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Creative Arts, Health and Wellness

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
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
  • Five additional Grade 12 U or M courses.
Guelph BCAHW Ontario entry requirements
Application steps

Entry terms · Fall (September)

Fall 2027 direct entry from high school.

OUInfo BCAHW Fall 2027 selection · GCA
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    Guelph BCAHW Ontario entry requirementsGuelph BCAHW Ontario entry 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 4Select Creative Arts, Health and Wellness (GCA) in OUAC.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    Guelph BCAHW Ontario entry requirementsGuelph BCAHW Ontario entry requirements
  5. Step 5Choose your artistic major on the application.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    Guelph BCAHW Ontario entry requirementsGuelph BCAHW Ontario entry requirements
  6. Step 6Check WebAdvisor for any required documents.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    Guelph BCAHW Ontario entry requirementsGuelph BCAHW Ontario entry requirements
Applicant pathways
Artistic majors

Fall 2027 applicants

  • Choose one of Creative Writing, Music, Studio Art or Theatre Studies. All use GCA.
OUInfo BCAHW Fall 2027 selection · GCA

Degree requirements

Grades and academic standing
  • Complete 20.00 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 60%. Complete one artistic major.
ReferencesGuelph BCAHW academic calendarGuelph BCAHW first-year registration guideGuelph Creative Arts, Health and Wellness
Credits and degree requirements
  • Complete 4.50 core credits, 2.50 Psychology credits and 1.50 credits from Oppression and Resistance courses.
ReferencesGuelph BCAHW academic calendarGuelph BCAHW first-year registration guideGuelph Creative Arts, Health and Wellness

Program facts

Entering average~75–80%
Guelph Fall 2027 guidance counsellor table
Co-opNo co-op route listed
OUInfo BCAHW Fall 2027 selection · GCACheck work experience options

Majors & specializations

Choose one artistic major at application.

Creative Writing

BCA

Official study options

Courses

Common core and the first-year plans in the published registration guide. Creative Writing is an entry option. Its BCAHW course sequence is pending.

First year · Shared courses3 listed

Take CREA*1000 and PSYC*1000 in Semester 1, and CREA*1010 in Semester 2.

Guelph BCAHW first-year registration guide
First year · Music5 listed

Add an instrumental or choral ensemble in each semester. See the guide for additional area-of-emphasis courses.

Guelph BCAHW first-year registration guide
First year · Studio Art4 listed

Choose ARTH*1510 or ARTH*1520. Add approved electives.

Guelph BCAHW first-year registration guide
First year · Theatre Studies3 listed

Take THST*1040 in Semester 1, and THST*1190 and THST*1270 in Semester 2. Add approved electives.

Guelph Theatre Studies course titles
Later years · Creative arts and psychology10 listed

The published registration guide places PSYC*1010 in the fall of Year 2.

Guelph BCAHW academic calendar
Elective choices
  • Free elective space varies by artistic major. The current calendar lists 1.00 credit for Music and 2.50 for Studio Art and Theatre Studies.

Careers

Career sectors

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  • Counselling and therapy
  • Health care
  • Education
  • Community outreach and advocacy
  • Social work
Career sectorsGuelph Creative Arts, Health and Wellness
Scope and qualifications

University examples include graduate pathways in music, drama and art therapy, counselling and other health fields.

Fields and further-study examples published by Guelph.

Costs

Creative Arts, Health and Wellness · Arts & Science rate

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 2027–28 international rate covers the academic year for new students. Incidental fees are separate.

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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