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Full	Laurentian Architectural Studies OUAC LDA Remove	Carleton Industrial Design OUAC CD Remove	Ottawa Sciences commerciales – Gestion des ressources humaines (4 ans) OUAC OTT Remove	Guelph Management (BComm) (co-op option) OUAC GBF Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	75%	75–77%“75-77% (regular and co-op)”	75–80%“75%; co-op 80%”	80–86%“80 to 86%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	MHF4U SPH4U	MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG 4U) 2 grade 12 4U/M Math courses 3 other grade 12 U/M courses Statement of Interest and Portfolio A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses +1 more on the program page	Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Physics (SPH4U) 4 best 4U/M courses	FRA4U or ENG4U MHF4U MCV4U If you are missing MCV4U, you may take the equivalent course at the University of Ottawa the summer before or during your first term. Alternative Offers +1 more on the program page	ENG4U MHF4U 1 additional 4U Math course 3 additional 4U/M courses Proficiency in math-based programs is required for consideration for BComm specializations.
More than marks?supplementary application	Yes In addition to meeting the academic requirements below, applicants must submit: A portfolio to demonstrate their creativity and skills A statement of interest (500-1000 words) to explain their interest in architecture as well as their choice of Laurentian University/McEwen School of Architecture Usually closes before January 15	Yes Application deadline March 1. Portfolio deadline March 5. Alternative Offers Find more information about alternative offers Usually closes before January 15	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BCom (Co-op)	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	60	20	—
What you study	Architecture	Business Studies Design Others in Business & Administrative Studies Production & Manufacturing Engineering	Business Studies Human Resource Management Management Studies Others in Business & Administrative Studies	Business Studies Human Resource Management Management Studies Others in Business & Administrative Studies
What it is	Architectural Studies teaches you how to design buildings and spaces, from sketching initial ideas to understanding how they're built and function. This program includes paid work terms where you apply what you're learning at real architecture firms alongside your classroom studies. It suits students who combine creative design thinking with interest in how buildings work technically and who want practical experience before or alongside their formal studies.	Industrial Design teaches you how to plan and shape physical products — from phones to furniture to medical devices — so they work well, look good, and can actually be made. You'll combine design thinking with engineering and manufacturing knowledge to understand both the creative and practical sides of bringing products to life. The co-op term lets you work in industry while you study, so you apply what you learn to real projects.	You study business fundamentals combined with specialized training in human resources — how to recruit, develop, manage, and support employees within organizations. Unlike a general commerce degree, this program focuses specifically on HR strategy, workplace relations, and people management. It suits students interested in organizational leadership who want practical work experience alongside their coursework, since the co-op option integrates paid internships into your studies.	You study business management fundamentals including accounting, finance, marketing, and organizational behaviour, with flexibility to specialize in areas like human resources. The co-op option means you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at companies, letting you apply what you learn in real settings. This program suits students interested in business careers who want practical workplace experience alongside their degree.
The door tomajors you reach through it	architecture	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Laurentian University on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	University of Guelph on OUInfo

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