• Minimum of 6 Grade 12 university (U) preparation or university/college (M) preparation courses, which must include all required courses as specified for each program you're applying to (see program requirements). For some programs, a minimum grade in a required course is normally required. Grade 12 U or M courses must be completed through a school that is inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
• Overall average of 78% on the best 6 Grade 12 U and/or M courses, including required courses. 
  • Higher averages are required for admission to programs in which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the number of places available.
• If you're intending to apply for fall 2013 entry, the
  2013 Admissions Requirements are now online.
  

• Quebec applicants need first-year CEGEP or equivalent.
  • Applicants with 2 years of CEGEP may be considered for transfer credit.
• Students from other provinces and territories need Grade 12.
• Visit the Canadian course equivalents page for Canadian equivalents to Ontario Grade 12 U courses and for additional minimum admission requirements.

Use the "System of Study" link on the International requirements page for more information.

• Visit the International requirements page for more information.

• Minimum B (75%) average in your college studies; some programs require a higher average.
• Detailed program-specific minimum admission requirements.
• Transfer credits, if applicable, will be assessed after you've been admitted to Waterloo.
  • In order to be considered for transfer credit, you must provide detailed course descriptions for all courses you've completed or are in the process of completing.

• Equivalent prerequisite courses (see program requirements) are required for the program(s) you're applying to.
• An overall university average of C (65%) and good standing; some programs require a higher average or additional background.
• Transfer credits, if applicable, will be assessed after you've been admitted to Waterloo.
  • In order to be considered for transfer credit, you must provide detailed course descriptions for all courses you've completed or are in the process of completing.
• Refer to the Undergraduate Calendar for additional information.

• Applications from home-schooled students will be considered individually by the appropriate Admission Committees.
• Evidence that studies have been completed at an academic level equivalent to the minimum standard required for your programs(s) of application. This evidence may include a letter from the principal of a traditional and accredited high school confirming that the equivalent of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) has been completed and indicating an estimated overall standing/ average based on a typical final year of high school studies.
• Courses equivalent to the specific course requirements and recommendations listed in the program requirements section.
• It is preferable that you complete your final year of studies at a traditional and accredited high school.
• If you're taking Grade 12 U/M courses, they must be completed through a school that is inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
• You're strongly encouraged to present test scores in related high school prerequisite subjects such as the Euclid Mathematics Contest, the Sir Isaac Newton Physics Contest, and the Chem 13 News Contest.
• Test scores such as the SATs, ACTs, and provincial or state college entrance examinations will better enable the Admission Committees to assess your background. Note that if you're submitting ACT scores, the code for Waterloo is 5377.
• An Admission Information Form is required.
• If your first language is not English, see Waterloo's English language requirements.

• If you have previously attended college or university, you are not considered a mature student for admission purposes. You will need to meet the regular admission requirements.
• For admission purposes, the University of Waterloo’s definition of a mature student varies by faculty. In all cases, it is not defined by your age but by the level of your academic background and number of years since you last attended formal high school. All faculties require that you present a minimum number of specific Ontario Grade 12 U and/or M courses (or equivalents) in addition to meeting their definition of a mature student. For more information about the admission requirements for mature students for each faculty, refer to the Mature Student Admission section of the Undergraduate Calendar.
• You must provide clear evidence of ability to study at the university level.
• You must arrange for us to receive official transcripts of your academic work completed to date.
• Most faculties have additional requirements; please read the Mature Student Admission section of the Undergraduate Calendar for details. 
• If you're applying to the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, courses required by individual departments must normally be completed within five years of the beginning of the term in which candidates begin their studies. 
• If you're applying to a program in the Faculty of Arts, you may also wish to visit the Arts Mature Student Office website.

• Admission requirements as indicated above (based on your current or previous academic background).
• Programs available differ from those available on campus.
• To submit your application, follow the "how to apply" instructions on the Online Learning website.

• Admission requirements as indicated above (based on your current or previous academic background).
• Programs available differ from those available full-time on campus.
• To submit your application, follow the "how to apply" instructions on the Part-time Studies website.

• Applicants with a General Educational Development certificate are considered for admission to Waterloo on an individual basis.
• Completion of the GED normally fulfills the secondary school diploma requirement for admission consideration.  However, applicants who have completed the GED must also complete all required subjects for the program(s) to which they have applied. 
• GED examination results are NOT considered equivalent to the completion of grade 12 U/M courses.
• Applicants who need to meet specific grade 12 U/M requirements may choose from the following list of options that Waterloo accepts for admission consideration:
  • grade 12 U/M courses through the Independent Learning Centre or your local Board of Education
  • Advanced Placement (AP) courses
  • Waterloo pre-university courses