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2015-2016 Undergraduate Calendar
HOME Programs and Academic Departments Faculty of Communication & Design Journalism Admission Information

Admission Information
Administered by the School of Journalism

Degree:
Four years of study following Grade 12 U/M graduation.

Admission:
O.S.S.D. with six Grade 12 U/M courses including Grade 12 U English (ENG4U)/Anglais (EAE4U). 

Notes:
  1. A grade of 70 percent or higher will be required in ENG4U/EAE4U.
  2. Applicants are required to provide information on their journalism and life experience and submit a 300-word essay on a topic to be provided. A portfolio of published (or unpublished) work is highly encouraged. As part of the admission selection process, applicants must visit www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/programs/grades_plus for details about the non-academic requirements.
  3. A non-academic assessment fee of $50 CDN (subject to change) is required and will be requested by Ryerson as applicable.
  4. Subject to competition, candidates may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum.

Degree Completion Program with Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning:
 
Ryerson will consider graduates of the following Sheridan College two-year diploma programs for advanced-level admission to Ryerson’s Journalism Program:
 
·         Sheridan College Journalism – Broadcast Diploma
·         Sheridan College Journalism – Print Diploma
·         Sheridan College Journalism – 2-year diploma launching September 2015 (subject to approval)
 
Projected completion of the Journalism degree requirements is five semesters and is dependent on a number of variables, including diploma program studies completed, space availability and the individual student’s progress in the program curriculum.
 
Admission Guidelines:

  1. O.S.S.D. with six Grade 12 U/M courses including Grade 12 U English (ENG4U)/Anglais (EAE4U). 
  2. A grade of 70 percent or higher is required in ENG4U/EAE4U.
  3. Completion of an acceptable Sheridan College two-year diploma program with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (B)  is required.
  4. Applicants are required to provide information on their journalism and life experience and submit a 300-word essay on a topic to be provided. A portfolio of published (or unpublished) work is highly encouraged. As part of the admission selection process, applicants must visit www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/programs/grades_plus for details about the non-academic requirements.
  5. A non-academic assessment fee of $50 CDN (subject to change) is required and will be requested by Ryerson as applicable.
  6. Subject to competition, candidates may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum. 



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