General Admission Requirements
- Applicants must present the complete CAPE diploma (six units) offered by the Caribbean Examinations Council.
- English completed at CSEC or CAPE level is required for all programs.
- Pure Mathematics (CAPE level Unit I or II) is required for programs with the Math prerequisite.
- Other prerequisite subjects should be presented at the CAPE level. Some programs may consider excellent CSEC results for fulfilling a prerequisite.
- Within these admission categories, some programs of study may require additional high school subjects as prerequisites for specific courses in first year or for entry into a specific program in second year.
- Supplemental applications are required for admission to the Computer Science and Rotman Commerce admission categories.
*The admission requirements listed below are recommendations. Meeting these minimums does not guarantee admission.
| Admission Category | Required Subjects | Recommended Admission Range* | Recommended Minimum Range for Required High School Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | English CSEC or CAPE, Pure Mathematics CAPE Unit I or II |
“I”s and “II”s |
English CSEC or CAPE: A, I or II Mathematics: I or II |
| Humanities | English CSEC or CAPE | “I”s and “II”s | English CSEC or CAPE: A, I or II |
| Life Sciences | English CSEC or CAPE, Pure Mathematics CAPE Unit I or II | “I”s and “II”s |
English CSEC or CAPE: A, I or II Mathematics: I or II |
| Mathematical and Physical Sciences | English CSEC or CAPE, Pure Mathematics CAPE Unit I or II | “I”s and “II”s |
English CSEC or CAPE: A, I or II Mathematics: I or II |
| Rotman Commerce | English CSEC or CAPE, Pure Mathematics CAPE Unit I or II | “I”s and “II”s |
English CSEC or CAPE: A, I or II Mathematics: I or II |
| Social Sciences | English CSEC or CAPE | “I”s and “II”s | English CSEC or CAPE: A, I or II |
Admission Decisions
- If you will be writing your CAPE examinations during the academic year, you will be considered for a provisional offer of admission.
- Detailed information on completing your application is available on our How to Apply page.
- If you selected the Computer Science or Rotman Commerce admission categories, you will have the option of selecting a second admission category for consideration on the JOIN U of T portal. Selecting a second admission category does not affect eligibility for your first-choice category. Admission is subject to space availability and will be evaluated after all first-choice applicants have been considered. Please note: Choosing an alternate admission category does not guarantee admission to your second-choice program.
English Language Proficiency
- If your first language is not English, you may be required to present proof of English language proficiency.
Transfer Credit
- If you have taken CAPE subjects, you may be eligible for transfer credit — more information will be provided at the time of admission.