Computer Information Systems

Computer Information Systems BCIS; Alberta Grade 12 subjects or published equivalents

• English Language Arts 30-1: 60%; Math 30-1: 60%
• Minimum final average for high-school/mature applicants: 65%.
• Minimum final GPA for post-secondary applicants: 2.0.
• Competitive ranges are previous-year guidelines, assessed separately from minimum final eligibility.

General Admission Requirements; applicants in this explicitly named programme, major or alternate category only; Alberta courses or their equivalents

• All students must meet the general admission requirements for Mount Royal University programs, as indicated in the section of this calendar.

Additional Admission Requirements; applicants in this explicitly named programme, major or alternate category only; Alberta courses or their equivalents

• In addition to meeting the general admission requirements indicated in the section, applicants must also satisfy the following criteria:

Academic Course Requirements; applicants in this explicitly named programme, major or alternate category only; Alberta courses or their equivalents

• The following specific courses (or equivalencies) with the specified minimum grades are required for admission into the Bachelor of Computer Information Systems program.
• English Language Arts 30-1 - 60%
• Mathematics 30-1 - 60%
• Although Conditional Admission may be granted in advance of receipt of final/official transcripts, confirmation of the achievement of specified minimum grades will take place after all final/official transcripts have been received by the University. Applicants who do not meet these minimum grade requirements will be denied admission.

Indigenous Admission Requirements; applicants in this explicitly named programme, major or alternate category only; Alberta courses or their equivalents

• Each year 7% of the admission seats in the Bachelor of Computer Information Systems program will be reserved for Indigenous students through an Indigenous admission target.
• To be considered for admission under the Indigenous admission target, the applicant must:
• self-identify as an Indigenous applicant on the Application for Admission.
• meet the definition of an Indigenous Applicant.
• meet the minimum admission requirements as indicated in the General Admission requirements for Mount Royal University as well as the specific admission requirements for the Bachelor of Computer Information Systems.
• Designated seats for this special consideration target will be filled by Indigenous applicants on a competitive basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply during Early Admission. Any unfilled designated seats will be released on June 15 to students applying under the General Admission requirements.
• See general admission requirements in the section of this calendar for further information.

High school applicant; programme-specific criteria also apply

• You will be considered a high school applicant if you meet the following criteria: you are in your final year of high school, or you have left or completed high school, and you have completed fewer than eight post-secondary courses

Post-secondary applicant; programme-specific criteria also apply

• You will be considered a post-secondary applicant if you meet the following criteria: Fall Semester: if you have completed four or more transferable post-secondary courses (minimum 12 credit hours) by Dec. 31 and will have completed eight or more (minimum 24 credit hours) by June 30 . Winter Semester: if you have completed eight or more transferable post-secondary courses (minimum 24 credit hours) by Aug. 31.

Mature applicant; programme-specific criteria also apply

• You will be considered a mature applicant if you meet the following criteria: you do not meet the high school applicant requirements, you have not completed sufficient courses to be considered as a post-secondary applicant, and you are 21 as of Sept. 1 for the Fall Semester or Jan. 1 for the Winter Semester

High-school, mature or post-secondary applicants as explicitly named

• Your general admission requirements are determined based on your applicant category:
• High school : High School applicants must present five Grade 12 level courses for admission. Included in these five courses, applicants must present the required subjects for their intended program of choice. The specific courses required for your program count towards your Group A courses. The additional subject(s) which may be presented for admission include the following courses from Group A, B, or C.
• Post-secondary: To be eligible for admission, you must present a minimum GPA. Unless a specific (higher) GPA has been indicated for your program of choice, post-secondary applicants are normally required to have a minimum 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA). Some programs require a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Mature: Mature applicants must present at least two Grade 12 level courses for admission. More than two may be required depending on the specific high school courses required for your program choice. The specific courses required for your program count towards your Group A courses.
• For high school course work to be used for admission purposes, courses must be completed by June 30 for the Fall Semester . When completing your application, report all 5-credit Group A and B courses (or equivalents) that will be completed by June 30.