Undergraduate

Full-Time, Four-Year or Five-Year Co-op

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses including the following program specific requirements (a minimum overall average of 70% establishes eligibility for admission consideration; subject to competition individual programs may require higher pre-requisite grades and/or higher overall averages):

• English/Anglais
• Mathematics [one of: Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U)]
• The minimum grade(s) required in the subject prerequisites (normally in the 65-70% range) will be determined subject to competition.

Part-Time, First-Year Entry

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses including the following program specific requirements (a minimum overall average of 70% establishes eligibility for admission consideration; subject to competition individual programs may require higher pre-requisite grades and/or higher overall averages):

• English/Anglais
• Mathematics [one of: Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U)] with minimum grades of 60% in both subject prerequisites
  OR
• The ability to meet Ryerson Mature Student Guidelines

Full- and Part-Time, Direct Entry/Advanced Standing

• Three-year CAAT diploma specializing in Computer Programming, Information Technology or Telecommunications with a minimum 3.0/B/70% cumulative GPA is required.
• Note: Students must complete all course requirements in third and fourth year AND up to a maximum of six (6) one-term prescribed first- and second-year reachback courses.

Full- and Part-Time, Degree Completion

• Three-year CAAT diploma in Business Administration with a minimum 3.0/B/70% cumulative GPA is required.

Applicants educated outside of Ontario must submit evidence of education equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six Grade 12 U or M courses. Ryerson reserves the right to be the final arbiter of what it will accept on an equivalency basis. It is essential that program-specific subject requirements and grades for specific Ryerson programs form part of the academic background of applicants from outside Ontario, especially in the last two years of secondary school studies.

The number of applications we receive greatly exceeds the number of spaces available in each program and the possession of the minimum requirements in no way guarantees acceptance. Due to competition candidates may be required to present average/grades above the minimum.

Alternate/equivalent standing outlined below represent the minimum qualifications for admission consideration and are subject to change.

Canadian Provinces and Territories
View details:

• Equivalent Standing Guidelines

International Baccalaureate
Students applying with the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma must present passes in at least six subjects: three at the Higher level and three at the Standard level, with a grade total not less than 26 and with no mark less than 4. View details:

• International Admissions Handbook 2010 (requirements by program)
• Admission Guidelines for International Students (requirements by country)
• International Baccalaureate Transfer Credits

American School System/
Advanced Placement
Graduation from a Grade 12 academic program at an accredited secondary school with high academic standing including minimum B grades in the program-specific subject prerequisites and a minimum B overall average. View details:

• International Admissions Handbook 2010 (requirements by program)
• Admission Guidelines for International Students (requirements by country)
• Advanced Placement Transfer Credits

British-Patterned Education
Ryerson University will accept the Cambridge Pre-University Certificates (Principal Subjects) in lieu of A Levels and welcomes the Pre-U Diploma. Ryerson is currently reviewing minimum grade requirements for admission consideration and transfer credit eligibility. View details:

• International Admissions Handbook 2010 (requirements by program)
• Admission Guidelines for International Students (requirements by country)

Other International Admission Credentials
View details:

• International Admissions Handbook 2010 (requirements by program)
• Admission Guidelines for International Students (requirements by country)

Additional Policies and Guidelines
View details:

• Mature Student Guidelines
• Special Student Status
• Home Schooled Applicants
• Requests for Summer School and Other Extensions
• Transfer Credit / Advanced Standing