General Admission Requirements

Credential

National Senior Certificate

Required Subject Areas

1. English
2. Mathematics*
3. Laboratory Science* (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)
4. Social Studies or Modern/Classical Language
5. Elective

*Students who are missing an eligible course in subject groups 2, 3 or 4, who apply for admission to a program that does not require completion of these courses, will be considered for general admission. In this case, an eligible course in subject groups 1, 2, 3 or 4 may be used to substitute the missing course. Students who are missing eligible courses in two subject areas should contact admissions@mun.ca.

General Admission Criteria

Grade requirement

• Minimum grade of 4 or 50 in the required subject areas.

English language proficiency

• Additional proof of English proficiency beyond completion of the National Senior Certificate is normally not required. Refer to our English language requirements for further details.

Competitive program entry (if applicable)

• Admission to some programs is competitive for a limited number of spaces. A higher admission average and/or supplementary information may be required as part of the faculty-specific admissions.

Supporting Documents Required

If you are currently in high school

When you apply (early decision)

• Current interim transcript. Document can be official or unofficial.
• Proof of English language proficiency (if required). See general admission criteria above.
• Supplementary information required for competitive-entry programs may be required with your application.
• If you are applying for admission to nursing or fine arts, you should e-mail an unofficial copy of your transcript, showing mid-year grade/progress report (issued by your school in January/February) no later than March 1.

When you complete your examinations (final decision)

• Certified copy of your official, final National Senior Certificate sent by post or courier to the Office of the Registrar.

If you have completed high school and not attended a post-secondary institution

• Certified copy of your official, final National Senior Certificate sent by post or courier to the Office of the Registrar.
• Proof of English language proficiency (if required). See General Admission Criteria above.
• Supplementary information required for competitive-entry programs may be required with your application.

If you have attended a post-secondary institution

• Refer to the university or college applicant requirements.

Submitting Your Documents

Certified copies of official documents will only be considered official when received by post or courier.

Supporting documents should be sent to: