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FAQ: Admissions and Application Process

What are the admission requirements?

The minimum admission requirements are:

Post-Secondary Programs

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older as of the first day of classes, with no OSSD or equivalent (Mature Student)
  • English - any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent

Apprenticeship Programs

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent
  • English - any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent

Degree Programs

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older as of the first day of classes, with no OSSD or equivalent (Mature Student)
  • English - any grade 12 (U), or equivalent, minimum grade 60%
  • 5 additional Grade 12 (U) or (M) level courses
    (some courses may be required).
  • An overall average of 65% in the six Grade 12 (U) or (M) courses

Graduate Certificate Programs

  • College Diploma or University Degree, preferably in a related area of study (as determined by the College), or
    an acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education (as determined by the College)
  • Proof of English proficiency

Additional Requirements:

The basic academic requirements listed above pertain to most programs, however exceptions may apply. Some programs may also require:

  • specific secondary school courses
  • pre-admission testing
  • attendance at an information session
  • submission of a portfolio
  • completion of an essay or questionnaire
  • additional assessment of equivalency to required subjects.

It is important to note that meeting admission requirements does not guarantee admission to Niagara College programs. You can find specific up-to-date admission requirements as well as selection and ranking information posted on our program pages at http://www.niagaracollege.ca/programs

It is very important to ensure that proof of all admission requirements has been received by the Admissions Office within three weeks of submitting your application or by March 1st for competitive programs.

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Niagara College is one of 24 Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology established under the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Act. It is subject to the regulations set by the Government of Ontario.
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