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We are pleased to provide this information for Fall 2025 admission 
 

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If we can provide you with any additional information or clarification, please contact us through the appropriate email address, below. Please note that the information contained on this page relates to students applying directly from high school studies. Students that are applying as mature students, transfer applicants or other student types may have different dates, deadlines and processes.

Admission Information

High school applicants who meet the minimum admission requirements will be considered for admission to all programs to which they apply. For more information about how we calculate admission averages, timing of offers and conditions, please select the appropriate student type below. 
 

Degree ProgramMajor & Cut-Off Range
Bachelor of Applied Science
  • Child Studies: 79-84%
  • All other majors: 75-80%
Bachelor of Arts
  • Psychology**, Criminal Justice & Public Policy**: 80-86%
  • Creative Writing: 80-85%
  • All other majors: 75-80%
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences
  • 78-83%
Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management
  • All majors: 75-80%
Bachelor of Commerce
  • All majors: 80-86%
Bachelor of Computing
  • All majors: 87-91%
Bachelor of Creative Arts, Health and Wellness
  • 80-85%
Bachelor of Engineering
  • All majors: 84-89%
Bachelor of Indigenous Environmental
Science and Practice
  • 75-80%
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
Bachelor of Mathematics
  • 78-84%
Bachelor of One Health
  • 78-84%
Bachelor of Science
  • Animal Biology**, Bio-Medical Science**: 85-91%
  • Biological Science, Neuroscience: 81-86%
  • All other majors: 78-84%
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
  • All majors: 75-80%
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences
  • All majors: 75-80%


**Students not admissible to these programs will automatically be considered for an alternate offer.  Please see below for information on alternate offers.


Important Note: Estimated cut-off ranges are based on the admission averages from previous years and are provided solely as a point of reference.  Exact cut-offs for the current cycle will be determined by the quantity and quality of applications received and the number of places available in the program.  Co-op cut-offs often exceed the estimated ranges.


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Ontario Applicants

Calculating Admission Averages

Throughout the admission cycle we use:

  • The top six completed 4U/M courses, including required subjects, to calculate an admission average;
  • Where not available, we will use a combination of the top six completed or in-progress 4U/M and completed 3U/M courses, including required subjects.
  • Please refer to our Admission Plan for more information.
Timing of Offers

Round 1 (late January to late February)

  • Offers in this round are typically made to students whose admission average exceeds the estimated cut-off range.

Round 2 (early March to mid-April)

  • Offers in this round are typically made to students whose admission average is near the top of the estimated cut-off range.

Round 3 (late April to mid-May)

  • Offers in this round are typically made to students whose admission average is within the estimated cut-off range.
  • Student Profile Form submissions are considered in the final round of offers.

Note: Bachelor of Landscape Architecture offers will be made from late March to early April.

Conditional Offers

All offers of admission are conditional upon the following:

  • Receipt of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD);
  • Completion of six 4U/M courses including required subjects;
  • A minimum final average as outlined in your offer of admission.

All admission conditions must be fulfilled by August 8, 2025.

Reminder: please ensure all grade data is submitted to the OUAC by April 25, 2025.

Please refer to our Conditional Offers page for more information.

Canadian Applicants Outside of Ontario 

Calculating Admission Averages

Throughout the admission cycle we use:

  • The top completed Grade 12 courses, including required subjects, to calculate an admission average.  Note: the required number of Grade 12 academic courses varies by province.  Visit our website for required courses by province.
  • Where not available, we will use a combination of completed or in-progress Grade 12 courses and completed Grade 11 courses, including required subjects.
Timing of Offers

Round 1 (late January to late February)

  • Offers in this round are typically made to students whose admission average exceeds the estimated cut-off range.

Round 2 (early March to mid-April)

  • Offers in this round are typically made to students whose admission average is near the top of the estimated cut-off range.

Round 3 (late April to mid-May)

  • Offers in this round are typically made to students whose admission average is within the estimated cut-off range.
  • Student Profile Form submissions are considered in the final round of offers.

Note: Bachelor of Landscape Architecture offers will be made from late March to early April.

Conditional Offers

All offers of admission are conditional upon the following:

  • Receipt of the secondary school diploma;
  • Completion of the required grade 12 academic courses. Visit our website for required courses by province.
  • A minimum final average as outlined in your offer of admission.

All admission conditions must be fulfilled by August 8, 2025.

Reminder: please ensure all grade data is received in Admission Services no later than April 15, 2025.  Early submission is strongly encouraged.

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For all inquiries related to National admission, please contact national@uoguelph.ca for assistance.

Admission to co-op is competitive. The minimum admission average required to be considered for co-op programs is normally 80%, but cut-offs are ultimately determined by the quantity and quality of applications as well as the number of places available in the program.  

Students considering applying to the Undeclared option in Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Engineering who know they want to pursue co-op are encouraged to apply to a major with co-op.  It's possible for all students to apply to co-op in their first year but space is limited.

Students not admitted to co-op will automatically be considered for admission to the regular program (see alternate offers below).

There are some programs where we will automatically consider students for an alternate offer. Scenarios include:

  • Students who are not admitted to co-op will automatically be considered for the regular program.
  • Students who are not admitted to Criminal Justice and Public Policy will be automatically considered for Bachelor of Arts, Justice and Legal Studies.
  • Students who are not admitted to Psychology will be automatically considered for Bachelor of Arts, Sociology.
  • Students not admitted to Animal Biology or Bio-Medical Science will be automatically considered for Bachelor of Science, Biological Science.

Mandatory 

Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management - Turfgrass Background Information Form (BIF)

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture - BLA Background Information Form (BIF)

Optional 

Student Profile Form (SPF)

All students applying directly from high school are encouraged to submit the Student Profile Form (SPF). This optional form gives applicants the opportunity to tell the Admission Committee about activities that they have been involved in and that have helped them develop leadership and citizenship qualities. Factors that have negatively impacted their academic performance, such as illness or extenuating circumstances, will also be considered. Submission is optional but strongly recommended. 

Submission Deadline: March 1, 2025
 

Supplemental Information Form for Students with Disabilities (SIF-D)

The University of Guelph strives to provide equal opportunity for academically qualified students with disabilities. If your students believe that their admission average does not reflect their true academic ability as a result of a disability, they are encouraged to complete the Supplemental Information Form for Students with Disabilities

This form is considered along with the admission average in determining admission. Applicants are encouraged to contact Student Accessibility Services as early as possible to discuss their needs and academic background. 

Submission Deadline: March 1, 2025

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Students admitted to the University of Guelph directly from high school who are unable to begin degree studies in the fall, may request to defer their offer of admission for one year.  Deferrals are usually considered for the fall entry point only and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

To be considered for a deferral, students must:

  • Accept their offer of admission on OUAC by the June 2 deadline (or as otherwise instructed in the offer letter);
  • Meet all conditions outlined in their offer of admission by the date specified in their offer letter;
  • Submit the deferral application by July 31, 2024;
  • Not attend any other post-secondary institution during the deferral period. 

Additional information and application instructions can be found on our deferral page.

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High-school applicants are automatically considered for a University of Guelph Entrance Scholarship. No application is required.  The scholarship offer will be made with the offer of admission to students who qualify. Whether a scholarship offer is made with an admission offer or not, all eligible students will be re-considered in May and August and have the opportunity to qualify or better their award.

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50 Stone Road East
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General Inquiry by Email: admission@uoguelph.ca

RoleNameEmailPhone Extension
General Information - Ontario Applicants find.yourself@uoguelph.caExt. 56764
General Information - National Applicants national@uoguelph.caExt. 58478
Schedule a School Visit recruitment@uoguelph.caExt. 58713
Campus Tours tours@uoguelph.caExt. 58712
Recruitment Special Events campusevents@uoguelph.caExt. 56716
International Recruitment and Admission internat@uoguelph.caExt. 56066
Admission QuestionsKelly Hunterkahunter@uoguelph.caExt. 58711
Applicant Processing & Secondary School AdvisorLeah Vanderendelvandere@uoguelph.caExt. 56069


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