General Requirements
High school diploma with 5 academic courses at the 611 or 621 level, including required subjects.
*Estimated cut-off ranges are based on the admission averages from previous years and are provided solely as a point of reference. Exact cut-offs for the current cycle will be determined by the quantity and quality of applications received and the number of places available in the program. Co-op averages will often exceed the estimated cut-off ranges. Students not admissible to co-op will be automatically considered for the regular program.
Bachelor of Applied Science
Majors
- Applied Human Nutrition
- Child Studies
- Family Studies and Human Development
Required Courses
Applied Human Nutrition
- English 621A
- 1 academic math at the 611 or 621 level (Math 621B, Math 611B)
- Biology 621
- Chemistry 621
- 1 additional academic course at the 611 or 621 level
Child Studies & Family Studies and Human Development
- English 621A
- 1 academic math at the 611 or 621 level (Math 621B, Math 611B)
- 1 of Biology 621, Chemistry 621
- 2 additional academic courses at the 611 or 621 level
Notes
Students applying to either Child Studies or Family Studies and Human Development: Biology 621 is recommended
Estimated Cut-off Ranges
78-83%
Bachelor of Arts
Majors
- Anthropology*
- Classical Studies
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice and Public Policy*
- Culture and Technology Studies*
- Economics*
- English
- Environmental Governance*
- Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics*
- French Studies
- Geography*
- History*
- International Development Studies*
- Justice and Legal Studies*
- Mathematical Economics*
- Music
- Philosophy
- Political Science*
- Psychology*
- Sexualities, Genders and Social Change
- Sociology
- Studio Art
- Theatre Studies
Required Courses for all majors (2 exceptions):
- English 621A
- 4 additional academic courses at the 611 or 621 level
Required Courses for Economics and Mathematical Economics:
- English 621A
- Math 621B
- 3 additional academic Grade 12 courses
Notes
Completion of Math 621B is highly recommended for Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics; this major requires knowledge in math. A Grade academic level math course is recommended for students pursuing other social science majors.
Students not admitted to Criminal Justice and Public Policy will be automatically considered for Bachelor of Arts, Justice and Legal Studies. Students not admitted to Psychology will be automatically considered for Bachelor of Arts, Sociology.
Estimated Cut-off Ranges
75-80% for all majors except:
- Creative Writing (80-85%)
- Criminal Justice and Public Policy and Psychology (80-86%)
Note: Co-op averages will often exceed the estimated cut-off ranges.
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences
Required Courses
- English 621A
- Math 621B
- 2 of Biology 621, Chemistry 621, Physics 621
- 1 Arts or Social studies academic course at the 611 or 621 level
Note: Arts and social studies courses include languages and literatures, performing arts, social sciences, geography and history.
Estimated Cut-off Range
78-83%
Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management
Majors
- Environmental Management*
- Equine Management*
Required Courses
Environmental Management
- English 621A
- Biology 621
- 3 additional academic courses at the 611 or 621 level
Equine Management
- English 621A
- 1 academic math at the 611 or 621 level
- Biology 621
- Chemistry 621
- 1 additional academic at the 611 or 621 level
Estimated Cut-off Ranges
75-80%
Note: Co-op averages will often exceed the estimated cut-off ranges.
Bachelor of Commerce
Majors
- Accounting*
- Food and Agricultural Business*
- Government, Economics and Management*
- Hospitality and Tourism Management*
- Management*
- Management Economics and Finance*
- Marketing Management*
- Real Estate*
- Sport and Event Management*
- Undeclared (first year only)
Required Courses
Accounting, Food and Agricultural Business, Management, Management Economics and Finance, Marketing Management, Real Estate, Sport and Event Management, Undeclared
- English 621A
- Math 621B
- 1 additional academic math at the 611 or 621 level (Math 621B, Math 611B)
- 2 additional academic courses at the 611 or 621 level
Government, Economics and Management, and Hospitality and Tourism Management
- English 621A
- Math 621B
- 3 additional academic courses at the 611 or 621 level
Notes
Students interested in co-op should apply directly to a major with co-op as Undeclared does not have a co-op option.
Estimated Cut-off Range
80-86%
Note: Co-op averages will often exceed the estimated cut-off ranges.
Bachelor of Computing
Majors
- Computer Science*
- Software Engineering*
Required Courses
- English 621A
- Math 611B
- 3 additional academic courses at the 611 or 621 level
Notes
Computing and data management (math) type courses are recommended, as are other courses necessary to prepare you for study in an area of application.
Estimated Cut-off Range
87-91%
Note: Co-op averages will often exceed the estimated cut-off ranges.
Bachelor of Creative Arts, Health and Wellness
Majors
- Music
- Studio Art
- Theatre Studies
Required Courses
- English 621A
- 4 additional academic courses at the 611 or 621 level
Estimated Cut-off Range
75-80%
Bachelor of Engineering
Majors
- Biological Engineering*
- Biomedical Engineering*
- Computer Engineering*
- Engineering Systems and Computing*
- Environmental Engineering*
- Mechanical Engineering*
- Water Resources Engineering*
- Undeclared (first year only)
Required Courses
- English 621A
- Math 621B
- Math 611B
- Chemistry 621
- Physics 621
Estimated Cut-off Range
84-89%
Note: Co-op averages will often exceed the estimated cut-off ranges.
Bachelor of Indigenous Environmental Science and Practice
Required Courses
- English 621A
- Math 621B
- Biology 621
- Chemistry 621
- 1 additional academic course at the 611 or 621 level
Estimated Cut-off Range
75-80%
Note: Co-op averages will often exceed the estimated cut-off ranges.
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
Required Courses
- English 621A
- 4 additional academic courses at the 611 or 621 level
Notes
Applicants are required to submit the Background Information Form. Sciences, technical drawing and language courses are recommended.
Estimated Cut-off Range
Admission is determined through a combination of academic grades and the Background Information Form (BIF).
Bachelor of Mathematics
Majors
- Mathematical Science
Required Courses
- English 621A
- Math 611B
- Math 621B
- 2 additional academic courses at the 611 or 621 level
78-84%
Bachelor of One Health
Required Courses
- English 621A
- Math 621B
- 2 of Biology 621, Chemistry 621, Physics 621
- 1 Arts or Social studies academic course at the 611 or 621 level
Note: Arts and social studies courses include languages and literatures, performing arts, social sciences, geography and history.
Estimated Cut-off Range
83-88%
Note: Co-op averages will often exceed the estimated cut-off ranges.
Bachelor of Science
Majors
Biological Sciences
- Animal Biology
- Biochemistry*
- Biological Science
- Bio-Medical Science
- Biomedical Toxicology*
- Food Science*
- Human Kinetics
- Marine and Freshwater Biology*
- Microbiology*
- Molecular Biology and Genetics*
- Neuroscience*
- Nutritional and Nutraceutical Sciences*
- Plant Science*
- Wildlife Biology and Conservation*
- Zoology
Physical Sciences
- Biological and Pharmaceutical Chemistry*
- Chemistry*
- Physical Science
- Physics*
Required Courses
Biological Sciences
- English 621A
- Math 621B
- 2 of Biology 621, Chemistry 621, Physics 621
- 1 additional academic course at the 611 or 621 level
Physical Sciences
- English 621A
- Math 611B
- 2 of Biology 621, Chemistry 621, Physics 621
- 1 additional academic course at the 611 or 621 level
Notes
Two of three senior level sciences (physics, biology, chemistry) are required admission; completion of all three is recommended. Applicants who lack the third science course will take a replacement course in semester one. Students not admitted to Animal Biology or Bio-Medical Science will be automatically considered for Bachelor of Science, Biological Science.
Estimated Cut-off Range
78-84% for all majors except:
- Animal Biology, Bio-Medical Science, and Neuroscience (85-91%)
- Biological Science (81-86%)
Note: Co-op averages will often exceed the estimated cut-off ranges.
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Majors
- Animal Science*
- Crop Science*
- Honours Agriculture*
- Horticulture*
Required Courses
- English 621A
- Math 621B
- 2 of Biology 621, Chemistry 621, Physics 621
- 1 additional academic course at the 611 or 621 level
Notes
Completion of senior level Biology and Chemistry is recommended. First year is common; students will select a major in second year.
Estimated Cut-off Range
75-80%
Note: Co-op averages will often exceed the estimated cut-off ranges.
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences
Majors
- Ecology*
- Environment and Resource Management*
- Environmental Economics and Policy*
- Environmental Sciences*
Required Courses
- English 621A
- Math 621B
- 2 of Biology 621, Chemistry 621, Physics 621
- 1 additional academic course at the 611 or 621 level
Notes
Completion of senior level Biology and Chemistry is recommended. First year is common; students will select a major in second year.
Estimated Cutoff Ranges
75-80%Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Estimated Cut-off Range
No direct admission from secondary school. Applicants must have completed a minimum of two years of a full-time undergraduate degree program. For Canadian students, please refer to this link for additional admission requirements and residency status: http://www.ovc.uoguelph.ca/recruitment/en/applyingtodvm/canadianstudents.aspAssociate Diplomas
Majors
- Agriculture* (Ridgetown)
- Environmental Technician* (Ridgetown)
- Equine Care and Management* (Ridgetown)
- Horticulture* (Ridgetown)
- Turfgrass Management (mandatory co-op)* (Guelph)
- Veterinary Technology (Ridgetown)
To learn more about the Associate Diploma programs offered at our Ridgetown campus, please visit their website.
Estimated Cut-off Range
65-70% for all diploma programs
Admission to the Diploma in Turfgrass Management is determined through a combination of academic grades and the Background Information Form (BIF).
Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management
Admission is determined by a combination of your academic average and faculty evaluation of the Background Information Form (BIF).