Social Sciences Admission Category

OUAC Admission Code: TAX (Social Sciences)
Approximate Admission Range: Low to mid 80s

Reference letters, personal statements, or supplemental applications are not required for admission into Social Sciences.

Since you are admitted to the general Social Sciences admission category, during your first year you will not be enrolled in a specific program. This means that during your first year, you are able to explore a number of different areas of study. You apply to a program (e.g. major in public policy) at the end of your first year, and can combine programs outside of your own admission category, excluding programs in Rotman Commerce.

It is important to note that in addition to the courses required for admission into the Social Sciences admission category listed above (English), some programs of study may require you to take additional specific high school subjects in order to take specific courses in first year, or for entry into that program in second year.  

For example, if you are interested in public policy, you will not only need English (which is required for admission into Social Sciences), but you will also need grade 12 mathematics/calculus or equivalent to be able to enrol in this program. 

Step 1: Search for your desired program of study (e.g. public policy) under Program Area in the Academic Calendar

Step 2: Find the prerequisite courses you will need to take in your first year

Step 3: Find the program admission averages

Note: You can often locate the prerequisite courses and program admission averages under the following sections:

• enrolment requirements in the program accordions
• high school pre-requisites and first-year requirements
• program requirements