Welcome Counsellors, Advisors and Educators
We’re here to support you and your students throughout the application process. Find the most up-to-date information about admissions, program requirements and other helpful resources for the Faculty of Arts & Science at the St. George campus below.
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Admission
English is the language of instruction and examination at U of T, and success in our degree programs requires a high level of English language proficiency. Learn more on U of T's English Language Requirements page.
For information on new programs and changes to enrolment requirements, visit the A&S Academic Calendar page.
Admissions average calculations will be made based on Grade 11 finals and any available Grade 12 finals/midterms (in progress), with emphasis on courses specific to the program to which students have applied to. If a student presents a course at both the Grade 11 level and the Grade 12 level, emphasis is placed upon the mark obtained in the more senior-level course. The University of Toronto reserves the right to consider repeated courses, grades in specific subjects and other aspects of the student’s academic record.
All applicants, including those who must present proof of English facility, will be required to present a senior level English course (where an equivalent to Ontario ENG4U/EAE4U is available) for admission to all undergraduate programs, and the English grade will be included in the applicant’s calculated average.
U.S.-Patterned High School Applicants: Pre-Calculus will not meet the Math requirement for admission to Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Computer Science or Rotman Commerce admission categories. AP Statistics does not provide the appropriate preparation. For more information visit the U.S.-Patterned Education Admission Requirements page.
Application Deadlines
You can find all application deadlines on our Important Deadlines page.
Recommended Minimum Admission Averages and Prerequisite Grades
| Admission Category | Recommended Range for Required High School Courses | Recommended Admission Range | Supplemental Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | English – high 80s Calculus – low 90s |
low 90s | Yes |
| Humanities | English – low to mid 80s | low to mid 80s | |
| Life Sciences | English – mid to high 80s Calculus – mid to high 80s |
mid to high 80s | |
| Mathematical & Physical Sciences | English – mid to high 80s Calculus – mid to high 80s |
mid to high 80s | |
| Rotman Commerce | English – high 80s Calculus – high 80s |
mid to high 80s | Yes |
| Social Sciences | English – mid to high 80s | mid to high 80s |
For detailed admissions information for other Canadian and international curriculum equivalencies, please visit our Ready to Apply page.
*Additional high school courses may be required for entry into specific courses in the first year or for entry into a specific program after year one. Please see our program pages for high school prerequisites.
Selecting College Preferences
Applicants choose up to three colleges in order of preference, or they can select “no preference”. The “no preference” option will be available for choice one, two and three, allowing students to combine their college preferences with “no preference” for the remaining slot(s).
Applicants should be encouraged to research the colleges and consider factors like residence, membership size, scholarship opportunities and more before applying.
Trinity College and Victoria College have additional supplemental applications to be filled out after a student has submitted their OUAC application.
Supplemental Application for Computer Science Admission Category
Applicants to the Arts & Science Computer Science admission category must submit a supplemental application by posted document deadlines, or by December 2 for early consideration.
The supplemental application will be found in applicants’ Join U of T account after they have applied and will be included as a “to do” item in their admission checklist.
More info about the supplemental application:
- It will be comprised of four short-answer questions
- Applicants will be asked to reflect on personal experiences and qualities
- The questions are not specific to computer science
- It is nothing they need to study for!
The Computer Science admission category is extremely competitive. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early and submit all requested documents, including the supplemental application, as early as possible.
Rotman Commerce also requires a supplemental application. Learn more about the requirements on the Rotman Commerce website.
Alternate Program Consideration
Applicants to the Rotman Commerce and Computer Science admission categories have the option of selecting an alternate admission category for consideration. Selecting an alternate category does not affect your eligibility for your first choice.
Students who are admitted to their alternate program choice are recognized as competitive applicants and have an incredible opportunity to join the Faculty of Arts & Science in a different program area. All applicants to Rotman Commerce and Computer Science are encouraged to complete the Alternate Program form and to research and explore the multitude of course offerings available through different admission categories.
First-Year Foundations
We’ve also streamlined the application process for our popular First-Year Foundations.
- First-Year Foundations = (a) Ones programs and (b) First-Year Seminars.
- Most Ones programs no longer need an application – students just enrol during first-year course enrolment in July.
- More information on deadlines and application processes for these Ones programs will be available soon:
- Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (Munk One)
- Trinity College (Trinity One)
- Victoria College (Vic One)
Connect with the Faculty of Arts & Science
If you would like to connect with the Faculty of Arts & Science to set up a virtual presentation or connect with an Arts & Science Student Service Advisor, give us a call at 416-978-3384 (toll free: 1-888-680-9844) or email us at recruit.artsci@utoronto.ca with the subject line: Counsellor Request. You can also complete this application form to join our mailing list and receive important application updates, or visit us online for more information on upcoming events. We look forward to connecting with you!
Additional Counsellor Resources
We have a variety of resources available to help you assist students in the application process.