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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording83–87%Mid-80s75%77–80%High 70s78%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USPH4UENG4UENG4UMHF4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • one of ICS4U, MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • two of MCV4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English (ENG4U – min. 78%)
  • Advanced Functions (min. 70%) or Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • Physics (min. 70%)
  • 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
  • English at 70%
  • Advanced Functions at 60%
  • Two or Biology, Calculus & Vectors, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth & Science, or Physics at 60%
  • Prerequisite courses are included in your admission average
  • Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, and Neuroscience and Mental Health.
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Two credits from Calculus (MCV4U), Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U) or Physics (SPH4U)
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • +2 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • Qualified applicants will be invited to submit a portfolio.
Usually closes before January 15
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 onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNoNo
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First-year intakewhere published75
What you studyArchitectureBuildingDesignArchitectureBiological SciencesChemistryLaw & CriminologyOthers in Physical SciencesChemistryGeologyOthers in Physical SciencesOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine
What it isYou study how to design and plan buildings and structures, learning both the creative design side and the technical skills needed to make buildings work safely and function well. This program requires you to do paid work terms at architecture firms throughout your degree, alternating with school semesters, so you graduate with real professional experience. It suits people who want hands-on learning alongside theory and are ready to balance intensive coursework with workplace responsibility.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.You study science and law together in one integrated degree, rather than choosing one or the other. This combines courses in biology, chemistry, and physics with legal studies and criminology, giving you broad background in both fields. It suits people drawn to science who also want to understand law and regulation, or who are exploring whether a legal career in science-related areas appeals to them.A Science Non-Honours degree lets you study physical sciences — chemistry, geology, and related fields — without committing to a specialized honours stream. You complete a three-year program with broader course choices and fewer upper-level requirements than an honours degree, giving you flexibility to explore different areas before specializing or applying to professional programs. This suits students who want a solid science foundation, aren't sure which specialization to pursue, or plan to move into medicine, health sciences, or graduate study.
The door tomajors you reach through itarchitecturearchitectureApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoLaurentian University on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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