirements and a reputation for academic quality.

Applications will also be considered from persons who have successfully completed at least three full-time semesters in a graduate program. Persons who qualify must indicate their desire to be considered in the graduate student cohort. Their applications will then be removed from the undergraduate applicant pool and considered separately. Selection for interviews will be made on the basis of academic achievement and evaluation of a Background Information Form, referee assessments, and letters of reference from persons familiar with the applicant's performance as a graduate student. Final selection will be based on this information and assessment interview. A maximum of five students may be selected from this cohort each year.

Because of limitations in class size, all candidates should have an alternative career objective and course selection should be compatible with this objective.

Ontario Academic Course Credit Requirements

Students contemplating admission to the D.V.M. program should include OAC English 1, Biology, Chemistry, Calculus and Physics in their program of studies, or it may not be possible to complete the D.V.M. Program admission requirements and courses required for the MCAT during the first two years of university study.

Residence Requirements

Canadian citizens or individuals who have Permanent Resident Status of at least one year's duration and, in addition are residents of Ontario, will be considered for admission to the D.V.M. Program. 'Resident' in this context is interpreted to mean someone who has resided in Ontario for twelve months, exclusive of time spent in post-secondary institutions. Consideration will be given to a small number of exceptional students who are residents of Quebec. Applicants from countries or regions that do not have appropriate veterinary education facilities will be considered if they satisfy the standards for Canadian applicants. In such cases, applicants are strongly advised to enrol at the University of Guelph for the 10.00 credits necessary to meet the academic requirements for admission consideration. Students from countries or regions that have appropriate veterinary educational facilities may be considered if they satisfy the standards specified for Canadian applicants.

International Students

International students are admitted to the D.V.M. Program. Applicants may not hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status in Canada. A maximum of five international seats will be available in any one year.

The application deadline date for international applicants is December 1, 1999 for September 2000 entry to the D.V.M. program.

Selection Criteria

Since the number of students who satisfy the specific course requirements exceeds the number of available spaces in the D.V.M. Program, the Admissions Sub-Committee may use the following criteria to determine those who will be admitted. The members of the Sub-Committee endeavour to select those well-qualified applicants who, in their judgement, will be best able to successfully complete the veterinary medicine curriculum and who exhibit potential to become competent, responsible veterinarians dedicated to a lifetime of productive public service and continued learning. Students should pay attention to the selection criteria and attributes required for entry into the D.V.M. Program and use this information to guide them in preparation for application.

1. Academic Achievement and Aptitude

In view of the need to efficiently and quickly learn large amounts of factual material and to solve problems, applicants must have demonstrated achievement in the comprehension of scientific material. This will be evaluated by the scrutiny of transcripts of previous academic records and MCAT results. Attention will be paid to both the quality and consistency of grades in the program presented as preparation for admission, particularly for those students who have spent more than the minimal time in preparation. Course selections in an applicant's last two full-time semesters will be reviewed for academic coherence. For the purpose of D.V.M. admissions, a full-time semester will include at least 5 courses (2.50 credits] from the acceptable list. It is expected that the level of an applicant's courses will correspond to the semester level (year) of his or her program. An applicant who is not following a prescribed program of study may be required to submit an explanation of his or her course selections.

2. Medical College Admissions Test

The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) will be used for selection beginning in 2000. The Test may be taken in April or August of each year. For more information on the MCAT, prospective applicants should contact the MCAT Program Office, P.O. Box 4056 Iowa City, Iowa, USA. 52243-4056, tel. (319) 337-1357.

A complete description of the MCAT is contained in the MCAT student manual available from the Association of American Medical Colleges, Dept. 66, Washington, D.C. USA, 20055, tel. (202) 828-0416. The manual presents: areas in science and specific skills to be assessed by the test; the mathematical concepts required; general suggestions for preparing for and taking the test; a full-length practice test. Your preparation for the MCAT should begin with a careful reading of the student manual. Note that science topics covered on the test include basic principles and concepts in biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry and physics.

3. Background Information and Referees' Assessments

Successful candidates should have integrity, reliability, maturity and determination. It is important that professionals have excellent communication and leadership skills, and that they have a talent for effectively working with others. To assist in identification of students who possess these and other attributes, applicants must complete a Background Information Form, in which they will describe their academic program, work experience and extra-curricular activities. In addition, applicants will be asked to write a short essay about why they wish to study veterinary medicine. Confidential referee reports will be required from three persons qualified to give unbiased, informed, critical assessments of the applicant.

4. Interviews

Applicants may be invited to an interview. Interviews conducted under carefully regulated conditions can give candidates an opportunity to display their ability to communicate effectively and give the interviewers an opportunity to assess student's attitudes and attributes applicable to veterinary medicine. Applicants should be prepared to elaborate on statements made in the Background Information Form, to discuss their reasons for choosing veterinary medicine as a career, and to describe what they have done to affirm their career choice and to prepare themselves for admission. They should be prepared to discuss issues pertaining to husbandry, care and welfare of a variety of animal species. Applicants may be asked to describe the duties and responsibilities of veterinarians and the scope of veterinary medicine. All interviews are held at the University of Guelph (no exceptions can be made).

Additional Attributes required for entry into the D.V.M. Program

Applicants should be aware that a number of attributes are required for admission to the Program. In addition to those already identified above under Selection Criteria (e.g. academic achievement, academic aptitude, integrity) a number of others, some of which relate to certain University of Guelph Learning Objectives, have been identified. These are presented here to assist prospective candidates in preparing themselves for admission.

1. Literacy and Numeracy

Literacy and numeracy are the bases on which all knowledge is founded. The abilities to read, write, and calculate are fundamental intellectual tools. Students entering the D.V.M. program will be able to demonstrate literacy skills at least to the basic level as described under Literacy in the University of Guelph Learning Objectives. They will be able to assimilate and comprehend written language at a basic level, to summarize information in a coherent manner, and use appropriate language in context. Successful applicants must be able to devise a topic or concept for discussion, frame its bounds and communicate its content.

Students entering the D.V.M. Program will understand the value and principles of describing situations in numeric terms. They will be able to assimilate and comprehend numeric data and use appropriate tools to manage such information. They must be able to use skills of numeracy to check validity of information, to use and correctly interpret appropriate statistics to describe the distribution of observations in individuals and populations, and be able to perform basic tests of hypotheses (t-test, chi-square and simple regression) and interpret these correctly.

2. Communication Skills

Communication is the process of interacting with others respectfully and involves an exchange of information, feelings and values. It includes intrapersonal communication (self-understanding, self-evaluation, and reasoning) and interpersonal communication (interaction with others, relationship and self-disclosure). Through interpersonal communication, relationships are started, maintained, or destroyed. Good communication involves an understanding of self-awareness, of self-esteem, of feelings and emotions, the development of listening skills and the willingness to disclose oneself truthfully and freely. Good communication also requires an understanding of principles of language and verbal interaction, principles of non-verbal communication, and of interpersonal communication and relationships (relationship development and deterioration, improvement of interpersonal communication, conflict management, interviewing skills etc.)

Students entering the D.V.M. Program will be able to: listen respectfully and comprehend appreciatively; practice the elements of good interpersonal communication successfully; demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively; and communicate effectively by oral, written, and electronic means at the basic level of literacy. Successful applicants will be able to recognize the non-verbal aspects of communication by considering feelings, emotions, and values as elements of communication.

3. Judgement

Students entering the D.V.M. Program will be able to use knowledge, observational and analytical skills, with due consideration of value systems, to evaluate and implement decisions. They will be able to identify and articulate their personal value system; identify ethics and standards of conduct; and identify the values and assumptions that may be operative in various contexts. They must be able to identify, critically evaluate and accept the implications and consequences of decisions, to re-evaluate decisions based on new information, and deal effectively with uncertainty. They will be able to accept that self-assessment of ethics and standards of conduct is a professional responsibility, and accept that others may have different values and assumptions and respect those differences.

4. On-Going Curiosity (self-initiated learning)

Students entering the D.V.M. Program must be able to use self-initiated learning to maintain and enhance depth and breadth of understanding. They must recognize limitations of their knowledge, skills and attitudes, identify sources of ongoing learning opportunities, and demonstrate a commitment to on-going learning and self-evaluation.

5. Understanding of The Profession

Students entering the D.V.M. Program will be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the profession, its dimensions and the industries it serves to permit the student to make and defend his or her career of choice. Normally, this would require the candidate to spend time with a veterinarian, preferably in both clinical practice and non-clinical practice situations. They should gain hands-on experience with a range of species and animal industries. There is an expectation that candidates would be able to describe for each species or animal industry experience, the role of the veterinary, production and breeding systems, general features of housing and feeding, productivity measures and norms, marketing system, animal behaviour relevant to restraint, feeding, and reproduction, and emerging trends and issues in the industry.

6. Forms of Inquiry

Students entering the D.V.M. Program will be able to identify and articulate the strengths and weaknesses, similarities and differences of various forms of inquiry (i.e. those used by the physical scientist, the biological scientist, the social scientist and the scholar of humanities). They will be able to describe and apply the scientific method, and articulate and evaluate personal problem-solving processes.

7. Technical Skills

Students entering the D.V.M. Program must have observation and motor skills which necessitate the functional use of all senses. Applicants must declare disabilities which might interfere with observation and motor skills and their ability to elicit information by palpation, auscultation, percussion and other diagnostics maneuvers, procedures, or perform general and emergency care of patients.

Application Procedure

Application forms are available upon request from Admission Services, Office of Registrarial Services, Level 3, University Centre, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1.

Application Deadline Dates

For Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada who satisfy the Ontario residency requirement applying to the first year of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program in 2000, application forms must be received no later than February 1, 2000. Academic transcripts and other supporting documents must be received no later than June 15, 2000.

International applicants must apply by December 1, 1999 and supporting documentation must be submitted by February 1, 2000.

Application Limitation

In total, only four applications for admission to the D.V.M. Program will be considered from an individual.

Admission with Advanced Standing

Applications for admission to advanced semesters will be considered from students who have been enrolled in D.V.M. programs at other institutions, subject to the availability of places in the D.V.M. program and the academic standing of the candidate. In no case will admission be considered beyond the fifth semester. When places are available, candidates may be asked to present themselves for interview and may be asked to pass examinations on subject matter in the veterinary curriculum. Applicants are advised that vacancies are rare.

The application deadline date for advanced standing applicants is February 1, 2000.

Rabies Immunization

A condition of admission to the D.V.M. Program is agreement to a rabies immunization program which includes blood titre evaluation. Exemption from this condition may be granted in exceptional circumstances, but the student concerned must sign a release absolving the University of further liability.

Use of Animals

Live animals may be used for teaching purposes in some courses in the Veterinary Program, and this must be accepted by students admitted to the program. All animals are protected by the Animals for Research Act of Ontario (1980), the Guidelines for the Care and Use of Experimental Animals (Canadian Council on Animal Care), and the Animal Care Policies of the University of Guelph.

For information on the requirements for admission, the procedures to be followed, course descriptions, etc., please request an Associate Diploma Calendar.

1. Advanced Standing Applicants from a recognized University or College in Canada

Applicants for admission to the University of Guelph transferring from an accredited university or college are normally subject to the following admission policy.

a) Applicants must have completed the Ontario Secondary School Diploma including 6 Ontario Academic Course credits or equivalent for admission to the University of Guelph prior to the commencement of the academic session for which application is made.

b) Applicants must be eligible for readmission and registration on a full-time basis at the last university or college attended in the academic session for which application is made. Applicants whose academic records at another university have rendered them ineligible to continue study at that university will be considered for admission only when the stipulated period of rustication has expired.

c) Students registered in a preliminary year or first year at a recognized university or junior college to which students are admitted without having completed the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (including 6 OAC's) or the equivalent are eligible to apply for admission to first year at this University provided that their first or preliminary year program includes subjects equivalent to those Ontario Academic Course credits required for admission to each program. Credit towards graduation from the University of Guelph is not normally granted for work taken in the first year of the university program which does not require completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (including 6 OAC's) or equivalent for admission.

d) Admission of students transferring from another university or college is not automatic. All such applicants will be assessed in competition with other new applicants, taking into consideration the academic requirements and enrolment limitations which pertain at the time the application is complete.

e) The University of Guelph subscribes to the following General Policy on the Transfer of Course Credits, as adopted by the Council of Ontario Universities: Acceptance of transfer credits among Ontario Universities shall be based on the recognition that, while learning experiences may differ in a variety of ways, their substance may be essentially equivalent in terms of their content and rigor. Upon admission, and insofar as possible, acceptance of transfer credit should allow for the maximum recognition of previous learning experience in passed university-level courses.

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.

f) In addition, the University of Guelph supports the intent of the Pan-American Protocol on the Transferability of University Credits to develop consistent, fair and efficient systems to facilitate student mobility and program completion. In consideration of the principles of the Protocol, the University of Guelph undertakes to ensure that all course work completed by transfer students in the first two years of university study in Canada (including the final year leading to a diploma of college studies (DCS) in Quebec and the transfer courses offered by community colleges in British Columbia and Alberta) are recognized and, subject to degree, grade and program requirements are credited for the purpose of granting a degree provided that:

i) the applicant is deemed admissible and has been offered admission

ii) a passing grade has been achieved in each course to be transferred and the grade is at the level that normally would be required of students at the University of Guelph and

iii) the credits earned are related to the program of study in which the transfer student will register, or the credits can be counted as electives in the program of study.

g) Transfer credit for courses completed at Ryerson Polytechnic University will be granted on an individual basis and will be dependent upon the type of program in which the applicant was enrolled (i.e. degree or diploma) and the year in which the applicant was enrolled.

h) Candidates from a non-Ontario university or college applying for advanced standing must submit, with the application, detailed course descriptions, or a calendar of the institution at which they studied. The provision of such information will greatly facilitate the evaluation of previous work and the consideration of possible transfer of credits. The amount of transfer credit granted is at the discretion of the Registrar and the Dean of the College concerned.

Note: Where necessary, the grades from other universities or colleges whose marking schemes differ from those of this University shall be translated into the equivalent grades of the University of Guelph and admissibility assessed in those terms. Applicants for transfer, for whom English is a second language, must submit with their application, evidence acceptable to this University of Proficiency in English (see section on Proficiency in English).

i) Applicants who have been required to withdraw from the University of Guelph or another post-secondary institution and who pass university credit courses during the period of rustication, may be eligible for up to 1.00 credit (1 full year course) provided the criteria for admission or readmission and transfer of credit are met. If university credit courses are successfully completed after the rustication period, transfer credit may be granted for all courses provided the criteria for admission or readmission and transfer of credit are met. Applicants who have been debarred for academic misconduct will not receive credit for courses taken during the period of debarment.

j) Applicants should contact Admission Services 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 Section VIII--Undergraduate Degree Regulations and Procedures.

Specific graduation requirements will be determined in consultation with the program counselor 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.

2. Applicants from Universities Outside of Canada

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.

3. Advanced Standing Applications from a Recognized Community College or Other Post-Secondary Institution

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:

a) Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology

Graduates from appropriate programs may be considered for admission with advanced standing in accordance with the following policy:

i) Transfer credits are determined by the Admissions Committee of the program to which the student is admitted, and in accordance with any existing articulation agreement with the CAAT in question. Please refer to the information at the beginning of Section IV on Articulation Agreements.

ii) Transfer credits will be based on courses completed at a CAAT with a grade of 'B' or better, where those courses are deemed appropriate to the program to which the student is admitted at this University.

iii) Up to 7.50 credits may be granted to students from a three-year diploma program, and up to 3.00 credits may be granted to students from a two-year diploma program. The granting of additional transfer credits would be considered in the case of graduates from a one-year post-diploma program.

iv) Should a student transfer to a different program after admission to the University of Guelph, credits assigned upon admission will be re-assessed where deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee of the program.

b) Colleges of Agricultural Technology (Ontario)

Graduates of the 2-year Associate Diploma programs or other 2-year programs offered by the Colleges of Agricultural Technology may receive up to 3.00 transfer credits upon admission to a degree program. Graduates admitted to the Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) program may be eligible for additional transfer credit.

4. Ontario College of Art and Design

In recognition of the equivalence of many of the courses in the program of the Ontario College of Art and Design, the University wishes to encourage qualified students of OCAD 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 Studio Art Honours Major is waived.

If admitted to the University, students transferring from OCAD may be granted advanced standing for course work completed at OCAD according to the following schedule:

• · Completion of first year: up to 2.50 credits in Fine Art--1.50 in Fine Art (Studio) and 1.00 in Art History
• · Completion of second year: up to 5.00 credits in Fine Art--4.00 in Fine Art (Studio) and 1.00 in Art History
• · Completion of third year: up to 7.50 credits in Fine Art--6.50 in Fine Art (Studio) and 1.00 in Art History
• · Completion of four-year Diploma: up to 10.00 credits in Fine Art--9.00 in Fine Art (Studio) and 1.00 in Art History.

Students are warned that even if they are given advance standing in 10.00 credits, it is extremely unlikely that they will be able to complete the B.A. program requirements within two semesters. Please note that OCAD 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 OCAD transcript by the School of Music and Fine Art. Credit will be granted only for studies completed while registered at OCAD. 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 OCAD must supply a transcript to Admission Services. All previous post-secondary work will be considered in determining eligibility for admission and granting transfer credit. Students currently enrolled at OCAD who are interested in working towards a B.A. concurrently may apply for admission and pursue their studies in the Spring Semester.

Please contact Admission Services, Office of Registrarial Services, Level 3, University Centre, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1 for additional information

5. CEGEPS - Province of Quebec

a) Applicants who present the Diplôme des Etudes Collegiales may be eligible for advanced standing, to a maximum of ten semester courses.

b) For more specific information candidates may write to Admission Services, Office of the Registrarial Services, University of Guelph, and request the Admission Guide for CEGEP Students

A university graduate who wishes to enrol in degree courses to upgrade their degree or to gain credit for admission to a graduate or other academic program should apply to the appropriate degree program. 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 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.

All post-degree and Letter of Permission applicants will be required to complete a statement of intent and submit it to Admission Services.

This category is not normally open to applicants 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" and transfer requirements.

An offer of admission to post-degree or on the basis of Letter of Permission does not imply in any way that space will be available in the course(s) in which the applicant wishes to register. Students should contact Undergraduate Program Services about space availability in their desired courses.

Candidates applying for admission 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 Admission Services for the appropriate application form. Applicants must apply by the published deadline dates.

University of Guelph students may be required to apply for readmission after an absence from the University. Refer to Readmission in Section VIII--Undergraduate Degree Regulations and Procedures.

Readmission to a program at the University of Guelph is not automatic. Students who are required to withdraw must apply for readmission to the University after completing the minimum two semesters of rustication. Applications for readmission should include a statement which outlines the basis for readmission. Criteria used for readmission may differ by academic program. Students considering readmission should consult with the appropriate program counselor regarding procedures and criteria for readmission to the program.

Applicants are considered as 'Advanced Standing' and thereby eligible for admission consideration to the entry points listed below if they will receive 2.00 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.

Applicants wishing to enrol in courses offered in the distance only mode for personal interest or for professional development should contact the Office of Open Learning for further information and to obtain the appropriate application form.

Animals are used to support the teaching in some courses. The University of Guelph is dedicated to maintaining a high level of animal care in all of its teaching programs. Regulated by the Animals for Research Act, the University is in compliance with the standards set by the Canadian Council on Animal Care. Guelph has long been a leader in the promotion of animal welfare issues, and in 1989, established the Colonel K. L. Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare, the first such centre in North America. The Centre promotes humane systems of animal management and fosters the development of alternatives in animal use in research and teaching.

Associate Diploma and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine procedures are outlined in the previous section "Admission Requirements".

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.

Applicants from Ontario Currently Enrolled in Secondary School

See information on "Admission Requirements" for specific OAC requirements for the various programs.

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 101s are distributed to students by the secondary schools during the Fall term. Normally applicants will receive an offer of admission to only one program or specialization at the University of Guelph. 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 lower choices. 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 Admission Services, in writing, of any biographical or academic status changes.

Applicants from Ontario Currently Enrolled in Secondary 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 lower choices. 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 Admission Services, Office of Registrarial Services, 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.

All Other External Students Applying From Within Canada

All other students applying from within Canada should complete a 105D application form. These applicants would include those applying from:

a) secondary school outside Ontario

b) GEGEP

c) recognized college or university

d) College of Applied Arts and Technology

e) Ontario College of Art

In addition, students within Canada applying under the Mature Student Regulation, to General Studies, to Post Degree or on a Letter of Permission should complete the 105D form. The 105D application form is available from any Ontario university. Students may obtain a form directly from the Ontario Universities' Application Centre, Box 1328, 650 Woodlawn Road West, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 7P4 (phone 519-823-1940). The form is also available from Admission Services, Level 3, University Centre, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1 (phone 519-823-2130).

Applying From Outside Canada

Students applying from outside Canada are strongly advised to begin the application procedure six to eight months prior to the proposed entry point. Those applying for admission to the Fall semester should endeavour to have their application, along with all required documentation, in Admission Services no later than April 1 in order to ensure a timely decision. There are 3 application options:

1. Those applicants who do not intend to apply to another university within Ontario should complete the University of Guelph application form. This form is only available from Admission Services. Applicants may also print a copy of the form and instructions from the University of Guelph website at www.uoguelph.ca.

2. Applicants who wish to apply to more than one university within Ontario should contact the Ontario Universities' Application Centre and request a 105F application form. This form should be completed and returned to the Application Centre. All other documents should be sent directly to Admission Services. To request an application, contact the Ontario Universities' Application Centre at the address listed above or by email at request@ouac.on.ca.

3. An on-line application service for those who will be applying to more than one Ontario university is also provided by the Ontario Universities' Application Centre. Applicants can access the COMPuterized Application ServiceS (COMPASS) at www.ouac.on.ca.

Applicants who wish to check on the status of their application or to verify that all required documentation has been received may contact the International Transcript Clerk at jemeneau@registrar.uoguelph.ca. Applicants should not direct questions about the possibility of admission to this address. Please refer to previous sections on Applicants from Outside Ontario and Applicants from Universities Outside of Canada for general information on admission requirements. The admission committees, upon receipt of a completed application form and all pertinent documentation, will make specific admission assessments for individual applicants.

Applying From a College of Agricultural Technology (Ontario)

These applicants should contact Admission Services directly for a Special Internal Transfer Application form.

Applying For Internal Transfer or Readmission

University of Guelph students wishing to apply to another program within the University or for readmission should complete the Internal Transfer Application form which is available from Admission Services.

Applicants who are not currently in any secondary or post-secondary program can normally expect to receive an admission decision within a three to four week period following receipt of the application and all official documents by Admission Services, if they have not applied to a limited enrolment program. All applicants for limited enrolment programs will be considered at the same time in competition for the spaces which are available. These meetings are normally scheduled for the last week in June or the first week in July.

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 and the D.V.M. program will not be made until after the deadline date for receipt of applications and documentation. Decisions will be communicated to applicants approximately one month after that date.

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 Admission Services 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.

1. Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent Senior Matriculation Certificates, i.e. Alberta Grade 12, G.C.E. etc. Students currently enrolled in their final secondary school year in Ontario are not required to submit documentation as decisions for early admission are based on interim grades reported by the secondary school.

2. Birth Certificate (only for students applying under Mature Student Regulation).

3. Official transcripts of all academic work taken at the post secondary level, i.e. university, college, nursing, etc.

4. Transcript of marks from the last secondary school attended.

5. Any other documents demonstrating academic results or ability, or explaining the level of academic performance.

6. Any supplementary information required as part of the application.

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 applicant 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 admission 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, Admission Services, University Centre, Level 3, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1

While the final dates for receipt of applications are listed on the chart below, 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.