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Applying as an Ontario Secondary School Student

General Admission Requirements:

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
  • A minimum 70% overall final average
  • ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%

For programs with additional requirements, see chart below:

If you are admitted to Trent University while your high school studies are still in-progress, then your offer of admission is conditional upon you meeting the minimum admission requirements of the program you are admitted to.

* indicates program is pending Ministry approval. Prospective students are advised that offers of admission to a new program may be made only after the University’s own quality assurance processes have been completed.

Academic Program Additional Requirements Recommended Courses
Accelerated Masters
Ancient Greek & Roman Studies
Anthropology
A 4U Math for B.Sc.
Archaeology
A 4U Math for B.Sc.
Arts & Science 75% overall average
A 4U Math
Arts (Honours)
Bachelor of Arts & Science/Medical Sciences: Trent/Swansea Dual Degree 80% overall average
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology SBI4U, SCH4U
A 4U Math
Biology SBI4U and SCH4U
A 4U Math
Biomedical Science Minimum 75% admission average, including ENG4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, and MHF4U or MCV4U, and SPH4U or SES4U, plus one other 4U/M course
Business Administration A 4U Math
MHF4U or MCV4U
Business and Arts
Business and Science
MHF4U or MCV4U
Canadian Studies
Chemical Engineering: Trent/Swansea Dual Degree Minimum 80% average. SCH4U, SPH4U and MCV4U or MHF4U.
Chemical Physics SCH4U and MHF4U or MCV4U
SPH4U
Chemistry SCH4U and MHF4U or MCV4U
Child & Youth Studies
Climate Science & Policy* Minimum 75% admission average, including SBI4U, SCH4U, and either MHF4U or MCV4U
SPH4U is recommended
Communications
Computer Science & Physics MHF4U or MCV4U
Computer Science Co-Op/Computing Systems Minimum 80% average for Co-op; Only B.Sc. available for Co-op; Applicant Essay for Co-op due February 1st
A 4U Math for B.Sc.
Conservation Biology Co-Op ENG4U, MHF4U or MCV4U, SCH4U and SBI4U with a combined minimum average of 75%
Criminology 75% overall average
Cultural Studies
Data Science (B.Sc.)* Minimum 75% admission average, including ENG4U, MHF4U, and either MCV4U or MDM4U
Ecological Restoration Apply at www.ontariocolleges.ca OSSD with majority of credits at the C and O level, inc: Gr 12 College (C) English, Gr 12 College (C) Math, Gr 11 College (C) Science course
Economics
A 4U Math for B.Sc.
English Literature
Environmental & Resource Science / Studies 70% overall average
SBI4U, SCH4U and 4U Math for B.Sc.
Environmental Chemistry ENG4U, SCH4U, and MHF4U or MCV4U
Environmental Geoscience 75% overall average. ENG4U, MHF4U or MCV4U and SCH4U are required. SPH4U and SES4U are highly recommended. Admission average is calculated on required courses, plus three next best 4U/M courses.
Environmental Science / Studies 75% overall average
Financial Science 75% overall average, MHF4U or MCV4U (MHF4U and MCV4U strongly recommended)
Forensic Biology 75% overall average. SBI4U, SCH4U, and MHF4U or MCV4U are required. Admission average is calculated on required courses, including ENG4U, plus two next best 4U/M courses
SPH4U
Forensic Chemistry 75% overall average. SBI4U, SCH4U, and MHF4U or MCV4U are required. Admission average is calculated on required courses, including ENG4U, plus two next best 4U/M courses.
Forensic Science 75% overall average. SBI4U, SCH4U, and MHF4U or MCV4U are required. Admission average is calculated on required courses, including ENG4U, plus two next best 4U/M courses.
SPH4U
Forensics and Arts, Forensics and Science
A 4U Math
French & Francophone Studies
Gender & Social Justice
Geography
A 4U Math for B.Sc
Health & Human Behaviour (B.Sc.)* Minimum 75% admission average, including SBI4U and either MCV4U or MHF4U
History
Indigenous Bachelor of Education Self-identify as Indigenous and must have 70% average in six 4 U/M credits including ENG 4U (60% minimum for this course)
Indigenous Environmental Studies/Science (IES)
A 4U Math for B.Sc.
Indigenous Studies
Information Systems
International Development Studies
International Political Economy
Joint Majors
Journalism and Creative Writing
Kinesiology ENG4U with a minimum grade of 60%, SBI4U, SCH4U, one of the following: Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Data Management (MDM4U)
Law & Arts / Law & Business: Trent/Swansea Dual Degree (LL.B. & B.A./B.B.A.) A minimum of 80% overall final average. Students required to complete an internal application indicating the intent to continue onto studies at Swansea University. This application will be due in January of the students’ second year of study at Trent.
Logistics and Supply Chain Management * 75% overall average. MHF4U or MCV4U
Mathematical Economics MHF4U or MCV4U
Mathematical Physics MHF4U or MCV4U
Mathematics MHF4U or MCV4U
Media Studies
Medical Professional Stream Minimum 80% average for consideration. Autobiographical Sketch due February 1st on myTrent portal. Appropriate prerequisite courses for the program that you intend to declare as your major in your second year.
Nursing 75% overall average. Minimum of 70% in ENG4U, SBI4U, SCH4U and a 4U Math. Admission average is calculated on required courses, including ENG4U plus next two best 4U/M courses. All applicants are required to complete the CASPer test.
Philosophy
Physics MHF4U or MCV4U
Policing & Community Well-Being Minimum 75% admission average
Political Studies
Psychology
A 4U Math
Science (Honours)
Social Work
Sociology
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems SBI4U for B.Sc.
A 4U Math for B.Sc.
Teacher Education Stream 75% overall average
A 4U Math for B.Sc.
Water Sciences
A 4U Math

Accelerated Masters (B.A. (Honours)), (B.Sc. (Honours))

Ancient Greek & Roman Studies (B.A.)

Anthropology (B.A.), (B.A. (Honours)), (B.Sc.), (B.Sc. (Honours))

Recommended Courses:
A 4U Math for B.Sc.

Archaeology (B.A.), (B.A. (Honours)), (B.Sc.), (B.Sc. (Honours))

Recommended Courses:
A 4U Math for B.Sc.

Arts & Science (B.A.S.)

Recommended Courses:
A 4U Math
Additional Requirements:
75% overall average

Arts (Honours) (B.A. (Honours))

Bachelor of Arts & Science/Medical Sciences: Trent/Swansea Dual Degree (B.A.S.), (B.Sc.)

Additional Requirements:
80% overall average

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) (B.Ed.)

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (B.Sc.), (B.Sc. (Honours))

Recommended Courses:
A 4U Math
Additional Requirements:
SBI4U, SCH4U

Biology (B.Sc.), (B.Sc. (Honours))

Recommended Courses:
A 4U Math
Additional Requirements:
SBI4U and SCH4U

Biomedical Science (B.Sc. (Honours))

Additional Requirements:
Minimum 75% admission average, including ENG4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, and MHF4U or MCV4U, and SPH4U or SES4U, plus one other 4U/M course

Business Administration (B.B.A.)

Recommended Courses:
MHF4U or MCV4U
Additional Requirements:
A 4U Math

Business and Arts (B.A.)

Business and Science (B.Sc. (Honours))

Recommended Courses:
MHF4U or MCV4U

Canadian Studies (B.A.), (B.A. (Honours)), (Diploma)

Chemical Engineering: Trent/Swansea Dual Degree (B.Sc.), (B.Eng.)

Additional Requirements:
Minimum 80% average. SCH4U, SPH4U and MCV4U or MHF4U.

Chemical Physics (B.Sc.), (B.Sc. (Honours))

Recommended Courses:
SPH4U
Additional Requirements:
SCH4U and MHF4U or MCV4U

Chemistry (B.Sc.), (B.Sc. (Honours))

Additional Requirements:
SCH4U and MHF4U or MCV4U

Child & Youth Studies (B.A. (Honours))

Climate Science & Policy* (B.Sc.)

Recommended Courses:
SPH4U is recommended
Additional Requirements:
Minimum 75% admission average, including SBI4U, SCH4U, and either MHF4U or MCV4U

Communications (B.A.)

Computer Science & Physics (B.Sc.), (B.Sc. (Honours))

Additional Requirements:
MHF4U or MCV4U

Computer Science Co-Op/Computing Systems (B.A.), (B.Sc.), (B.Sc. (Honours))

Recommended Courses:
A 4U Math for B.Sc.
Additional Requirements:
Minimum 80% average for Co-op; Only B.Sc. available for Co-op; Applicant Essay for Co-op due February 1st

Conservation Biology Co-Op (B.Sc. Co-op Option (5-year degree)), (B.Sc. Placement Option (4-year degree))

Additional Requirements:
ENG4U, MHF4U or MCV4U, SCH4U and SBI4U with a combined minimum average of 75%

Criminology (B.A.)

Additional Requirements:
75% overall average

Cultural Studies (B.A.), (B.A. (Honours))

Data Science (B.Sc.)* (B.Sc.)

Additional Requirements:
Minimum 75% admission average, including ENG4U, MHF4U, and either MCV4U or MDM4U

Ecological Restoration (B.Sc. (Honours))

Additional Requirements:
Apply at www.ontariocolleges.ca OSSD with majority of credits at the C and O level, inc: Gr 12 College (C) English, Gr 12 College (C) Math, Gr 11 College (C) Science course

Economics (B.A.), (B.A. (Honours)), (B.Sc.), (B.Sc. (Honours))

Recommended Courses:
A 4U Math for B.Sc.

English Literature (B.A.), (B.A. (Honours))

Environmental & Resource Science / Studies (B.A. (Honours)), (B.Sc. (Honours))

Recommended Courses:
SBI4U, SCH4U and 4U Math for B.Sc.
Additional Requirements:
70% overall average

Environmental Chemistry (B.Sc.), (B.Sc. (Honours))

Additional Requirements:
ENG4U, SCH4U, and MHF4U or MCV4U

Environmental Geoscience (B.Sc.), (B.Sc. (Honours))

Additional Requirements:
75% overall average. ENG4U, MHF4U or MCV4U and SCH4U are required. SPH4U and SES4U are highly recommended. Admission average is calculated on required courses, plus three next best 4U/M courses.

Environmental Science / Studies (B.E.S.S.)

Additional Requirements:
75% overall average

Financial Science (B.Sc. (Honours))

Additional Requirements:
75% overall average, MHF4U or MCV4U (MHF4U and MCV4U strongly recommended)

Forensic Biology (B.Sc. (Honours))

Recommended Courses:
SPH4U
Additional Requirements:
75% overall average. SBI4U, SCH4U, and MHF4U or MCV4U are required. Admission average is calculated on required courses, including ENG4U, plus two next best 4U/M courses

Forensic Chemistry (B.Sc. (Honours))

Additional Requirements:
75% overall average. SBI4U, SCH4U, and MHF4U or MCV4U are required. Admission average is calculated on required courses, including ENG4U, plus two next best 4U/M courses.

Forensic Science (B.Sc.F.S.)

Recommended Courses:
SPH4U
Additional Requirements:
75% overall average. SBI4U, SCH4U, and MHF4U or MCV4U are required. Admission average is calculated on required courses, including ENG4U, plus two next best 4U/M courses.

Forensics and Arts, Forensics and Science (B.A. (Honours)), (B.Sc. (Honours))

Recommended Courses:
A 4U Math

French & Francophone Studies (B.A.), (B.A. (Honours))

Gender & Social Justice (B.A.), (B.A. (Honours))

Geography (B.A.), (B.A. (Honours)), (B.Sc.), (B.Sc. (Honours))

Recommended Courses:
A 4U Math for B.Sc

Health & Human Behaviour (B.Sc.)* (B.Sc.)

Additional Requirements:
Minimum 75% admission average, including SBI4U and either MCV4U or MHF4U

History (B.A.), (B.A. (Honours))

Indigenous Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

Additional Requirements:
Self-identify as Indigenous and must have 70% average in six 4 U/M credits including ENG 4U (60% minimum for this course)

Indigenous Environmental Studies/Science (IES) (B.A.), (B.A. (Honours)), (B.Sc.), (B.Sc. (Honours))

Recommended Courses:
A 4U Math for B.Sc.

Indigenous Studies (B.A.), (B.A. (Honours))

Information Systems (B.A.), (B.A. (Honours)), (B.Sc.), (B.Sc. (Honours))

International Development Studies (B.A.), (B.A. (Honours))

International Political Economy (B.A. (Honours))

Joint Majors (B.A. (Honours)), (B.Sc. (Honours))

Journalism and Creative Writing (B.A.), (Diploma)

Kinesiology (B.Sc. (Honours))

Additional Requirements:
ENG4U with a minimum grade of 60%, SBI4U, SCH4U, one of the following: Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Data Management (MDM4U)

Law & Arts / Law & Business: Trent/Swansea Dual Degree (LL.B. & B.A./B.B.A.) (B.A. (Honours)), (B.B.A.), (LL.B.)

Additional Requirements:
A minimum of 80% overall final average. Students required to complete an internal application indicating the intent to continue onto studies at Swansea University. This application will be due in January of the students’ second year of study at Trent.

Logistics and Supply Chain Management * (B.A.)

Additional Requirements:
75% overall average. MHF4U or MCV4U

Mathematical Economics (B.Sc. (Honours))

Additional Requirements:
MHF4U or MCV4U

Mathematical Physics (B.Sc.), (B.Sc. (Honours))

Additional Requirements:
MHF4U or MCV4U

Mathematics (B.Sc.), (B.Sc. (Honours))

Additional Requirements:
MHF4U or MCV4U

Media Studies (B.A. (Honours))

Medical Professional Stream (B.A. (Honours)), (B.Sc. (Honours))

Additional Requirements:
Minimum 80% average for consideration. Autobiographical Sketch due February 1st on myTrent portal. Appropriate prerequisite courses for the program that you intend to declare as your major in your second year.

Nursing (B.Sc.N.)

Additional Requirements:
75% overall average. Minimum of 70% in ENG4U, SBI4U, SCH4U and a 4U Math. Admission average is calculated on required courses, including ENG4U plus next two best 4U/M courses. All applicants are required to complete the CASPer test.

Philosophy (B.A.), (B.A. (Honours))

Physics (B.Sc.), (B.Sc. (Honours))

Additional Requirements:
MHF4U or MCV4U

Policing & Community Well-Being (B.A.)

Additional Requirements:
Minimum 75% admission average

Political Studies (B.A.), (B.A. (Honours))

Psychology (B.A.), (B.A. (Honours)), (B.Sc.), (B.Sc. (Honours))

Recommended Courses:
A 4U Math

Science (Honours) (B.Sc. (Honours))

Social Work (B.S.W.)

Sociology (B.A.), (B.A. (Honours))

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (B.A. (Honours)), (B.Sc. (Honours))

Recommended Courses:
A 4U Math for B.Sc.
Additional Requirements:
SBI4U for B.Sc.

Teacher Education Stream (B.A. (Honours)), (B.Sc. (Honours))

Recommended Courses:
A 4U Math for B.Sc.
Additional Requirements:
75% overall average

Water Sciences (B.Sc. (Honours))

Recommended Courses:
A 4U Math
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