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Ontario Secondary School Admission Requirements (October 2008)
Ontario Secondary School Admission Requirements

All programs require a minimum admission average which may change, depending on the number of applicants. A second average is considered for students applying to Computer Science, Forensic Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Science and Nursing programs. The minimum second average is approximately 70%.The OSS Diploma and six Grade 12 U or M courses, including ENG4U. Co-op courses are excluded. Other requirements are listed below.Calculation of Secondary Averages
A second average is considered for students applying for the following programs:
Computer Science/Math – average of math courses (70%)
Nursing – average of chemistry and biology (70%)
Engineering – average of all math and science courses except biology (74%)
Science – average of all attempted science and math courses (70%)
Forensics – average of all required science and math courses (70%)
Kinesiology - As of Fall 2011 the admission requirements for Kinesiology will be that in addition to the best six averages, a minimum grade of 70% in each of grade 12U English and Biology be required for students admitted to Kinesiology.

DEGREE TITLE/PROGRAMOSS ADMISSION CRITERIA, COURSE REQUIREMENTS
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATIONS, INTERVIEWS, AUDITIONS

Bachelor of Arts, B.A. (Honours programs)
Anthropology, Classical Civilization, Communication Studies, Developmental Psychology, Diaspora Studies, Disability Studies, Drama, English Language and Literature, Family & Social Relations, French Studies, History, Labour Studies, Modern languages and Second Language Education, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Social Justice, Sociology, Visual Arts , Women’s Studies, Undeclared.
Criminology
Honours Sociology and Criminology
Drama in Education and Community
Drama and Communication Studies
English Literature and Creative Writing
International Relations and Developmental Studies
Visual Arts and Art History/Visual Culture
Visual Arts and Communication Studies
• ENG4U required.
• French majors require any Grade 12 U French.
• Majors in all other languages do not require prior high school language courses and will be assessed and placed appropriately on program entrance.
• Disability Studies, Criminology and Social Work students re-apply for admission to Year 3.
• EWC4U is recommended for Creative Writing majors.
• Students may choose to double major in any BA Honours program.
• Interview for Drama in Education and Community. Please contact Dramatic Art at ext. 2804 or visit www.uwindsor.ca/drama
Bachelor of Arts, B.A. (General Programs)
Anthropology, Classical Civilization, Child Psychology, Communication Studies, Drama, English Language and Literature, Family and Social Relations, French Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies (Lambton College), Labour Studies, Liberal and Professional Studies, Modern Languages and Second Language Education, Modern Languages (German, Italian, Spanish), Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Visual Arts, Women’s Studies, Undeclared.
• ENG4U required.
• French majors require any Grade 12 U French.
• Majors in all other languages do not require prior high school language courses and will be assessed and placed appropriately on program entrance.
Concurrent B.A. French Studies/Bachelor of Education


Concurrent Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education/Diploma in Early Childhood Education*
• Combined B.A.(French)/B.Ed: Admission requires ENG4U and any Grade 12 U French. Individual grades in Grade 12 U and Grade 11 French are also used for admission.
• Combined B.A./B.Ed./E.C.E.: ENG4U is required. Supplemental application materials are sent automatically upon receipt of OUAC application. Admission requires completion and submission of a student profile.
Bachelor of Social Work, B.S.W.
Social Work
Social Work and Women’s Studies
Social Work and Diaspora Studies
Social Work and Music Therapy
• ENG4U required.
• Social Work students re-apply for admissions to Year 3 .


See Music Therapy for audition details.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, B.F.A.
Acting
Visual Arts
Visual Arts and the Built Environment
Bachelor of Music, B.Mus.
Music
Bachelor of Music Therapy
Music Therapy
Social Work and Music Therapy
• ENG4U required, audition is required, visit www.uwindsor.ca/drama.
• Auditions for B.F.A. Acting are held in Windsor and Toronto. Please contact Dramatic Art at Ext. 2804 for final dates or visit www.uwindsor.ca/drama.
• Visual Arts and the Built Environment: SPH4U and MHF4U required, MCV4U is recommended.
• A portfolio is not required for admission to our B.F.A. Visual Arts program. However, admission to Year 3 is based on a successful portfolio evaluation.
• Music and Music Therapy: Audition required for admission. Visit www.uwindsor.ca/music or contact Music at Ext. 2780 for dates of music auditions.
Combined Bachelor of Arts in Forensic (Honours)
Forensics
• ENG4U, SBI4U and MHF4U. MCV4U is strongly recommended. Forensics and Criminology students must re-apply for admission to Year 3.
Bachelor of Forensic Science, B.F.S. (4 years)
Forensic Science
• ENG4U, SBI4U, SCH4U and MHF4U. MCV4U is recommended and SPH4U is strongly recommended
Bachelor of Arts and Science, BAS
Arts and Science
• ENG4U, MHF4U, and two from SBI4U, SCH4U, or SPH4U. MCV4U is strongly recommended.
Bachelor of Environmental Studies, B.E.S.
Environmental Studies
• ENG4U
Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering, B.A.Sc.
General Engineering (Common First Year)
No enrolment limit on programs.
Program streams available after first year include:
Engineering – Automotive
Engineering – Civil
Engineering – Civil Environmental
Engineering – Electrical and Computer
Engineering – Industrial (General Program)
Engineering – Industrial (with a minor in Business Administration)
Engineering – Mechanical (General Program)
Engineering – Mechanical (Automotive option)
Engineering – Mechanical (Materials option)
Engineering – Mechanical (Environmental option)
• ENG4U, MHF4U, SCH4U and SPH4U required. MCV4U is strongly recommended.

• Co-op and extended work terms are available for high school students with averages above 75%

• Those that do not qualify for co-op from high school may apply during Year 1 for co-op after Year 2.
Bachelor of Human Kinetics, B.H.K.
Human Kinetics/Kinesiology
• ENG4U and SBI4U required. Specializations being in third year in Movement Science, Sport Management or Sport Studies. Co-op available – apply during Year 1 at University of Windsor.
As of Fall 2011 the admission requirements for Kinesiology will be that in addition to the best six averages, a minimum grade of 70% in each of grade 12U English and Biology be required for students admitted to Kinesiology.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, B.Sc.N.
Nursing
• ENG4U, SBI4U and SCH4U required. (One Grade 12 U Mathematics is recommended).
Bachelor of Arts, B.A.
Economics (3 year)
Economics (Honours program)
• ENG4U is required. MHF4U is required for Honours Economics. MCV4U and MDM4U are strongly recommended for the Honours Economics.
Bachelor of Computer Science, B.C.S.
Computer Science (3-year program)
Computer Science (Honours)
Computer Science (Honours) (Co-op)
Computer Science (Honours Applied Computing)
Computer Science (Honours Applied Computing) (Co-op)
• ENG4U, and MHF4U. MCV4U is strongly recommended.
Bachelor of Science, B.Sc.
Computer Science with Software Engineering
Specialization
Computer Science with Software Engineering
Specialization (Co-op)
Computer Information Systems
Computer Information Systems (Co-op)
Biology
Biology and Biotechnology
Behaviour, Cognition and Neuroscience
• ENG4U, MHF4U, SCH4U and SBI4U. MCV4U is strongly recommended. SPH4U is recommended.
Biochemistry
Biochemistry and Biotechnology
• ENG4U, MHF4U, SCH4U and SBI4U. MCV4U is strongly recommended. SPH4U is recommended.
Chemistry
Chemistry and Physics
• ENG4U, SCH4U, MHF4U, plus one of SPH4U or SBI4U. MCV4U is strongly recommended. SPH4U is recommended.
Economics, B.Sc. (Honours) • ENG4U, MHF4U are required. MCV4U and MDM4U are strongly recommended.
Geology• ENG4U, MHF4U, and SCH4U, and one of SBI4U or SPH4U. SBI4U is recommended. MCV4U is strongly recommended.
Note:As of Fall 2011, the admission requirements will be the following: ENG4U, MHF4U, and SCH4U. SBI4U and SPH4U (both recommended). MCV4U is strongly recommended.
General Science (3-year program)• ENG4U, MHF4U, and two of SCH4U, SBI4U or SPH4U. MCV4U is strongly recommended.
Honours Mathematics (B. Math)
General Mathematics (B. Math)
Mathematics and Statistics (B. Math)
Mathematics and Computer Science (B. Math)
Concurrent Bachelor of Math/Bachelor of Education
• ENG4U, MHF4U, and MCV4U required. SPH4U is recommended.



Physics and High Technology (Fast-Track honours 3 years)
Physics and High Technology (Medical Physics)
Physics and High Technology (Co-op)
• ENG4U, and MHF4U. MCV4U is strongly recommended. SPH4U and SCH4U are recommended.
Environmental Science• ENG4U, MHF4U, and one of SCH4U, SBI4U or SPH4U. SBI4U is recommended. MCV4U is strongly recommended.
Note: As of Fall 2011, the admission requirement will be the following: ENG4U, MHF4U, SCH4U, and SBI4U. SPH4U is recommended.MCV4U is strongly recommended.
Physical Geography• ENG4U, MHF4U, and two of SCH4U, SBI4U or SPH4U. SBI4U is recommended. MCV4U is strongly recommended.
Bachelor of Science, B.Sc.(Gen. Sci.)/ Medical Laboratory Science M.L.S. Diploma
General Science/Medical Laboratory Science
• ENG4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, and SCH4U. MCV4U is strongly recommended.
Concurrent Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education
Science/Education*
• ENG4U, MHF4U, and two of SCH4U, SBI4U or SPH4U. MCV4U is strongly recommended.
Bachelor of Commerce, B.Comm.
Business Administration
Business Administration (Co-op)
• ENG4U and one Grade 12 U Mathematics required.
Business and Economics• ENG4U and MHF4U are required. MCV4U is strongly recommended.
Business and Computer Science
Business and Computer Science (Co-op)
• ENG4U and MHF4U are required. MCV4U is strongly recommended.
International Business French
International Business Spanish
• ENG4U and 1 Grade 12 U mathematics required.
• Any Grade 12 U French required for International Business French.
Bachelor of Education, B.Ed.No direct admission.
Bachelor of Laws, LL.B.No direct admission.

High School Course codes
ENG4U- English
EWC4U- Creative Writing
MHF4U- Advanced Functions
MCV4U- Calculus and Vectors
MDM4U- Mathematics of Data Management
SBI4U- Biology
SCH4U- Chemistry
SPH4U- Physics