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Full	Laurentian Architectural Studies OUAC LDA Remove	Windsor Visual Arts and the Built Environment (VABE) OUAC NFB Remove	Carleton Industrial Design OUAC CD Remove	Ottawa Sciences commerciales – Gestion des technologies d'affaires (4 ans) OUAC OWN Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	75%	75%“75% minimum average”	75–77%“75-77% (regular and co-op)”	75–80%“75%; co-op 80%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4U MHF4U SPH4U	MHF4U SPH4U	MCV4U 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	75% minimum average ENG4U with a minimum grade of 70% SPH4U MHF4U MCV4U is recommended +3 more on the program page	Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Physics (SPH4U) 4 best 4U/M courses	FRA4U or ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U 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
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 Application deadline March 1. Portfolio deadline March 5. Alternative Offers Find more information about alternative offers Usually closes before January 15	Marks only
Co-op	Available	No	Available	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA, Bachelor of Science, BSc	—	Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BCom (Co-op), Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	60	40
What you study	Architecture	Architecture Design Fine Art Materials Science	Business Studies Design Others in Business & Administrative Studies Production & Manufacturing Engineering	Business Studies Information Systems 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.	This program combines studio art, architectural design, and materials science to explore how buildings and spaces are created and experienced. You'll study drawing, design principles, and the physical properties of construction materials alongside art history and theory. It suits students who want to work creatively with built environments — whether designing buildings, creating installations, or working in architectural practice — rather than pursuing fine art or architecture alone.	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 how businesses use technology and data to operate and make decisions. This program combines commerce fundamentals with information systems, so you focus on how companies manage software, networks, and digital tools rather than just general business. It suits people who want a business career but prefer working with technology and solving technical problems within an organization.
The door tomajors you reach through it	architecture	architecture	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	None published by average	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Laurentian University on OUInfo	University of Windsor on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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