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Before Applying
2026 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
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: 70%
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
4U English and one 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
Art History
Classical and Modern Cultures
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
Quantitative Economics and Finance
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. We recommend you review the CJPP website and consider applying to another major within BA.
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. Applicants whose cumulative average falls between 65% - 69.99% may still be considered with the submission of a support letter
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
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*
Note
*The Sport and Event Management Program is available in-person or fully online.
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 (in-person)
Fall
Sport and Event Management (fully online)
Fall and Winter
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
Mechatronics 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 grades and evaluation of the Background Information Form (BIF).
Pre-requisite Subject Requirements
4U English (or equivalent)
Sciences, technical drawing, and language courses are recommended.
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 Health and Nutritional Sciences
Human Kinetics
Marine and Freshwater Biology
Microbiology and Immunology
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Neuroscience
Plant Science
Wildlife Biology and Conservation
Zoology
Physical Sciences
Biological and Medical Physics
Biological and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Chemical Physics
Chemistry
Physical Science
Physics
Theoretical 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
Earth Observation and Geographic Information Science
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, 2025 (11:59 PM EST)
Background Information Form (BIF) Deadline: February 2, 2026 (4:30 PM EST)
References/Transcript Deadline: March 2, 2026 (4:30 PM EST)
Casper Score Deadline: February 2, 2026 (4:30 PM EST)
Application Deadlines – International Students/VMCAS Applicants
Application Deadline: September 15, 2026 (11:59 PM EST)
Applicationfor Internal Transfer Form and Fee: October 1, 2026 (11:59 PM EST)
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 2, 2026 (4:30 PM EST)
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.
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 yourAcademic Advisors for requirements and procedures.
If you 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 Open Learning courses only for professional development or personal reasons. Please contact the School of Continuing Studiesto register.
Have not previously registered at the University of Guelph.
Fees
A $75 application fee is required. Applicants to DVM are required to pay the $75 application fee as well as the $150 DVM 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
Check ‘My Documents’ in WebAdvisor to see what documents are required to complete your application. 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:
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.
Deadline:
Winter entry: December 1
Summer entry: April 1
Fall entry: May 1
If you are a current or former student of the University of Guelph, the University of Guelph Humber, or the School of Continuing Studies (formerly OpenEd), you do not need to request these transcripts. Admission Services will obtain them on your behalf.
If you have attended another post-secondary institution since your last registration at the University of Guelph, you must make arrangements to have official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) to Admission Services. If you have ever completed (or are completing) courses through the School of Continuing Studies (formerly OpenEd) while you were not enrolled as a degree student, please complete the relevant section under Institutions Attended on the application form.
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.
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.
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.
If a support letter has been requested, you’ll see ‘Support Letter’ listed as a required document in the Documents section of your WebAdvisor account. You can upload your letter directly through your WebAdvisor account.
If a support letter has not been requested but you would like to submit one, please e-mail your letter directly to Admission Services at applicant@uoguelph.ca.
Note: Submitting a support letter does not guarantee admission.
Official transcripts and document types not eligible for upload 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
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. Check the ‘My Documents’ section of your WebAdvisor account to see what documents are required to complete your application.
Committee Reviewing: Your application is being reviewed by the Admission Committee.
In Review: Your application has been forwarded to an Admission Counsellor for review. Additional information may be requested.
Final Grades Required: We need final grades for your in-progress courses to make an admission decision.
More Information Required: We require additional information from you. Check the ‘My Documents’ section of your WebAdvisor account to see what documents are required to complete your application.
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.
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The University of Guelph makes every effort to ensure the information contained on this website is as current as possible. The University reserves the right to make changes to policies, programs and services described without prior notice.
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