Admission to a certificate or diploma program at a college is based on the specific entrance requirements for that program.

• • Usually, grade 12 English (4U or 4C) is required;

    • Often colleges prefer a strong grade 12 College English (ENG4C) mark over a mediocre grade 12 University English (ENG4U) mark.

  • Will sometimes require other specific courses from grade 12 and/or grade 11;

    • Grade 11 or 12 math (MCF3M, MCT4C, or MAP4C).

    • Biology (SBI3C), Physics (SPH4C), or Chemistry (SCH4C).

  • Minimum average of 65% is usually required, but competitive programs are much higher (85%+);

  • You must complete your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD);

  • Some programs will require an audition, portfolio, or supplementary application to ensure you have the appropriate entry skills and/or applicant profile.

Once accepted…

All offers made by colleges and universities are conditional.

• Admission offer will state a minimum average you must meet by the end of grade 12.

  • • failure to maintain the stated conditions will result in the withdrawal of the offer.

    • failure to graduate (including completion of your 40 hours of Community Involvement) will result in the withdrawal of an offer.