Admission Requirements
Submitting Requirements to Admissions
Applicants can view detailed information about which requirements the Admissions Office has received, and what is still outstanding, by logging in to MyNC. Once logged in, click on “Evaluation Status” under the “Application and Resources” section.
Minimum Admission Requirements
The below are minimum admission requirements. Each Niagara College program may have unique admission requirements, along with additional requirements. Comprehensive admission requirements are posted on individual program webpages.
Postsecondary Programs
- Ontario Secondary School Diplom (OSSD), or equivalent
- English – any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent
Some programs may admit students with a lesser English requirement. Please check the program’s webpage for details.
Honours Bachelor’s Degree Programs
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent.
- English–any Grade 12 (U), or equivalent (minimum grade 60%)
- Mathematics–any Grade 12 (U) or Grade 12 Accounting (M), or equivalent (minimum grade 60%)
- Four additional Grade 12 (U) or (M) level courses in any field of study
- An overall average of 65% in the six Grade 12 (U) or (M) courses
Note: Secondary school grades from co-op courses and half credit courses are not considered.
Apprenticeship Programs
To qualify for an apprenticeship, you must:
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Have legal permission to work in Canada (for example, have a valid social insurance number)
- Meet the educational requirements for your chosen trade
- Have a sponsor in Ontario
For information regarding entrance requirements or specific information about your trade, you may call the Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) Contact Centre (open from 7am – 7pm EST) at:
General Inquiries:
Telephone: 647-847-3000
Toll-free number (Ontario only): 1-855-299-0028
Fax: 1-866-398-0368
Email: [email protected]
Mailing address:
Skilled Trades Ontario
PO Box 2354
RPO SQ1 Shoppers
Mississauga, ON L5B 3C8
You may also visit the sites below:
Graduate Certificate Programs
- Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) or Bachelor’s Degree
- Proof of English proficiency
Most private college courses and/or credentials are not acceptable as admission requirements for Niagara College programs. Please contact the admissions office at [email protected] for assistance with your particular program of interest.
Mature Students (19+) with no Secondary School Diploma
If you are age 19 or older as of the first day of classes, and do not have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, you may be considered for admission as a mature student. You must meet all specific admission requirements (courses, portfolio, written statement, audition, pre-admission testing, etc.) for the program to which you are applying.
Equivalency testing is available in Mathematics and English for applicants age 19 or older. Testing is not available for Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Test fees are payable at the time the test is written. To review eligibility for admission, please contact the Admissions Office at 905-735-2211, ext. 7619 or email [email protected].
Additional Requirements
The minimum academic requirements listed pertain to most programs. Some programs may also require:
- Specific pre-requisite courses
- Pre-admission testing
- Attendance at an information session
- Participation in an audition session
- Submission of a portfolio
- Completion of an essay or questionnaire
- Or additional assessment of equivalency to required courses
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 individual program webpages.
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