Individual degree programs have specific course requirements. Please refer to the Admissions Chart for specific course requirements for Nipissing degree programs.
The appropriate secondary school diploma and an overall average of 70% (calculated using the best grades including required courses) is the minimum admission average required for full-time admission consideration. The admissions cut-off averages are determined each year. Minimum admission averages for some degree programs are higher than 70%.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Alberta |
Five Gr12 courses numbered 30 or 31 |
British Columbia |
Four Gr12 examinable courses (courses with % grades not letter grades) |
Manitoba |
Five academic Gr12 courses at the 40 level or the former 300 level |
New Brunswick |
Five academic Gr12 courses numbered 121 or 122 (courses numbered 120 may be considered) |
Newfoundland |
Six two-credit academic courses at level 3 |
Nova Scotia |
Five Gr12 courses at the 541 level (441 level courses may be considered) |
Nunavut/ Northwest Territories |
Five Gr12 courses numbered 30 or 31 |
Ontario |
Combination of six 4U, 4M and/or OACs |
Prince Edward Island |
Five Gr12 courses numbered 611 or 621 |
Quebec* |
One year of CEGEP completed with a minimum 12 academic subjects |
Saskatchewan |
Five Gr12 courses numbered 30 or 30A |
Yukon |
Four Gr12 examinable courses (courses with % grades not letter grades) |
* Applicants from Quebec who have completed the two-year CEGEP program will be considered for admission with advanced standing. Applicants who have completed the three-year professional program in a CEGEP with a cumulative average of "B" or better will be considered for admission with advanced standing to a maximum of 30 credits.
