Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
- Minimum overall average of 65 percent
- Six Grade 12 U or M level courses
- Grade 12 English (U)
- Students presenting equivalent qualifications will also be considered for admission.
- A grade 12 U or M Mathematics course is highly recommended.
Note: Social Service Worker or Child and Youth Care diploma graduates from all Ontario colleges, with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 70 per cent (B) or greater, can apply to our Advanced Standing stream.
Mature applicants may also be considered for admission to this program providing their previous school performance and/or recent work record suggests a strong possibility of academic success. In order to qualify, applicants must be 19 years of age on or before the commencement of the program and must have been away from formal education for at least one year immediately prior to beginning studies. Mature applicants must meet subject prerequisites prior to registration.
Applicants should be aware that first-year enrolment is limited; satisfying minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee admission.
Selection Process
Selection is based on academic grades and subject prerequisites; applicants must meet minimum averages to receive final acceptance.
Criminal Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check
Placement agencies require an up-to-date clear criminal reference check and vulnerable sector check prior to going out on placement. Students should obtain their criminal reference three months prior to placement; checks conducted earlier may not be considered current. As some jurisdictions require longer lead-time for processing, please check with the program coordinator to ensure you allow for sufficient turn-around time. It is the student’s responsibility to provide the completed document prior to placement start.
NOTE: A record of criminal offences, for which a pardon has not been granted, may prevent students from completing their placements, thereby affecting their ability to graduate.
