Mature Student

Mature Student

York recognizes the value mature students bring to the classroom. We have dedicated support services to guide you along the way, that consider your academic, professional and personal development.

You are a mature student if:

  • you are at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • you have have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • you have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.

Below, review admission requirements to apply to York as a mature student and specific requirements for your program of interest. Familiarize yourself with costs, important deadlines and other information for mature applicants. 

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Actuarial Science - BA (Faculty of Science) for Mature Students

To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U*
  • MCV4U (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    African Studies - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Anthropology - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Anthropology - iBA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Applied Mathematics - BA (Faculty of Science) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U*
  • MCV4U (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Applied Mathematics - BSc (Faculty of Science) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U*
  • SBI4U* or SCH4U* or SPH4U*
  • MCV4U (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Bachelor of Education (French) - BEd (Faculty of Education) for Mature Students

    Requirements for admission:
  • Must be applying directly from high school
  • Fulfillment of admission requirements for your undergraduate degree program
  • Supplementary Information Form (accessed via MyFile after you apply for admission) by April 1, 2024. The Supplementary Information Form includes the following:
    • Experience profile
    • Experience summary
    • Personal statement
    • Letter of recommendation
  • Supplemental fee (details available on MyFile) by April 1, 2024
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Biochemistry - BSc (Faculty of Science) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • SBI4U*
  • SCH4U*
  • MHF4U*
  • MCV4U*
  • SPH4U (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Biology - BSc (Faculty of Science) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • SBI4U*
  • SCH4U*
  • MHF4U*
  • SPH4U (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Biology - iBSc (Faculty of Science) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • SBI4U*
  • SCH4U*
  • MHF4U*
  • SPH4U (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Biology / Biologie - BSc (Glendon) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • SBI4U*
  • SCH4U*
  • MHF4U*
  • SPH4U (recommended)
  • 4U French (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Biomedical Science - BSc (Faculty of Science) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • SBI4U*
  • SCH4U*
  • MHF4U*
  • SPH4U (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Biophysics - BSc (Faculty of Science) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • SBI4U*
  • SPH4U*
  • MHF4U*
  • MCV4U*
  • SCH4U (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Biotechnology - BSc (Faculty of Science) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • SBI4U*
  • SCH4U*
  • MHF4U*
  • SPH4U (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Business & Society - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Business Administration - BBA (Schulich School of Business) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U* (minimum grade of 70% required)
  • MCV4U or MDM4U (MCV4U recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Business Economics - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U (recommended)
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Business Economics / Économie et commerce - BA (Glendon) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • MHF4U (recommended)
  • MCV4U (recommended)
  • 4U French (recommended)
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Chemistry - BSc (Faculty of Science) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U*
  • SCH4U*
  • One additional 4U or M science*
  • MCV4U (recommended)
  • SPH4U (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Children, Childhood and Youth - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Cinema & Media Arts - BA (School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Cinema & Media Arts - Media Arts - BFA (School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Cinema & Media Arts - Production - BFA (School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
    • Feburary 1, 2024, for Fall 2024 entry
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Cinema & Media Arts - Screenwriting - BFA (School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
    • Feburary 1, 2024, for Fall 2024 entry
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Cities, Regions, Planning - BES (Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Classical Studies/Classics - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Cognitive Science - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Commerce - BCom (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Communication & Media Studies - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Communication & Media Studies - iBA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Communication, Social Media & Public Relations - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Communications / Communications - BA (Glendon) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Communications / Communications - iBA (Glendon) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Computer Science - BA (Lassonde School of Engineering) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U*
  • 4U math (MCV4U recommended)*
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • A minimum math average of 75% and no math grade below 65%
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Computer Science - BSc (Lassonde School of Engineering) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • SCH4U* or SPH4U*
  • MHF4U*
  • 4U math (MCV4U recommended)*
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • A minimum math average of 75% and no math grade below 65%
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Computer Science - iBA (Lassonde School of Engineering) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U*
  • 4U math (MCV4U recommended)*
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • A minimum math average of 75% and no math grade below 65%
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Computer Science - iBSc (Lassonde School of Engineering) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • SCH4U* or SPH4U*
  • MHF4U*
  • 4U math (MCV4U recommended)*
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • A minimum math average of 75% and no math grade below 65%
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Computer Science for Software Development - BASc (Lassonde School of Engineering) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U*
  • SBI4U* or SCH4U* or SPH4U*
  • 4U math (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • No prerequisite below 70%
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Computer Security - BA (Lassonde School of Engineering) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U*
  • 4U math (MCV4U recommended)*
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • A minimum math average of 75% and no math grade below 65%
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Computer Security - BSc (Lassonde School of Engineering) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U*
  • SCH4U* or SPH4U*
  • 4U math (MCV4U recommended)*
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • A minimum math average of 75% and no math grade below 65%
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Creative Technologies - BFA (School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Creative Writing - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • Minimum of one full-year of undergraduate studies
  • Portfolio evaluation
  • For more information, visit the Creative Writing program website.
  • NOTE: this program is not for direct entry.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Criminology - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Dance - BFA (School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
    • Feburary 1, 2024, for Fall 2024 entry
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Data Science - BA (Faculty of Science) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U* (minimum grade of 80% required)
  • MCV4U*
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Data Science - BSc (Faculty of Science) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U* (minimum grade of 80% required)
  • MCV4U*
  • SBI4U* or SCH4U* or SPH4U*
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Design - BDes (School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by February 1, 2024 for guaranteed consideration to the program.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Digital Media - BA (Lassonde School of Engineering) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • 4U math (minimum grade of 75% required)
  • 4M arts (or similar arts training) (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Digital Media - BA (School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • 4U math (minimum grade of 75% required)
  • 4M arts (or similar arts training) (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Digital Technologies - BASc (Lassonde School of Engineering) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U*
  • 4U math (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • No prerequisite below 75%
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Disaster & Emergency Management - BDEM (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U or MDM4U*
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Earth & Atmospheric Science - BSc (Lassonde School of Engineering) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • SPH4U*
  • MHF4U*
  • MCV4U*
  • SCH4U (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Chemistry is highly recommended for the Atmospheric Science and the Space Science streams.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    East Asian Studies - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Economics - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U (recommended)
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Economics / Science économique - BA (Glendon) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • MHF4U (recommended)
  • MCV4U (recommended)
  • 4U French (recommended)
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Ecosystem Management (BES) with Fleming College - BES (Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • 4U math*
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Educational Studies - BA (Faculty of Education) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Engineering - BEng (Lassonde School of Engineering) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • SCH4U*
  • SPH4U*
  • MHF4U*
  • MCV4U*
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • No prerequisite below 70%
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    English - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    English & Professional Writing - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    English / Anglais - BA (Glendon) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Environmental Arts and Justice - BES (Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Environmental Biology - BSc (Faculty of Science) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • SBI4U*
  • SCH4U*
  • MHF4U*
  • SPH4U (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Environmental Science - BSc (Faculty of Science) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U*
  • SCH4U*
  • SBI4U*
  • MCV4U*
  • SPH4U (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Environmental Science - BSc (Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U*
  • SCH4U*
  • SBI4U*
  • MCV4U*
  • SPH4U (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Financial & Business Economics - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U (recommended)
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Financial Technologies - BSc (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • SBI4U* or SCH4U* or SPH4U*
  • MHF4U*
  • MCV4U (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    First Year Science Program - BSc (Faculty of Science) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U*
  • SBI4U* or SCH4U* or SPH4U*
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    French Studies - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    French Studies / Études françaises - BA (Glendon) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • 4U French (recommended)
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Gender & Women's Studies - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    German Studies - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    German Studies - iBA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Global Geography - BA (Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Global Health - BA (Faculty of Health) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • SBI4U* or SCH4U* or SPH4U*
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Global Health - BSc (Faculty of Health) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • 4U math*
  • SCH4U* or SPH4U*
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Global Political Studies - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Health & Society - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Health Policy, Management & Digital Health - BHS (Faculty of Health) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • 4U math (recommended)
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Health Studies - BHS (Faculty of Health) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • 4U math (recommended)
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Hellenic Studies - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Languages and Linguistics - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    History - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    History - iBA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    History / Histoire - BA (Glendon) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    History / Histoire - iBA (Glendon) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Human Resources Management - BHRM (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • 4U math*
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Human Rights & Equity Studies - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Humanities - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Humanities - iBA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Indigenous Studies - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Information Technology - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • 4U math*
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Information Technology - BCom (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U*
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Integrative Arts - BFA (School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design) for Mature Students

    The BFA in Integrative Arts aims to provide access and encourage students who have knowledge and experience outside of traditional art training to explore new directions in arts, creative industries, and decolonial / social justice based work.

  • Integrative Arts applicants need to meet the requirements needed for acceptance into any program at York.
  • An upper level arts course taken in High School is encouraged, but not required.
  • No portfolio is required.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Interdisciplinary Social Science - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    International Development Studies - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    International Studies & Business Administration / Études internationales et administration des affaires - iBA/BBA Dual Degree (Glendon) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U*
  • MCV4U or MDM4U
  • 4U French (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • No prerequisite below 70%
  • A Bilingual Digital Portfolio and interview is also required.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    International Studies / Études internationales - BA (Glendon) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • 4U French (recommended)
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    International Studies / Études internationales - iBA (Glendon) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • 4U French (recommended)
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Italian Studies - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Italian Studies - iBA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Jewish Studies - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Kinesiology & Health Science - BA (Faculty of Health) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • 4U math*
  • SBI4U* or SCH4U* or SPH4U*
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Kinesiology & Health Science - BSc (Faculty of Health) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • 4U math*
  • SCH4U* or SPH4U*
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Law & Society - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Law - Juris Doctor - JD (Osgoode Hall Law School) for Mature Students

    Requirements for admission:
  • Minimum three years (90 credits) of undergraduate study at a recognized university in a program leading to a degree.
    • We also welcome applications from those with less than three years of undergraduate study, if you satisfy the following requirements:
      • At least 26 years of age by September of the year in which you will start the program
      • Minimum five years of non-academic experience
      • Note the LSAT and English Language Proficiency requirement still apply.
  • Law School Admission Test
  • English Language Proficiency
  • For more information, visit the Osgoode Hall Law School website.

    Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Linguistics - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Mathematical Biology - BSc (Faculty of Science) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • SBI4U*
  • SCH4U*
  • MHF4U*
  • MCV4U*
  • SPH4U (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Mathematics - BSc (Faculty of Science) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U*
  • SBI4U* or SCH4U* or SPH4U*
  • MCV4U (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Mathematics - BA (Faculty of Science) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U*
  • MCV4U (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Mathematics for Education - BA (Faculty of Science) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U*
  • MCV4U (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Mathematics for Education - BSc (Faculty of Science) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U*
  • SBI4U* or SCH4U* or SPH4U*
  • MCV4U (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Music - BA (School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
    • Feburary 1, 2024, for Fall 2024 entry
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Music - BFA (School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
    • Feburary 1, 2024, for Fall 2024 entry
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Neuroscience - BSc - Neuroscience (Kinesiology & Health Science) (Faculty of Health) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • SBI4U*
  • SCH4U*
  • MHF4U*
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • High school Math, Biology, and Chemistry must each be a minimum of 80%.
  • University or college level Math, Biology, Chemistry must each be a minimum of B (or equivalent).
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Neuroscience - BSc - Neuroscience (Psychology) (Faculty of Health) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • SBI4U*
  • SCH4U*
  • MHF4U*
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • High school Math, Biology, and Chemistry must each be a minimum of 80%.
  • University or college level Math, Biology, Chemistry must each be a minimum of B (or equivalent).
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Neuroscience - BSc - Neuroscience (Biology) (Faculty of Science) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • SBI4U*
  • SCH4U*
  • MHF4U*
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • High school Math, Biology, and Chemistry must each be a minimum of 80%.
  • University or college level Math, Biology, Chemistry must each be a minimum of B (or equivalent).
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Nursing: 4-Year Direct Entry Nursing - BScN (Faculty of Health) for Mature Students

    This program is not applicable for mature applications.
    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • 4U math*
  • SBI4U*
  • SCH4U* or SPH4U*
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • No prerequisite below 70%
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Nursing: Post-RN for Internationally Educated Nurses - BScN (Faculty of Health) for Mature Students

    This program is designed for internationally educated nurses who are not currently registered in Ontario.
    To be eligible for admission to the program, you must:
  • be a licensed Registered Nurse in your home jurisdiction;
  • be a domestic applicant (permanent resident, Canadian citizen or convention refugee);
  • be a resident of Ontario;
  • have been evaluated for an RN by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as possessing an education at least equivalent to a diploma level; and
  • submit all supporting documentation and language proficiency test results (if required) to York's Office of Admissions
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Nursing: Second Entry - BScN, Second Entry (Faculty of Health) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • This program is only open to students with at least 2 years of university level studies.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Philosophy - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Physics & Astronomy - BSc (Faculty of Science) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • SPH4U*
  • MHF4U*
  • MCV4U*
  • SCH4U (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Political Science - iBA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Political Science - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Political Science / Science politique - iBA (Glendon) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Political Science / Science politique - BA (Glendon) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Portuguese & Luso-Brazilian Studies - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Professional Translation / Traduction professionnelle - BA (Glendon) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • 4U English (ENG4U, EAE4U or equivalent)
  • 4U French (FRA4U, FIF4U, FEF4U or equivalent)
  • Translation exam
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Professional Translation / Traduction professionnelle - iBA (Glendon) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • 4U English (ENG4U, EAE4U or equivalent)
  • 4U French (FRA4U, FIF4U, FEF4U or equivalent)
  • Translation exam
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Professional Writing - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Psychology - BA (Faculty of Health) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Psychology - BSc (Faculty of Health) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • 4U math*
  • SCH4U* or SPH4U*
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Psychology / Psychologie - BA (Glendon) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • 4U French (recommended)
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Psychology / Psychologie - BSc (Glendon) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • SCH4U* or SPH4U*
  • 4U math*
  • 4U French (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Psychology / Psychologie - iBA (Glendon) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • 4U French (recommended)
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Psychology / Psychologie - iBSc (Glendon) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • SCH4U* or SPH4U*
  • 4U math*
  • 4U French (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Public Administration - BPA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • 4U math*
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Religious Studies - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Science, Technology and Society - BA (Faculty of Science) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • SBI4U* or SCH4U* or SPH4U*
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Science, Technology and Society - BSc (Faculty of Science) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U*
  • SBI4U* or SCH4U* or SPH4U*
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Sexuality Studies - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Sexuality Studies - iBA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Social Work - BSW (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • The Supplementary Application Deadline (to submit all required supporting documentation including references) is February 15, 2024 (Late documentation will not be accepted once a deadline has passed.)
    • Note: The Supplementary Admission Information Form including the Social Justice Statement must be completed just above item #3-the Academic Statement in the Supplemental Application (Important: the Social Justice Statement and the supplemental Application is one document-not two) and must be uploaded with your other required documents through your MyFile account.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Sociology - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Sociology / Sociologie - iBA (Glendon) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • 4U French (recommended)
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Sociology / Sociologie - BA (Glendon) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • 4U French (recommended)
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Spanish - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Speech and Language Sciences - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • 4U math*
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Students who do not meet the high school mathematics requirement for the new program will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be required to take a lower-level mathematics course in their first year at York.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Sport Management - BSM (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U or MDM4U*
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Statistics - BA (Faculty of Science) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U*
  • MCV4U (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Statistics - BSc (Faculty of Science) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U*
  • SBI4U* or SCH4U* or SPH4U*
  • MCV4U (recommended)
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Sustainable Environmental Management - BES (Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Theatre - BA (School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the ability of many students to explore the arts, access training and facilities, and mount public performances. In the spirit of equity and access, the Theatre (BA) program at York University is waiving the supplementary application requirement for Fall/Winter 2023-24 Entry. We encourage all interested students to apply, and we feel confident that our program, faculty members, and facilities can help you realize your potential into sustained career mobility.

    Students who wish to pursue a BFA in Theatre must undergo auditions at the end of year one of the Theatre (BA) program. Upon successful evaluation, students may enter the following BFA programs beginning in second year: Acting Conservatory (BFA), Performance & Creation (BFA) and Production & Design (BFA).

    Students who choose to either remain in the Theatre (BA) program, or who choose to pursue Performance and Creation (BA) do not need to audition at the end of their first year.

    Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Undecided Major - BSc (Faculty of Science) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Requirements for admission:
  • MHF4U*
  • SBI4U* or SCH4U* or SPH4U*
  • * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years
  • * Or equivalent
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Undecided Major / Majeure non déterminée - BA (Glendon) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • 4U French (recommended)
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Undeclared Major - BA (Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Undeclared Major - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Visual Arts - Art History - BA, Art History (School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Visual Arts - Studio - BFA, Visual Art (School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
    • Feburary 1, 2024, for Fall 2024 entry
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Work & Labour Studies - BA (Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) for Mature Students

    To be considered a mature student, you must:
  • be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
  • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
  • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Senior Citizens

    It's never too late to earn your degree: York welcomes seniors to share their experiences while gaining new knowledge and skills.

    To support your lifelong learning, Canadian senior citizens or permanent residents are eligible for a tuition fee waiver. The tuition fee waiver for an eligible senior citizen is restricted to a maximum of one undergraduate and one graduate degree. 

    To be eligible you must be 60 years or older by May 1 for Summer entry, or by September 1 for Fall/Winter entry.

    The tuition fee waiver is capped for senior citizens to the level of tuition fees assigned to domestic, non-professional undergraduate arts, science and other programs as defined in the tuition fee guidelines from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. 

    Varathaledchumy Shanmuganathan sitting in her living room reading a book

    I believe in lifelong learning for seniors, educating themselves beyond conventional limits placed on them in society.

    Read Varatha's Story

    — Varatha Shanmuganathan, MA Political Science

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    Mature Student Guide

    Check out the Mature Student Guide for additional resources and information for prospective mature students and applicants. 


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    School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
    Study Music at York University (Toronto, Canada)
    Thu, Dec 14, 2023 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

    Sign up to learn about the Music (BFA) program offered by York University School of the Arts, Media, Performance, and Design. Our Chair of the Music Department, Karen Burke will share the program information, course requirements and everything you need to know about the Music program at York University . Also, you’ll learn about application process, including international students’ admission requirements.

     

    This event requires Registration. Register Today:https://yorku.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9vBBJ9LESO-YKy6bgnNrWA

    York University Transfer and Mature Admissions Information Session
    Thu, Dec 14, 2023 12 - 1 p.m.

    Thank you for your interest in transferring to York University! This is your chance to learn more about:

    • York's Campuses and Programs;
    • Applying as a Transfer or Mature student;
    • Transfer Credit Process;
    • Support Services;
    • Scholarships & Bursaries;
    • Process/timing of offers and Next Steps;

    We'll also be sure to leave lot of time for questions and answers.

    If you have additional questions, you can contact our Transfer and Mature Recruitment Officer directly: krenali@yorku.ca

    We look forward to meeting you online!

    Faculty of Health
    Health Programs Drop In Chat
    Thu, Dec 14, 2023 3 - 5 p.m.

    Do you have questions about a program in the Faculty of Health?  We have answers!  Join us for a drop in Q&A to ask your questions about the Global Health, Health Studies, Kinesiology and Health Science, Neuroscience, Nursing, or Psychology programs.

    Faculty of Science
    Information Session - All About Science, Technology, and Society
    Fri, Dec 15, 2023 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

    Are you considering the Science, Technology and Society program? Join the Faculty of Science for this info session and learn about program offering, admission requirements, scholarship opportunities, research opportunities, co-op and internship placements and more!

    Out-of-Province Students - York U Information Session
    Thu, Dec 21, 2023 6 - 7 p.m.

    This drop-in virtual office hour is for any out-of-province student who has questions about applying to York U.

    York University Transfer and Mature Admissions Information Session
    Thu, Jan 11, 2024 1 - 2 p.m.

    Thank you for your interest in transferring to York University! This is your chance to learn more about:

    • York's Campuses and Programs;
    • Applying as a Transfer or Mature student;
    • Transfer Credit Process;
    • Support Services;
    • Scholarships & Bursaries;
    • Process/timing of offers and Next Steps;

    We'll also be sure to leave lot of time for questions and answers.

    If you have additional questions, you can contact our Transfer and Mature Recruitment Officer directly: krenali@yorku.ca

    We look forward to meeting you online!

    How to Apply to the BSW Program as a Transfer or Mature Student
    Tue, Jan 16, 2024 12 - 1 p.m.

    Thank you for your interest in joining us at York University! This is your chance to learn more about how to apply to the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) as a Transfer or as a Mature Student. This is a collaborative session led by Transfer and Mature Recruitment Officer, Krenare Aliovski, and the School of Social Work part of the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies at York University. In this virtual webinar, you will learn: • How to prepare your application to the BSW program • Guidance and Tips for completing your Supplementary Form • Applying as a Transfer or Mature student; • Transfer Credit Process; • Support Services; • Scholarships & Bursaries; • Process/timing of offers and Next Steps; We'll also be sure to leave lot of time for questions and answers. We look forward to meeting you online!

    York University Transfer and Mature Admissions Information Session
    Thu, Jan 25, 2024 12 - 1 p.m.

    Thank you for your interest in transferring to York University! This is your chance to learn more about:

    • York's Campuses and Programs;
    • Applying as a Transfer or Mature student;
    • Transfer Credit Process;
    • Support Services;
    • Scholarships & Bursaries;
    • Process/timing of offers and Next Steps;

    We'll also be sure to leave lot of time for questions and answers.

    If you have additional questions, you can contact our Transfer and Mature Recruitment Officer directly: krenali@yorku.ca

    We look forward to meeting you online!

    York University Transfer and Mature Admissions Information Session
    Thu, Feb 8, 2024 1 - 2 p.m.

    Thank you for your interest in transferring to York University! This is your chance to learn more about:

    • York's Campuses and Programs;
    • Applying as a Transfer or Mature student;
    • Transfer Credit Process;
    • Support Services;
    • Scholarships & Bursaries;
    • Process/timing of offers and Next Steps;

    We'll also be sure to leave lot of time for questions and answers.

    If you have additional questions, you can contact our Transfer and Mature Recruitment Officer directly: krenali@yorku.ca

    We look forward to meeting you online!

    York University Transfer and Mature Admissions Information Session
    Thu, Feb 22, 2024 12 - 1 p.m.

    Thank you for your interest in transferring to York University! This is your chance to learn more about:

    • York's Campuses and Programs;
    • Applying as a Transfer or Mature student;
    • Transfer Credit Process;
    • Support Services;
    • Scholarships & Bursaries;
    • Process/timing of offers and Next Steps;

    We'll also be sure to leave lot of time for questions and answers.

    If you have additional questions, you can contact our Transfer and Mature Recruitment Officer directly: krenali@yorku.ca

    We look forward to meeting you online!

    York University Transfer and Mature Admissions Information Session
    Thu, Mar 7, 2024 1 - 2 p.m.

    Thank you for your interest in transferring to York University! This is your chance to learn more about:

    • York's Campuses and Programs;
    • Applying as a Transfer or Mature student;
    • Transfer Credit Process;
    • Support Services;
    • Scholarships & Bursaries;
    • Process/timing of offers and Next Steps;

    We'll also be sure to leave lot of time for questions and answers.

    If you have additional questions, you can contact our Transfer and Mature Recruitment Officer directly: krenali@yorku.ca

    We look forward to meeting you online!

    York University Transfer and Mature Admissions Information Session
    Thu, Mar 21, 2024 12 - 1 p.m.

    Thank you for your interest in transferring to York University! This is your chance to learn more about:

    • York's Campuses and Programs;
    • Applying as a Transfer or Mature student;
    • Transfer Credit Process;
    • Support Services;
    • Scholarships & Bursaries;
    • Process/timing of offers and Next Steps;

    We'll also be sure to leave lot of time for questions and answers.

    If you have additional questions, you can contact our Transfer and Mature Recruitment Officer directly: krenali@yorku.ca

    We look forward to meeting you online!

    York University Transfer and Mature Admissions Information Session
    Thu, Apr 11, 2024 1 - 2 p.m.

    Thank you for your interest in transferring to York University! This is your chance to learn more about:

    • York's Campuses and Programs;
    • Applying as a Transfer or Mature student;
    • Transfer Credit Process;
    • Support Services;
    • Scholarships & Bursaries;
    • Process/timing of offers and Next Steps;

    We'll also be sure to leave lot of time for questions and answers.

    If you have additional questions, you can contact our Transfer and Mature Recruitment Officer directly: krenali@yorku.ca

    We look forward to meeting you online!

    York University Transfer and Mature Admissions Information Session
    Thu, Apr 25, 2024 12 - 1 p.m.

    Thank you for your interest in transferring to York University! This is your chance to learn more about:

    • York's Campuses and Programs;
    • Applying as a Transfer or Mature student;
    • Transfer Credit Process;
    • Support Services;
    • Scholarships & Bursaries;
    • Process/timing of offers and Next Steps;

    We'll also be sure to leave lot of time for questions and answers.

    If you have additional questions, you can contact our Transfer and Mature Recruitment Officer directly: krenali@yorku.ca

    We look forward to meeting you online!

    York University Transfer and Mature Admissions Information Session
    Thu, May 9, 2024 1 - 2 p.m.

    Thank you for your interest in transferring to York University! This is your chance to learn more about:

    • York's Campuses and Programs;
    • Applying as a Transfer or Mature student;
    • Transfer Credit Process;
    • Support Services;
    • Scholarships & Bursaries;
    • Process/timing of offers and Next Steps;

    We'll also be sure to leave lot of time for questions and answers.

    If you have additional questions, you can contact our Transfer and Mature Recruitment Officer directly: krenali@yorku.ca

    We look forward to meeting you online!

    York University Transfer and Mature Admissions Information Session
    Thu, May 23, 2024 12 - 1 p.m.

    Thank you for your interest in transferring to York University! This is your chance to learn more about:

    • York's Campuses and Programs;
    • Applying as a Transfer or Mature student;
    • Transfer Credit Process;
    • Support Services;
    • Scholarships & Bursaries;
    • Process/timing of offers and Next Steps;

    We'll also be sure to leave lot of time for questions and answers.

    If you have additional questions, you can contact our Transfer and Mature Recruitment Officer directly: krenali@yorku.ca

    We look forward to meeting you online!

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