FAQs: Admissions

How do I apply for admission into the B.Comm. (Co-op) program?

High school applicants:

  • Students interested in applying for the B.Comm.(Co-op.) must first complete Year One Commerce as a Bachelor of Commerce student before applying for the Co-op option.
  • Applicants may apply for the Bachelor of Commerce directly from high school by following these instructions. Year One Commerce normally begins in the fall semester (September). Students who wish to begin Business One in a semester other than fall should consult with an academic advisor.
  • Direct entry from high school is subject to the applicant’s final acceptance to the university and admissibility into Mathematics 1000, 1090 or 109A/B.

Students in Bachelor of Commerce:

  • Students completing Year One Commerce as a Bachelor of Commerce student must apply for admission or re-admission to the  B.Comm.(Co-op.) program through apply.mun.ca.
  • Application deadlines are strictly enforced.

Transfer students:

  • Transfer applicants may be admitted to Bachelor of Commerce by selecting Bachelor of Commerce as their program of study on the online application or contacting the Office of the Registrar at reghelp@mun.ca. Students can then complete any remaining Year One Commerce requirements before applying to the B.Comm. (Co-op) as a current student.
  • If transfer applicants have already completed all Year One Commerce requirements through their previous institution, they should still apply to the Bachelor of Commerce first. Applicants must normally have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours at Memorial before they can apply to the B.Comm. (C0-op). Following admission to the B.Comm. program, a transfer credit evaluation will take place and then students can meet with an academic advisor to discuss their path into the B.Comm.(C0-op) program.

Ready to apply?

Students applying for admission into Bachelor of Commerce should follow the application instructions above.

What are the application deadlines?

B.Comm. (Co-op.) application deadlines:

  • May 15:  fall (September) admission - Term 1 and Term 3 only
  • Nov. 1: winter (January) admission - Term 2 only
  • March 1: spring (May) semester – readmission only

All application deadlines are strictly enforced. Late applications will typically not be accepted.

Admission to the B.Comm., certificate and diploma programs follows the general admission application deadlines.

I’m a current Memorial student. How do I apply for the B.Comm. or B.Comm.(Co-op.)?

You can declare the Bachelor of Commerce anytime. You may do this by contacting the Registrar’s Office and indicating you would like to change your program of study.

You can apply to the B.Comm.(Co-op) Term 1 or 3 for Fall and Term 2 for Winter once all admission requirements have been completed. More information about how to apply can be found here: https://www.mun.ca/business/undergraduate/undergraduate-programs/admissions/

If you have already completed Memorial courses, some of them may be able to be used towards B.Comm. or B.Comm. (Co-op) requirements. Please contact an academic advisor at the business faculty as soon as possible by emailing busihelp@mun.ca.

What are the main considerations for admission to the Co-op program?

The primary consideration for admission to the Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) is academic achievement with a full course load. Students should demonstrate at least one semester of success in 5 courses.

What are the admission requirements for the B.Comm.(Co-op.) besides the required courses for Year One Commerce?

Students who have completed Year One Commerce and are ready to apply for either the B.Comm. (Co-op.) must:

  • Be normally declared as a Bachelor of Commerce student; and
  • have completed all Year One Commerce courses with an overall average of at least 65 per cent and an average of at least 60 per cent over the last 30 credit hours completed.*

Students applying to the B.Comm. (Co-op.) must have a term of five, which demonstrates they have successfully completed five courses in one semester.

The B.Comm.(Co-op.) is competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements doesn’t guarantee you’ll be accepted into the program.

* Note about terminology:

Overall average in Year One Commerce courses means an average of 65 per cent on the 10 required courses, not 65 per cent in each course. You can calculate this average by adding up all of your Year One Commerce course grades and dividing by 10.

If you have a PAS or transfer credit (T) used within your Year One Commerce courses, don’t include these when calculating your average. Instead, divide the number of courses with numerical grades to calculate your Year One Commerce overall average.

The average over the last 30 credit hours (CH) is calculated using the last 10 courses completed (if all 3 CH courses). If any courses are repeated only the highest grade will count and an additional course will be included to add to the 30 CH.

I am of Indigenous ancestry. Are there seats reserved for Indigenous students? How do I apply for them?

We reserve up to three positions per year in undergraduate programming for applicants of Indigenous ancestry who meet the admission requirements for our programs. For more information on the process to be considered for these seats, please email busihelp@mun.ca.

How will non-numerical grades be considered in the admissions process?

Non-numerical grades in Year One Commerce courses are not used to calculate admission averages. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours at Memorial to be considered for admission to the  B.Comm.(Co-op.).

Is it competitive to get into the B.Comm.(Co-op)?

Yes. Admission to the  B.Comm.(Co-op.) program is competitive and selective. The primary criterion used to determine successful applications is overall academic achievement with a full course load.

Is the B.Comm.(Co-op) program more competitive than the B.Comm.?

Both programs require the same academic standard for continuance. The B.Comm. program is direct entry while admission to the B.Comm.(Co-op) program is based on a competitive selections process due to the limited seats available. The two programs offer different pathways to completing the degree. Students are encouraged to connect with an academic advisor to consider which program best aligns with their academic and career goals.

How many students will be accepted to the B.Comm.(Co-op)?

Admission to the B.Comm. (Co-op.) program is competitive and selective. The primary criterion used to determine successful applications for admission is overall academic achievement with a full course load. There are a limited number of seats available but the number varies each semester.

The deadline to apply for the upcoming semester has passed. Can I still submit an application?

Please email busihelp@mun.ca to make a request to submit a late application. These requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

I was admitted to Business One in Fall 2026. What do I do next?

Students admitted to the former Business One program in Fall 2026 will automatically transition to the Bachelor of Commerce program. You will continue to complete the Business One courses that applied at the time of your admission, particularly if you are planning to apply to B.Comm.(Co-op) for Fall 2027. You do not need to submit a separate application for the B.Comm.