Architecture at Laurentian
Yes — architecture is a direct-entry program at Laurentian University. You apply to it from Grade 12.
You apply to
Architectural Studies
75%OUAC LDACo-op availableSupplementary application
Prerequisites
- 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
- Examples of eligible math courses include: MHF 4U, MCV 4U, or MDM 4U.
What to watch for
Laurentian's McEwen School is one of only a handful of true architecture routes from Ontario Grade 12, and in Laurentian's words 'Canada's 12th and newest fully accredited School of Architecture'. Architectural Studies is direct entry at 75% with a mandatory portfolio — 'you will not be considered for admission unless you submit one' — of at least 10 pieces, plus a 500-1000 word statement of interest. The four-year BAS leads to the two-year accredited M.Arch and eligibility for OAA licensure.
Architecture at the other campuses
Compare the entry programs side by side →- Algomanot offered at Algoma
- Brocknot offered at Brock
- CarletonDirect entry75–77%
- GuelphDirect entryNot published
- Lakeheadnot offered at Lakehead
- Laurier (Waterloo)not offered at Laurier
- McMasternot offered at McMaster University
- Nipissingnot offered at Nipissing
- Ontario Technot offered at Ontario Tech
- Queen'snot offered at Queen's University (Kingston) as an undergraduate degree
- TMUDirect entry90%
- Trentnot offered at Trent
- U of T (Mississauga)not offered at UTM
- U of T (Scarborough)not offered at UTSC
- U of T (St. George)Direct entry87–93%
- WaterlooDirect entry83–87%
- Westernnot offered at Western University
- Windsorvia Visual Arts and the Built Environment (VABE) (NFB)75%
- Yorknot offered at York
Entry routes were researched against each university’s own program pages in 2026-08-16. Laurentian’s page. Faculties restructure — confirm before you apply.