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University of Guelph

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Deadlines

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  • OUAC. Ontario high schools report midterm/final 4U/M grades

    2027 entry

    School deadline, not a student task. Universities receive these grades by November 26. Verbatim: "Deadline for the OUAC to receive all midterm or final grades available for 4U/M courses from Ontario high schools. Schools may report in-progress grades for full-year courses as soon as they are available." Universities receive these by the target date of November 26, 2026. This is a deadline on the high school, not on the student, but it governs which grades a university sees in the first round.

    Official deadline
Other deadline details
No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry
  • No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
  • No single OUAC deadline
  • University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply
Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • ENG4UEnglish
  • MHF4UAdvanced Functions
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma with at least six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the required subjects.
  • Complete two of Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) and Physics (SPH4U).
  • Complete one Grade 12 U/M Arts or Social Studies course. Guelph excludes codes beginning with S, M, I, P or T for this requirement.
  • Complete one additional Grade 12 U/M course.
Guelph calendar Ontario program requirements
Application steps

Entry terms · Fall 2027

Guelph main campus · Canadian high-school entry

Guelph Fall 2027 estimated admission ranges
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    Guelph calendar Ontario program requirementsGuelph calendar Ontario program requirements
  2. Step 2Apply through OUAC
    • Create your application and select this program.
    OUACOUAC
  3. Step 3Secondary records and all postsecondary transcripts
    • Provide the applicable school diploma or equivalent, secondary school marks and official records for all attempted postsecondary academic work. Official transcripts must come directly from the issuing institution. Any supplementary information requested for your application must also be submitted.
    Guelph undergraduate calendar: submission of documentsGuelph undergraduate calendar: submission of documents
  4. Step 4Apply through OUAC and select Arts and Sciences (GAS).
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    Guelph calendar Ontario program requirementsGuelph calendar Ontario program requirements

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • 20.00 credits and a 60% cumulative average, with continuation requirements met at graduation.
  • Up to 7.00 credits can be at the 1000 level. At least 3.00 credits must be at the 3000 or 4000 level and at least 2.00 at the 4000 level. The calendar gives the double-counting limits.
ReferencesGuelph Arts and Sciences degree and graduation requirementsGuelph Bachelor of Arts and Sciences and specializationsGuelph first-year course requirements for 2026–27Guelph Arts and Sciences first-year course selection by minor
Required courses and electives
  • Complete 2.00 science core credits, 2.00 arts and social science core credits, 3.00 ASCI credits, at least 5.00 credits in each minor and 3.00 free electives.
ReferencesGuelph Arts and Sciences degree and graduation requirementsGuelph Bachelor of Arts and Sciences and specializationsGuelph first-year course requirements for 2026–27Guelph Arts and Sciences first-year course selection by minor

Program facts

Entering average~78–83%
Guelph Fall 2027 estimated admission ranges
Work experienceOptional community placement through ASCI*3000
Guelph Arts and Sciences course descriptions and community placementCheck work experience options

Majors & specializations

Apply to the Arts and Sciences degree. Choose one science minor and one arts or social science minor during the degree.

Agriculture

B.A.S.

Science specialization. Study agricultural systems and crop and animal production.

Published requirementsPublished courses

Courses

First-year structure and published upper-year ASCI requirements. First-year subject choices depend on the planned minors.

Year 1 · Fall1 listed

Add two science courses and two arts or social science courses.

Guelph Arts and Sciences course descriptions and community placement
Year 1 · Winter1 listed

Add two science courses and two arts or social science courses.

Guelph Arts and Sciences course descriptions and community placement
ASCI core · required1 listed
Guelph Arts and Sciences course descriptions and community placement
3000-level ASCI · choose 0.50 credit4 listed
Guelph Arts and Sciences course descriptions and community placement
4000-level ASCI · choose 1.00 credit7 listed
Guelph Arts and Sciences course descriptions and community placement
Study routes

Apply to the Arts and Sciences degree. Choose one science minor and one arts or social science minor during the degree.

  • Arts or social science minor
  • Science minor

Careers

Career examples

  • Broadcast coordinator
  • Sexual health educator
  • Environmental technician
Scope and qualifications

Examples Guelph reports for Arts and Sciences alumni. Some professions require further training.

Costs

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences

Published cost estimate

2026–27 Canadian · 2027–28 international · Canadian per semester · International per year · CAD

Ontario example · Choose your category

Tuition$3,106.37
Books and suppliesUnpublished
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
Not estimated
Estimated subtotalNot available

Canadian rates cover one semester with at least 2.00 credits. The international rate covers the 2027–28 academic year for new students. Incidental fees are separate.

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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