Computer Science at Laurentian
Yes — computer science is a direct-entry program at Laurentian University. You apply to it from Grade 12.
You apply to
Computer Science
70%OUAC LCSCo-op available
Prerequisites
- 1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG 4U)
- 1 grade 12 4U Advanced Functions (MHF 4U)
- 1 other grade 12 U/M math
- 3 other grade 12 U/M courses
- A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
- Eligible math courses include: MCV 4U or MDM 4U.
What to watch for
Direct entry at 70%. Computer Science – Game Design (LKS) is a separate code at the same range.
The same application also gets you to
Computer Science is the entry point for 1 other major at Laurentian. You are not choosing between these at application time.
Computer Science at the other campuses
Compare the entry programs side by side →- AlgomaDirect entry65%
- BrockDirect entry77–80%
- CarletonDirect entry80–85%
- GuelphDirect entry85–90%
- LakeheadDirect entry70%
- Laurier (Waterloo)via Business Administration (BBA) + Computer Science (BSc) (UXA)87–90%
- McMasterDirect entry90%
- Nipissingvia Bachelor of Science (PS)70%
- Ontario TechDirect entry73–77%
- Queen'svia Computing (QD)83–87%
- TMUDirect entry75–80%
- TrentDirect entry70%
- U of T (Mississauga)via Computer Science87–90%
- U of T (Scarborough)Direct entry93–100%
- U of T (St. George)via Computer Science90–93%
- WaterlooDirect entry90–97%
- WesternDirect entry80–87%
- WindsorDirect entry70–75%
- YorkDirect entry80–83%
Entry routes were researched against each university’s own program pages in 2026-08-16. Laurentian’s page. Faculties restructure — confirm before you apply.