As a general policy, applicants to Waterloo must present an academic background at least equivalent to the admission requirements specified for Ontario secondary school students. It is important that this background includes courses equivalent to the required Ontario Grade 12 U (university level) and/or M (university/college level) courses. Applicants from Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology (CAATs) who have not completed a high school diploma and the required Ontario Grade 12 U and/or M courses or equivalents should contact Admissions.
Applicants from Ontario CAATs who have met the minimum admission requirements for programs at Waterloo will be assessed for admission and possible transfer credit on an individual basis according to the faculty-specific college transfer policies.