Applicants from Ontario Secondary School

The minimum requirement for admission consideration to Nipissing University is the completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), with a combination of a minimum of six 4U/4M courses including ENG4U. In addition, specific 4U courses are required depending upon the degree program applied to. The admissions average is calculated using the best grades as required including pre-requisite courses. The admissions cut-off averages for full-time (30 credits) status are at least 70% and can be higher. Please refer to the Admissions Chart for specific course requirements for Nipissing degree programs.

Admission is competitive and minimum cut-off averages are established each year. The admissions cut-off averages for undergraduate programs for full-time (30 credits) status are at least 70% and can be higher. A minimum of 75% is required for consideration for Criminal Justice, BA or BSc with Concurrent Education and degrees with Orientation to Teaching (OTT). Those applying to any Nipissing undergraduate program, with less than 70% will only be considered for admission with reduced course loads and possibly to alternate programs. Applicants must present a minimum overall average of 60% (calculated using the best grades including required courses) for consideration for admission to Nipissing.