Admissions Procedures and Policies

The basis of admission to Toronto Metropolitan University’s (TMU) undergraduate degree programs is the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), with six (6) Grade 12U/M courses including Grade 12 U English (one of ENG4U, ETS4U, EWC4U) or Anglais (one of EAE4U, EAL4U, EAC4U) (unless otherwise noted), plus program-specific prerequisite courses.

The OSSD with a minimum overall average of 70 percent* in six Grade 12 U/M courses, or equivalent, establishes eligibility for admission; subject to competition, individual TMU programs may establish higher academic averages. All TMU programs also stipulate specific subject prerequisites. Applicants must successfully complete a minimum of one full secondary school course at the required level, or equivalent, in each of the subject prerequisites listed for the programs for which they wish to be considered. Grades required for admission are determined on the basis of competition.

Applicants not educated in Ontario must submit evidence of education equivalent to the OSSD with six Grade 12 U or M courses. Minimum Canadian provincial requirements for admission are available for reference on the Canadian Secondary School Students webpage. Minimum international country requirements are published on the Internationally-Educated Students webpage . Please note: TMU reserves the right to be the final arbiter of what will be accepted on an equivalency basis.

An applicant’s 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, unless otherwise noted. If there is a timeframe where an applicant was registered at an institution, for one course or more, regardless of its relevance to the application, the applicant must ensure that the official application includes this information and that a transcript is submitted.

If applicable, applicants may wish to provide context for their academic achievement in their TMU Supplementary Form. The supplementary form is available in the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal. 

Programs may also specify non-academic requirements for admission (e.g. portfolio, admission essay, interview, audition, etc.). These programs are referred to as Grades-Plus programs. The specific non-academic requirements for individual Grades-Plus programs, including specific submission dates and procedures, are available by visiting the individual undergraduate program pages.  Requirements may change annually. Note: for Grades-Plus programs, both academic and non-academic criteria will be used in the admission selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to achieve as much breadth of preparation as possible in the course of their studies while also meeting the stated subject prerequisite requirements of the program(s) to which they apply.

* TMU receives more applications than spaces available. The averages/grades required for admission selection to each program is determined on the basis of competition each year. Possession of minimum averages and/or grades does not guarantee admission.

The length of time taken by an applicant to complete the OSSD will not be a determining factor in admission decisions.

The ‘out of school’ component of Grade 12 U/M co-op courses or equivalent is not accepted for admission purposes nor is it accepted in the evaluation of entrance scholarships.

For current Ontario secondary school applicants, TMU considers all Grade 11 final marks and Grade 12 interim/final marks in the assessment (where applicable).

The above general admission guidelines apply to all undergraduate programs and all applicants. Any exceptions are noted on individual program pages. In addition, it is strongly recommended that applicants refer to the Undergraduate Admissions website for up-to-date information.

Please Note: Minimum requirements are subject to change. Admission is not guaranteed.

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Toronto Metropolitan University 
350 Victoria Street
Toronto, Ontario
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All applicants, including international students and those required to submit proof of English language proficiency, must include English in their studies, at or above the level indicated in the individual program admission requirements. English as a Second Language studies (except where noted) or English language tests cannot be used as a substitute for the English prerequisite requirement. French-language education students in Ontario may present Anglais courses (e.g. EAE4U) for admission.

Applicants to undergraduate studies at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) must provide proof of English language proficiency in the form of an acceptable English language test score, unless they qualify for an exemption under one of the following criteria:

• They have completed four years of full-time study at the high school level in Canada or in a country where English is the first language (see the list of exempt countries/territories) or in a school where English is the primary language of instruction.
  
• They have successfully completed a two or three-year diploma program at a public, accredited college where English is the first language of the country (see the list of exempt countries/territories) and the language of instruction at the institution (no  EAL/ESL courses).
  
• They have successfully completed one year of full-time, degree-level study at an accredited university where English is the first language of the country (see the list of exempt countries/territories) and the language of instruction at the institution (no  EAL/ESL courses). 
  

Other criteria may be considered on a case-by-case basis. TMU reserves the right to request proof of English language proficiency, in the form of an acceptable English language test score, from any applicant or admitted student.

An application for admission must include an applicant’s full academic history, and all academic transcripts must be submitted, in order for TMU to waive the English language proficiency test requirement.

TMU will not accept Grade 12 U English, the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT), or equivalent in lieu of a test of English language proficiency.  All applicants, including those who must submit proof of English language proficiency, are required to present a senior level English course (equivalent to a Grade 12 U English course in Ontario).

The Toronto Metropolitan University code for TOEFL is 0886.

For English language proficiency test score submission instructions and other details, visit the English Language Requirements page.

(subject to change - use as a guideline only)

TMU reserves the right to request proof of English language proficiency, in the form of an acceptable English language test score or alternate documentation, from any applicant or admitted student (regardless of background).

At its sole discretion, TMU may request that an additional English language proficiency test of its choosing be completed, regardless of previously submitted test scores. This may occur, for example, in the circumstance where an academic English course grade appears greatly disparate to a submitted English language proficiency test score. 

Toronto Metropolitan University English Language Institute (ELI) offers intensive ESL programs for learners from different backgrounds and levels of proficiency. They are open to academically qualified students who have achieved English proficiency test scores that don't meet TMU's English language requirements. Pathway programs allow students to further their English language skills while preparing them for an undergraduate degree program at TMU. For programs and requirements visit the Toronto Metropolitan University English Language Institute (ELI) website.

Applicants who do not possess the minimum admission requirements are eligible to be considered for admission, if they meet all of the following requirements:

1. They are twenty-one (21) years of age by December 31 of the year in which they will commence studies;
   
2. They have been away from formal education for at least two years;
   
3. They are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, or are sponsored by a Canadian governmental agency;
   
4. They have completed, typically with grades of 70 percent or higher, all subject prerequisite(s) or equivalent required for individual program admission.

Notes:

• Minimum grades do not guarantee admission. Subject to competition, candidates may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum. To determine the admission average, all subject prerequisite course grades are averaged. The average required for admission purposes will vary by program and is determined on the basis of competition. Where only one prerequisite is required for a program, the grade in that course must be competitive for admission purposes.
• An applicant's complete academic record, including secondary school as well as any post-secondary studies (e.g. college, university, or other post-secondary institutions) will be reviewed and considered as part of the competitive selection process.  If there is a timeframe where an applicant was registered at an institution, for one course or more, regardless of its relevance to the application, the applicant must ensure that the official application includes this information and that a transcript is submitted.
  
• Mature student eligibility does not apply to formal pathway programs (opens in new window) . 
• In support of their application, it is recommended that applicants include the following in their TMU Supplementary Form:
  • Why they have chosen the program(s).
  • Career ambitions/goals
  • Past work experience

The following are general admission guidelines and are subject to change. Applicants should refer to the International Secondary School Students page for specific country requirements and other relevant information.

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. International applicants are not eligible to apply as mature students. Please note: Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) reserves the right to be the final arbiter of what will be accepted on an equivalency basis. It is mandatory that the required subject prerequisites and grades for specific programs form part of the applicant’s academic background, especially in the last two years of secondary and/or post-secondary studies as required. All transcripts must show all courses completed and grades achieved.

Applicants are required to achieve a high overall standing in their studies and to include the appropriate program subject prerequisite(s) with high standing. Studies used to meet the academic admission requirements must be completed or in progress at the time of application submission. Candidates are selected on the basis of their overall academic performance in relation to other candidates. Due to competition, candidates may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum.

Applicants to undergraduate studies at TMU, must provide proof of English language proficiency, in the form of an acceptable English language test score, unless they qualify for an exemption. Refer to English Language Requirements for further details.

Additional information regarding documents and official transcripts can be found on the How to Apply pages.

Applicants educated outside of Ontario must submit evidence of education equivalent to the OSSD with six (6) Grade 12 U/M courses and subject prerequisites. Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is the sole arbiter of what is considered equivalent.

It is essential that the required subject prerequisite(s) and grade(s) for specific TMU programs form part of the academic background of applicants from outside of Ontario, especially in the last two years of high school studies. Unless noted otherwise, subject prerequisite grades required for admission (normally in the 65-75 percent range) are determined on the basis of competition.

Please note that subject prerequisites vary by program. For individual program subject prerequisite requirements, visit the Canadian Secondary School Students webpage. Applicants to all engineering programs, the Accounting & Finance program, and select programs in the Faculty of Science, should note that calculus is required.

TMU considers all Grade 11 final marks and Grade 12 interim/final marks in the assessment (where applicable).

In determining admissibility, TMU reserves the right to take into account all aspects of an applicant’s academic record. Secondary school as well as all post-secondary studies (e.g. college, university, or other post-secondary institutions) must be declared on the application and all transcripts must be submitted to TMU. An applicant’s overall academic performance will be reviewed and considered as part of the competitive selection process.  While minimum averages/grades are stated, applicants may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum. TMU receives more applications than spaces available. The averages/grades required for admission selection to each program is determined on the basis of competition each year. Possession of minimum averages and/or grades does not guarantee admission.

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) encourages submission of the application, required documents and the appropriate application fee well in advance of the Guaranteed Consideration Deadline. Applications received for the fall, winter, and spring/summer terms will be guaranteed consideration if they are 'complete', including all supporting documentation, and received by:

• Fall Term - February 1 (special students - July 15)
• Winter Term - December 1
• Spring/Summer Term - April 15

The above dates have been selected in order to allow sufficient time for auditions, interviews, and selection tests to be arranged where required, and to ensure that applications (and amendments to applications) for all programs will be received in time for consideration by the selection committees.

NOTE: Applicants are advised that the above dates are to be used as a guideline only. All complete applications and amendments received by Undergraduate Admissions by the above dates will receive equal consideration. Applications, supporting documents, and amendments received after these dates will be reviewed subject to space availability.  (Exception: Midwifery - applications are accepted only until February 1). TMU reserves the right to terminate the application process without notice.

If applying to TMU through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) (external link) , please allow at least two weeks for processing the application (or amendments to the application).

Students seeking readmission or reinstatement should refer to the applicable sections of this calendar for application dates and procedures.

Application dates are correct at the time of printing. Subsequent amendments to application dates will be posted on the Undergraduate Admissions official website.

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is a member of the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (external link)  (OUAC), 170 Research Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 5E2 

Applicants must submit an Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) Application, unless otherwise noted. The application fee must accompany the completed application, including the $90 Supplemental/Document Evaluation Fee where applicable. All fees are subject to change.

International applicants applying only to TMU may choose to use the TMU International Application.

All applicants (except current Grade 12 students in an Ontario secondary school) are encouraged to complete the TMU Supplementary Form in the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal.

TMU programs commence in September of each year. Some programs may grant admission to international students for the winter (January) term.

The following applicants must use the TMU Application found on the Applications and Related Forms page:

• a current TMU student (this includes students enrolled in the G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education);
• a former TMU student (this includes students enrolled in the G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education) from Fall 1984 to present;
• an applicant only applying to a part-time TMU program;
• an applicant seeking Special Student status;
• an individual seeking readmission to a TMU program;
• an individual seeking reinstatement who was Suspended/Required to Withdraw (RTW) from a TMU program more than two years (six consecutive terms) ago (see the Current/Former TMU Students section below).  

Exception: All applicants who wish to be considered for admission to another Ontario university must apply through the OUAC.

The current fee for the TMU Application is $90 (subject to change). Applicants (except those seeking Special Student status) are encouraged to complete the TMU Supplementary Form on the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal. 

Before completing an application for admission, instructions should be read carefully. Applicants should ensure they are selecting the correct program code(s) for their desired program choice(s); the codes are available in each online application. Applicants interested in part-time programs should ensure that they select the part-time option on the application form.

Program offerings for both the winter and spring/summer terms are limited.  Program availability can be verified on the Programs Accepting Applications page.

Note: All applicants to Grades-Plus programs in The Creative School, and the Architectural Science program, are required to pay a non-academic requirements assessment fee of $50 per program.  The fee is paid at the time of submission of the non-academic requirements.  Please visit the applicable program page for details.

Legal Name and Preferred Name

Applicants must use their legal name on their application; short forms or nicknames should not be used.  Applicants will be given the option to include their preferred name(s) in a separate field.

For applicants that have applied to TMU in a previous academic year: if the name on the application has changed in any way, proof of this name change (i.e. marriage certificate, notarized statement or other legal document) must be provided. 

Communications

Undergraduate Admissions' primary mode of communication is the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal and email.

All applicants are required to use the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal (torontomu.ca/choosetmu). Access instructions will be provided in an email sent after an application for admission has been received.

Application status and applicant communications are viewable in the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal. Applicants must regularly monitor their ChooseTMU Applicant Portal, and read all of the information that is posted to the 'My Application Status' and 'My Communications' sections. Applicants are strongly advised to save all communications posted to their 'My Communications' section.

If an applicant’s email address changes, TMU must be updated immediately, through appropriate channels. Applicants should ensure that they have updated their filters to prevent important and time-sensitive email communications from being filtered out as spam.

Most communications from TMU are date sensitive. Applicants who fail to respond within stated time frames may have their application or Offer of Admission cancelled.

Application Changes/Updates

Although all changes are important to the processing of each application, changes to program choice, surname, telephone numbers, mailing, email and home addresses are of significant importance and should be made as soon as the situation arises.

Applicants who have used the OUAC application must submit all updates through the OUAC application website. Revisions made to the application may require multiple business days to be received and processed by TMU.

Applicants who have applied via a TMU application form must notify Undergraduate Admissions of any changes using the TMU Change Form, available on the Applications and Related Forms page. Changes may require multiple business days to be processed.

Note: Changes (e.g. to application/amendments/condition extensions, etc.) may not be made verbally, either in person or by telephone. 

It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that all required documents are received by Undergraduate Admissions at TMU as part of the application process. Applications are not considered complete until the following are received:

• Academic transcripts, including promotion/graduation status of the applicant’s complete educational background (secondary and all post-secondary studies). Academic transcripts must be submitted regardless if the program of study was successfully completed, or is relevant to the current application;
  
• Non-academic requirements (i.e. portfolios, essays, etc.) as applicable;
• English language proficiency test scores as required (see English Language Requirements);
• A completed TMU Supplementary Form is encouraged (exception: current Ontario secondary school students).

Academic transcripts must show the individual marks or grades achieved in each course or subject taken. Additional information regarding documents and academic transcripts can be found on the Document Submission page.

All documents are routinely verified. Evidence of falsified documents during or after the admission selection process will result in the cancellation of an Offer of Admission and any/all program/course enrolments. Information on falsified documents is shared with member and affiliated institutions of the Association of the Registrars of the Universities and Colleges of Canada (ARUCC).

Academic transcripts and all other supporting documentation submitted to TMU cannot be returned to the applicant.

Notes:

• Proof of change of name (i.e. marriage certificate, notarized statement or other legal document) must be provided if academic documents show a name other than that under which an application is made.
• Applicants who have indicated on their application that they are a convention refugee/protected person must submit a copy of their official  immigration documents.
• If applying for advanced standing admission (a level higher than first year/semester), course descriptions and teaching outlines of all post-secondary studies are generally not required at the time of application for admission (if this information is needed, a request will be sent by Undergraduate Admissions). Course/teaching outlines may be required after admission has been granted when the student is applying for transfer credit. Course/teaching outlines are not kept once a transfer credit decision is made. Students are encouraged to keep a copy of all course/teaching outlines for their records.

Internationally-Educated Applicants

Applicants are required to arrange for the submission of academic transcripts of all secondary and post-secondary studies (including promotion/graduation status), as well as school profile(s) including accreditation information and grading scale(s). Applicants must have already completed or be in the process of completing the minimum academic requirements at the time of application submission. If the documents are in a language other than English, applicants must also provide notarized literal English translations.

All necessary arrangements for submission of required documents should be made early to ensure documents are received by applicable deadlines. TMU will NOT send reminders requesting required documents.

Ontario Secondary School Students in their Senior Year

Grades for current Ontario secondary school students will be submitted to the OUAC by their guidance/student services office. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that their guidance/student services office, the OUAC, and Undergraduate Admissions at TMU are notified of any plans to upgrade/complete course(s) through night school, summer school, or online school. Students must ensure that grades for these course(s) are submitted to the OUAC by their school(s) and are accurate.

Applicants who have attended or are currently attending post-secondary studies for any length of time (including one course) must arrange for the submission of post-secondary transcript(s) to TMU, regardless of the application form used. If a post-secondary institution was omitted from the application, it MUST be amended to include the missing information. The school(s) will be indicated in the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal account within 5-7 business days of updating the application. Failure to indicate all institutions that have been attended (since secondary school) on the application may result in cancellation of the application.

English proficiency test scores, and other supporting documents must be submitted to Undergraduate Admissions. Non-academic requirements must be submitted via the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal, unless directed otherwise.

All Other Applicants

Academic transcripts, English proficiency test scores, and other supporting documents must be submitted to Undergraduate Admissions. Non-academic requirements must be submitted via the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal, unless directed otherwise.

TMU requires applicants to upload their documents, where applicable, via the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal. Visit the Document Submission page for alternate methods of submission.

All academic transcripts received via the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal are considered unofficial. If offered admission, official academic transcripts must be provided (as detailed in the offer letter) and sent directly from the issuing institution. Maintaining an Offer of Admission will be dependent on the receipt and verification of official documents, and meeting/fulfilling all other conditions stated in the offer letter. To ensure documents are received by applicable deadlines, it is essential that applicants make all the necessary arrangements for the submission of required official academic transcripts well in advance of the deadline date stated in the Offer of Admission.

Ontario University, College and Secondary School Transcripts

Applicants who are attending or have previously attended an Ontario university or college can request academic transcripts via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) Transcript Request Form (TRF). Some exceptions may apply. See the OUAC Application Guide for details.

Certain secondary schools in Ontario allow applicants to request official secondary school transcripts electronically (completed courses only) using an online service hosted by the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS). The OUAC has partnered with OCAS to offer this service to university applicants and it can be accessed from the OUAC application. If the secondary school is not included in this online service, the secondary school or applicable school board must be contacted by the applicant to arrange for the submission of the official academic transcript. TMU reserves the right to require official documents at any time during the application/admission process, and to rescind any Offer of Admission if discrepancies are found between unofficial and official documents.

Application Policy

All personal information and documents submitted as part of an application for admission must be true, complete and correct, including declarations of citizenship and immigration status in Canada. Applicable personal information and submissions must be true, accurate and authored solely and entirely by the applicant and all information required as part of an application must be disclosed.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to keep the OUAC and TMU informed of any changes to the information in an application. Applicants must update their application immediately after any such change occurs.

Applicants must provide the required personal information requested in an application, along with the application fee. We will not consider incomplete applications. We may require additional personal information and/or submissions to complete an application.

TMU reserves the right to verify any information provided as part of an application for admission. If information is withheld or information is submitted that is determined to be false, misleading or written by a third party, we may, at our absolute discretion and at any time, invalidate an application for admission resulting in its immediate rejection, or cancel an Offer of Admission or course/program enrolment at TMU (see TMU's Academic Code of Conduct). It is each applicant's responsibility to read the information posted in the After Applying section of the TMU website, and understand the policies and procedures as noted.

Some TMU programs may consider factors such as interviews, auditions, selection tests, essays, portfolios, etc., in addition to grades, in order to select candidates for admission.

Specific information on non-academic admission criteria is available on the individual program pages.

All candidates who are required to submit essays, letters of reference, portfolios, and/or other supporting material must do so via the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal, unless directed otherwise. Applications will not be considered complete until these are received.

The application deadline for equal consideration is February 1. Applications will continue to be accepted after this date, subject to space and competition. These programs (subject to change) are:

• Architectural Science
• Disability Studies (part-time)
  
• Fashion 
• Health Administration (part-time)
• Image Arts: Film Studies
  
• Image Arts: Photography Media Arts
• Interior Design
• Midwifery
  
• Performance: Acting
  
• Performance: Dance
• Professional Music
• Social Work (only Advanced Standing - Third-Year Entry)

All other TMU programs primarily use grades in the selection process. Admission requirements and procedures vary with individual programs. Please visit Undergraduate Admissions for specific information. 

Selection Information

• Admission decisions are based on the information available at the time of application review. Applicants must have met, or be in the process of meeting, the admission requirements for the program(s) of their choice at the time of application.
• An applicant's complete academic record, including secondary school as well as any post-secondary studies (e.g. college, university, or other post-secondary institutions) will be reviewed and considered as part of the competitive selection process, unless otherwise noted.
• Admission requirements vary from program to program. Applicants may be required to achieve grades above the published minimum in prerequisite subjects, as well as maintain averages higher than the published minimum. In the selection process, offers are made to the best qualified candidates for TMU programs.
  
• Applicants, including those given an early or conditional Offer of Admission, are required to successfully complete all admission requirements by June 30. For many programs, this excludes the possibility of courses completed after June 30 in the Grade 12 year. Summer school extensions are not granted for some programs.
  
  Visit the Summer School Extensions page in order to make a request for a summer school extension beyond June 30. Please note that requests will not be reviewed or responded to until after May 15.
  
  Extensions are not granted verbally under any circumstances. Applicants who are granted extensions beyond June 30 must continue to follow all other stipulated requirements in their Offer of Admission to TMU (including payment of tuition deposits and the submission of final documents).
  
  Courses completed after June 30 will not be used in scholarship calculations.

NOTE: If a significant date is not a business day at TMU, the following business day is used.

Undergraduate Admissions communicates with applicants primarily via the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal and email. All applicants are required to use the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal, and will be sent account activation details via email after their application has been received. 

Application status and applicant communications are viewable in the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal.Applicants must regularly monitor their applicant portal, and read all of the information that is posted to the 'My Application Status' and 'My Communications' sections. 

If an applicant’s email address changes, TMU must be updated immediately through appropriate channels. Applicants should ensure that' they update their filters, and regularly check their 'spam' folder, to prevent important and time-sensitive email communications from being filtered out.

Applicants who have been approved will be notified by an official Offer of Admission in their ChooseTMU Applicant Portal.   

Complete Application

An application will be processed only when it is deemed complete (i.e. receipt of all necessary transcripts, supporting documents and applicable fees). TMU will start to release offers of admission as early as November.

Offer Release Dates

Each year, TMU announces anticipated admission decision release dates. This information is available on the After Applying page. TMU will make every attempt to meet, but cannot guarantee, projected release dates.

Offer Conditions

In order to maintain their admitted status, an applicant must follow all instructions and meet all deadline dates. This includes, but is not limited to, acceptance of the offer by the stated deadline, compliance with admission conditions and tuition deposit dates, and finalization of a timetable during the university enrolment period. Offers of Admission are valid only for the term of admission specified and may not be deferred to another term.

TMU reserves the right to withdraw an Offer of Admission (may include residence, scholarships and/or bursaries) if an applicant does not accept their Offer of Admission by the deadline date, does not pay the tuition deposit and satisfy any/all admission conditions (if applicable) as required, or does not enrol and attend class as required. TMU also reserves the right to amend an Offer of Admission in the case of an administrative error and/or if new information is presented. When an applicant accepts an Offer of Admission, they accept TMU's academic, financial, and other policies and procedures as stated in this Undergraduate Calendar.

Study Permits for International Students

All approved international students are required to obtain a study permit from a Canadian embassy or consulate in their home country prior to arriving in Canada (some exceptions apply). International students may also require a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). A Letter of Acceptance (LOA) and a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) are provided to all admitted international students for study permit application purposes. The LOA is provided in the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal. After a PAL has been produced by the provincial government, it will become available for admitted students to download. TMU will notify students via the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal once their PAL is ready to be downloaded in MyServiceHub. 

It is not possible to study in a full-time degree program in Canada with a visitor visa and it is not possible or recommended to attempt to change status from a visitor to a student when in Canada. Applicants should review all information provided by International Student Support (ISS).

All full-time program first-year students who confirm an Offer of Admission by mid-July will be automatically enrolled in their required fall and winter term courses, and will be required to only choose and enrol in elective courses as applicable. Enrolment in elective courses generally occurs in August.

All full-time, first-year students who confirm an Offer of Admission later than mid-July will have to enrol in both required and elective courses via MyServiceHub. For assistance, students should visit the Course Enrolment page.

Part-time program, direct entry or advanced standing students will not be automatically enrolled in any (required or elective) courses and should visit the Course Enrolment page for details on the course enrolment process.

Students must attend course enrolment-related activities during the specified time during Orientation Week. Students who do not enrol in nor attend classes as required, cannot be guaranteed space in their program unless special written permission has been given.

Applicants who have attended an accredited university or college will be considered for admission if they meet the admission requirements, and are in good academic standing (i.e. eligible for enrolment/readmission) in their previous/current program.

Applicants who have been required to withdraw will not be considered for admission to a comparable program at TMU until the term of suspension/withdrawal has been served or, until one year after the status was assigned, whichever comes first.

Applicants who have been required to withdraw from a faculty or program at their home university but who are eligible to apply to another faculty or program at their home university are also eligible to apply to a similar faculty or program at TMU.

Generally, an applicant’s 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. TMU 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. Possession of minimum averages and/or grades does not guarantee admission.

Applicants are required to declare all secondary and post-secondary institutions attended on their application and submit transcripts from each institution, unless otherwise noted. Visit the How to Apply page for further details. Any misrepresentation of information may cause an application/Offer of Admission/enrolment to be cancelled at any time (see Toronto Metropolitan University's Academic Integrity policy). 

Programs may specify non-academic requirements for admission (e.g. portfolio, admission essay, interview, audition, etc.). These programs are referred to as Grades-Plus programs. The specific non-academic requirements for individual Grades-Plus programs, including submission deadline dates and procedures, are available by visiting each Program page. Note: for Grades-Plus programs, both academic and non-academic criteria will be used in the admission selection process.

Applicants with the following credentials from a public Ontario College, and who do not meet the admission requirements from secondary school, will be assessed according to the stated guidelines. Subject to competition, candidates may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum.

1. Graduates of a three-year diploma program, with a 'B' average will be considered for admission and possible transfer credit. The amount of credit that may be transferred is program-specific.
2. Graduates of a two-year diploma program, or applicants that have completed two years of a three-year diploma program, with a 'B' average, will be considered for admission and possible transfer credit. The amount of credit that may be transferred is program-specific.
3. Applicants who have successfully completed one year of a two- or three-year diploma program of an academic nature with an 'A' average will be considered for admission and possible transfer credit. The amount of credit that may be transferred is program-specific. 

Note: All applicants must present the required subject prerequisite(s) or equivalent for the program with the required grades. Admission is subject to competition and higher averages/grades may be required.

TMU endorses the Council of Ontario Universities’ general principles on the transfer of credit:

Acceptance of transfer credits among Ontario universities shall be based on the recognition that, while learning experiences may differ in a variety of ways, their substance may be virtually equivalent in terms of their content and rigour. Insofar as possible, acceptance of transfer should allow for the maximum recognition of previous learning experience in university level courses.

Subject to degree, grade and program requirements, any course offered for credit by one university shall be accepted for credit by another university when there is essential equivalency in course content.  

Applicants who have previously completed one or more years at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), or another accredited post-secondary institution, may be eligible for admission to a level higher than first year/semester (advanced standing) and/or for transfer credit (refer to the section on Transfer Credits for additional information).

Applicants applying for advanced standing/transfer credits must arrange to have one set of academic transcripts of their secondary and all post-secondary studies, including promotion/graduation status, submitted to Undergraduate Admissions, unless otherwise noted. Transcripts for applicants who are currently attending a post-secondary institution must also include a list of courses in progress.

If applying for advanced standing admission, course descriptions and teaching outlines of all post-secondary studies are generally not required at the time of application for admission (if this information is needed, a request will be issued by Undergraduate Admissions). Course/teaching outlines may be required after admission has been granted, and when applying for transfer credit (see the Transfer Credit page for further details.)

When advanced standing is granted, all or some of an applicant’s previous post-secondary studies is used as a basis of admission.

Courses used as the basis of admission may not be recorded as individual transfer credits and may not be used to apply for transfer credit. The original grades obtained in the courses used for advanced standing are not recorded as graded courses on the TMU academic record. Original grades are not used in the calculation of a student’s grade point average at TMU.

Applicants admitted with advanced standing and/or transfer credits must complete, as a TMU student, studies that normally include at least one half of the program’s curriculum. No more than a total of 50 percent of the program’s requirements may consist of advanced standing credits, transfer credits, challenge credits, or credits granted on a Letter of Permission.

Students admitted into a degree completion/advanced standing program who wish to enrol in any Faculty of Arts course that has a prerequisite must first obtain permission from the appropriate teaching department. Students are required to provide the teaching department with a course outline and proof of completion of the appropriate prerequisite.  

Students who have successfully completed one or more years of engineering studies at another qualifying, accredited, university-level engineering program are eligible for admission consideration with transfer credits or advanced standing into a related engineering program at TMU, subject to space, competition and academic performance. No transfer credits will be approved beyond second-year level.

Students with a complete degree or partially completed degree in mathematics, physics, chemistry, or other science with appropriate credits in natural sciences, mathematics or computer science may be eligible for transfer credits or advanced standing into an engineering program, subject to space, competition and academic performance. Transfer credits will be assessed on the basis of strict course-by-course equivalency.

Admission with advanced standing into TMU programs is competitive and depends on space availability and the student’s previous GPA from university/college/high school.  

A request to transfer to another TMU program is made by completing a TMU Application. A $90 application fee (subject to change) must accompany the completed TMU application.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a completed TMU Supplementary Form via the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal.

Requests to transfer programs will be considered if the admission requirements for the program of choice are met and if space is available. Applications to transfer programs will be given equal consideration with all other applications provided they are received by the guaranteed consideration dates. Requests received after these dates will be considered subject to space availability. There is no guarantee that a student will be able to transfer to another program.

Students are advised that they can have formal status in only one TMU degree program (including special student studies) at any given time. When a student confirms acceptance of an offer to transfer from one TMU program to another, and is matriculated to the new program, the student forfeits their status in the original program. Students who decide to continue in their current program must log into my.torontomu.ca and access the Admissions tab in MyServiceHub to decline the Offer of Admission.

Students who have a Required to Withdraw (RTW) standing may not transfer to any TMU program until 12 months have elapsed following the RTW Standing (regardless of program). As well, no courses taken at TMU (or elsewhere) within this 12 month period will be granted TMU credit, except courses completed as part of the Fresh Start Program.

Students cannot apply to transfer to any TMU program immediately after receiving Permanent Program Withdrawal standing. Students may only apply to a different program for the fall semester of the following calendar year (regardless of program).

This applies to students who left under one of the following conditions:

• officially withdrew or did not complete a term;
• did not enrol for six consecutive terms, including spring/summer terms, and left in good academic standing.

Application for readmission for students who attended TMU from Fall 1984 to present is made by completing a TMU Application .

A TMU student who last attended prior to Fall 1984 must apply online through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (external link)  .

Equal consideration will be given to those who apply for readmission by February 1 for the fall term; applications received after this date are reviewed subject to space availability. Students seeking readmission for the winter term will receive equal consideration if they apply by December 1.

All returning students should be aware of space limitations in all levels. Admission/readmission is subject to space, competition and academic consideration. TMU is bound by written admission/readmission offers and does not give verbal offers.

Students should ensure that they fully understand the graduation requirements of their program when applying for readmission, including timespan and curriculum requirements.  

Admission decisions are made by Undergraduate Admissions, which reserves the right to defer or refuse admission to applicants whose qualifications do not fulfil the demands of the program for which they have applied. TMU reserves the right to request a personal interview and to limit the number of students admitted to any program. Admission is subject to the competitive process.

Students who have been Required to Withdraw (RTW) from a TMU program may not continue their program studies and are not eligible for reinstatement in their program for 12 months.

Students may be eligible to participate in the Fresh Start Program to assist in their pursuit of reinstatement. Details and criteria for consideration for this program may be found on the Required to Withdraw (RTW) page.

Students seeking reinstatement within 24 months (6 terms) of their RTW date, and who have not participated in the Fresh Start Program, must follow the reinstatement application instructions and submission deadlines posted on the Required to Withdraw (RTW) page.

Reinstatement will be considered by faculty/program committees based on criteria, assessments and/or procedures developed by the School or Department. Past academic performance, space availability and competition will normally be considerations.

Students seeking reinstatement after 24 months (6 terms) have elapsed from their RTW/Suspended date must apply for reinstatement using a TMU Application.

Applications will be considered subject to past academic performance, space availability and competition, reasonable evidence of the prospect of successful study, as well as admission deadline dates and procedures determined by Undergraduate Admissions.

• Application for reinstatement should be made as early as possible. The equal consideration date for the fall term is February 1 and for the winter term is December 1. Applications received after these dates will be reviewed subject to space availability.
  
• Students must complete the TMU Supplementary Form via the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal, outlining academic and non-academic activities since receiving the Required to Withdraw (RTW) academic standing, and provide reasonable evidence of the prospect of successful study.
• Official transcripts for courses taken at other post-secondary institutions since receiving the Required to Withdraw (RTW) academic standing must be submitted as part of a complete application.

Reinstatement, if granted, will be with probationary standing, and its requirements for defined limited studies. (See section on Academic Standings)

No courses taken at TMU (or elsewhere), within a 12-month period between when a student is RTW and reinstatement/transfer to another program is granted, will be eligible for TMU credit, except courses completed through the Fresh Start Program.

Students are designated 'Special Student' if they enrol in one or more courses, but are not pursuing a degree at TMU. A special student is eligible for evaluation in the courses taken and for a final grade statement. Special students are not eligible to obtain transfer credits or study on a letter of permission at another institution. Refer to the Special Student Status page for full details.

Prospective special students should note that, for some courses, no space will be available to special students as preference is given to full-time program students. While approval as a special student permits students to attempt to enrol for individual courses, it does not guarantee and is not meant to guarantee enrolment in courses, or admission to a TMU program.  

The Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science (FEAS) requires submission of the TMU Application and supporting documentation.  Visit the FEAS Special Student page for requirements.

The Faculty of Science (FoS) requires submission of the TMU Application and written authorization from the program department. This authorization is valid only for the period of time and courses specified.  The authorization must be submitted to Undergraduate Admissions as part of the application process. Visit the FoS Special Student page for details.

The School of Nutrition requires completion of their approval process, prior to submission of the online TMU Application. Refer to the Nutrition and Food Special Student Admissions page for further details.

The Faculty of Arts (FoA) requires completion of the Special Student Permission Form.  Visit the FoA Special Students page for details.

Grade 12 U/M students may be admitted as special students to take a course, subject to receiving authorization from the teaching department of the course they wish to take and also subject to space in the desired course. Candidates must be recommended by their secondary school and will be considered on an individual basis. If the course forms part of a program to which the student is admitted, credit is applied.

Course(s) taken as a special student, which an applicant subsequently wants to apply as transfer credit to a program at TMU, will not be recorded as a graded course nor will it be used in the calculation of the student’s grade point average (GPA).

NOTE: Access to a course(s) is subject to approval of the teaching department. Approval may not be granted until after the commencement of term, as space is an essential consideration. Individual faculty members may not grant access to courses.

Special students are subject to the same continuation requirements as students in degree or certificate programs (see Academic Standings section). Special students are normally permitted to enrol for one to two courses per semester unless they are studying on a letter of permission from another university or have previously completed a degree from an accredited university.

Students are designated 'Auditor' if they enrol in one or more courses which they do not wish to be evaluated; they attend classes for their own interest. An auditor will not be given a statement of attendance. Auditor students may only enrol in lecture courses and permission is subject to space, generally after courses commence. Applicants for auditor status must refer to the Audit  Course section of the Enrolment Tools on the Course Enrolment page for further details.

The Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science is committed to working with engineering students to overcome challenges and improve their prospects for success as a Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) engineering student and as a professional engineer after graduation. The faculty has introduced the Early Intervention Program and the Writing Skills Resource Path as part of a larger, faculty-wide initiative designed to maximize students' potential for success.  

Highly innovative and proactive retention strategies play an important role in helping students build the skills for success in a demanding engineering curriculum. Through the First-Year Engineering Office, the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science has incorporated the Early Intervention Program into the first-year engineering experience. At the semester's mid-point, students who are failing courses in their core curriculum are identified and encouraged to attend an interview with a member of our academic support team (First-Year Engineering Program Director/Academic Advisor and/or the Student Counsellor). Together, they discuss options to help reduce the chances of academic failure.  

All new engineering students are automatically enrolled in CEN 199: Writing Skills.

CEN 199 is graded on a Pass/Fail basis, and is used to track the results of the Writing Skills Test (WST).

All students admitted into engineering are required to write the mandatory Writing Skills Test (WST) during orientation week. Students who pass the WST (by achieving a grade of 'B' or higher) will receive a Pass in CEN 199 and therefore may enrol in the lower level liberal studies course of their choice (subject to availability).

Students who do not pass the WST will receive an INP (in progress) grade in CEN 199 and will be required to enrol in one of LNG 111, LNG 112, LNG 113, or LNG 121 as their first-year lower-level liberal studies course. These courses, which count toward lower level liberal studies requirements, are writing-intensive humanities and social science courses designed to give students the opportunity to strengthen their foundations in communication. These students will then have three additional opportunities to write and pass the WST:

• in May, following semester 2;
• during orientation week prior to semester 3;
• in May, following semester 4.

Please note: A Pass in CEN 199: Writing Skills is required to enrol in all third-year engineering courses. Students with a grade of INP in CEN 199 will not be allowed to enrol in any third-year engineering course.

For additional information, please refer to the specific engineering program within this calendar or contact the First-Year Engineering Office, Room ENG-377 Phone: 416-979-5000 ext. 554261 or ext 554502, E-mail: firstyeareng@torontomu.ca.  

Applicants approved into an engineering program cannot expect to receive any transfer credits in engineering discipline or engineering-related discipline courses if their applicable post-secondary education was not completed in a program accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB). Refer to the Engineers Canada website (external link)  for a listing of CEAB accredited institutions.

Core and professional engineering course transfer credits will be granted at the time of admission.

Liberal studies discipline courses taken in a CEAB accredited or non-accredited program will be considered for either lower- or upper-level liberal studies transfer credit.

International students are charged a different tuition fee from Canadian citizens and permanent residents, unless they qualify for an exemption based on their status. International students who qualify for an international fee exemption may still be required to obtain a study permit (student authorization) from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (external link) .

The following categories of international students may be exempt from the differential fee:

1. Those with diplomatic status in Canada.
   
2. Convention Refugees or Protected Persons.
   
3. Dependents of Canadian citizens and of permanent residents of Canada.
   
4. Spouses/dependent children of foreign workers in Canada.

To claim exemption, students must take their documentation to the RO ServiceHub when they arrive on campus. Visit the Undergraduate Tuition and Fees page for details.   

All international students must also register in the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) for the duration of their studies at TMU. This plan ensures that all international students are protected from unexpected expensive medical bills and was established by Ontario Universities to provide comprehensive coverage. UHIP coverage is compulsory for international students and their dependents.

It is strongly recommended that students do not purchase health coverage from a private insurance plan at home prior to arrival in Canada.

The necessary fee for this coverage will be included in the fees statement available in TMU’s MyServiceHub.