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Criminal Justice and Public Policy

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 with at least six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the required subjects.
  • Complete five additional Grade 12 U/M courses.
Guelph calendar Ontario program requirements
Application steps

Entry terms · Fall 2027

Guelph main campus · Canadian high-school entry

Guelph Fall 2027 cutoffs and co-op admission
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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  2. Step 2Apply through OUAC
    • Create your application and select this program.
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  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.
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  4. Step 4Apply through OUAC and select Criminal Justice and Public Policy (GCJ). Choose regular or co-op.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • Regular Honours requires 20.00 credits, including at least 9.50 in the major.
ReferencesGuelph Criminal Justice and Public Policy calendar and co-op sequenceGuelph Criminal Justice and Public Policy programme profileGuelph Bachelor of Arts graduation requirementsGuelph Criminal Justice and Public Policy co-op roles and sequence
Foundation requirements
  • Students need a 70% average in the foundation courses to continue in CJPP.
ReferencesGuelph Criminal Justice and Public Policy calendar and co-op sequenceGuelph Criminal Justice and Public Policy programme profileGuelph Bachelor of Arts graduation requirementsGuelph Criminal Justice and Public Policy co-op roles and sequence
Work and practical requirements
  • Co-op requires at least 21.50 credits and three work terms covering summer, fall and winter. A fourth work term is optional.
ReferencesGuelph Criminal Justice and Public Policy calendar and co-op sequenceGuelph Criminal Justice and Public Policy programme profileGuelph Bachelor of Arts graduation requirementsGuelph Criminal Justice and Public Policy co-op roles and sequence

Program facts

Entering average~80–86%
Guelph Fall 2027 cutoffs and co-op admission
Co-opOptional co-op · three required work terms
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Majors & specializations

The major is selected at entry. Co-op adds work terms. A later transfer into the major is competitive.

Criminal Justice and Public Policy

B.A. (Honours)

Official study options

Courses

Published CJPP foundation, sample first-year plan and degree requirements.

Year 1 · Fall2 listed

Add 1.50 credits of electives or restricted electives.

Guelph Criminal Justice and Public Policy calendar and co-op sequence
Year 1 · Winter2 listed

Add 1.50 credits of electives or restricted electives.

Guelph Criminal Justice and Public Policy calendar and co-op sequence
Additional foundations5 listed

Choose POLS*2230 or POLS*2250. Complete the other three courses.

Guelph Criminal Justice and Public Policy calendar and co-op sequence

Careers

  • Lawyer
  • Policy analyst
  • Police officer
Scope and qualifications

University-published graduate roles and co-op examples. Some professions require additional qualifications.

Costs

Criminal Justice and Public Policy

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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