Concurrent Education

High School Applicants

  • Minimum 70% on 6 4U and/or 4M courses including prerequisites for the degree program applied to with Concurrent Education (ie. BA, BSc, BFA, BBA, BPHE)
  • Minimum 70% in ENG4U
  • Minimum 60% in 3U or 3M Mathematics

University Transfer Applicants

Admissions consideration for Concurrent Education (University Transfer) requires the completion of a minimum of 18 credits of undergraduate study, and no more than 72 university credits (including transfer/advanced standing credits). Applications are made through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) and must be submitted by April 1. A minimum 70% overall average on all university courses completed is required in order to be considered. Completion of a 3U or 3M Mathematics (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of 60% or a university or college level Mathematics (not Academic and Career Entrance(ACE) Program courses or Statistics) with a minimum grade of 60% is also required.

Students who have already completed university degrees are not eligible for admissions consideration to Concurrent Education.

College Transfer Applicants

Admissions consideration for Concurrent Education (College Transfer) requires the successful completion of a minimum of one full year at the college level with a minimum overall GPA of 70%. Applications are made through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) and must be submitted by April 1. Applicants must present a minimum of 70% in one semester of English or Communications at the college level (not Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Program courses) or ENG4U from high school with a minimum grade of 70%. A minimum 60% in one semester of Mathematics (not Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Program courses or Statistics) at the college level or a 3U or 3M Mathematics from high school with a minimum grade of 60% is also required.

Students who have already completed university degrees are not eligible for admissions consideration to Concurrent Education.

Early Childhood Diploma Graduates

Admissions consideration for Concurrent Education (Early Childhood Education (ECE Graduates)) requires the successful completion of an ECE diploma with a minimum overall GPA of 70% and be eligible for admission consideration to Nipissing University’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours Specialization degree program based on their ECE diploma. Applications are made through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) and must be submitted by April 1. Applicants must present a minimum of 70% in one semester of English or Communications at the college level (not Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Program courses) or ENG4U from high school with a minimum grade of 70%. A minimum 60% in one semester of Mathematics (not Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Program courses or Statistics) at the college level or a 3U or 3M Mathematics from high school with a minimum grade of 60% is also required.

Students who have already completed university degrees are not eligible for admissions consideration to Concurrent Education.

Nipissing University students – Upper Year Admission

Admissions consideration for Concurrent Education (Upper-Year Admission) requires the completion of a minimum of 18 credits of undergraduate study at Nipissing University, and no more than 72 university credits (including transfer/advanced standing credits). Application forms are available from the Office of the Registrar and must be submitted by April 1. A minimum 70% overall average on all university courses completed is required in order to be considered. Completion of a 3U or 3M Mathematics (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of 60% or a university or college level Mathematics (not Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Program courses or Statistics) with a minimum grade of 60% is also required.

Students who have already completed university degrees are not eligible for admissions consideration to Concurrent Education.