- HBA · 4 years
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- ~High 80s to low 90s
Honours Arts
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Optional co-op · four completed work terms minimum
Work experience
Optional co-op · four completed work terms minimum
Waterloo 2026–27 calendar · Bachelor of Arts requirements~High 70s
Entering average
Published approximate guidance: High 70s. Fall 2027 application guidance. Published Ontario guidance for Honours Arts.
Waterloo Honours Arts programme and Ontario admission
Deadlines
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Next deadline
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.
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
ENG4U / EAE4UAny Grade 12 U English70% min.
- Complete a secondary school diploma and six Grade 12 U or M courses. Mathematics recommendations depend on the intended major.
Application steps
Entry terms · Fall 2027
September 2027 Honours Arts first-year applicants
Waterloo September 2027 deadlinesStep 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
Step 3Declaration of Academic Experience (DAE)
- Complete the DAE in the Waterloo applicant portal. It updates your checklist with any required documents.
Step 4Apply through OUAC using WA for main-campus Honours Arts or WJA for St. Jerome’s co-registration.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
Step 5Indicate the major you are interested in.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
Step 6Complete the Declaration of Academic Experience and check the applicant portal for any documents.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
Applicant pathways
Honours Arts
Separate first-year application choice
- OUAC code WA. Choose regular or co-op as available.
- Select an intended subject from the Arts major list.
St. Jerome’s co-registration
Honours Arts applicants choosing St. Jerome’s
- Use OUAC code WJA. Admissions requirements, access to co-op and tuition are shared with Waterloo’s main campus.
Degree requirements
Credits and degree requirements
- Complete 20.0 academic units for the honours BA.
- The honours BA normally requires 8.0 units at the 200 level or higher, or 12.5 in Liberal Studies.
Required courses and electives
- Complete 5.0 units across the five Arts breadth categories.
- Complete ARTS 160 or ARTS 160E. This communication requirement does not count toward breadth.
Program facts
Entering average~High 70s
Published Ontario guidance for Honours Arts.
Waterloo Honours Arts programme and Ontario admissionWaterloo Honours Arts · Ontario admissionsCo-opOptional co-op · four completed work terms minimum
Majors & specializations
Apply to Honours Arts through WA. Choose an Arts major. St. Jerome’s co-registration is available under WJA.
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Courses
Honours Arts · Communication and major courses1 listed
Choose an approved Arts communication course and courses for your intended major. The remaining first-year choices depend on the major.
ARTS 160Inquiry and Knowledge Creation0.5 unitsPractice written, oral and other forms of communication in Arts.
Waterloo calendar · ARTS160
Elective choices
- Use the breadth requirements and your intended major to plan elective choices. Co-op participation depends on the major and route.
Careers
Scope and qualifications
Career outcomes depend on the selected Arts major.
Costs
Program or faculty
| Program or faculty | Ontario | Other Canadian | International | Books and supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Financial Management, Sustainability and Financial Management | $9,000 | $10,000 | $58,000 | $1,500 |
| Architecture | $14,000 | $15,000 | $75,000 | $8,100 |
| Business Administration (Laurier) and Computer Science (Waterloo) Double Degree | $17,000 | $20,000 | $75,000 | $1,500 |
| Business Administration (Laurier) and Mathematics (Waterloo) Double Degree | $15,000 | $15,000 | $64,000 | $1,500 |
| Computer Science | $16,000 | $18,000 | $73,000 | $1,500 |
| Computing and Financial Management | $11,000 | $12,000 | $64,000 | $1,500 |
| Faculty of Arts | $9,000 | $10,000 | $58,000 | $1,500 |
| Faculty of Engineering, Software Engineering | $19,000 | $21,000 | $75,000 | $1,500 |
| Faculty of Environment | $9,000 | $10,000 | $51,000 | $1,500 |
| Faculty of Health | $9,000 | $10,000 | $54,000 | $1,500 |
| Faculty of Science | $9,000 | $10,000 | $54,000 | $1,500 |
| Geography and Aviation | $9,000 | $10,000 | $51,000 | $1,500 |
| Science and Aviation | $9,000 | $10,000 | $54,000 | $1,500 |
| Global Business and Digital Arts | $14,000 | $16,000 | $56,000 | $1,500 |
| Mathematics (includes 16 majors), Mathematics/ Business Administration, Mathematics/Chartered Professional Accountancy | $9,000 | $10,000 | $62,000 | $1,500 |
| Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management | $12,000 | $14,000 | $63,000 | $1,500 |
First-year estimate
2026–27 · Two terms · CAD
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Tuition and incidental fees$9,000
Books and supplies$1,500
Residence$8,254
Residence
Meal plan$8,040
Meal plan
Estimated total$26,794
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