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Studying Sociology in Ontario

You can’t always apply to sociology directly. Some universities admit you straight into it; others admit you into a broad first-year category and you choose sociology later. That difference is why searching for a major by name can make it look like a university doesn’t offer it.

Apply broad, choose sociology later

  • Western University

    Apply to Social Science (EO)

    You choose sociology at the end of first year, during Intent to Register in March.

    Apply to Social Science (EO). To enter any Sociology module you must first complete 1.0 credit of 1000-level Sociology (Sociology 1020 or 1021E, or two of 1025A/B, 1026F/G, 1027A/B) with no mark below 60%, then request the module at Intent to Register in March. The Honours Specialization additionally needs a 70% average in 3.0 principal courses and is limited enrolment.

    https://sociology.uwo.ca/undergraduate/module-information.html

  • Queen's University

    Apply to Arts (QA)

    You choose sociology during Plan Selection in May at the end of first year.

    Verified verbatim for Arts (QA): "English 4U. Additional five required courses may be either 4U or 4M." Only English 4U is a hard prerequisite. Sociology is requested in May of first year and, like all Arts and Science plans, carries a minimum grade/GPA threshold — it is not automatic.

    https://www.queensu.ca/admission/applying/admission-requirements/ontario

  • McMaster University

    Apply to Social Sciences I

    You choose sociology at the end of first year.

    Chosen at the end of Level 1 by ranking up to four Level 2 programs in Mosaic — the 2026 window ran April 2 to April 29, with decisions in early June. Co-op is available.

    https://future.mcmaster.ca/programs/social-sciences/

  • University of Toronto — St. George

    Apply to Social Sciences

    You choose sociology at the end of first year.

    Limited enrolment: you must complete SOC100H1 and SOC150H1, and the calendar states the minimum average changes each year with spaces and applicants. Applicants below a 65% average in those two courses are not considered, and clearing 65% does not guarantee entry.

    https://future.utoronto.ca/program/sociology/

  • University of Toronto — Mississauga

    Apply to Social Sciences

    You choose sociology after first year (4.0 credits).

    Sociology is not a separate application — it is one of the programs you request after first year within Social Sciences.

    https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/future-students/programs/sociology

  • University of Toronto — Scarborough

    Apply to Social Sciences & Humanities (OUAC TUD)

    You choose sociology end of first year, on ACORN.

    Applies under Social Sciences & Humanities (TUD), not held here. Grade 12 English only, mid 70s. No co-op option.

    https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/admissions/programs/sociology

  • University of Waterloo

    Apply to Honours Arts

    You choose sociology at the end of first year.

    One of the 28 Honours Arts majors. Nothing on your application says "Sociology" — you pick courses in first year and commit to the major at the end of it, and Waterloo explicitly encourages exploring a second major in first year before deciding.

    https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/programs/sociology

Read off each university’s own admissions pages, and covering the seven campuses Ontario students apply to most. Entry structures change — confirm with the university before you build a timetable around one. Search all programs.