Admission Requirements

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Commerce

Degree

• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) (Honours)

Admission Requirements

First Year
The OSSD or the equivalent, with an average of 70 percent or better, calculated on the six best OACs or Grade 12 U or M (U/C) courses, including the prerequisite courses. The six OACs must include English,Calculus,and one of Algebra/Geometry or Finite Mathematics OR the six Grade 12 U or M (U/C) courses must include English, Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, one of Geometry and Discrete Mathematics or Mathematics for Data Management. Equivalent courses may be substituted between the OAC and new curriculum courses. A grade of 60 percent or better is required in Calculus or Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus. For applicants whose first language is not English, the requirement of OAC or Grade 12 U English can also be met under the conditions outlined in the English Language Requirements of the Admissions Requirements and Procedures section of this Calendar.

Advanced Standing

Applications for admission to the second or subsequent years will be assessed on their merits. Advanced standing will be granted only for those courses that are determined to be appropriate. Students must present a major CGPA of 6.50 (C+/B-) or better, and an overall CGPA of 6.00 (C+) or better. Students will not receive credit for courses graded below C-.

Co-op Option

Admission into the Co-op Option can occur:

1. directly from high school upon being accepted to the first year of the B.Com. program, for a student meeting the following admission requirements: the OSSD or the equivalent, with an average of 75 percent or better, calculated on the six best OACs or Grade 12 U or M (U/ C)courses, including three prerequisite courses (OACs in Calculus, English, and either Algebra/Geometry or Finite Mathematics or Grade 12 U courses in Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, English, and either Geometry and Discrete Mathematics or Mathematics for Data Management). A grade of 65 percent or better is required in Calculus or Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus. Students, who do not meet these requirements on entry to the program, may apply for admission to the Co-operative Option during their first year of studies.

2. from within the B.Com.program for a student who:

• has a major CGPA of 8.00 or better and an overall CGPA. of 6.50 or better;
• has successfully completed 4.0 credits in the major and has at least 6.0 credits remaining for completion of the B.Com.program (in addition to 2.0 Work Term Report credits);
• is registered as a full-time student;
• is eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work placements).

Note that meeting the above requirements only establishes eligibility for admission to the program.

Eligibility for Placement in the First Work Term of the Co-op Option

To be eligible for placement in the first work term of the Co- op Option a student must meet the following requirements by the end of the term preceding the first job placement process:

• successful completion of 6.0 credits in the major;
• a major CGPA of 8.00 or better and an overall CGPA of 6.50 or better;
• registration as a full-time student in the Bachelor of Commerce program;
• eligibility to work in Canada (for off -campus work placements).

Computer Science

Degree

• B.C.S. (Honours)

Admission Requirements

First Year
The OSSD or the equivalent, with an average of 70 percent or better, calculated on the six best OACs Grade 12 U or M (U/C) courses including two prerequisite courses (Calculus and Algebra/Geometry or Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus and Geometry and Discrete Mathematics). In addition, the prerequisite course average must be 70 percent or better. A grade of 70 percent or better is required in both Calculus and Algebra/Geometry (or Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus and Geometry and Discrete Mathematics). Equivalent courses may be substituted between the OAC and new curriculum courses.

Advanced Standing
Applications for admission beyond first year will be assessed on their individual merits. Advanced standing will be granted only for those subjects assessed as being appropriate for the program and the stream selected.

Co-op Option
1. Direct Admission to the Co-op Option from High School For students being accepted to the first year of the B. Computer Science program and meeting the following admission requirements:

1. the OSSD or the equivalent, with an average of 80 percent or better, calculated on the six best OACs or Grade 12 U or M (U/C) courses including two prerequisite courses (Calculus and Algebra/ Geometry or Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus and Geometry and Discrete Mathematics). In addition, the prerequisite course average must be 80 percent or better. A grade of 70 percent or better is required in both Calculus and Algebra/Geometry (or Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus and Geometry and Discrete Mathematics). Students who do not meet these requirements on entry to the B.C.S. program may apply for admission to the Co- operative Option during their first year of studies.
2. have full-time status in each academic term immediately preceding a work term;and
3. be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work placements).

2.Admission to the Co-op Option after starting the program from within the B.C.S. program (normally in the second year) for a student who:

1. has a major CGPA of 8.00 or better and an overall CGPA of 8.00 or better;
2. has successfully completed 3.0 required credits in Computer Science, including one of COMP 2402 (95.242*) or COMP 2404 (95.244*);
3. is registered as a full-time student;
4. is eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work placements).

Admission decisions are based on CGPA and ot her requirements being met by the end of the previous term.

Note that meeting these requirements only establishes eligibility for admission to the Co-op program. Enrolment in the Co-operative Option is limited.

Eligibility for Placement in the First Work Term of the Co-operative Option

To be eligible for placement in the first work term of the Co-operative Option a student must meet the above requirements by the end of the term preceding the first job placement process.

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