This is

Ryerson

International Admissions Handbook 2018

Toronto, Canada
 Put your ideas – and your education –
into action at Ryerson. With us, you’ll explore
innovative ways to create new possibilities.
You’ll challenge the ordinary and achieve the
extraordinary. You’ll go beyond what’s expected
to find new connections and new experiences.
And you’ll do it all in the heart of Toronto – one
of Canada’s most vibrant urban centres.

Summertime on Gould Street

 Table of Contents

04 Why Ryerson?
06 Life in Toronto
08 The Toronto advantage
10 Real-world experience
12 Life at Ryerson
13 International student support
14 Scholarships and fees
16 Undergraduate programs
18 Foundation programs
19 Admission requirements
28 When and how to apply
30 Visit our campus

“Ryerson is more than a school.

It’s a big community that accepts
people for who they are.”
— Daniel Duke, Electrical Engineering,
International student from Nigeria
 Why Ryerson?
Here are our top 10 reasons.
What are yours?

1
Learning here is everything –
except typical. Vision is part of
everything we do, from the way
our campus is designed to the way
we teach. Here, you’ll become a
new kind of innovator, creator or
entrepreneur.
Interior of award-winning Student
Learning Centre

2 3
We’re in the heart of Toronto.
Ryerson’s located right in the
centre of Canada’s largest city.
You’re only steps away from
amazing opportunities in every
field, including everything from
health care and technology to arts
and entertainment.
Your career starts here. Explore
co-ops, internships, field placements
and zone learning to get the kind
of experience you need to land
your dream job. Have an idea for
a startup? Get it going at our
DMZ, the leading university-based
incubator in North America, ranked
third in the world by UBI Global.

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 4 6
You can decide. Pair one of our
62 bachelor’s programs – many of
which are only available at Ryerson
– with one of 49 specialized minors,
and make your education as unique
as you are.
5 therapy dogs, we support
You’ll learn from the best.
We have 20 Canada Research
Chairs on staff, and partnerships
with more than 150 organizations
in Canada and around the world.
That means you’ll be studying
with professors who have actual
experience in industry and research.
We’re a global community.
Our students speak more than 80
languages and come from more
than 146 countries. Which makes
you part of a community that’s
welcoming, warm, vibrant and
inclusive.
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7 There’s always time to play.
Our campus was made for you. Grab your friends and sign up for
Our award-winning Student intramurals, cheer on our men’s and
Learning Centre belongs to you. women’s sports teams, or work out
You can study by yourself, work in the Recreation and Athletics
with your friends or just relax. Our Centre and Mattamy Athletic Centre
Student Learning Support service – it’s all included in your tuition.
is also there to provide academic
support if you need it.
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We’ve got your back. Whether
you’re looking for a mentor, need
help with your essay or want a
quick snuggle with our adorable
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the whole you.
This is only the beginning. Ryerson
is your ultimate launch pad. Our
tailored Career Centre services will
help you enhance what you learn
in your program so you can set
yourself apart in your field. These
services are yours to use, even after
you graduate.
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 Life in Step out of the classroom and into the heart of Toronto, a city
recently rated fourth most livable in the world by The Economist.

Toronto Ryerson’s location in the centre of Canada’s most diverse city

puts opportunity at your front door; you can connect with
leaders in culture, business, health care or government. Find
a local partner for your venture, intern at a downtown company
or join a global movement. From here, you can go anywhere.

Ryerson University

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 1. The Distillery District: restored
What’s the weather like in Toronto? pedestrian-only village with artisan
shops, galleries and restaurants
2. Sugar Beach: whimsical lakeside park
SEASON: Summer Fall Winter Spring with an urban beach 3. St. Lawrence
Jun – Aug Sep – Nov Dec – Feb Mar – May Market: spacious food market with 100+
merchants, bakers and butchers
AVERAGE 15 to 25ºC 5 to 15ºC -5 to -10ºC 5 to 12ºC 4. St. Michael’s Hospital: major teaching
TEMPERATURE:
and research hospital partnered with
WHAT TO WEAR: light clothing a light hat, gloves and a light jacket Ryerson 5. Yonge-Dundas Square: hub
and suncreen! sweater a warm jacket for festivals, special events and free
concerts 6. CF Toronto Eaton Centre:
top tourist destination shopping mall
7. Bay Street: centre of Toronto’s financial
district 8. Air Canada Centre (ACC):
home to the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey,
the Raptors basketball and the Rock
lacrosse teams, as well as major concerts
and special events 9. City Hall: home of
14 the municipal government 10. MaRS
Discovery District: innovation hub
partnered with Ryerson 11. Theatre
District: the third-largest English-speaking
7 theatre district in the world 12. CBC:
Canadian public radio and television
broadcaster 13. Bell Lightbox: home of
8 13 the Toronto International Film Festival
15 (TIFF) 14. CN Tower: third-tallest tower
11
16 in the world and an icon of Toronto’s
12 skyline 15. Billy Bishop Toronto City
9 Airport: small international airport on the
17
Toronto Islands 16. Rogers Centre: home
to the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team and
many other events 17. Art Gallery of
Ontario (AGO): gallery with the world’s
10 largest collection of Canadian art
18. Queen’s Park: home of the provincial
government 19. Royal Ontario Museum
(ROM): museum of world culture and
natural history

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 CANADA

Montreal
Ottawa
RYERSON
UNIVERSITY

The Toronto
Toronto
USA
New York City

advantage 1 hour flight

Boston

New York

Ryerson University is located in Toronto, Ontario,

Canada’s largest city and one of the most multicultural
cities in the world. Our campus community reflects
our surroundings, and offers our students an
educational experience rich with a diversity of
perspectives, cultures and opportunities. In the
classroom, that means you’ll be surrounded
by different opinions and backgrounds to help shape
your world view. And in the city, you’ll be close to
cultural events, music concerts, sporting events,
theatre, museums, shopping and markets. You’ll also
find opportunities to engage in international learning
experiences outside the classroom.

ryerson.ca/campus-life/toronto-advantage

Entertainment District Allan Gardens

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“During my time here at Ryerson,
I’ve experienced the meaning of
diversity and multiculturalism.
Meeting people from almost every
corner of this world and sharing the
same passion and goals has inspired
me to create impact and change.”
— Omar El Araby, Business Management,
International student from Egypt

133
partner universities
146+
countries that Ryerson
in 37 countries students call home

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Shahad Mahdi, Retail Management,

founded Black Orchid, a clothing and
accessories line that combines Islamic
culture with modern design. With support
from Ryerson’s Fashion Zone, Shahad
has launched a growing line of tops,
pouches, phone cases and other items

Real-world experience featuring colourful, stylish depictions of

Muslim women.

Discover what it takes to create social change, contribute to a big

idea or launch a startup with zone learning. Ryerson is home
to 10 different zones – each with a distinct focus – where you have
the chance to shape an initiative from the ground up and access
experiential learning that prepares you for the real world.

• Connect and network with other like-minded students, community

leaders and industry partners
• Gain tangible experience to strengthen your resumé or portfolio
• Develop career-ready and marketable skills such as teamwork,
communication, business planning and project management
• Access workspace, helpful resources and workshops, mentorship
and funding
• Advance your idea and follow your passion

ryerson.ca/zonelearning

Zone Focus
Biomedical Zone Biomedical and health-care ventures
Design Fabrication Zone Spatial ideas, design learning and 3D production
DMZ Multidisciplinary co-working space for the next generation of entrepreneurs
Fashion Zone Fashion-inspired business and innovation
iBoost Zone Customer-centric, problem-solving technologies
Legal Innovation Zone Solutions and technologies to improve the justice system and legal services
Science Discovery Zone Research, development and problem solving in the sciences
SocialVentures Zone Creation of positive and viable social change
Transmedia Zone The future of storytelling with emphasis on creative innovation and design
for media makers
Clean Energy Zone Innovative solutions to urban energy challenges

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“The Fashion Zone has been amazing: I’m
always working around amazing entrepreneurs.
Everyone is trying to grow their business,
and it’s a great environment where everyone
provides as much help as they can.”
– Shahad Mahdi, Retail Management
 Life at Ryerson

Make your university experience the best it can

be. Ryerson’s student life programs offer social
engagement and a sense of belonging beyond
the classroom. Join one of Ryerson’s many
student groups, engage online or check out
exhibitions and performances by other Ryerson
students. And if you enjoy live music, want to
catch a game or need some downtime with
friends, stop by the student-run Ram in the Rye
pub. The ConnectRU program can help you
make the most of your university experience.
Through this platform you can find the right
opportunities for involvement, stay informed of
upcoming events, organize and promote
co-curricular activities, and receive recognition
for your participation in campus life through the
Ryerson Lead Blue & Gold program. Join the
Ryerson family and plug into the energy of
student life. To join the conversation online,
follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and
Instagram at @RUStudentLife. Ryerson mascot Eggy the Ram

studentlife.ryerson.ca

FREE 1 70+
admission
to Rams’
home games quidditch team student groups

6 6 15+
student-run, year-end shows Ryerson theatre Ryerson Image
covering fashion, photography productions Centre (RIC)
and interior design per year exhibitions per year

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 International
student support
Transition to life at Ryerson as an
international student with ongoing
support throughout your studies.
Take advantage of programs in
English language, math, study skills,
writing and test taking, as well as
accommodations for people with
disabilities. Stay healthy through our
medical centre, counselling services
and support groups. Attend
workshops to help with stress,
anxiety, depression, body image or
cultural integration.
International Student Support (ISS)
strives to support the personal
development of international
students through the following
offerings:
• UHIP: Health insurance for
international students
• Career Boost International:
on-campus job opportunities for
international students
• Global Links: Cultural
conversation, engagement and
trips
• Social Support: Group mentoring
and peer social events
• Immigration Support: Status
letters, one-on-one immigration
advice from licensed international
student advisors, immigration
workshops
ryerson.ca/studentlife/
internationalsupport
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 Scholarships
We are pleased to recognize your achievements, and designate more
than $4 million in entrance scholarship support. International students
attending an out-of-country (or equivalent) secondary school may apply
for one of 12 President’s Entrance Scholarships, valued at up to
$40,000 each, or one of seven International Secondary School Merit
Scholarships, valued at $5,000 each.

Visit ryerson.ca/admissions/scholarships-awards for details

including information relating to applications and program-specific
scholarships for loan programs for U.S. citizens.

Average costs for the 2017-2018 academic year

(depending on program of study)

TUITION AND ACCOMMODATION

INCIDENTAL FEES
On campus:
$23,600 to $25,595 for $5,900 to $10,200
international students (plus meal plan)
Off campus:
BOOKS AND SUPPLIES $11,400 to $19,200 for
$1,100 to $9,900 12 months (or $950
to $1,600 per month)
depending on shared or
FOOD single accommodation
$3,600 to $3,900 (blue to
gold meal plan) depending TRANSPORTATION
on dietary requirements and $117 monthly for a
living arrangements monthly Metropass/
public transit pass
PERSONAL EXPENSES
$3,200 to $5,000

All amounts expressed in Canadian dollars

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“Not only can this scholarship help you
in terms of financial assistance, but
the application process is a good way
to fast-track or improve your writing
skills, which will be fundamental to your
academic development at Ryerson.”
— Zachary Gaskin, International Economics and Finance,
International student from Barbados,
Recipient of the International Secondary School
Merit Scholarship

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 “The exposure to diversity, academic
excellence and research opportunities
at Ryerson helped me envision the
endless heights I could achieve.”
— Paurali Rahevar, Computer Science,
International student from India

62 49 52
bachelor’s specialized PhD and master’s
programs minors programs

Visit ryerson.ca/calendar for more information on courses and minors,

and ryerson.ca/graduate for graduate programs.

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* Co-operative Internship Program option – five years in length ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/programs
† Co-operative program option – five years in length
 
ₒ Co-operative basis only – five years in length

Undergraduate programs

Ryerson programs offer you a real-world, relevant curriculum that lets you
practice while you learn and graduate with the tools needed to make an impact.

Faculty of Arts Faculty of Communication Faculty of Science

and Design • Biology [BSc (Hons)] †
• Arts and Contemporary
Studies [BA (Hons)] • Biomedical Sciences [BSc (Hons)] †
• Creative Industries (BA) • Chemistry [BSc (Hons)] †
• Criminology [BA (Hons)] • Fashion Communication (BDes)
• English [BA (Hons)] • Computer Science [BSc (Hons)] †
• Fashion Design (BDes) • Financial Mathematics [BSc (Hons)] †
• Environment and Urban • Graphic Communications
Sustainability [BA (Hons)] • Mathematics and its Applications (BSc) †
Management (BTech) • Medical Physics [BSc (Hons)] †
• Geographic Analysis [BA (Hons)] • Image Arts: Film Studies (BFA)
• History [BA (Hons)] • Undeclared Science (first-year studies only)
• Image Arts: Photography
• International Economics Studies (BFA)
and Finance (BA) • Interior Design (BID)
• Language and Intercultural Ted Rogers School of
• Journalism (BJourn)
Relations [BA (Hons)] • Media Production (BA) Management
• Philosophy [BA (Hons)] • New Media (BFA)
• Politics and Governance [BA (Hons)] • Performance Acting (BFA) • Accounting & Finance (BComm) †
• Psychology (BA) • Performance Dance (BFA) • Business Management (BComm) †
• Sociology (BA) • Performance Production (BFA) • Business Technology Management
• Undeclared Arts (first-year studies only) • Professional Communication [BA (Hons)] (BComm) †
• Sport Media (BA) • Hospitality and Tourism Management
[BComm (Hons)] †
Faculty of Community Services • Retail Management (BComm) †
Faculty of Engineering and
• Child and Youth Care (BA)
• Early Childhood Studies (BA) Architectural Science
• Midwifery (BHSc) Foundation programs
• Nursing (BScN) • Aerospace Engineering (BEng) *
• Nursing Post-Diploma Degree Completion • Architectural Science (BArchSc)
(BScN) • Biomedical Engineering (BEng) *
• Nutrition and Food (BASc) • Chemical Engineering Co-op (BEng) ₒ International University
• Occupational Health and Safety (BASc) † • Civil Engineering (BEng) * Foundation Program
• Public Health and Safety (BASc) † • Computer Engineering (BEng) *
• Social Work (BSW) • Electrical Engineering (BEng) *
• Urban and Regional Planning (BURPl) • Industrial Engineering (BEng) * Ryerson ESL Foundation Program
• Mechanical Engineering (BEng) *
• Undeclared Engineering
(first-semester studies only)

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 Foundation
programs

Ryerson ESL Foundation Program International University

The Ryerson ESL Foundation Program is designed for students
Foundation Program
who are academically qualified to apply for admission to a Ryerson The International University
University undergraduate program, but who do not meet the Foundation Program (IUFP) is
minimum English proficiency requirements. It offers intensive designed to help international
English language and academic skills instruction combined with up applicants who do not meet the
to three degree-credit courses. Visit ryerson.ca/programs/ overall competitive and/or subject
undergraduate/esl-foundation for details. prerequisite requirements for
their chosen program to achieve
academic readiness and a smooth
transition to university studies.
Program Benefits Visit ryerson.ca/IUFP for details.

• 30 hours per week of intensive • Earn up to three university

academic learning in reading, credit courses towards your
writing, speaking and listening degree program

• An extensive support system • Receive guaranteed admission

including personalized academic
advising and admissions assistance
• Study at a dynamic campus in the
heart of Canada’s largest and most
multicultural city
to the full-time degree program
you wish to pursue upon successful
completion of the Ryerson ESL
Foundation Program

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 Basis of Admission

Admission Requirements
Applicants educated outside of Ontario must submit evidence
of education equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma
(OSSD) with six Grade 12 U or M courses. Please note: Ryerson
reserves the right to be the final arbiter of what will be accepted
on an equivalency basis. You can find the general admission
requirements for many education systems starting on page 20.

It is essential that subject prerequisite requirements and

grades for specific Ryerson programs form part of the academic
background of applicants from outside Ontario, especially in
the last two years of secondary school studies. Our prerequisite
charts starting on page 23 list all the required subjects and
grades/levels.

Admission is based on competitive overall admission averages,

competitive grades in program-specific subject requirements
and, where applicable, non-academic requirements (e.g.,
portfolio, admission essay, interview, audition, etc.). Your
complete academic record, including secondary school as well
as all post-secondary studies (e.g., college, university or other
post-secondary institutions), will be reviewed and considered as
part of the competitive selection process. For current Ontario
secondary school applicants, Ryerson may use Grade 11 results
in the early admission selection process.

You must have completed, or currently be completing, your

program’s admission requirements at the time you apply.
Meeting the minimum published admission requirements and/
or grades does not guarantee admission. The overall average
and subject-specific grades required for each program depend
on competition each year, and admission is offered to the best-
qualified applicants based on the information available
at the time of application review.

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International Admission Requirements
for Entry Level Programs
All Programs — International Equivalencies

Ontario Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with six Grade 12 U/M courses or equivalent
including English/Anglais and program-specific subject prerequisites. A minimum overall average of 70% (or equivalent) in
six Grade 12 U/M courses establishes eligibility to apply for admission.

American School System/
Advanced Placement
Graduation from Grade 12 of an academic program at an accredited secondary school with high academic standing
including minimum B grades in the program-specific subject prerequisites and a minimum B overall average. In most
cases, subject prerequisites should be completed at the AP level and/or Grade 12 senior academic level (some exceptions
apply). Subject to competition, applicants may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum. The high
school profile (including accreditation, grading scheme, etc.) must accompany the academic record. While we do not
have minimum SAT or ACT score requirements, strong performance on a standardized test can strengthen an application.
If SAT or ACT examinations have been written, the results should be submitted. Advanced Placement (AP) examination
results will also be considered.

British-Patterned Applicants must present the following: GCE A Levels (at least two A Levels in different subject areas with predicted and
Education final grades of B or higher in one subject and C or higher in another subject) and GCSE O Levels (at least three different
subject areas at the GCSE O Level with final grades of at least B or higher in one subject and C or higher in two other
subjects). Note: Two AS Levels are acceptable in place of an A Level. Prerequisite subjects should be presented at the
GCE A Level; however, excellent AS Levels and GCSE O Levels will be considered for some programs. Cambridge Pre-U
requirements and acceptable BTEC qualifications may be found at
ryerson.ca/admissions/undergraduate/requirements/international.

Caribbean Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced
Proficiency Examinations (CAPE). The completed CAPE diploma must include a total of at least six individual units with
grades of I, II or III. Subject to competition, applicants may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum.
All program-specific prerequisite subjects must be presented.

China Senior High School (Upper Middle School) Graduation Diploma, Academic Proficiency Test/Upper Middle School
Graduation (Hui Kao) Exam, and Chinese National University Entrance Examinations (Gao Kao). Applicants who have
not written, or do not intend on writing the Gao Kao examination must submit a signed and dated letter providing the
reason(s). Additional requirements include a notarized copy of Hui Kao (or equivalent test) results and results from any
other standardized academic tests (e.g., SAT, ACT or AP tests). Copies of awards received for academic achievement as
well as reference letters from school officials highlighting academic accomplishments are encouraged.

French-Patterned Baccalauréat/Baccalauréat Général/Option Internationale du Baccalauréat/Diplôme de Bachelier de l’Enseignement

Education du Second Degré/Baccalauréat Technologique, with a strong overall average and strong results in each of the subject
prerequisites. Applicants must include the specific subject requirements for the program(s) to which they are applying in
their final year of study.

India All India Senior School Certificate Examination (awarded by CBSE) or the Indian School Certificate (awarded by CISCE)
with a strong overall average, and strong marks in all subject prerequisites. Students presenting Year 12 State Board
Exams (Higher Secondary School Certificate; Intermediate Certificate) with high standing will also be considered for
admission.

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 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

All Programs — International Equivalencies

International Baccalaureate
Applicants who have completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma must present grades of 4 or
higher in three Higher Level and three Standard Level subjects with a grade total of 28 or higher. Subject to
competition, applicants may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum. Applicants must
include the specific subject requirements for the program(s) to which they are applying among their Higher and
Standard Levels. The IB certificate and IB Career-related Programme (IBCP) cannot be used in lieu of the high
school diploma requirement.

Middle East General Secondary Education Certificate, Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Tawjihiyah, Al-Thanawiya or
equivalent) with a strong overall average, and strong marks in all subject prerequisites.

Turkey Lise Bitirme Diplomasi/Devlet Lise Diplomasi/French Baccalauréat with a strong overall average and strong
results in each of the subject prerequisites. Applicants must include the specific subject requirements for the
program(s) to which they are applying in their final year of study.

Other Education Systems Please visit ryerson.ca/admissions/undergraduate/requirements/international for information about general
admission requirements from education systems around the world.

Subject Prerequisites: A listing of program-specific subject prerequisites may be found at ryerson.ca/admissions/undergraduate/requirements/international.

Transfer Credit: AP courses with examination scores of 4 or higher, GCE A Levels with grades of C or higher, CAPE units with grades of III or better, French Baccalauréat
subjects with a final coefficient of 10 or higher and IB Higher Levels with grades of 5 or higher will be considered for transfer credit on an individual basis. AS Levels will not
be considered for transfer credit. Engineering students are not eligible for transfer credits for core professional engineering courses.

Note: The information provided here is an overview and subject to change. Admission requirements vary by program and faculty, and program-specific requirements apply.
Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Due to competition, higher results may be required. Full details are available at
ryerson.ca/admissions/undergraduate/requirements/international.

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 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum English Language Proficiency Results

Visit ryerson.ca/admissions/undergraduate/requirements/english-language for details.

PROGRAM TOEFL - 0886 MELAB IELTS CAEL PTE

Creative Industries; Journalism; Professional Communication; 580 Paper-based 90 6.5 70 60
Media Production; Sport Media 92-93 Internet-based Paper & CE

All Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science programs 560 Paper-based 85 6.5 60 60
except Architectural Science 83-87 Internet-based Paper & CE
All Faculty of Science programs except Computer Science

All other Ryerson programs 580 Paper-based 85 6.5 70 60

92-93 Internet-based Paper & CE

Ryerson ESL Foundation Program 520 Paper-based 70 5.0 50 50

Higher scores may be required, subject to competition. 68 Internet-based Paper & CE

Ryerson campus

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Minimum Requirements and Basis of Admission: See ryerson.ca/admissions/undergraduate/requirements for
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
equivalent admission requirements, minimum averages required to establish eligibility for admission consideration
and more. Ryerson receives more applications than spaces available. The averages/grades required for admission
selection to each program are determined on the basis of competition each year.

Degree Program International American School British-Patterned Other Education Ontario

Baccalaureate System/Advanced Education Systems
(HL or SL) Placement (A Level
(Honours or AP Recommended)
Recommended)

FACULTY OF ARTS — Subject Prerequisite Requirements

Arts and Contemporary English Grade 12 English English English English/Anglais

Studies, Criminology, (ENG4U/EAE4U
English, Environment preferred)
and Urban Sustainability,
Geographic Analysis, History,
Language and Intercultural
Relations, Philosophy,
Politics and Governance,
Psychology, Sociology,
Undeclared Arts (first-year
studies only)

International Economics English and Math** Grade 12 English, English and Math English and Math English/Anglais
and Finance **Math Studies is senior-level Math (ENG4U/EAE4U
not recommended (Calculus or Pre- preferred) and
Calculus preferred) Mathematics (one
of: MHF4U or
MCV4U or MDM4U).
MHF4U and MCV4U
are the preferred
mathetmatics
courses.

FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION AND DESIGN —

Subject Prerequisite Requirements and Non-Academic Requirements (If Applicable)

Fashion Communication,* English and Grade 12 English, English and English and English/Anglais
Fashion Design,* Math. Visual Arts senior-level Math. Visual Arts Math. Visual Arts (ENG4U/EAE4U
Graphic Communications recommended for Math. Visual Arts recommended for recommended for preferred) and
Management Fashion Design recommended for Fashion Design Fashion Design Grade 11 U or
and Fashion Fashion Design and Fashion and Fashion M or Grade 12
Communication. and Fashion Communication. Communication. U Mathematics
Communication. (one of: MCF3M,
MCR3U, MHF4U,
MCV4U, MDM4U).
Recommended:
Visual Arts/Art and
Sewing courses
for Fashion Design
and Fashion
Communication;
BAT4M and/or
TGJ4M for Graphic
Communications
Management.

*These programs select students on the basis of grades plus non-academic criteria. For detailed information on these requirements, please visit the program page for
your program of interest at ryerson.ca/programs/undergraduate.

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 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Degree Program International American School British-Patterned Other Education Ontario

Baccalaureate System/Advanced Education Systems
(HL or SL) Placement (A Level
(Honours or AP Recommended)
Recommended)

FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION AND DESIGN —

Subject Prerequisite Requirements and Non-Academic Requirements (If Applicable)

Creative Industries, English Grade 12 English English English English/Anglais

Image Arts* (Film Studies, (ENG4U/EAE4U
Photography Studies), required for
Journalism,* Professional Journalism,
Communication, Media Production
RTA School of Media* and Sport Media;
(Media Production, preferred for all
New Media, Sport Media), others)
Performance* (Acting,
Dance, Production)

Interior Design*
English, Math and Grade 12 English, English, Math and English, Math and English/Anglais
one of Visual Arts, senior-level Math one of Visual Arts, one of Visual Arts, (ENG4U/EAE4U
Humanities, Social and one of senior- Humanities, Social Humanities, Social preferred).
Science or Physics level Visual Arts, Science or Physics Science or Physics Grade 11 U or M
Humanities, Social or Grade 12 U
Science or Physics Mathematics (one
of MCF3M, MCR3U,
MHF4U, MCV4U,
MDM4U). One
additional Grade
12 U or M course
from AVI4M, CIA4U,
CGW4U, CHI4U,
SPH4U, T.GJ4M or
TDJ4M.

FACULTY OF COMMUNITY SERVICES —

Subject Prerequisite Requirements and Non-Academic Requirements (If Applicable)

Child and Youth Care, English Grade 12 English English English English/Anglais
Social Work (ENG4U/EAE4U
preferred)

Early Childhood Studies English and Math Grade 12 English English and Math English and Math English/Anglais
or Science (Biology, and senior-level or Science (Biology, or Science (Biology, (ENG4U/EAE4U
Chemistry or Math or Science Chemistry or Chemistry or preferred). One
Physics) (Biology, Chemistry Physics) Physics) Grade 11 U or M or
or Physics) Grade 12 U or M
Mathematics
or Science course
(one of MCF3M,
MCR3U, SCH3U,
SPH3U, SBI3U,
SNC3M, SVN3M,
MHF4U, MCV4U,
MDM4U, PSE4U/
PSK4U, SBI4U,
SCH4U, SPH4U,
SES4U, SNC4M).

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Minimum Requirements and Basis of Admission: See ryerson.ca/admissions/undergraduate/requirements for
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
equivalent admission requirements, minimum averages required to establish eligibility for admission consideration
and more. Ryerson receives more applications than spaces available. The averages/grades required for admission
selection to each program are determined on the basis of competition each year.

Degree Program International American School British-Patterned Other Education Ontario

Baccalaureate System/Advanced Education Systems
(HL or SL) Placement (A Level
(Honours or AP Recommended)
Recommended)

FACULTY OF COMMUNITY SERVICES —

Subject Prerequisite Requirements and Non-Academic Requirements (If Applicable)

Midwifery* English, Biology or Grade 12 English, English, Biology or English, Biology or English/Anglais
Applicants must be Canadian Chemistry and a senior-level Chemistry and a Chemistry and a (ENG4U/EAE4U
citizens or permanent Social Sciences or Science (Biology Social Sciences or Social Sciences or preferred). One
residents to be eligible for Humanities or Chemistry) Humanities Humanities Grade 12 U Science
admission to this program. and a senior-level course (one of
Social Sciences or SBI4U or SCH4U).
Humanities One Grade 12 U or M
course in Canadian
World Studies or the
Social Sciences and
Humanities

Nursing English, Biology, Grade 12 English, English, Biology, English, Biology, English/Anglais
Chemistry and Math senior-level Biology, Chemistry and Math Chemistry and Math (ENG4U/EAE4U
Chemistry and Math preferred), Biology
(SBI4U), Chemistry
(SCH4U), Grade 11
U/M or Grade 12 U
Mathematics (one
of MCF3M, MCR3U,
MHF4U, MCV4U,
MDM4U)

Nutrition and Food English, Chemistry Grade 12 English, English, Chemistry English, Chemistry English/Anglais
and Biology senior-level and Biology and Biology (ENG4U/EAE4U
Chemistry and preferred),
Biology Chemistry (SCH4U)
and Biology (SBI4U)

Occupational and English and one of Grade 12 English English and one of English and one of English/Anglais
Public Health Biology or Chemistry and senior-level Biology or Chemistry Biology or Chemistry (ENG4U/EAE4U
Science (Biology or preferred) and
Chemistry) one of Chemistry
(SCH4U) or Biology
(SBI4U)

*These programs select students on the basis of grades plus non-academic criteria. For detailed information on these requirements, please visit the program page for
your program of interest at ryerson.ca/programs/undergraduate.

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 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Degree Program International American School British-Patterned Other Education Ontario

Baccalaureate System/Advanced Education Systems
(HL or SL) Placement (A Level
(Honours or AP Recommended)
Recommended)

FACULTY OF COMMUNITY SERVICES —

Subject Prerequisite Requirements and Non-Academic Requirements (If Applicable)

Urban and English. Grade 12 English. English. English. English/Anglais

Regional Planning Recommended: Recommended: Recommended: Recommended: (ENG4U/EAE4U
Social Sciences, Senior-level Social Sciences, Social Sciences, preferred).
Humanities, Science subjects in the Humanities, Science Humanities, Recommended:
and/or Math. Social Sciences, and/or Math. Science and/or Grade 12 U or M
Humanities, Science Math. courses in Social
and/or Math. Sciences and the
Humanities (HFA4M,
HHS4M, HHG4M,
HSB4M, HZT4U)
and/or Economics
(CIA4U) and U
courses in Canadian
and World Studies
(GCW4U, CGU4U,
CHI4U, CHY4U,
CLN4U, CPW4U),
Science (SBI4U,
SCH4U, SPH4U,
SES4U) and/
or Mathematics
(MHF4U, MCV4U,
MDM4U).

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL SCIENCE —

Subject Prerequisite Requirements and Non-Academic Requirements (If Applicable)

Architectural Science* English, Math** Grade 12 English, English, Math and English, Math and English/Anglais
and Physics Physics and senior- Physics Physics (ENG4U/EAE4U
**Math Studies is level Math with preferred), Physics
not acceptable Calculus (SPH4U) and Grade
12 U Mathematics
(one of MCV4U or
MHF4U)

Engineering [Aerospace,
Biomedical, Chemical Co-op,
Civil, Computer, Electrical,
Industrial, Mechanical,
Undeclared (first-semester
studies only)]
English, Math,** Grade 12 English, English, Math, English, Math with English/Anglais
Physics and senior-level Math Physics and Calculus, Physics (ENG4U/EAE4U
Chemistry with Calculus, Chemistry (Math and Chemistry preferred), Advanced
**Math Studies is Physics and and either Physics or Functions (MHF4U),
not acceptable Chemistry Chemistry at the A Calculus and Vectors
Level are required) (MCV4U), Physics
(SPH4U) and
Chemistry (SCH4U)

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Minimum Requirements and Basis of Admission: See ryerson.ca/admissions/undergraduate/requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
for equivalent admission requirements, minimum averages required to establish eligibility for admission
consideration and more. Ryerson receives more applications than spaces available. The averages/grades required
for admission selection to each program are determined on the basis of competition each year.

Degree Program International American School British-Patterned Other Education Ontario

Baccalaureate System/Advanced Education Systems
(HL or SL) Placement (A Level
(Honours or AP Recommended)
Recommended)

FACULTY OF SCIENCE — Subject Prerequisite Requirements

Biomedical Sciences, English, Math** Grade 12 English, English, Math and English, Math English/Anglais
Science (Biology, Chemistry, and two of Biology, senior-level Math two of Biology, and two of Biology, (ENG4U/EAE4U
Medical Physics, Undeclared Chemistry or Physics with Calculus and Chemistry or Physics Chemistry or preferred), Advanced
[first-year studies only]) **Math Studies is two of Biology, Physics Functions (MHF4U),
not acceptable Chemistry or Physics and two of Physics
(SPH4U), Chemistry
(SCH4U) or Biology
(SBI4U)

Computer Science, Financial English, Math** Grade 12 English, English, Math and English, Math and English/Anglais
Mathematics, Mathematics and one of Physics, senior-level Math one of Physics, one of Physics, (ENG4U/EAE4U
and its Applications Biology or Chemistry with Calculus and Chemistry or Biology Chemistry or preferred), Advanced
**Math Studies is one of Physics, Biology Functions (MHF4U),
not acceptable Chemistry or Biology one of Calculus and
Vectors (MCV4U)
(preferred for
Computer Science)
or Mathematics of
Data Management
(MDM4U), one of
Physics (SPH4U),
Biology (SBI4U) or
Chemistry (SCH4U)

TED ROGERS SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT — Subject Prerequisite Requirements

Accounting & Finance English and Math** Grade 12 English, English and Math English and Math English/Anglais
**Math Studies is senior-level Math with Calculus (ENG4U/EAE4U
not acceptable with Calculus preferred), Advanced
Functions (MHF4U)
and Calculus and
Vectors (MCV4U)

Business Management, English and Math** Grade 12 English, English and Math English and Math English/Anglais
Business Technology **Math Studies is senior-level Math (ENG4U/EAE4U
Management, Hospitality not recommended (Calculus or Pre- preferred) and Grade
and Tourism Management, Calculus preferred) 12 U Mathematics
Retail Management (one of MCV4U,
MHF4U or
MDM4U; MCV4U
is the preferred
Mathematics course)

*These programs select students on the basis of grades plus non-academic criteria. For detailed information on these requirements, please visit the program page for
your program of interest at ryerson.ca/programs/undergraduate.

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Ryerson Quad

Timeline
September OUAC applications are open. Activate your
Ryerson Online Identity as soon as your
application is acknowledged by Ryerson.

November 17 Visit the campus for the Fall Open House.

February 1 Deadline for guaranteed consideration for all

programs.

March 12-16 Visit the campus for the March Break Open
House.

April 1 We encourage you to submit your English

proficiency test score by this date.

May 15 The deadline to pay your tuition deposit and

reserve your space is coming up fast, pay now
to avoid delays!

July Schedule a meeting with a Ryerson

International Student Advisor.
Apply for OneCard, your official Ryerson
ID card.

July/August If you have a conditional Offer of Admission,

you must submit your final and official results
by the deadline in your offer letter.

August Early August: Check RAMSS for your

enrolment appointment.
Late August: Attend orientation and move into
residence or other accommodations.

September Start your classes!

When to apply
February 1 is the Guaranteed Consideration
Date for applications to all programs
(Grades-Plus and Grades-Only). Subject
to space availability in programs, applications,
amendments and supporting documents
may continue to be reviewed after the
Guaranteed Consideration Date for fall
admission.
Grades-Only programs select students on
the basis of academic performance.
Grades-Plus programs select students on
the basis of academic performance plus
non-academic requirements such as
auditions, interviews, portfolios, essays, etc.
If distance does not permit travel to Ryerson,
selection methods may include telephone
interviews, video auditions, mail-in
questionnaires and/or essays.
Non-academic material is generally due
by the Guaranteed Consideration Date.
However, it is important that you do not
submit non-academic material until after
you have actually submitted your application
for admission and have received your
Ryerson Student Number.
Your Ryerson Student Number must be
clearly printed on all non-academic materials
you submit. For further information about
specific non-academic requirements,
including submission deadline dates,
procedures and applicable fees, visit the
academic program page for your program
of interest at ryerson.ca/programs/
undergraduate.
If you are an international student and require a study permit, you should apply for it
as soon as you receive your Offer of Admission.
How to apply
Step 1:
Submit Your Application
Submit your application(s) online via the
Ontario Universities’ Application Centre
(OUAC) at ouac.on.ca.
Step 2:
Submit/Upload Required Documents
You can begin the document upload/
submission process after you have received
the email acknowledgment of your
application from Ryerson, and have set up
your Ryerson Online Identity.
Review ryerson.ca/admissions/
undergraduate/apply/document-
submission to determine what documents
are required and how to submit them by
all noted deadline dates. Documents may
include:
• Academic Transcripts (you are personally
responsible for the submission of both
secondary and all post-secondary school
academic transcripts, regardless of the date
of completion and the country of origin).
• Non-Academic Requirements (for Grades-
Plus programs).
• Ryerson Supplementary Form and
Supporting Documents (if applicable).
• Proof of English Language Proficiency.
Visit ryerson.ca/admissions/
undergraduate/requirements/english-
language for details.
• Study Permits. If you are not a Canadian
citizen or a permanent resident, you must
indicate on your application that you have
obtained or intend to obtain a study permit
(and a Temporary Resident Visa [TRV] if
applicable). Visit cic.gc.ca for details. If you
are already in Canada on a study permit,
you must submit a copy of your visa
authorization form or immigration papers
confirming your status.
Step 3:
Track Your Application Status
Your Choose>Ryerson portal account at
choose.ryerson.ca is the only way we
communicate directly with you regarding your
application(s). You will be responsible
for accessing your account and viewing
all communications issued to you from
Ryerson throughout the admissions process.
WHEN WILL I HEAR?
Visit ryerson.ca/admissions/
undergraduate/after-applying
for details on decision release
dates.
!
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 Visit our campus

We’re here to help you learn more about all that Ryerson
can offer you, and we have a number of in-person and online
opportunities to choose from!
ryerson.ca/admissions/visits-tours

Campus Tours FCAD in Action Ryerson Open House

Monday-Friday
Year Round
Let our current students show
you around! General campus
tours are available Monday to
Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
throughout the year (except
during holidays and university
closures). All tours are
approximately one hour and
30 minutes.
Friday, October 20, 2017
Friday, November 24, 2017
Participate in workshops, talk to
program representatives, attend
tours and get an up-close view
of the creative programs in the
Faculty of Communication and
Design in action!
School of Performance
Open House
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Interested in finding out more
about Canada's leading theatre
training conservatory program?
Join us on campus to see a class
in action, watch a short dance
performance and learn about the
admissions and audition process.
Friday, November 17, 2017
Check out what we’re all about!
Meet with representatives
from undergraduate admissions
and student services, as well
as students, faculty and staff.
You can also tour the campus,
residences and athletic facilities.
March Break at Ryerson
Monday to Friday
March 12-16, 2018
Spend part of your March
Break with us! This week will
offer an in-depth look at what
makes Ryerson Canada's
leading university for career-
relevant learning.

VIRTUAL TOUR
Can’t join us in person? Check out our
buildings and facilities via our virtual campus
tour. Visit ryerson.ca/virtualtour.

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SESSIONS
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admission or the Ryerson experience, we
have an online info session just for you!
RU Live allows you to participate in a session
from your home, school, smartphone or
anywhere you access the internet. RU Live
gives you access to students, faculty and
admissions representatives. Check out
our website and sign up for the session
that’s right for you.

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