Canadian College
- If you are currently attending or have attended a certificate or diploma program at a college in Ontario, or at a College of Applied Arts and Technology or Institute of Technology outside of Ontario, please follow the requirements listed below.
- If you are currently attending or have attended a Canadian Junior College or university transfer program at a college in Alberta or British Columbia, please follow the university transfer guidelines.
Admission Requirements
Students applying to Western from a College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) or an Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning (ITAL) within Canada must present one
- Minimum cumulative average of at least 78% in a two-or three-year Diploma program, or
- Minimum cumulative average of at least 80% in the first year of an acceptable General Arts and Science program.
- Averages quoted are minimum requirements only and do not guarantee admission.
- There may be secondary school level prerequisite courses necessary to be eligible for registration in some Western courses or to be eligible for admission to some programs. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information before applying.
Refer to the content below for program specific required and recommended courses.
Arts and Humanities
- No course prerequisites
Engineering
Required Prerequisites
- Grade 12 Calculus (MCV4U)
- Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4U)
- Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MCB4U/MHF4U)
- Grade 12 Physics (SPH4U)
Secondary School course descriptions/syllabi may be requested from applicants to certain programs/faculties at Western for assessment of prerequisite course requirements. Applicants will be notified of this requirement at the point of application review and
Fine Arts - Studio
- No course prerequisites
An online portfolio and personal statement are required for admission consideration to this program.
Foods and Nutrition
Required Prerequisites
- Grade 12 Biology (SBI4U)
- Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4U)
- Grade 11 Math (MCF4U or MCR3U)
Secondary School course descriptions/syllabi may be requested from applicants to certain programs/faculties at Western for assessment of prerequisite course requirements. Applicants will be notified of this requirement at the point of application review and
Health Sciences
Required Prerequisites
- Grade 12 Biology (SBI4U)
- Grade 12 Math (Recommended)
Note: Students considering the Honors Specialization in Health Sciences with Biology will need Grade 12 Chemistry in order to fulfill the
Secondary School course descriptions/syllabi may be requested from applicants to certain programs/faculties at Western for assessment of prerequisite course requirements. Applicants will be notified of this requirement at the point of application review and
Kinesiology
Required Prerequisites
- Grade 12 Biology (SBI4U)
Notes:
▪ A Grade 12 Math and Grade 11 or 12 Physics are recommended to prepare for senior Kinesiology subjects in biomechanics, research methods, and statistics.
▪ It is strongly recommended that students interested in the BSc program take Grade 12 Science courses such
▪ Grade 12 Chemistry is a prerequisite for
Secondary School course descriptions/syllabi may be requested from applicants to certain programs/faculties at Western for assessment of prerequisite course requirements. Applicants will be notified of this requirement at the point of application review and
Management and Organizational Studies
Required Prerequisites
Minimum 70% in one of:
- Grade 11 Functions & Applications (MCF3M)
- Grade 11 Relations & Functions (MCR3U)
Recommended Prerequisites
- Grade 12 Math (MHF4U, MCV4U, or MDM4U)
Note: For Management & Organizational Studies a Grade 12 Calculus and/or a university Calculus course is required prior to taking mandatory upper-year Economics courses in Finance, and pursuing a Major or Honors Specialization in Economics.
Management and Organizational Studies - Commercial Aviation Management
Required Prerequisites
Minimum 70% in one of:
- Grade 11 Functions & Applications (MCF3M)
- Grade 11 Relations & Functions (MCR3U)
Recommended Prerequisites
- Grade 12 Math (MHF4U, MCV4U, or MDM4U)
- Grade 12 Physics (SPH4U)
A mandatory Supplementary Application form is required by February 15.
For the Flight Option of this program, a valid Transport Canada Category 1 Medical Certificate is required before flight training can begin; two hours of small aircraft flying time is strongly recommended.
Media, Information and Technoculture
- No course prerequisites
Medical Sciences
Recommended Prerequisites
- Grade 12 Biology (SBI4U)
- Grade 12 Calculus (MCV4U)
- Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4U)
Notes:
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▪ Although Western offers
Music
- No course prerequisites
Faculty recommendation required based on Audition, Interview, Piano Proficiency
Note: A Grade 12 level math course is recommended for applicants to Music Administrative Studies.
Nursing
For details about the prerequisite courses required and supplemental admission requirements, please
Science
Recommended Prerequisites
- Grade 12 Calculus (MCV4U)
Notes:
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▪ It is strongly recommended that applicants complete a Grade 12 math course.
Social Science
- No course prerequisites
Notes:
▪ All Specializations and Majors in Psychology requires a first-year university Math course, therefore any Grade 12 level academic Math is highly recommended for this program.
▪ Math is helpful as preparation for Sociology and Geography programs.
▪ A Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Math and a Grade 12 Calculus (equivalent to Ontario Grade 12 Advanced Functions and Grade 12 Calculus) are required for all Economics modules.
▪ Grade 12 Biology, Chemistry, and Physics are highly recommended for the BSc in Psychology.
Transfer Credit
If you are completing a two- or three-year diploma program and meet the admission criteria, you may be eligible for admission with transfer credit. In addition, Western has partnered with a number of Ontario Colleges to create pathways through transfer credit agreements. Please review the details of Transfer Credit Eligibility for more information on transferring credit from an Ontario College and a complete list of Western's articulation agreements.
transfer credit eligibility
Collaborative Programs
Western offers two collaborative programs with Fanshawe College:
- Western-Fanshawe Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing – This program offers students the opportunity to study at Fanshawe for the first two years and then at Western in years three and four. Graduates are eligible to apply to the College of Nurses of Ontario for registration. There is also a Western-only nursing program available for those who are not interested in the collaborative program.
- Music Recording Arts – This program is a combined
three year degree from Western andtwo year diploma from Fanshawe. Students in this program will study at Western for the first, secondand fourth years and study at both Western and Fanshawe for years three and five.
Note: These are all limited enrollment programs. Please see the specific program information for details on additional admission requirements and program prerequisites.