| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The admission requirements described in this section define the minimum requirements for specific programs. Possession of the minimum requirements guarantees only that the application will be considered.
FROM ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Degree Title/OUAC Code/Program |
Limited
Enrolment Year 1 |
Suggested
Admission
Average |
NEW OSS ADMISSION CRITERIA, Course Requirements, Supplemental Applications, Interviews, Auditions |
OSSD Admission Criteria, Course Requirements, Supplemental Applications, Interviews, Auditions |
All programs require a minimum admission averages 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%. |
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• The OSS and six Grade 12 “U” or “M” courses, including Grade 12 “U” English 1. Other requirements listed below. |
The OSSD and six OAC courses including OAC English 1. Other requirements listed below. |
Bachelor of Arts, B.A. (General Programs)
[NA] Anthropology, Art History, Classical Civilization, Classics and Modern Languages, Communication Studies, Drama, English Language and Literature, Family & Social Relations, French, History, Labour Studies, Language and Literature, Liberal & Professional Studies, Modern Languages (German, Italian, Spanish), Modern Languages and Multicultural Studies, Multicultural Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Visual Arts, Women’s Studies, Undecided. |
no limit |
70% |
• Grade 12 “U” English 1 required.
• French majors may require 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. |
• OAC English 1 required.
• French majors may require OAC French.
• Majors in all other languages do not require prior high school language courses and will be assessed and placed appropriately on program entrance. |
Bachelor of Arts, B.A. (Honours programs)
[NAH] Anthropology, Classical Civilization, Communication Studies, Developmental Psychology, Drama, English Language and Literature, Family & Social Relations, French, History, Labour Studies (combined programs only), Language and Literature, Music (combined programs only), Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Visual Arts (combined programs only), Women’s Studies, Undecided.
[NCR] Criminology
[NCS] Honours Sociology and Criminology
[NDC] Drama in Education and Community
[NDS] Drama and Communication Studies
[NAW] English Literature and Creative Writing
[NJI] International Relations
[NAL] Language and Logic
[NFA] Visual Arts and Art History
[NFV] Visual Arts and Communication Studies |
no limit .
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. 220
no limit
20
no limit |
70% |
• Grade 12 “U” English 1 required.
• French majors may require 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.
• Criminology and Social Work students re-apply for admission to Year 3.
• Grade 12 “U” Writer’s Craft is recommended for Creative Writing majors. |
• OAC English 1 required.
• French majors may require OAC French.
• Majors in all other languages do not require prior high school language courses and will be assessed and placed appropriately on program entrance.
• Criminology and Social Work students re-apply for admission to Year 3.
• OAC Writer’s Craft is recommended for Creative Writing majors. |
[NFE] Concurrent B.A. French/Bachelor of Education
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[NAE] Concurrent Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education/Diploma in Early Childhood Education |
15 .
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. 36 |
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. 85% |
• Combined B.A.(French)/B.Ed: Admission requires Grade 12 “U” English 1 and 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. supplemental application materials are sent automatically upon receipt of OUAC application. Admission requires completion and submission of a student profile. |
• Combined B.A. (French)/B.Ed.: Admission requires OAC English 1 and OAC French. Individual grades in OAC and Grade 12 French are also used for admission.
• Combined B.A./B.Ed./E.C.E. 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.
[NW] Social Work
[NWW] Social Work + Women’s Studies |
110 |
70% |
• Grade 12 “U” English 1 required. |
• OAC English 1 required. |
Bachelor of Fine Arts, B.F.A.
[ND] Acting
[NF] Visual Arts
Bachelor of Music, B.Mus.
[NM] Music
Bachelor of Musical Arts, B.M.A.
(3-year program only)
[NL] Musical Arts
[NME] Concurrent B.M.A./B.Ed./E.C.E.
Bachelor of Music Therapy, B.Mus.Th.
[NMT] Music Therapy |
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75 .
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. 15 .
. 15 |
70% |
• Grade 12 “U” English 1 required, supplemental application is sent automatically upon receipt of OUAC application.
• 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.
• April 2004 auditions in Windsor and Toronto. Please contact Dramatic Art at Ext. 2804 for final dates.
• Music auditions will be held in April and May 2004 in Windsor. Please contact Music at Ext. 2780 for final dates. |
• OAC English 1 required, supplemental audition application is sent automatically upon receipt of OUAC application.
• 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.
• April 2004 auditions in Windsor and Toronto. Please contact Dramatic Art at Ext. 2804 for final dates.
• Music auditions will be held in April and May 2004 in Windsor. Please contact Music at Ext. 2780 for final dates. |
Bachelor of Forensic Science, BFS
[NFS] Forensic Science |
150 |
70% |
• Grade 12 “U” English I, Biology, Chemistry and, Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus. Forensic Science students must re-apply for admission to Year 3. |
• OAC English 1, Biology, Calculus and Chemistry. Forensic Science students must re-apply for admission to Year 3. |
Bachelor of Arts in Forensics and Criminology, B.A. (Honours)
[NAF] Forensics and Criminology |
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• Grade 12 “U” English I, Biology and, Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus. Forensics and Criminology students must re-apply for admission to Year 3. |
• OAC English 1, Biology, and Calculus. Forensics and Criminology students must re-apply for admission to Year 3. |
Bachelor of Arts and Science, BAS
[NAS] Arts and Science |
50 |
80% |
• Grade 12 “U” English I, two from Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, and Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus. |
• OAC English I, two from Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, and Calculus. |
Bachelor of Applied Science, B.A.Sc.
[NE] Undecided
[NEB] Engineering – Civil
[NEN] Engineering – Electrical
[NEF] Engineering – Electrical (Communications option)
[NEE] Engineering – Electrical (Electronics option)
[NEC] Engineering – Electrical (Computer option)
[NEK] Engineering – Environmental
[NEH] Engineering – Industrial
[NEJ] Engineering – Mechanical
[NEA] Engineering – Mechanical (Automotive option)
[NEL] Engineering – Mechanical (Materials option) |
350 |
76% |
• Grade 12 “U” English 1, Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, Geometry and Discrete Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics required.
Co-op available – apply during Year 1 at University of Windsor. |
• OAC English 1, Calculus, Algebra and Geometry, Chemistry and Physics required. Co-op available – apply during Year 1 at University of Windsor. |
Bachelor of Human Kinetics, B.H.K.
[NP] Human Kinetics |
150 |
82% |
• Grade 12 "U" English 1 and Biology required.
Specializations being in third year in Movement Science or Leisure and Sport Management. |
• OAC English 1 and Biology required.
Specializations begin in third year in Movement Science or Leisure and Sport Management. |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, B.Sc.N.
[NN] Nursing |
150 |
72% |
• Grade 12 “U” English 1, Biology and Chemistry required. (One Grade 12 “U” Mathematics is recommended). |
• OAC English 1, Biology and Chemistry required. (One OAC Mathematics is recommended). |
Bachelor of Arts, B.A.
[NA] Economics
[NAH] Economics (Honours program) |
no limit |
70% |
• Grade 12 “U” English 1 required (for Honours Economics, Grade 12 “U” Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus. |
• OAC English 1 required (OAC Calculus required for Honours Economics). |
Bachelor of Computer Science, B.C.S.
[NT] Computer Science (3-year program)
[NTC] Computer Science Co-op
[NTH] Computer Science (Honours program)
Bachelor of Science, B.Sc.
[NTA] Computer Science with Arificial Intelligence Specialization.
[NSS] Computer Science with Software Engineering Specialization
[NSU] Computer Science with Software Engineering Specialization Co-op
[NSI] Computer Information Systems
[NSJ] Computer Information Systems Co-op
[NSA] Computer Science with Multi-Media Specialization
Visual Arts or Communication Studies Emphasis
[NSD] Computer Science with Multi-Media Specialization Co-op |
225 |
. 70%
75%
70% .
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75% . 70% .
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. 75% |
• Grade 12 “U” English 1, Grade 12 “U” Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, Geometry and Discrete Mathematics. |
• OAC English 1, Calculus, Algebra and Geometry are required. |
[NSB] Biology
[NBU] Biology and Biotechnology
[NSX] Biology and Psychology
[NSL] Environmental Biology (Co-op) |
no limit . 20 |
70% . 80%
75% |
• Grade 12 “U” English 1, Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, Chemistry and Biology. (Physics is recommended). |
• OAC English 1, Biology, Chemistry and Calculus. (Physics is recommended). |
[NSY] Biochemistry
[NBT] Biochemistry and Biotechnology |
no limit |
70% |
• Grade 12 “U” English 1, Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, Chemistry and Biology. (Physics is recommended). |
• OAC English 1, Calculus, Chemistry and Biology. (Physics is recommended). |
[NSC] Chemistry
[NSK] Chemistry and Physics |
no limit |
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• Grade 12 “U” English 1, Chemistry, Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, Geometry and Discrete Mathematics plus one of Physics or Biology. (Physics is recommended.) |
• OAC English 1, Chemistry, Calculus and Algebra and Geometry plus one of Physics or Biology. (Physics is recommended). |
[NSV] Environmental Geoscience (Co-op)
[NSG] Geology |
no limit |
75%
70% |
• Grade 12 “U” English 1, Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus and Chemistry, and either Biology or Physics. (Geometry and Discrete Mathematics is also recommended. Biology is strongly recommended for Environmental Geoscience students). |
• OAC English 1, Calculus, Chemistry, and either Biology or Physics. (Algebra and Geometry is also recommended. Biology is strongly recommended for Environmental Geoscience students). |
[NGI] Geoinformatics |
no limit |
70% |
• Grade 12 “U” English 1, Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, Geometry and Discrete Mathematics, and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics. |
• OAC English 1, Calculus, Algebra and Geometry, and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics. |
[NS] General Science (3-year program) |
no limit |
70% |
• Grade 12 “U” English 1 and Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus required, and two of Biology, Chemistry, Geometry and Discrete Mathematics and Physics, Grade 11 “U” Functions and Relations recommended. |
• OAC English 1 and Calculus required, and two of Algebra and Geometry, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. |
[NMH] Honours Mathematics (B.Math)
[NMG] General Mathematics (B.Math)
[NSM] Mathematics & Statistics (B.Math)
[NSZ] Mathematics and Computer Science (B.Math) |
no limit |
70% |
• Grade 12 “U” English 1, Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus and Geometry and Discrete Mathematics. (Physics is recommended.) |
• OAC English 1, Calculus and Algebra and Geometry required. (Physics is recommended). |
[NOR] B.O.R. Honours Operations Research (Co-op)
[NMS] Concurrent Bachelor of Math/Bachelor of Education |
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. 20 |
80% . 75% |
• Grade 12 “U” English 1, Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus and Geometry and Discrete Mathematics. (Physics is recommended.) |
• OAC English 1, Calculus and Algebra and Geometry required. (Physics is recommended). |
[NSP] Physics and High Technology (Fast-Track)
[NPT] Physics and High Technology (Co-op)
[NSQ] Physics and Computer Science |
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75% |
• Grade 12 “U” English 1, Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus and Geometry and Discrete Mathematics. (Physics and Chemistry are recommended). |
• OAC English 1, Calculus and Algebra and Geometry required. (Physics and Chemistry are recommended). |
[NSO] Science, Technology and Society
(3-year program) |
no limit |
70% |
• Grade 12 “U” English 1, Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus required, and two of Geometry and Discrete Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. |
• OAC English 1 and Calculus required, and two of Algebra and Geometry, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. |
[NSN] Environmental Science
[NSH] Physical Geography |
no limit |
70% |
• Grade 12 “U” English 1, Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus and two of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
• Biology and Chemistry are recommended
for Environmental Science. |
• OAC English 1, Calculus and two of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
• Biology and Chemistry are recommended for Environmental Science. |
Bachelor of Environmental Studies, B.E.S.
[NLS] Environmental Studies |
no limit |
70% |
• Grade 12 “U” English 1 |
• OAC English 1 |
Bachelor of Science, B.Sc.(Gen. Sci.)/ Medical Laboratory Science M.L.S. Diploma
[NST] General Science/Medical Laboratory Science |
30 |
75% |
• Grade 12 “U” English 1, Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus and two of Geometry and Discrete Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. (Grade 11 “U” Functions and Relations recommended). |
• OAC English 1, Calculus, and two of Algebra and Geometry, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. |
Concurrent Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education
[NSE] Science/Education |
20 |
75% |
• Grade 12 “U” English 1, Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus and two of Geometry and Discrete Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. (Grade 11 “U” Functions and Relations recommended).
• If math is chosen as an area of emphasis, Grade 11 “U” Functions and Relations is required. |
• OAC English 1, Calculus, and two of Algebra and Geometry, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. |
Concurrent Bachelor of Science (Gen. Sci.)/Bachelor of Education, E.C.E.Diploma, B.Sc./B.Ed./E.C.E. Diploma
[NSF] General Science/Education/Early Childhood Education |
10 |
75% |
• Grade 12 “U” English 1, Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus and two of Geometry and Discrete Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. (Grade 11 “U” Functions and Relations recommended).
• If math is chosen as an area of emphasis, Grade 11 “U” Functions and Relations is required. |
• OAC English 1, Calculus, and two of Algebra and Geometry, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. |
Bachelor of Commerce, B.Comm.
[NC] Business Administration
[NCE] Business and Economics
[NCC] Business Co-op |
500 |
. 70% . 75% |
• Grade 12 “U” English 1 and one Grade 12 “U” Mathematics required. (Recommended: Grade 12 “U” Data Management and Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus.) |
• OAC English 1 and one Mathematics are required. (Calculus and Finite Math recommended.) |
[NCD] Business and Computer Science
[NCB] Business and Computer Science Co-op |
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75%
75% |
• Grade 12 “U” English 1, Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus and Geometry and Discrete Mathematics are required. |
• OAC English 1, Calculus and Algebra and Geometry are required. |
Bachelor of Education, B.Ed.
Bachelor of Laws, LL.B. |
815
175 |
N/A
N/A |
No direct admission.
No direct admission. |
No direct admission.
No direct admission. |
FROM OTHER CANADIAN PROVINCES
Applicants completing the following levels of education are considered equivalent to OSSD graduates.
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Saskatchewan |
Grade 12
Grade 12
Grade 12
Grade 12
Grade 12 |
Nova Scotia |
Grade 12 or First Year at a Nova Scotia university after Junior Matriculation |
Prince Edward Island
Newfoundland |
Grade 12
Grade 12 |
Quebec |
Grade 12 or completion of the first year of a General Program at a C.E.G.E.P. (minimum of 12 semester subjects) |
Northwest Territories
Yukon |
Grade 12
Grade 12 |
Subject requirements for specific programs equivalent to the Grade 12 “U” courses must be included in the above curricula.
FROM THE UNITED STATES
In order to qualify for admission an applicant must present scholastic records indicating good preparation and ability to undertake a university degree program. Graduates of accredited high schools will normally qualify for admission if the cumulative high school grade point average is 2.75 (B-) or above.
Each applicant must present scores from either the American College Testing Program Assessment (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) offered by the College Entrance Examination Board. Advanced Placement Examinations in certain prerequisite subjects may also be required.
The student must receive a favourable recommendation from the high school Principal, and should rank in the upper third of the class.
Highly qualified applicants from the United States will be given acceptance after the second term marks of the final year of high school have been received if the applicant meets the admission requirements at that time, provided that the graduation certificate is presented.
INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS
The minimum admission requirements for applicants to First Year are listed below.
Applicants from overseas must send the official documents of their secondary education indicating subjects taken and grades obtained. Notarized English translations are necessary if the documents are not in English. Photocopies are not accepted.
United Kingdom and Commonwealth
Five Passes on the General Certificate of Education including two at the Advanced Level or, four passes on the General Certificate of Education, including three at the Advanced Level. A minimum grade of D is required in the Advanced Levels.
Science must include Advanced Level Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
Engineering must include Advanced Level Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
Nursing must include Advanced Level English, Biology and Chemistry. Commerce must include Advanced Level Mathematics.
Bangladesh
Higher Secondary Certificate/Intermediate Certificate.
Central and South America
Senior Matriculation and/or completion of First Year at a recognized university depending upon country.
China (PRC)
Senior High School Graduation Examination + Chinese National University Entrance Examinations.
Europe
The Senior Matriculation Certificate as required by a recognized university in that country.
India
All-India Senior School Certificate awarded by CBSE (after twelve years)/Indian School Certificate (awarded by ICSE).
Malaysia
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM); Certificate of Unified Examination of the Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary Schools System (MICSS).
Pakistan
Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate.
Middle East
The Senior Matriculation Certificate as required by a recognized university in that country.
Africa and Asia
Countries following the British System - Advanced level standing on the GCE or equivalent as listed under the United Kingdom.
Other African and Asian Countries - Senior Matriculation and/or completion of First Year at a recognized university depending upon country.
International Baccalaureate
Six subject passes in the IB examination including three at the Higher Level with a total grade of 28 and no mark less than four.
MATURE STUDENT
Applicants who do not meet the minimum academic requirements for admission to the University of Windsor may be eligible for consideration as mature students if they:
1) are Canadian citizens or permanent residents at the time of application,
2) will be at least 20 years of age prior to proposed date of enrollment,
3) have completed an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, (Applicants who have not completed an OSSD or equivalent must submit a profile.)
4) have not been in full-time attendance at an educational institution within the previous two years.
Applicants must submit proof of age and official transcripts from their secondary school(s) and from any post-secondary institution which they may have attended. In addition, they must submit a letter of application outlining their career ambitions and why they expect to be successful in university studies, their work experiences, personal and professional development and training, and any other pertinent information, along with supporting documentation (where possible).
If the application and supporting documentation do not appear to suggest a reasonable probability for success in university studies, the applicant will be denied admission. Further consideration will be through the Office of the Registrar in consultation with the Dean of the applicant's intended Faculty whose decision will be final.
Applicants who previously attended a university and left in good academic standing will be able to apply under the University Transfer Regulations. Applicants who previously attended a university and left on academic probation or were required to withdraw may apply under the University Transfer Regulations or they may apply under the Mature Student policy, provided they fulfill the conditions listed above.
Successful applicants will be admitted as degree students. They are permitted to declare a major for which they are eligible, and they must obtain academic counselling before their initial registration.
Applicants who do not qualify for full-time degree programs may be considered for admission as part-time students.
Admission to many programs is competitive, and the University reserves the right to limit admission to such programs. Direct entry is available to most programs within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, although some require specific grade 12 "U" or OAC prerequisites. Auditions are required in Acting and Music programs. Programs within the Faculties of Science, Engineering, Human Kinetics, Nursing and the Odette School of Business Administration require prerequisite courses at the Grade 12 "U" or OAC level and fulfillment of minimum average requirements in these required prerequisite courses.
YEAR III SECOND-ENTRY PROGRAMS
Honours Criminology
The number of places available in the third year of the Criminology Honours program is limited, and admission will be competitive. Entry shall be for the Fall term only. Students are eligible to apply for entry into the criminology program only after competing twenty but no more than thirty courses. Applicants must have successfully completed the following courses: 48-101, 48-102, 48-202, 48-207, 48-260, 48-261, 48-262 and either 34-129 or 34-226. Applications and information sheets are available at the Office of the Registrar and must be returned to that office by May 1st. No late applications will be accepted. Decisions will be rendered by June 1st, with notification shortly thereafter.
Forensic Science
The number of places available in the third year of Forensic Science is limited, and admission will be competitive. Entry shall be for the Fall term only. Students are eligible to apply for entry into the Forensic Science program only after completing twenty but no more than thirty courses. Applicants must have successfully completed the following courses: 48-101, 55-140, 55-141, 59-140, 59-141, 62-130, 65-250, 65-251, 43-287, 48-260, 48-262, 57-201. Applications and information sheets are available at the Office of the Registrar and must be returned to that office by May 1st. No late applications will be accepted. Decisions will be rendered by June 1st, with notification shortly thereafter.
Forensics and Criminology
The number of places available in the third year of Forensic Science is limited, and admission will be competitive. Entry shall be for the Fall term only. Students are eligible to apply for entry into the Double Major program only after completing twenty but no more than thirty courses. Applicants must have successfully completed the following courses: 34-226, 48-101, 48-102 (or 49-213), 48-202, 55-141, 62-130, 65-250, 65-251, 43-287, 48-260, 48-262, 57-201. Applications and information sheets are available at the Office of the Registrar and must be returned to that office by May 1st. No late applications will be accepted. Decisions will be rendered by June 1st, with notification shortly thereafter.
Social Work
Years 3 and 4: A minimum of twenty courses (including four Social Work courses, a statistics course, two Science courses, and ten courses from Arts, Languages and Social Sciences) is required prior to admission to Year 3.
Admission to the professional program in Year 3 requires that students apply to the Office of the Registrar prior to March 1. Applications are available from the Office of the Registrar or the School of Social Work. A minimum average of 8.0 in Social Work courses is required. References must accompany the application. An interview may be required, and early applications are encouraged. Entry is for the next Fall term only, and enrolment is limited. Students who are accepted to Year 3 will be notified by the Office of the Registrar. Selection of candidates for admission will be based on grades and other relevant criteria determined by the Social Work Admissions Committee.
In preparation for application to the professional program in Year 3, students are strongly encouraged to engage in volunteer experiences in human services agencies and organizations in the community.
The Year 3 and 4 Social Work program is intended for full-time study. A full-time course load in years 3 and 4 is defined as 6 courses per term, including 2 placement courses per term. Students who are not able to attend on a full-time basis at any point after admission to the program must obtain written permission and seek advice from the School of Social Work.
Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities are encouraged to apply.
Transfer from other programs: Applicants transferring from other programs will be assessed individually by the Office of the Registrar and are subject to the same admission procedure to Year 3 as outlined above.
Admission for University Graduates: University graduates with a three-year or General degree in Arts or Social Sciences with a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 8.0 (70%), or an average of at least 8.0 in their last twenty courses taken, including at least one course in statistics or research methods, may be considered for admission to a two-year, four-semester program leading to a Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) degree. Applicants should have volunteer or work experience in human service agencies and community organizations.
University graduates with a four-year Honours degree in Arts or Social Sciences, with a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 8.0, or an average of at least 8.0 in their last twenty courses taken, including at least one course in statistics or research methods, may be considered for admission to a one-year, three-semester advanced program leading to a B.S.W. degree. Applicants should have volunteer or work experience in human service agencies and community organizations.
RETURNING STUDENTS
Since the overall number of spaces available in a program may be limited, previous registration does not guarantee re-admission to that or any other program if a student has interrupted his or her studies.
Students who have missed the Winter term must apply for re-admission to Intersession by April 1st; to Summer Session by June 1st; or to the Fall term by August 1st. Students who missed the Fall term must apply for re-admission to the Winter term by December 1st.
Individual programs may have other deadlines which will be indicated in the appropriate program section of this calendar.
Students applying for re-admission, and who are also requesting a change in program should refer to 2.4.
Students who have had an interruption of studies for a prolonged period will have their previous academic work assessed by the faculty concerned to determine whether credit may be retained in specific courses.
Students may apply for re-admission on the web using the Student Self Service page at http://www.uwindsor.ca or may request the Returning Student Application form at the Office of the Registrar.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
An applicant who wishes to transfer (at any level) from another college or university must arrange for a complete transcript of record to be sent to the Office of the Registrar by each institution previously attended.
From Another University
A student will normally be granted credit for any course which has been completed with a minimum C- (60%) standing at another Ontario university. The total number of credits granted will be dependent upon the individual program requirements of each faculty.
A transfer student will be required to complete at least one full year (ten semester courses) or the equivalent at this University before qualifying for a degree. Refer to each faculty section for the appropriate residency requirements.
A student who has been required to withdraw from his/her previous institution will not be accepted to the University of Windsor during the period of his/her disbarment. If a student is eligible to apply to another faculty or program at his/her previous university, the student is eligible to apply to a similar program at the University of Windsor. In any case, should the student's record be such that he/she would have been required to withdraw at the University of Windsor, he/she shall not be eligible for transfer unless authorized by the appropriate Academic Standing Committee.
Students transferring from another university shall not be given credit for those courses in which they have received a grade lower than C- (60%) unless authorized by the relevant Academic Standing Committee.
From a College of Applied Arts and Technology
Applicants who have completed two years of a three-year program with a cumulative average of B (70%) will be considered for admission to First Year of an appropriate program. Applicants who have graduated from a two-year program with a cumulative average of B will be considered for admission to First Year of an appropriate program. Applicants who have graduated from a three-year program with a cumulative average of B will be considered for admission to Second Year of an appropriate program.
ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS WITH COLLEGES OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Formal articulation agreements, which are described below, are in place with Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology.
ALL COLLEGES OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
1) Bachelor of Business Studies (General)—Accounting Track: Graduates of three-year diploma programs with an accounting major and a minimum cumulative average of B (70%) will receive twenty unspecified semester course equivalents towards this thirty-three course degree.
2) Business Programs: Graduates of three-year diploma programs in business from any College of Applied Arts and Technology may transfer to the Odette School of Business Administration at the University of Windsor subject to the following:
(a) Applicants will be granted a maximum of four terms' credit towards the Bachelor of Commerce program.
(b) A remedial course in Calculus may be necessary in order for transfer students to pursue the first-year Mathematics course required in the Bachelor of Commerce program.
Graduates of two-year diploma programs in business from any College of Applied Arts and Technology may transfer to the Odette School of Business Administration at the University of Windsor subject to the following:
(a) Applicants will be granted a maximum of two terms' credit towards the Bachelor of Commerce program.
(b) A remedial course in Calculus may be necessary in order for transfer students to pursue the first-year Mathematics course required in the Bachelor of Commerce program.
3) General Arts and Science Diploma: Graduates of the two-year Arts and Science diploma programs may receive transfer credit for up to ten courses. Transfer credit is awarded for approved courses with a
minimum grade of B.
4) Computer Science, or “Computer Programming”, or “Information Technology” Diploma program with a grade point average of 3.0 out of 4.0 or better(or a B grade or better), are eligible, within 10 years of graduation, to apply for admission to any degree program offered by the School of Computer Science at the University of Windsor under the provisions of this agreement, and may receive transfer credit for up to 15 semester courses.
5) Developmental Services Worker Program: Graduates of the Developmental Services Worker program who have a cumulative grade point average equivalent to B or better may receive credit equivalent to five courses (15.00 credits) consisting of non-major, introductory-level courses toward a B.A. or B.S.W. degree. Transfer credit is awarded for approved courses with a minimum grade of B.
6) Early Childhood Education Program: A student may enter a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Work program after completing the two-year Diploma in Early Childhood Education. Depending upon the selected level and area of study, the student may receive up to ten course equivalents. Transfer credit is awarded for approved courses with a minimum grade of B.
7) Medical Laboratory Science Program: Graduates of the three-year Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science with a 2.7 G.P.A. (70% or equivalent) may receive the equivalent of ten semester course credits towards the Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or General Science.
8) Police Foundations Program: A graduate of the two-year Diploma in Police Foundations program with a cumulative average grade of B or better and at least a grade of B- in specified College courses may receive up to one year (ten courses) of credit towards a B.A. or B.S.W. degree program in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
FANSHAWE COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
1) Fine Art Program: Graduates of Fanshawe College who have completed a three-year Fine Art program may apply for transfer into an appropriate level of the Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) program. Transfer students must satisfy University regulations for transfer from CAATs and meet the academic requirements and standards of the B.F.A. program. Completion of the B.F.A. program in Visual Arts will normally require four terms of academic work or the equivalent at the University of Windsor. For further information, contact Visual Arts.
2) Recreation and Leisure Services Program: Students who have completed the two-year Recreation and Leisure Services Diploma Program at Fanshawe College with a cumulative average grade of B may receive up to ten Kinesiology credits to be determined by the Faculty of Human Kinetics, provided they passed the respective college courses with a grade of B- or better.
GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
1) Performing Arts Program: Graduates of the George Brown College three-year Diploma program in Performing Arts with a cumulative average of B may gain admission to the third year of the B.F.A. in Acting program. A letter of recommendation from the Coordinating Director of the George Brown Theatre Program and a successful placement audition are also required. Completion of the B.F.A. will normally require four semesters of full-time study. Students may be required to take courses at the first or second year level if their audition indicates a need for such courses. Students who graduated from George Brown two or more years prior to application to the University of Windsor are subject to a placement audition before they can be covered by this agreement.
GEORGIAN COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
1) Fine Arts Program: Graduates of the three-year Diploma program in Fine Arts with a cumulative average of 2.7 (B) may gain admission to the third year of the B.F.A. Visual Arts program. Two letters of recommendation, a letter of intent and a successful portfolio are also required.
HUMBER COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
1) Theatre Performance Program: Graduates of the Humber College three-year Diploma program in Theatre Performance with a cumulative average of B may gain admission to the third year of the B.F.A. Acting program. A letter of recommendation from the Artistic Director of the Humber College Theatre Performance program and a successful placement audition are also required. Completion of the B.F.A. will normally require four semesters of full-time study. Students may be required to take courses at the first or second year level if their audition indicates a need for such courses. Students who graduated from Humber College two or more years prior to application to the University of Windsor are subject to a placement audition before they can be covered by this agreement.
LAMBTON COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
1) Chemical Engineering Technology Program: A student may enter a Bachelor of Science program after completing the three-year Diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology. Depending upon the selected level and area of study, the student may receive the equivalent of seventeen courses from Chemistry and Biochemistry.
2) Child and Youth Worker: Students who have completed the two-year Child and Youth Worker Diploma program with a cumulative average grade of B or better may receive up to five university credits from a specific list of courses, provided they passed the respective college courses with a grade of B- or better. Students will not be restricted to enrolling in a specific program. The course credits received will be applicable to any BA/BSW program in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and students would have to meet all regular requirements for the respective major of their choice.
3) Environmental Technology Program: A student may enter a Bachelor of Science program after completing the three-year Diploma in Environmental Technology. Depending upon the selected level and area of study, the student may receive the equivalent of nineteen courses from Chemistry and Biochemistry.
4) Industrial Hygiene Technology Program: A student may enter a Bachelor of Science program after completing the three-year Diploma in Industrial Hygiene Technology. Depending upon the selected level and area of study, the student may receive the equivalent of sixteen courses from Biological Sciences, and twenty courses from Chemistry and Biochemistry.
5) Medical Laboratory Science Program: Graduates of the three-year Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science with a 3.0 G.P.A. (75 percent or equivalent) may receive the equivalent of seventeen semester course credits towards the Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or General Science.
6) Sports Facilities and Recreation Administration Program: A student may enter a Bachelor of Human Kinetics (Leisure and Sport Management) program after completing the three-year Diploma in Sports Facilities and Recreation Administration with a cumulative average equivalent to a B or better. Students may receive up to the equivalent of fifteen course credits from the Kinesiology core curriculum and up to the equivalent of five course credits from the Leisure and Sport Management major.
7) Graduates of the One-Year Pre-Health Science-Nursing Program: A student with a minimum grade point average of 2.7 (B) and a minimum average of 2.7 (B) in BIO 100-5, BIO 220-5, CHM 110-6 and CHM 210-6, will be considered for admission to the B.Sc.N. program.
MOHAWK COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
1) Medical Laboratory Science Program: Graduates of the three-year Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology with a 3.0 G.P.A. (75% or equivalent) may receive the equivalent of seventeen semester course credits towards the Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or General Science.
ST. CLAIR COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
1) Journalism and New Media Program: A student may enter a Bachelor of Arts after completing a two-year diploma with a cumulative average of 2.7 (B) and may receive the equivalent of ten semester courses from Communication Studies.
2) Chemical Engineering Technology Program: A student may enter a Bachelor of Science program after completing the three year Diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology. Depending upon the selected level and area of study, the student may receive the equivalent of seventeen semester course credits from Chemistry and Biochemistry.
3) Medical Laboratory Science Program: Graduates of the three-year Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science with a 3.0 G.P.A. (75% or equivalent) may receive the equivalent of seventeen semester course credits towards the Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or General Science.
4) Business Administration Information Systems: Graduates of this program with a 3.0 G.P.A. or better, who have completed specific courses will be considered for admission to the General Bachelor of Computer Science on an individual basis, subject to the approval of the Dean of Science, and may receive up to fifteen semester course equivalents.
5) International Trade Management Program: Students who are admissible to the B.Comm. degree program and who have completed the Six Month Post-Graduate Certificate in International Trade Management with a cumulative G.P.A. of B or better, will be considered for advanced standing in five non-specific 200 level Business semester courses towards an Honours (four-year, 40 course) Bachelor of Commerce degree.
6) Mechanical Engineering Technology - Automotive Product Design Program: Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Technology - Automotive Product Design program in the year 2001 or later, with a cumulative G.P.A. of B or better, with B grades in the fifteen core diploma program subjects, and with no grades below C on their College record, will be granted advanced standing in fifteen-seventeen semester courses towards the Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Engineering Option) degree.
7) One-Year Pre-Health Science-Nursing Program: Students at St. Clair College who successfully complete the one-year Pre-Health Science-Nursing certificate with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.7 (B) and a minimum science subject average of 2.7 (B) in GBI 011, GBI 021, GCH 011 and GCH 021, will be considered for admission to the B.Sc.N. program.
SHERIDAN COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
1) Craft and Design Program: Graduates of Sheridan College who have completed a three-year Craft and Design program may apply for transfer into an appropriate level of the Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) program. Transfer students must satisfy University regulations for transfer from CAATs and meet the academic requirements and standards of the B.F.A. program. Completion of the B.F.A. program in Visual Arts will normally require four terms of academic work or the equivalent at the University of Windsor. For further information, contact Visual Arts.
FORMAL ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS
ONTARIO
Academy Of Learning
Graduates of selected Academy of Learning diploma programs with a cumulative average of seventy-five percent or better may receive advanced standing (transfer credit) for specified courses in Computer Science and/or Business Administration provided that they qualify for admission under any of the policies listed in section 2.3.
National Theatre School
Graduates of the National Theatre School three-year Certificate program in Acting may gain admission to the third year of the B.F.A. in Acting program. A letter of recommendation from the Head of the National Theatre School and a successful placement audition are required. Completion of the B.F.A. will normally require four semesters of full-time study. Students may be required to take certain academic courses, as well as performance courses at the first or second year level if their audition indicates a need for such courses. Students who graduated from the National Theatre School two or more years prior to application to the University of Windsor are subject to a placement audition before they can be covered by this agreement.
BRUNEI
University Brunei Darussalam (UBD)
Honours Biology and Biotechnology program: Students will be admitted into this program at UBD with three A-levels or equivalent in Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics with grades of B, C, and C, respectively or higher. Students completing specified UBD courses with a cumulative average of C+ (65%) or higher and who have completed the University of Windsor course 03-59-263-91 (Distance Education version of Organic Chemistry of Biomolecules) with a grade of B- or higher, will be eligible for transfer directly into the third year of the Honours Biology and Biotechnology program at the University of Windsor. Students must meet the University of Windsor's English language competency requirements and admission requirements before enrolling in 03-59-263-91. Successful transfer students will be considered to have all the prerequisites necessary for continuation in the program, and will receive credit for nineteen specified University of Windsor courses.
Honours Biochemistry and Biotechnology program: Students will be admitted into this program at UBD with three A-levels or equivalent in Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics with grades of B, C, and C, respectively, or higher. Students completing the specified UBD courses with a cumulative average of C+ (65%) or higher and who have completed the University of Windsor course 03-59-263-91 (Distance Education version of Organic Chemistry of Biomolecules) with a grade of B- or higher, will be eligible for transfer directly into the third year of the Biochemistry and Biotechnology program at the University of Windsor. Students must meet the University of Windsor's English language competency requirements and admission requirements before enrolling in 03-59-263-91. Successful transfer students will be considered to have all the prerequisites necessary for continuation in the program, and will receive credit for nineteen specified University of Windsor courses.
CHINA
Anshan University of Science and Technology
Anshan will accept students into a program leading to a degree granted by that institution. This program will be designed so as to provide the Anshan students with the option of transferring to the University of Windsor, to complete 10 or more University of Windsor credits and to be granted a University of Windsor Bachelor of Arts (Economics) or Bachelor of Arts (Honours Economics).
Students who complete at least one year of an undergraduate program at Anshan University of Science and Technology, with a G.P.A. of 7.0 (C+) or its equivalent at Anshan University, can apply for admission to an undergraduate program in Economics at the University of Windsor. Transferring students whose native language is not English must complete an English Proficiency Test administered by either the English Language Institute of the University of Michigan or, Test of English as a Foreign Language (T.O.E.F.L.).
HONG KONG
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)
Students who have completed the two-year Associate Degree program of the College of International Education at HKBU with a cumulative average grade of B and who are otherwise admissible to the University of Windsor, including meeting the University of Windsor's English competency requirements, will receive University of Windsor credits, up to a total of twenty (20) semester courses, provided they passed the respective college courses with a grade of C- or better. Students will not be restricted to enrolling in a specific program but must present the necessary prerequisites for entry into the program of their choice.
UNITED STATES
Broward Community College
Students who have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours in either the Arts or Science streams of the Centre for American Education (CAE) program with a cumulative average grade of B and who are otherwise admissible to the University of Windsor, including meeting the University of Windsor's English competency requirements, will receive University of Windsor credits, up to a total of twenty semester courses, provided they passed the respective college courses with a grade of C- or better. Students will not be restricted to enrolling in a specific program but must present the necessary prerequisites for entry into the program of their choice.
Owens College
A student who completes an Associate degree at Owens Community College with a grade point average of 2.7 or higher will be accepted by the University of Windsor with advanced standing in up to 20 semester courses in a Bachelor's degree program.
MALAYSIA
Kolej Damansara Utama (KDU) College
Students who have completed a minimum of 60 approved credit hours in either the Arts or Science stream of the School of American University Studies program at any campus of KDU (Malaysia) with a cumulative average grade of B and who are otherwise admissible to the University of Windsor, including meeting the University of Windsor's English competency requirements, will receive University of Windsor credits, up to a total of twenty semester courses, provided they passed the respective college courses with a grade of C- or better. Students will not be restricted to enrolling in a specific program but must present the necessary prerequisites for entry into the program of their choice.
Taylor’s College
A student who completes the American Degree Program at Taylor's College with a G.P.A. of 2.7 (B-) or higher will be accepted by the University of Windsor with advanced standing in up to 20 semester courses in an appropriate Bachelor's degree program. Excluded from this agreement is any provision for transfer from the Engineering Stream in the American Degree Program to the Bachelor of Applied Science degree at the University of Windsor.
SINGAPORE
Overseas Family College
Students who have completed the two-year Diploma program at Overseas Family College with a cumulative average grade of B and who are otherwise admissible to the University of Windsor, including meeting English competency requirements, will receive University of Windsor credits, up to a total of twenty, provided they passed the respective college courses with a grade of C- or better. Students will not be restricted to enrolling in a specific program. The course credits received will be applicable to any Bachelor's program providing the degree requirements of that program allow it. Students will have to meet all regular requirements for the major of their choice. |