Admission Information for Internal Transfer & Readmission Students
Who is an Internal Transfer Student?
- I am currently registered at the U of G and want to change programs.
- I was previously registered at the U of G and want to pursue additional studies.
- I am registered at the University of Guelph-Humber or Ridgetown Campus and want to apply to a program at the U of G.
- I was required to withdraw and am applying for readmission.
If you are currently or were previously registered at another college or university, please visit the
External Transfer Page.
Before Applying
2025 Internal Transfer Student Application Deadlines
| I want to apply for: | Application deadline: | Document submission deadline: |
|---|---|---|
| Winter entry | November 1 | December 1 |
| Summer entry | March 1 | April 1 |
| Fall entry | April 1* | May 1 |
*The deadline to apply to the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture is March 1.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application and all required documents well in advance of published deadlines.
General Admission Requirements
Changing Programs
To be eligible to transfer programs, you must have completed a minimum of 2.0 credits in a degree program.
Note: Transfer applicants are not eligible for direct entry to co-op. To learn more about in-course admission to co-op, please contact Experiential Learning.
Readmission
If you have previously been required to withdraw from the U of G, please contact Admission Services at admission@uoguelph.ca for more information.
Admission Requirements and Entry Points by Program
Admission requirements vary by program. In addition to presenting the minimum cumulative average from previous post-secondary studies, applicants must present the specific subject requirements, or equivalents, for their program of interest.
Note: Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Space in some programs is limited and admission is dependent on the quantity and quality of applications received as well as space availability.
Majors
- Applied Human Nutrition
- Child Studies
- Family Studies and Human Development
Minimum Admission Requirements
- Applied Human Nutrition: 75%
- Child Studies: 70%
- Family Studies and Human Development: 70%
Pre-requisite Subject Requirements
- Applied Human Nutrition
- 4U Biology, 4U Chemistry, 4U English, and any 4U Mathematics (or equivalent)
- Child Studies and Family Studies and Human Development
- one of 4U Biology, 4U Chemistry, or 4U Kinesiology, 4U English and any 4U Mathematics (or equivalent)
Entry Points
- Fall
Supplementary Documentation:
Applied Science Personal Letter: To assist the Bachelor of Applied Science Admission Committee in selecting the most qualified applicants, you are encouraged to submit a support letter. The committee is interested in learning about your background and motivation as it pertains to the study of applied science. After your application has been submitted, please e-mail your personal letter to Admission Services at applicant@uoguelph.ca
Majors
- Anthropology
- Classical Studies
- Creative Writing
- Culture and Technology Studies
- Economics
- English
- Environmental Governance
- Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics
- French Studies
- Geography
- History
- International Development Studies
- Justice and Legal Studies
- Mathematical Economics
- Music
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sexualities, Genders and Social Change
- Sociology
- Studio Art
- Theatre Studies
Note: There is no direct entry for transfer students to Criminal Justice and Public Policy. Those who apply will be considered for Justice and Legal Studies.
Minimum Admission Requirements
- 60%
Pre-requisite Subject Requirements
- Economics and Mathematical Economics
- 4U Advanced Functions and 4U English
- All others
- 4U English (or equivalent)
Entry Points
- Justice and Legal Studies
- Fall and Winter entry
- All other majors
- Fall, Winter, and Summer entry
Minimum Admission Requirements
- 70% or two consecutive semesters of full-time studies immediately prior to the semester applied for with a minimum average of 70% in each semester
- All courses attempted in mathematics, engineering and science subjects (see list of approved electives) must have minimum averages of 60%
Pre-requisite Subject Requirements
- 4U Advanced Functions, two of 4U Biology, 4U Chemistry, and 4U Physics, and 4U English (or equivalent)
Entry Points
- Fall, Winter, and Summer
Majors
- Environmental Management
- Equine Management
Transfer students are not eligible for direct entry into co-op. Those who apply for co-op will be considered for the regular program.
Minimum Admission Requirements
- 60%
Pre-requisite Subject Requirements
- Environmental Management
- 4U Biology and 4U English (or equivalent)
- Equine Management
- one 4U Math, 4U Biology, 4U Chemistry and 4U English (or equivalent)
Entry Point
- Fall
Majors
- Accounting
- Food and Agricultural Business
- Hospitality and Tourism Management*
- Management
- Management Economics and Finance
- Marketing Management
- Government, Economics and Management
- Real Estate
- Sport and Event Management
Minimum Admission Requirements
- Cumulative average of 70%, or two consecutive semesters of full-time studies immediately prior to the semester applied for, with a minimum average of 70% in each semester
Pre-requisite Subject Requirements
- Hospitality and Tourism Management and Government, Economics and Management
- 4U Advanced Functions and 4U English (or equivalent)
- All other Commerce majors
- 4U Advanced Functions, 4U English, and an additional 4U mathematics course (or equivalent)
Entry Points
- Sport and Event Management
- Fall
- All other majors
- Fall, Winter, and Summer
Majors
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
Minimum Admission Requirements
- 70%
Pre-requisite Subject Requirements
- 4U Calculus and 4U English (or equivalent)
Entry Point
- Fall
Majors
- Music
- Studio Art
- Theatre Studies
Minimum Admission Requirements
- 65%
Pre-requisite Subject Requirements
- 4U English (or equivalent)
Entry Point
- Fall
Majors
- Biological Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Engineering Systems and Computing
- Environmental Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Water Resources Engineering
Minimum Admission Requirements
- 65%
- Courses attempted in the disciplines of mathematics, engineering and sciences (Biology, Physics and Chemistry) must have a minimum average of 70%
Pre-requisite Subject Requirements
- 4U Advanced Functions, 4U Calculus and Vectors, 4U Chemistry, and 4U Physics
Entry Points
- Fall
Supplementary Documentation
Engineering Personal Letter: To assist the School of Engineering Admissions Committee in selecting the most qualified applicants, you are encouraged to submit a support letter. The committee is interested in learning more about your background and motivation as it pertains to the study of engineering. After your application has been submitted, please email your personal letter to Admission Services at applicant@uoguelph.ca.
Minimum Admission Requirements
- 70%
Pre-requisite Subject Requirements
- 4U Advanced Functions, 4U Biology, 4U Chemistry, and 4U English (or equivalent)
Entry Point
- Fall
Minimum Admission Requirements
- Admission is determined through a combination of academic grades and the Background Information Form (BIF)
Pre-requisite Subject Requirements
- 4U English (or equivalent)
- Sciences, technical drawing and language courses are recommended.
Entry Point
- Fall
Supplementary Documentation
The BLA Background Information Form is required for all applicants to the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program.
Deadline: March 1
Major
- Mathematical Science
Minimum Admission Requirements
- 65%
- 65% average in Math and Stats courses at the university degree-level
Pre-requisite Subject Requirements
- 4U Advanced Functions, 4U Calculus, and 4U English (or equivalent)
Entry Points
- Fall and Winter
Minimum Admission Requirements
- 70%
Pre-requisite Subject Requirements
- 4U Advanced Functions, two of 4U Biology, 4U Chemistry, and 4U Physics, and 4U English (or equivalent)
Entry Points
- Winter and Fall
Majors
Biological Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Biological Science
- Biomedical Toxicology
- Food Science
- Human Kinetics
- Marine and Freshwater Biology
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology and Genetics
- Neuroscience
- Nutritional and Nutraceutical Sciences
- Plant Science
- Wildlife Biology and Conservation
- Zoology
Physical Sciences
- Biological and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Chemistry
- Physical Science
- Physics
There is no direct entry for transfer students to the Animal Biology or Bio-Medical Science majors. Those who apply will be considered for Bachelor of Science, Biological Science.
Minimum Admission Requirements
- 70%
- A minimum overall final average of 75% in the 4U level pre-requisite subjects
Pre-requisite Subject Requirements
- Biological Sciences majors
- 4U Advanced Functions, two of 4U Biology, 4U Chemistry, and 4U Physics (or equivalent)
- Physical Sciences majors
- 4U Calculus, two of 4U Biology, 4U Chemistry, and 4U Physics (or equivalent)
Entry Points
- Fall, Winter, and Summer
Majors
- Animal Science
- Crop Science
- Honours Agriculture
- Horticulture
Minimum Admission Requirements
- 60%
Pre-requisite Subject Requirements
- 4U Advanced Functions, two of 4U Biology, 4U Chemistry, and 4U Physics (or equivalent) (Biology and Chemistry are preferred)
Entry Points
- Fall, Winter, and Summer
Majors
- Ecology
- Environment and Resource Management
- Environmental Economics and Policy
- Environmental Sciences
Minimum Admission Requirements
- 70%
Pre-requisite Subject Requirements
- 4U Advanced Functions, two of 4U Biology, 4U Chemistry, and 4U Physics (or equivalent). Biology and Chemistry are recommended.
Entry Point
- Fall
Please visit our website for admission information.
For detailed information about the academic and non-academic admission requirements, please visit the Ontario Veterinary College website.
Entry Point
- Fall
Application Deadlines – Canadian Students
- Application Deadline: December 1
- Background Information Form (BIF) Deadline: February 1
- References/Transcript Deadline: March 1
- Casper Score Deadline: March 1
Application Deadlines – International Students/VMCAS Applicants
- Application Deadline: September 18
- Document Submission Deadline (BIF, References, Casper Score, Transcripts): November 1
Note: International students currently attending the U of G should contact Admission Services at admdvm@uoguelph.ca for application instructions.
Note: The Casper CSP-10201 Canadian Professional Health Sciences test is required for admission consideration
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application and all required documents well in advance of published deadlines.
Supplementary Documentation
The DVM Background Information Form is required for all applicants to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program. Available: December
Deadline: February 1
Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants are advised to contact Admission Services directly for admission criteria.
Note: Completion of Grade 11 or 12 Math, Biology and Chemistry at the C, U or M level is recommended. Previous experience in the turfgrass industry is considered an asset.
Entry Point
- Fall
Supplementary Documentation
The DTM Background Information Form is required for all applicants to the Diploma in Turfgrass Management.
Recommended Deadline: February 16. Forms and other required documents received after this date will be considered, pending space availability.
Apply Now
Apply using the Application for Internal Transfer and Readmission if you:
- Would like to apply to another program, e.g. request to transfer from Bachelor of Science to Bachelor of Arts.
- Have been required to withdraw and are applying for readmission.
- Are registered at the University of Guelph-Humber or Ridgetown Campus and are applying to a program at the University of Guelph.
- Have previously been enrolled at the University of Guelph but have not registered in courses for six or more consecutive semesters.
- Have graduated or will be graduating from the University of Guelph and wish to return.
You should not use the Internal Transfer/Readmission Application if you:
- Would like to switch to a different major within the same program, e.g. change from History to Philosophy within the Bachelor of Arts. Contact your Program Counsellor for requirements and procedures.
- Are a University of Guelph student applying to a program at the University of Guelph-Humber, please contact the Guelph-Humber campus at 416-798-1331 ext. 6207 at admissions@guelphhumber.ca for application instructions.
- Intend to register in OpenEd courses only for professional development or personal reasons. Please contact OpenEd to register.
- Are completing four courses through OpenEd to qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Arts program. Please contact OpenEd or Admission Services for the appropriate application.
- Have not previously registered at the University of Guelph
Fees
A $60 application fee is required. Applicants to DVM are required to pay the $60 application fee as well as a supplemental fee.
Applicants who have attended another post-secondary institution since their last registration at the University of Guelph, must arrange to have official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) to Admission Services. An additional $95 non-refundable evaluation fee is required.
Note: Applicants who have completed OpenEd courses through the University of Guelph are not required to pay the evaluation fee.
After Applying
Submit Your Documents
Required documents will be listed under the 'Documents' section of your WebAdvisor account. Your application will be reviewed once all required documents have been received.
Select document types can be uploaded via WebAdvisor. See the list below for more instructions
Applicants applying to the following programs must submit additional information to complete their application:
Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management
DTM Background Information Form (BIF)
- Recommended Deadline: March 1, 2025
Applications and documents received after this date will be considered as space allows.
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
BLA Background Information Form (BIF)
- Deadline: March 1, 2025
- If you have attended another post-secondary institution since your last registration at the University of Guelph, official transcripts must be sent directly from the institution(s) to Admission Services.
- If you have ever completed (or are completing) University of Guelph OpenEd courses while you were not enrolled as a degree student, please complete the relevant section under Institutions Attended on the application form.
- Unofficial transcripts will be used for initial admission consideration. Please upload your unofficial transcript via WebAdvisor.
Note: OpenEd transcripts do not need to be requested. Admission Services will obtain them on your behalf.
If requested, you can upload the following documents via WebAdvisor:
- Education Declaration: If we’ve requested an Education Declaration, we need to confirm whether or not you have completed additional studies beyond what you declared on your application. Please complete the PDF form and upload it through your WebAdvisor account.
- Post-Degree Intent Form: If you hold a degree and have applied to pursue additional studies, this form is required to confirm the intent of your future studies. Please complete the PDF form and upload it through your WebAdvisor account.
- Support Letter: In some cases, the Admission Committee may request a support letter. A support letter is your opportunity to tell Admission Services more about why you want to transfer to the University of Guelph. If your average is below the minimum admission requirements, your support letter should address your previous academic performance and explain the steps you've taken to ensure future academic success. You can submit your letter directly through your WebAdvisor account.
Official transcripts and other supporting documentation should be submitted by e-mail to applicant@uoguelph.ca or mailed directly to:
Undergraduate Admission Services
University Centre Level 3
University of Guelph
50 Stone Road, East
Guelph, ON
N1G 2W1
Amending your Application
The online Internal Transfer/Readmission application only allows one submission per student per calendar year. If you want to change your choice of program or entry points after submitting your application, you can submit the Application Amendment Request. All amendments must be received by the appropriate application deadline.
Note: amendments will only be considered within the same calendar year.
Waiting for a Decision
Admission Committees for most programs review transfer applications and extend offers of admission on a continuing, rolling basis. Some programs, such as those with limited enrollment, only review applications after the published application deadlines.
Already applied? Monitor the status of your application and required documents through your WebAdvisor account.
Application Statuses
- Application Received: Your application has been received but isn’t complete quite yet. Check the Documents section of your WebAdvisor account to see which document requests are outstanding.
- Forwarded for Decision: Documents and transcripts required for preliminary review of your application have been received, and your file has been forwarded to an Admission Counsellor for review. Additional information may be requested.
- Decision Pending Final Grades: The Admission Committee needs final grades from your in-progress courses to make an admission decision.
- Further Information Required: The Admission Committee requires additional information to consider your application. They might need additional documents, transcripts, forms, or a personal support letter. Check the Documents section of your WebAdvisor account to see what information has been requested.
- Committee Decision: Your application will be reviewed by the full Admission Committee at the next Committee meeting.
Additional Information and Links
Contact Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Interested in Applying
The application for entry points in 2024 (winter 2024, summer 2024, and fall 2024) opened in late September.
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. Admission depends on the quality and size of the applicant pool as well as the space available in individual programs. For this reason, we can’t predict the likelihood of being admitted.
A mature student is someone who has been out of full-time high school for two years or more, but who has never enrolled at a post-secondary school. If you have ever attended College or University, you will be considered a transfer student for admission purposes. This is true regardless of your age or if your former College or University program is related to the degree you want to pursue at U of G.
Submitting My Application and Documents
If you have submitted your documents to Admission Services, please don’t submit duplicates. We receive a high volume of documents and are process them in the order in which they’re received. Processing times vary throughout the application cycle.
If you are sending documents through the mail, please consider that there may be postal service delays preventing your documents from reaching us.
This form is requested when our application processing team notices a gap in your educational background and we are unsure of your activities (working, traveling, studying, etc.) during that time. The form is required to confirm that you have not enrolled at any other schools/institutions other than what you have indicated on your application. If required, the Education Declaration Form will appear in the Documents section of your WebAdvisor account. You can complete and submit it directly through your WebAdvisor account.
No. If you are a current or past U of G student we can retrieve a copy of your transcript on your behalf, you don’t need to submit one.
After I've Applied
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