Advanced Placement
The University of Waterloo accepts Advanced Placement (AP) courses as the equivalent of Ontario Grade 12 U courses. The Faculties of Applied Health Sciences, Arts, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, and Science recognize AP final examination results and will consider awarding transfer credits for AP courses in which a minimum final grade of 4 is attained. The maximum number of transfer credits considered varies depending on the program admitted to. Transfer credits will normally be weighted as 0.5 unit each (equivalent to one course). For specific transfer credit information refer to www.findoutmore.uwaterloo.ca/admissions/ap.php.
"British" System of Education
General Certificate of Secondary Education or equivalent with passes in at least five subjects, two of which must be at the Advanced Level. The Faculties of Applied Health Sciences, Arts, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, and Science recognize A-Level courses as an excellent academic preparation for success at the university level and will consider awarding transfer credits for A-Level courses normally in which a minimum final grade of B is attained. The maximum number of transfer credits considered varies depending on the program admitted to. Transfer credits will normally be weighted as 1.0 unit each (equivalent to two courses). For specific transfer credit information refer to www.findoutmore.uwaterloo.ca/admissions/a.php.
International Baccalaureate
The University of Waterloo accepts the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma as a basis of admission to undergraduate studies. An overall grade total of 28, excluding Diploma points, is the minimum required for consideration. More competitive programs generally require higher minimum grade totals. Subjects which are prerequisites for admission to specific programs should be at the Higher Level wherever possible. Where there are more than three prerequisite subjects, Standard Level courses will be accepted. For Engineering and Science, Higher Level Mathematics is strongly recommended. For Engineering and Software Engineering, Higher Level Physics is also recommended. For Mathematics and Software Engineering, Higher Level Mathematics is required. In Architecture, Arts, and Environmental Studies, a minimum grade of 5 must be attained in either a Standard or Higher Level English.
The University of Waterloo recognizes IB Courses as an excellent academic preparation for success at the university level and the Faculties of Applied Health Sciences, Arts, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Science and the School of Architecture will consider awarding transfer credits for individual Higher Level IB courses normally in which a minimum final grade of 5 is attained. The maximum number of transfer credits considered varies depending on the program admitted to. Transfer credits will normally be weighted as 1.0 unit each (equivalent to two courses). For specific transfer credit information refer to www.findoutmore.uwaterloo.ca/admissions/ib.php.