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Indigenous Environmental Science and Practice

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
  • SBI4UBiology
  • SCH4UChemistry
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
  • Two additional Grade 12 U or M courses.
Guelph BIESP Ontario entry requirements
Application steps

Entry terms · Fall (September)

Fall 2027 direct entry from high school.

OUInfo BIESP Fall 2027 selection · GEI
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    Guelph BIESP Ontario entry requirementsGuelph BIESP 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 Indigenous Environmental Science and Practice (GEI) in OUAC.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    Guelph BIESP Ontario entry requirementsGuelph BIESP Ontario entry requirements
  5. Step 5Select co-op on the application if you want co-op consideration.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    Guelph BIESP Ontario entry requirementsGuelph BIESP Ontario entry requirements
  6. Step 6Check WebAdvisor for any required documents.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    Guelph BIESP Ontario entry requirementsGuelph BIESP Ontario entry requirements
Applicant pathways
Co-op consideration

Fall 2027 applicants

  • Choose co-op on the application. Applicants not admitted to co-op are automatically considered for the regular program.
Guelph BIESP Ontario entry requirements

Degree requirements

Work and practical requirements
  • Complete 11 required, 7 restricted elective and 2 free elective credits. Co-op adds 2 credits across four work terms.
ReferencesGuelph BIESP academic and co-op calendarGuelph Indigenous Environmental Science and PracticeGuelph BIESP co-op sequence and sample jobsGuelph BIESP co-op continuation requirements
Grades and academic standing
  • Complete at least 6.00 credits at the 3000 level or above, including at least 2.00 at the 4000 level. Maintain a cumulative average of at least 60%.
ReferencesGuelph BIESP academic and co-op calendarGuelph Indigenous Environmental Science and PracticeGuelph BIESP co-op sequence and sample jobsGuelph BIESP co-op continuation requirements

Program facts

Entering average~75–80%
Guelph Fall 2027 guidance counsellor table
Co-opOptional co-op · four work terms

Work terms start in the summer after Year 2. The other terms are summer after Year 3, then fall and winter of Year 4.

University work-study information
Guelph BIESP co-op sequence and sample jobsCheck work experience options

Courses

Current recommended sequence for the regular degree. The calendar also gives the complete co-op schedule.

Semester 14 listed
Guelph BIESP academic and co-op calendar
Semester 24 listed

Add 0.50 elective credits.

Guelph BIESP academic and co-op calendar
Semester 33 listed

Add 1.00 elective credits. Co-op students also take COOP*1100.

Guelph BIESP academic and co-op calendar
Semester 44 listed

Choose ANTH*2660 or HIST*2090 and add 1.00 elective credits.

Guelph BIESP academic and co-op calendar
Semester 53 listed

Add 1.00 elective credits.

Guelph BIESP academic and co-op calendar
Semesters 7 and 84 listed

The calendar assigns 2.50 elective credits to Semester 6, and 1.50 each to Semesters 7 and 8.

Guelph BIESP academic and co-op calendar
Elective choices
  • Restricted electives must cover all three groups in the calendar. At least 1.00 restricted elective credits must be at the 4000 level.
Study routes

Co-op requires four credited work terms.

  • Regular
  • Co-op

Careers

  • Environmental scientist
  • Environmental analyst
  • Environmental consultant

Published employers

3
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada
  • Shared Value Solutions
  • Natural Resources Canada
Published employersGuelph Indigenous Environmental Science and PracticeGuelph BIESP co-op sequence and sample jobs

Career sectors

1
  • Environmental law and advocacy
Career sectorsGuelph Indigenous Environmental Science and PracticeGuelph BIESP co-op sequence and sample jobs
Scope and qualifications

University-published career, co-op job and example employer lists.

Costs

Indigenous Environmental Science and Practice · 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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