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+ Add a program	Laurentian Architectural Studies OUAC LDA ☆ Add to planRemove	Guelph Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) Undeclared (first year only) OUAC GBU ☆ Add to planRemove	McMaster Business I OUAC MB ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	75%	80–86%“80 to 86%”	83–90%“Mid- to high-80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4UMHF4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	—	—
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	ENG4U MHF4U 1 additional 4U Math 3 additional 4U/M courses Proficiency in math-based programs is required for consideration for BComm specializations. +2 more on the program page	English 4U Advanced Functions 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U
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	Marks only	Yes OUAC Application Deadline: April 1, 2027 *Some programs may stay open beyond this deadline, depending on capacity. It is recommended to apply as soon as possible. An optional supplementary application form is available for applicants who feel that their admission average might be close to or below the quoted range. Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	Available	No	Available
Degree	—	—	Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	800
What you study	Architecture	AccountingBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinance	AccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource Management
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.	A Bachelor of Commerce is a four-year degree where you study business topics like accounting, finance, marketing, and management. In your first year, you take a mix of foundational courses across all these areas before choosing a specialization in second year. It suits students interested in how organizations work and make decisions, who want flexibility to explore different business fields before committing to one.	A Bachelor of Commerce is a four-year business degree where you study accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and management. McMaster's program includes a mandatory co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid work experience at real companies. This program suits people who want broad business knowledge and practical work experience before entering the job market.
The door tomajors you reach through it	architecture	commerce/business	accountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Laurentian University on OUInfo	University of Guelph on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo

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