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ADMISSION
How to Apply for Admission
Application for admission should be made as early as possible
because enrolment at Wilfrid Laurier University is limited. All
applicants will be considered on the basis of total evidence
presented, including academic records, principal's and other
recommendations, and aptitude tests.
Inquiries concerning admission should be addressed
to:
Office Of The Registrar Admissions
Wilfrid Laurier University
75 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario
N2L 3C5
Note:
The following abbreviations are used throughout this section. For
your convenience they are defined as follows:
OUAC Ontario Universities' Application Centre
SSHGD Secondary School Honours Graduation Diploma Grade 13
six credits
OSSD Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The new diploma
program implemented in 1984 (see page 23 for details).
OAC Ontario Academic Courses Part of the OSSD system,
required for university admission (see page 23 for details).
Ontario Secondary School Students Currently Enrolled in their Senior Year
The OUAC 101 application form is available at the secondary
school to be completed and forwarded to the Ontario Universities'
Application Centre. Interim marks are sent to the Centre by the
school in March and April. These will be used to make early
conditional offers of admission in June. If applicants wish to be
considered on final marks, they should forward a copy of the
marks directly to the University. Applicants who are accepted
must fulfil the requirements set by their secondary school
principal for completion of the OSSD/OAC's. The University
reserves the right to withdraw its offer of admission if these
requirements are not completed satisfactorily.
All Other Applicants
1.
Application forms are available from the Office of the
Registrar.
2.
An official transcript of the last year of secondary
school attended is required.
3.
An official transcript from all post-secondary
institutions attended is also required.
All official transcripts should be sent directly from the issuing
authority to Wilfrid Laurier University.
All Applicants
1.
In some cases, letters of recommendation, personal
history or other information may be requested by the University.
All applicants to full-time study will be offered the opportunity
to request and complete a Supplementary Application Form which
will allow them to supply extracurricular information which may
be taken into account in the admission decision process.
Completion of the Supplementary Application Form is optional.
Detailed instructions provided with the Supplementary Application
Form will outline how this information will be used.
2.
Each applicant to full-time study who is offered
admission is required to complete a medical report which is
supplied before registration is completed.
3.
Residence application forms are mailed only with the
offers of admission.
4.
Students may be registered at only one post-secondary
institution at any time.
Application Deadline Dates
(See Note below regarding deadlines for receipt of supporting
documents)
Spring/Intersession
(part-time studies only) April 7,
1995
Summer Session
(part-time studies only) June 9, 1995
Fall Session (full-time students)
applicants from outside
of Canada April 28,
1995
diplomas in management
studies or accounting
March 15, 1995
students from other
Canadian universities
April 28, 1995
all others April 28, 1995
Fall Session
(part-time students) August 18,
1995
Current part-time Laurier students requesting transfer
to full-time status for
September 1995 May 12, 1995
January Admission (full-time students,
when space is
available) December 1, 1995
(part-time students) December 8, 1995
Note:
The University reserves the right to close admission to any
program, prior to or after the deadline dates quoted, upon all
places being filled by qualified applicants. Therefore,
applicants are advised to apply and submit the required
documentation as soon as possible.
Owing to the normal competition for spaces in all
programs, candidates for admission to part-time and full-time
studies are urged to have their applications and supporting
documentation submitted to the admissions office as early as
possible and well in advance of the deadlines quoted. This is
especially important for applicants wishing to enter as full-time
students in the fall who are advised to have their applications
completed by March 15 for management studies and accounting
diploma programs and by April 28 for all degree programs.
Admission from the Ontario Secondary School Diploma with
Ontario Academic Credits (or equivalent).
General Requirements (For All Programs)
Decisions on admission of First Year students to the University
will normally be based on the following criteria:
Completion of the OSSD with six OAC subjects that
meet the specific program requirements as outlined below.
Although 60 percent is the minimum acceptable average for
admission consideration, a higher average will be required for
some programs. (See explanatory notes.)
Normally, the admission average will be based on the
applicant's best six OAC marks. In programs where specific
courses are required for admission, these marks will be included
in the selection of the six courses. Additional details are
provided below.
In some cases the following will also be requested:
An academic standing based on the applicant's
record for the last two years in school.
A recommendation from the secondary school
principal.
All applicants will also be offered the opportunity
to complete an Supplementary Application Form which will allow
them to provide extracurricular information.
Notes:
1.
Students who present the Secondary School Honours
Graduation Diploma (SSHGD/ Grade 13 diploma) with six Grade 13
credits, with the stipulated minimum requirements for the
programs to which they apply, will be given equal consideration
for admission purposes to the students presenting the OSSD with
OAC's. A combination of OAC and Grade 13 credits will be
acceptable as long as all other diploma and specific university
requirements have been fulfilled.
2.
Students applying from outside Ontario will be required
to present equivalent standing, including those required courses
listed below. Academic standings deemed to be equivalent are
listed on page 26 or will be at the discretion of the Admissions
Committee.
Specific Program Requirements
(by Program)
Note:
In each case quoted below it is required that applicants present
a total of six OAC's including the required credits noted.
General Bachelor of Arts - BA
Required:
English and five other OAC's.
General Bachelor of Arts (Computing) - BA, General
Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics) - BA, General Bachelor of Arts
(Statistics) - BA
Required:
Calculus, English and four other OAC's.
Honours Bachelor of Arts - BA
Required:
English and five other OAC's to include minimum
subject standing(s) specified by the department in which the
applicant wishes to pursue honours studies. The English
literature and other language departments normally require a
minimum average of 66 percent in the honours subject area at the
OAC level.
Honours Bachelor of Arts (Physical Education) - BA
General Bachelor of Arts (Physical Education) - BA
Required:
English and five other OAC's. All new Physical
Education students will enter the General (three year) program.
However, students who complete the first three years of the
program with the appropriate courses and academic standing (as
stipulated on page 70) will be allowed to enter Fourth Year in
order to complete an Honours degree; the others will graduate
with a General (three year) Bachelor of Arts (Physical
Education).
Honours Bachelor of Arts (Biology) - BA
Required:
English and five other OAC's.
Honours Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics) - BA
Required:
Calculus, English, Algebra and Geometry
Three additional OAC's
Recommended:
Computer Science
Honours Bachelor of Arts (Economics) - BA
Listed on page 25 with Bachelor of Business
Administration requirements.
General Bachelor of Science - BSc
Required:
Calculus, English, Algebra and Geometry
At
least two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics
One additional OAC
Note: Students who do not satisfy all of these specific course
requirements but have a good overall academic standing in six
OAC's may be eligible for admission. In such cases admission will
be at the discretion of the Admissions Committee
Honours Bachelor of Science - BSc
Required:
Calculus, English, Algebra and Geometry
At
least two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics
One additional
OAC
An average of 65 percent or better will be needed in the
required Mathematics and Science courses. Applicants must also
possess the minimum subject standing(s) specified by the
department in which they wish to pursue honours studies.
Honours Bachelor of Science (Computing and Computer
Electronics) - BSc
Required:
Calculus, Physics, English, Algebra and Geometry
Two additional OAC's
An average of 65 percent or better will be needed
in the required Mathematics and Science courses.
Recommended:
Computer Science
Honours Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) - BSc
Required:
Calculus, English, Algebra and Geometry
At
least two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics
One additional OAC
An average of 65 percent or better will be needed in the
required Mathematics and Science courses.
Recommended:
Computer Science
Honours Bachelor of Arts (Music) in Combination with
Another Honours Program in Arts - BA
General Bachelor of Arts
with Music Major - BA
Required:
English and five other OAC's
Grade II
conservatory theory or its equivalent.
Grade VIII
conservatory-level may be taken as a guide to the minimum level
of performance expected of students wishing to study an
instrument as part of their degree program.
All prospective music students must have an
audition-interview with the Faculty of Music, to be arranged by
appointment by April 1, 1995; the audition is valid for one year
only. Applicants are required to perform two compositions in
contrasting styles in their own performance medium, to
sight-read, and to write a theory placement test. For more
specific requirements, consult the Faculty of Music. Late
applicants will be considered if space permits.
Honours Bachelor of Music - BMus
Required:
English and five other OAC's
For all
prospective BMus students: Grade II conservatory theory or its
equivalent. Students must meet the Faculty of Music requirements
in piano proficiency (approximately equivalent to Grade VI)
before being admitted to Second Year of the degree program.
For
prospective piano and organ students: a minimum level of Grade IX
conservatory level piano or its equivalent .
For prospective students in voice or instruments
other than organ or piano: there is no required grade, although
Grade VIII conservatory-level may be taken as a guide to the
minimum required.
All prospective students must have an
audition-interview with the Faculty of Music, to be arranged by
appointment by April 1, 1995; the audition is valid for one year
only. Applicants are required to perform two compositions
(pianists, four compositions) in contrasting styles in their own
performance medium, to sight-read, and to write a theory
placement test. For more specific requirements, consult the
Faculty of Music. Late applicants will be considered if space
permits.
Honours Bachelor of Music Therapy
- BMusTh
Selections for admission to the BMusTh program
are made by the Faculty of Music Admissions Committee at the
conclusion of the Second Year of the Honours Music program.
Students planning to complete a BMusTh degree should apply for
entry to the BMus program and select courses in the First and
Second Year in accordance with guidelines offered by the Faculty
of Music. (See pages 97-98 for additional details.)
Diploma in Chamber Music, Diploma in Opera, Diploma
in Performance
The Faculty of Music offers specialized diploma
programs in these areas. Admission requirements and additional
details can be found on pages 99-101.
Honours Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA,
Honours Bachelor of Arts (Economics) - BA
Required:
English and Calculus.
Four additional OAC's
Recommended:
One additional Mathematics course (Algebra and
Geometry or Finite Mathematics).
Admission to the Bachelor of Business Administration
program on a part-time basis is not available.
Diploma in Business Administration, Diploma in
Accounting
These programs are available to applicants who
have already completed an undergraduate degree or have three
years work experience. Detailed information can be found on pages
88-90.
Explanatory Notes:
1.
In preparation for studies at university, it is
recommended that students select a minimum of three Ontario
Academic Courses from English, other languages, mathematics,
physics, chemistry, biology, history and geography. Applicants
must be careful to have taken any OAC prerequisites necessary for
particular courses at university.
2.
Grade IX Practical and Grade III Theory, RCMT or its
equivalent, will be counted as one OAC toward admission.
3.
Early offers of admission will be given to OAC
applicants prior to receipt of final marks, if interim OAC marks
are deemed adequate. Applicants who are not eligible until they
have written final OAC examinations will be considered again upon
presenting those results to the Office of the Registrar,
providing space is still available in the program requested.
4.
An overall average of 60 percent on six OAC's is the
minimum required for admission consideration. However, higher
averages will be required for admission to individual programs in
which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the
supply of places available in those programs.
5.
The length of time taken by an applicant to complete
the OSSD will not of itself be a determining factor in the
admission decision.
6.
Laurier encourages high school students to achieve as
much breadth of preparation as possible in the course of their
studies leading to the OSSD while also meeting the stated
admission requirements of the post-secondary program to which
they intend to apply.
7.
Wilfrid Laurier University adheres to the guidelines of
the Ministry of Education and Training.
8.
It is expected that secondary schools will report
students' standing to the University in terms of percentage marks
for admission and scholarship selection purposes.
If you require additional information, please contact the Office
of the Registrar Admissions, Wilfrid Laurier University.
Academic Standing Accepted as Equivalent to the Ontario
Secondary School Diploma with Ontario Academic Credits
Canada
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Northwest
Territories, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island,
Saskatchewan, and Yukon Territories Grade 12 (Senior
Matriculation)
Quebec CEGEP General I or McGill Senior School Certificate or
Senior High School Leaving Certificate
United Kingdom and Other Commonwealth Countries
The General Certificate of Secondary Education in at least five
or six subjects. At least two of the subjects must be at the
advanced level with acceptable standing. Please note the English
proficiency requirements below.
United States of America
Applicants who have completed United States Grade 12 with
superior academic standing and can present Scholastic Aptitude
Test (SAT) scores acceptable to the University will be considered
for admission to the First Year of a degree program. Otherwise,
applicants must present acceptable final standing in U.S. Grade
12 and 24 semester hours at an accredited college or university
in courses from the humanities, social sciences and natural
sciences.
Other Countries
Applicants possessing standing required for admission into the
first year of a degree program at a recognized college or
university in their country will normally be considered for
admission to the First Year at Laurier. Applicants are required
to submit original documents of their records mailed directly
from the Registrar of the institution they attended to the
Registrar, Wilfrid Laurier University. In cases where original
documents are written in a language other than English,
applicants must provide notarized literal translations. Please
note the English proficiency requirements given below.
International Baccalaureate
Applicants who have successfully completed the International
Baccalaureate will be considered for admission upon presenting
passes with acceptable standing in a minimum of six subjects of
which at least three must be at the higher level.
Proficiency in English
A student attending Wilfrid Laurier University must have
sufficient facility in the use of the English language to
understand and profit from instruction given in English. Students
whose native tongue is not English are to submit, together with
their application, evidence acceptable to the University of their
proficiency in English. Normally, this evidence is an acceptable
score on either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
or the Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency. These tests
are offered in Canada, the United States and many other
countries. Applicants must make their own arrangements to write
either test by contacting:
Test of English as a Foreign Language
P.O. Box 6154
Princeton, New Jersey
08541-6154
or
The English
Language Institute
Testing and Certification Division, The
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109-1057 U.S.A.
A minimum score of 560 is required in the TOEFL; a minimum score
of 90 is required in the Michigan Test.
Admission of Adult Students
Students who do not possess the necessary minimum OSSD/OAC (or
Grade 13) requirements for admission to the University may be
considered for admission if they comply with either of the
following conditions:
OSSD, Ontario Grade 12 or equivalent standing and at least two
years of work experience prior to the first day of classes for
the session to which they apply;
or
Age 21 and at least two years of work experience prior to the
first day of classes for the session to which they apply.
The University will admit only those applicants who,
in the opinion of the Admissions Committee, are adequately
prepared on the basis of previous academic training and/or
life-skill experiences to undertake university courses.
Full-time Studies
Applicants for full-time studies must be approved by the
appropriate Admissions Committee, and must register for a
specific degree or diploma program. In support of their
application, students must also submit a personal assessment
letter outlining:
1.
why they feel they may be successful at University;
2.
current career ambitions;
3.
work experiences since last attendance at school.
Applicants are encouraged to describe any employment
experiences, leisure activities or volunteer work/community
services in which they have been involved which they believe
demonstrates good citizenship and leadership qualities. Students
may also have to be interviewed by an Admissions Officer.
Normally the same regulations which apply to the
programs of regular students will also govern the programs of
full-time adult students.
Part-time Studies
Applicants admitted to part-time studies may initially take
courses without being registered in a specific degree or diploma
program. For registration in a specific program the student's
performance is subject to a successful review by the Admissions
Committee of the faculty concerned. (For details students are
advised to consult the Admissions Office.) During the initial
period of assessment adult students registered in part-time
studies may register in a maximum of two half-credit courses or
the equivalent in a term.
In order to continue registration at the University,
all students must attain either of the following:
A minimum C average (GPA of 5.00) on two full-credit courses or
equivalent, with no failures;
or
A minimum C- average (GPA of 4.00) on four full-credit courses or
equivalent, with no failures.
If students have a cumulative GPA (see page 36) of
less than 4.00 but not less than 2.00 after the completion of the
first four full-credit courses, they will be allowed to take two
additional full-credit courses or equivalent to clear academic
probation. If they fail to achieve a GPA of 5.00 based on these
two courses, they will be required to withdraw from the
University.
Adult students in part-time study who satisfy the
requirements quoted above may apply for transfer into full-time
studies. The application for transfer should be obtained from the
Office of the Registrar and students are advised to submit their
requests by no later than May 15 of the year in which they expect
to enter full-time studies.
Adult students are urged to avail themselves of the
University's services (academic counselling, study-skills
counselling, personal counselling, and career counselling).
Transfer Credit From Other Post- Secondary Institutions
The University is committed to granting appropriate transfer
credit to the maximum possible. Factors which affect transfer
credit include: the type of institution attended, the
applicability of the courses to the program the applicant wishes
to enter, the grades achieved and the minimum Laurier course
requirements as outlined on page 32 as Residence
Requirements . In particular, for those applicants who have
attended a fully accredited university or junior college,
wherever possible, a credit-for-credit transfer will be
allowed.
The University recognizes that, while learning
experiences may differ in a variety of ways, their substance may
be virtually equivalent in terms of their content and rigour. If
a specific equivalence to a course is not available at Laurier,
we will attempt to award an unspecified elective credit. The
assessment of transfer credit will be made on the final offer of
admission to the University.
Further details regarding transfer credit policies
are provided in the following sections.
Admission from Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology
(CAAT)
1.
Applicants who have achieved a cumulative average of B-
or better or have a B- average or better in the last two
semesters in a three year CAAT program are considered for
admission with advanced standing to a maximum of five full-credit
courses (equivalent to one year).
Advanced standing is based primarily upon:
a)
appropriateness of CAAT program;
b)
course concentration;
c)
achievement in relevant courses.
2.
Applicants who have achieved a cumulative average of B-
or better or have a B- average or better in the last two
semesters of a two year program are considered for admission to
the First Year of an appropriate program. Advanced standing may
be considered to a maximum of two full-credit courses.
3.
Applicants who have completed two years of a three year
program and achieved a cumulative average of B- or better or have
a B- average or better in the last two semesters are considered
for admission to First Year of an appropriate program. Advanced
standing may be considered to a maximum of two full-credit
courses.
4.
Applicants who have completed the First Year of a CAAT
program with a cumulative average of A- or better and are
recommended for university studies by the college counsellors are
considered for admission to First Year of an appropriate
university program.
CAAT students who do not meet these requirements
will be considered on an individual basis by the Admissions
Committee.
Transfer From Other Universities
Applicants who wish to apply for advanced standing on the basis
of studies completed at another college or university must
arrange for official transcripts of their records to be sent to
the Registrar by each institution previously attended. Transfer
students will be selected for admission on a competitive basis; a
minimum cumulative average of C- (GPA of 4.00) will be required,
but a higher average may be required for some programs.
Transfer credit will be considered for students
admitted from other accredited institutions for courses
satisfactorily completed subject to the following conditions:
1.
Prospective transfer students must have attained the
equivalent of a C- average (GPA of 4.00) at their home
institution and must be eligible to re-register at their home
institution. Students who may not register at the institution
from which they wish to transfer will not be permitted to
register at Wilfrid Laurier University.
2.
Transfer credit will be considered for all courses
passed but the course grades will not be included in the
student's cumulative GPA at Wilfrid Laurier University.
3.
Only courses taken at Wilfrid Laurier University will
be included in the subsequent cumulative GPA.
4.
Transfer credit will not be held for a given course of
the major subject where a grade of less than C- (60 percent) has
been attained.
5.
All requirements for the degree, including residence
requirements, must be met.
6.
Students applying to complete another undergraduate
degree should also review the regulation entitled ``Requirements
for Additional Undergraduate Degrees'' outlined on page 32.
Transfer students may be given credit for
non-equivalent courses, which may satisfy the divisional
requirements for the General degree. However, the transfer credit
assessment will also depend on the suitability of the courses to
the program applied for. All transfer credit considerations must
be processed within one year of the date of admission to the
University.
Transfer students will receive, at most, one
opportunity to clear academic probation.
Note:
Selections for admission to the BMusTh program are made by the
Faculty of Music Admissions Committee on a competitive basis at
the conclusion of Second Year of the Honours music program.
Students planning to complete a BMusTh degree should apply for
entry to the BMus program and select courses in First and Second
Year in accordance with guidelines offered by the Faculty of
Music. (See page 97 for additional details.)
Admission From Bible Colleges
Accredited Bible Colleges
Applicants from colleges accredited by the American Association
of Bible Colleges may be granted up to 5 full-credit courses
after completion of the Bachelor of Religious Education or
equivalent, and up to 10 full-credit courses after completion of
the Bachelor of Theology (BTh) or equivalent. A minimum B- grade
must have been attained in the appropriate course(s) for
transfer.
Usually not more than three full-credit courses in
religious studies will be considered for transfer credit.
Non-Accredited Bible Colleges
A three year program at a non-accredited Bible College or School
is acceptable for admission in lieu of the OSSD/OAC's. Where high
school graduation has been required for admission to the Bible
College, advanced standing may be considered for appropriate and
clearly post-secondary level courses with a B- average or better,
upon successful completion of one year at Wilfrid
Laurier University with an overall C- average or better.
Admission of Senior Citizens
Senior citizens (60 years of age or older) will be admitted to
part-time studies regardless of previous academic background.
They may register in courses for credit or as audit students. The
normal academic regulations will apply.
Senior citizens may also be admitted to full-time
studies on an individual basis. Tuition fees only will be waived.
Admission to Part-time Studies for Ontario Academic
Course (OAC) Students
Students registered in OAC's may register in one or more courses
as a part-time student at the University, subject to the
following provisions:
The student must be registered in a sufficient number of OAC's
necessary to qualify for the OSSD and meet our minimum admission
requirements as stated on pages 23-26. Applicants will be asked
to provide an interim high school transcript and a letter of
recommendation from their Principal. Successful candidates will
normally be expected to have good overall academic standing in
high school.
The student must register in a degree credit course
and pay the course fee.
All courses successfully completed will carry course
credit in any undergraduate program to be taken in future. These
courses may be taken in the day or evening classes at any Wilfrid
Laurier University teaching centre.
Applicants are also invited for part-time studies in
Intersession (May-June) and Summer Session (July-August).
Re-Admission of Students Who Were Required to Withdraw
Students who were required to withdraw from the University may
apply for re-admission to begin studies no earlier than 12 months
from the date of withdrawal. Please note that this 12 month
requirement is a minimum. Re-admission will be at the discretion
of the Admissions Committee.
The application for re-admission is to take the form
of a supporting letter addressed to the Admissions Committee, c/o
Office of the Registrar, Wilfrid Laurier University.
Once re-admitted, candidates must successfully
complete two full-credit courses (or equivalent) by part-time
study with a GPA of 5.00 within two years, but are limited
to taking two full-credit (or equivalent) courses until academic
probation is cleared. Upon clearing probation they may then
proceed into full-time or part-time studies in accordance with
academic regulations.
Admission in January
In some programs students may begin First Year studies on a
part-time or full-time basis in the Winter Term in January. This
entry point is designed to meet the needs of those students who
have been working or travelling or those who wish to transfer
from another university. Offers of admission to full-time studies
will only be made if spaces are available. This condition may
vary from year to year.
Students could register in a maximum of three
credits during the Winter Term. Further studies can be taken
during the subsequent Intersession, Summer Session, or the
following September.
For further details, write to the Registrar,
attention Admissions Office.
Admissions Condition
Students who have been admitted to the University as
full-time students with an admission deficiency must remove
this condition within one year of the date of the first
registration with the University.
Regular Officer Training Plan (ROTP)
Under the ROTP a successful undergraduate applicant is enrolled
in a component of the Canadian Armed Forces. Prior to entry at
university, application for the plan may be made by writing to
the Director of ROTP, Department of National Defence, Ottawa,
Ontario.