2019/20
You must meet the following requirements to apply for Fall 2019 intake.
This program is competitive.
To be eligible for admission into a competitive program, you need to have a higher minimum overall average than that listed in the Categories of Admission below.
The Competitive Criteria chart indicates the grade range/average we will consider for admission. This competitive average may change as applications are received. The average you need depends on the grades achieved by your peers who are applying to start in the same term.
Competitive criteria
| 2019/20 AVERAGE | 2018/19 MEAN AVERAGE | |
| Regular/mature admission | mid to high 80s | 84.8% |
| Previous post-secondary admission | 3.30 – 3.60 AGPA | 3.60 AGPA |
High school courses used in the calculation of the admission average must be complete by June 30.
Post-secondary courses used in the calculation of the admission grade point (AGPA) average must be completed by April 30.
Categories of admission
Applicants may be admitted to one of the following:
Regular admission
To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar
Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses:
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ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2
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Four subjects from Group A, B, C or D
Notes:
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Applicants are strongly encouraged to present a broad range of subjects across the humanities and sciences in order to benefit from the breadth of learning and to increase flexibility of future course choices.
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A maximum of two Group B subjects; they must be from different disciplines.
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A maximum of one Group D subject. Group D subjects used for admission must be one five-credit subject or any credit combination of at least five credits (e.g., two three-credit subjects).
Mature admission
To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar
Applicants must be 20 years of age or older and have been out of full-time high school at least one year by the beginning of the intake term. Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses:
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ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2
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One subject from Group A, B or C
Previous post-secondary
To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar | Admission in this category does not imply or guarantee the transfer of any coursework and/or credential unless a block transfer agreement (internal or external) is in effect and published in the calendar by the Office of the University Registrar. In addition, transfer of coursework does not imply or guarantee that an applicant will be admitted.
Applicants must have successfully completed:
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A minimum of 18 post-secondary credits with a minimum admission grade point average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
Additional admission criteria
All applicants must meet the following:
English language proficiency
To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar | Applicable to all admission categories
All applicants must meet an acceptable level of English language proficiency. We will require official documents such as high school or post-secondary transcripts or proof of successful completion of standardized language evaluation. Full details are available in MacEwan University’s academic calendar or online at MacEwan.ca/ELP.
Spoken English proficiency
To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar | Applicable to all admission categories
Applicants who speak English as a second language—regardless of citizenship—are required to submit official documents such as high school or post-secondary transcripts or proof of successful completion of standardized language evaluation. Full details are available in MacEwan University’s academic calendar or online at MacEwan.ca/ELP.
Other admission criteria
To be evaluated through the program | Applicable to all admission categories
Applicants offered admission must present a clear police information check (or equivalent from another policing agency) that includes a vulnerable sector search. The police information check must be submitted by the published document deadline and have been issued within three months of the start of the program intake term.
