French as a Second Language

University of Ottawa

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4 years
Duration (years)
4 years for the BA with Major
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75% published minimum
Published threshold
Published eligibility threshold: 75% published minimum. Fall 2027. Ontario secondary school applicants
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Deadlines

September 2026

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Next deadlineThursday, September 17, 2026

Applications open for programs beginning September 2027
2026 entry
Verbatim: "We start accepting applications for programs that begin in September 2027 on September 17, 2026."
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.

SourceChecked Aug 14, 2026

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

ENG4UEnglish 4U

Ontario Secondary School Diploma with at least six eligible 4U, 4M or DU courses.
French instruction for non-Francophone applicants.

Application steps

Entry terms · Fall 2027

Fall 2027 entry verified on the Ontario admissions panels.

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through OUAC
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Academic documents listed in your uoZone Admission file
- Current Ontario high school transcripts arrive automatically through OUAC. Upload other requested records through uoDoc in uoZone. Your Admission file lists the documents for your background and program; incomplete files can be cancelled after the applicable deadline.
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Applicant pathways

French as a Second Language major (OVR)

Ontario secondary school applicants

Published minimum 75% for OUAC OVR.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma with at least six eligible 4U, 4M or DU courses.
ENG4U.
French instruction. Open to non-Francophone applicants.