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CEGEP students
minimum admission requirements

A pre-university or a technical DEC is required for admission from CEGEP.

The CRC (Cote de Rendement au Collégial) requirement for admission varies depending on the program, as detailed below. Please refer to the minimum cut-off averages as indicators; because of the number of applications received, applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs.

Applicants missing some of the prerequisite courses may still be eligible for admission. However, we recommend applicants complete as many of the prerequisite courses as possible within their CEGEP program.

For more information on our programs, including detailed admissions requirements, please consult our A-Z program list.

Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs.

Faculty of Arts and Science

Bachelor of Arts (BA)


Program Name

Degree
Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements
Actuarial Mathematics BA 28 overall, 30 math
Linear Algebra; Calculus 1 & 2
Actuarial Mathematics/Finance BA 30 overall, 30 math
Linear Algebra; Calculus 1 & 2
Anthropology BA 22
Anthropology and Sociology BA 22
Child Studies BA 25
Classics BA 20
Communication Studies BA 24
Application Letter
Communication and Cultural Studies BA 24
Application Letter
Community, Public Affairs and Policy Studies BA 24
Interview
Creative Writing BA DEC
Portfolio, Letter of Intent
Data Science BA 27 overall, 26 math
Calculus I and II, Linear Algebra
Early Childhood and Elementary Education BA 26
Interview, Program-specific application, Reference/assessment forms
Economics BA 23
English and Creative Writing BA This program is only available for internal degree transfer or concentration change. Students wishing to start an Honours program must typically first finish one year of classes at Concordia.
English and History BA 20
English Literature BA DEC
Études françaises BA DEC Specialization, Major and the Minor in littératures de langue française:
Two CEGEP courses or equivalent in the language to be studied. If these courses have not been available in the CEGEP attended, the student may be required to complete them at the university level.
First Peoples Studies BA DEC
History BA 20
History - Public History with Internship BA 20
Human Environment BA 21
Human Relations BA 22
Interdisciplinary Studies in Sexuality BA 20
Irish Studies BA DEC
Italian BA 20
Journalism BA 22
Journalism Dossier
Judaic Studies BA DEC
Liberal Arts BA DEC
Interview, Statement of Purpose
Linguistics BA 22
Mathematical and Computational Finance BA 28 overall, 30 math
Linear Algebra; Calculus 1 & 2
Mathematics and Statistics BA DEC, 20 math
Linear Algebra; Calculus 1 & 2
Philosophy BA DEC
Political Science BA 21
Psychology BA 27.5
Pure and Applied Mathematics BA 24 overall, 24 math
Linear Algebra; Calculus 1 & 2
Recreation and Leisure Studies BA 20
Religions and Cultures BA DEC
Sociology BA 22
Southern Asia Studies BA DEC
Spanish, Hispanic Cultures and Literatures BA 20
Statistics BA 24 overall, 24 math
Linear Algebra; Calculus 1 & 2
Theological Studies BA DEC
Therapeutic Recreation BA 22
Traduction (Translation) BA Specialization: 25
Major: DEC
Two CEGEP courses or equivalent in the language towards which the student wishes to translate. If these courses were not available in the CEGEP attended, the student may be required to complete them at the university level.
Urban Planning and Urban Studies BA 21
Women's Studies BA 20

Bachelor of Education (BEd)


Program Name

Degree
Minimum cut-off averages and
courserequirements

Teaching English as a Second Language

BEd 25
Program-specific application, Reference/Assessment forms, Interview, English placement test

Bachelor of Science (BSc)


Program Name

Degree     
Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements
Actuarial Mathematics BSc 28 overall, 30 math and science
Natural Science DEC or
DEC intégré en sciences, lettres et arts or
Linear Algebra; Calculus 1 & 2; Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism; Waves, Optics and Modern Physics; General Chemistry; Chemistry of Solutions and General Biology
Actuarial Mathematics/Finance BSc 30 overall, 30 math and science
Natural Science DEC or
DEC intégré en sciences, lettres et arts or
Linear Algebra; Calculus 1 & 2; Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism; Waves, Optics and Modern Physics; General Chemistry; Chemistry of Solutions and General Biology
Athletic Therapy BSc Admission is to the Major in Exercise Science. Students seeking admission to the Honours or (BScAT) program may apply for a transfer after having completed certain courses and obtained a grade point average of 3.0.
Biochemistry BSc Specialization: 25
Major: 23
Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 – Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism and Wave, Optics and Modern Physics – General Chemistry and Chemistry of Solutions – General Biology OR Natural Science DEC OR DEC intégré en sciences, lettres et arts.
Biology BSc 26
Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 – Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism and Wave, Optics and Modern Physics – General Chemistry and Chemistry of Solutions – General Biology OR Natural Science DEC OR DEC intégré en sciences, lettres et arts.
Cell and Molecular Biology BSc 26
Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 – Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism and Wave, Optics and Modern Physics – General Chemistry and Chemistry of Solutions – General Biology OR Natural Science DEC OR DEC intégré en sciences, lettres et arts.
Chemistry BSc Specialization: 25
Major: 23
Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 – Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism and Wave, Optics and Modern Physics – General Chemistry and Chemistry of Solutions – General Biology OR Natural Science DEC OR DEC intégré en sciences, lettres et arts.
Data Science BSc 27 overall, 26 math
Natural Science DEC or
DEC intégré en sciences, lettres et arts or
Linear Algebra; Calculus I and II; Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism; Waves, Optics and Modern Physics; General Chemistry; Chemistry of Solutions and General Biology
Ecology BSc 26
Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 – Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism and Wave, Optics and Modern Physics – General Chemistry and Chemistry of Solutions – General Biology OR Natural Science DEC OR DEC intégré en sciences, lettres et arts.
Environmental Geography BSc 23
Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 – Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism and Wave, Optics and Modern Physics – General Chemistry and Chemistry of Solutions – General Biology OR Natural Science DEC OR DEC intégré en sciences, lettres et arts.
Environmental and Sustainability Science BSc 25 overall, 24 in math / sciences
Natural Science DEC or
DEC intégré en sciences, lettres et arts or
Calculus 1 & 2; Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism; Waves, Optics and Modern Physics; General Chemistry; Chemistry of Solutions and General Biology.
Exercise Science BSc 27 overall, 24 math / science
Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 – Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism and Wave, Optics and Modern Physics – General Chemistry and Chemistry of Solutions – General Biology OR Natural Science DEC OR DEC intégré en sciences, lettres et arts.
Kinesiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology BSc Admission is to the Major in Exercise Science. Students seeking admission to the Honours program may apply for a transfer after having completed certain courses and obtained a grade point average of 3.0.
Mathematical and Computational Finance BSc 28 overall, 30 math
Natural Science DEC or
DEC intégré en sciences, lettres et arts or
Linear Algebra; Calculus 1 & 2; Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism; Waves, Optics and Modern Physics; General Chemistry; Chemistry of Solutions and General Biology
Mathematics and Statistics BSc DEC, 20 math
Natural Science DEC or
DEC intégré en sciences, lettres et arts or
Linear Algebra; Calculus 1 & 2; Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism; Waves, Optics and Modern Physics; General Chemistry; Chemistry of Solutions and General Biology
Neuroscience BSc 27.5
Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 – Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism and Wave, Optics and Modern Physics – General Chemistry and Chemistry of Solutions – General Biology OR Natural Science DEC OR DEC intégré en sciences, lettres et arts.
Physics BSc 24
Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 – Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism and Wave, Optics and Modern Physics – General Chemistry and Chemistry of Solutions – General Biology OR Natural Science DEC OR DEC intégré en sciences, lettres et arts.

Psychology

BSc 27.5
Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 – Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism and Wave, Optics and Modern Physics – General Chemistry and Chemistry of Solutions – General Biology OR Natural Science DEC OR DEC intégré en sciences, lettres et arts.
Pure and Applied Mathematics BSc 24 overall, 24 math and science
Natural Science DEC or
DEC intégré en sciences, lettres et arts or Linear Algebra; Calculus 1 & 2; Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism; Waves, Optics and Modern Physics; General Chemistry; Chemistry of Solutions and General Biology
Statistics BSc 24 overall, 24 math and science
Natural Science DEC or
DEC intégré en sciences, lettres et arts or
Linear Algebra; Calculus 1 & 2; Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism; Waves, Optics and Modern Physics; General Chemistry; Chemistry of Solutions and General Biology
Systems and Information Biology BSc 30 overall, 28 math, 28 science
Natural Science DEC or
DEC intégré en sciences, lettres et arts or
Calculus 1 & 2; Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism; Waves, Optics and Modern Physics; General Chemistry; Chemistry of Solutions and General Biology

Certificates


Program Name

Degree     
Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements
Adult Education Cert. DEC
Arts and Science Cert. DEC
Community Service Cert. 22
Family Life Education Cert. 22
Geospatial Technologies Cert. 21
Immigration Studies Cert. 24
Interview, Letter of intent
Irish Studies Cert. DEC
Langue française Cert. DEC
Modern Arabic Language & Culture Cert. 20
Modern Chinese Language & Culture Cert. 20
Pastoral Care Cert. DEC
Interview, Letter of intent
Science Foundations Cert. DEC
Teaching English as a Second Language
Admission to the certificate is suspended for Fall 2025.
Cert.

25
Students must have a first university degree with a good academic record.

  • Program-specific application
  • Completion of 45-minute English Composition Placement Test (ECPT) with satisfactory grade
  • Reference/Assessment forms
Women's Studies Cert. 20

Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)


Program Name

Degree     
Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements
BEng 30 overall, 27 math, 27 physics
Admission is based on applicants’ overall, math and physics CRC indicated above and completion of the following classes as part of their DEC: General Chemistry 1; Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra; Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism.

Students completing a three-year technical DEC may also be eligible for admission. Eligible technical DECs include 280.B0
  • Advanced standing may be possible
  • Overall R score of 30 and if taken, 27 in math, 27 in physics
Building Engineering BEng 24 overall, 23 math, 22 physics
Admission is based on applicants’ overall, math and physics CRC indicated above and completion of the following classes as part of their DEC: General Chemistry 1; Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra; Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism.

Students completing a three-year technical DEC may also be eligible for admission. Eligible technical DECs include 221.B0, 221.A0 or 221.C0
  • Advanced standing may be possible
  • Overall R score of 24 and if taken, 23 in math, 22 in physics
Civil Engineering BEng 24 overall, 23 math, 22 physics
Admission is based on applicants’ overall, math and physics CRC indicated above and completion of the following classes as part of their DEC: General Chemistry 1; Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra; Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism.

Students completing a three-year technical DEC may also be eligible for admission. Eligible technical DECs include 221.B0
  • Advanced standing may be possible
  • Overall R score of 24 and if taken, 23 in math, 23 in physics
Computer Engineering BEng 26 overall, 25 math, 25 physics
Admission is based on applicants’ overall, math and physics CRC indicated above and completion of the following classes as part of their DEC: General Chemistry 1; Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra; Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism.

Students completing a three-year technical DEC may also be eligible for admission. Eligible technical DECs include 244.A0, 420.A0/BO/AA, 243.D0, 243.C0, 243.B0, 243.A0
  • Advanced standing may be possible
  • Overall R score of 26 and if taken, 25 in math, 25 in physics
Electrical Engineering BEng 26 overall, 25 math, 25 physics
Admission is based on applicants’ overall, math and physics CRC indicated above and completion of the following classes as part of their DEC: General Chemistry 1; Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra; Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism.

Students completing a three-year technical DEC may also be eligible for admission. Eligible technical DECs include 244.A0, 243.D0, 243.C0, 243.B0
  • Advanced standing may be possible
  • Overall R score of 26 and if taken, 25 in math, 25 in physics
Industrial Engineering BEng 24 overall, 23 math, 22 physics
Admission is based on applicants’ overall, math and physics CRC indicated above and completion of the following classes as part of their DEC: General Chemistry 1; Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra; Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism.

Students completing a three-year technical DEC may also be eligible for admission. Eligible technical DECs include 241.A0 or 235.B0
  • Advanced standing may be possible
  • Overall R score of 24 and if taken, 23 in math, 22 in physics
Mechanical Engineering BEng 25 overall, 23 math, 22 physics
Admission is based on applicants’ overall, math and physics CRC indicated above and completion of the following classes as part of their DEC: General Chemistry 1; Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra; Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism.

Students completing a three-year technical DEC may also be eligible for admission. Eligible technical DECs include 241.A0, 244.A0, 280.B0, 280.C0, 280.D0
  • Advanced standing may be possible
  • Overall R score of 25 and if taken, 23 in math, 22 in physics
Software Engineering BEng 27 overall, 26 math, 25 physics
Admission is based on applicants’ overall, math and physics CRC indicated above and completion of the following classes as part of their DEC: General Chemistry 1; Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra; Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism.

Students completing a three-year technical DEC may also be eligible for admission. Eligible technical DECs include 420.A0/BO/AA
  • Advanced standing may be possible
  • Overall R score of 28 and if taken, 26 in math, 25 in physics

Bachelor of Computer Science (BCompSc)


Program Name

Degree     
Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements
Computer Science BCompSc

27 overall, 26 math
Admission is based on applicants’ overall Math CRC indicated above and completion of the following classes as part of their DEC: Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra

Students completing a three-year technical DEC may also be eligible for admission. Eligible technical DECs include 420.A0/BO/AA

BCompSc 27 overall, 26 math
Admission is based on applicants’ overall Math CRC indicated above and completion of the following classes as part of their DEC: Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra

Students completing a three-year technical DEC may also be eligible for admission. Eligible technical DECs include 420.A0/BO/AA Students must submit a portfolio with their application.
Data Science (Computer Science – Mathematics and Statistics) BCompSc 27 overall, 26 math
Admission is based on applicants’ overall Math CRC indicated above and completion of the following classes as part of their DEC: Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra

Students completing a three-year technical DEC may also be eligible for admission. Eligible technical DECs include 420.A0/BO/AA
Health and Life Sciences BCompSc 27 overall, 26 math, 25 science
Natural Science DEC or
DEC intégré en sciences, lettres et arts or
Linear Algebra; Calculus 1 & 2; Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism; Waves, Optics and Modern Physics; General Chemistry; Chemistry of Solutions and General Biology

Certificate


Program Name

Degree     
Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements
Science and Technology Cert. 21 overall, 22 math*, 22 science

Course requirements for admission
In some cases, an offer of admission may be offered if a Physics grade is not available.

Math 536 or TS/SN 5
*Applicants who complete the prerequisite mathematics courses must have a minimum CRC of 22 for admission.

John Molson School of Business

Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)


Program Name

Degree
Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements

Accountancy

Business Technology Management

Economics

Finance

Human Resource Management

International Business

Management

Marketing

Supply Chain Operations

BComm 27 overall, 26.5 math


Pre-university (Two-year DEC):

  • Average of 26.5 from Calculus 1 and Linear Algebra
  • Applicants are eligible for admission once they have completed at least one of these two math courses. The other must be completed during the first year at Concordia.
  • Strongly recommended that applicants complete both courses at CEGEP

Professional/technical (Three-year DEC):

  • Those completing a technical DEC in a business-related field may be eligible for admission.
  • Students who have completed Calculus I and/or Linear Algebra must achieve an average of 26.5 in mathematics.
  • Student without Calculus 1 or Linear Algebra, must have achieved a minimum of 75% in Secondary 5 Math (SN, TS or MATH 536). Your high school transcripts must be included with your application. If admitted, you will be required to complete all missing prerequisite courses as elective credits at John Molson.
Business Studies Cert.

27 overall, 26.5 math

Pre-university (Two-year DEC)

  • Average of 26.5 from Calculus 1 and Linear Algebra
  • Applicants are eligible for admission once they have completed at least one of these two math courses. The other must be completed during the first year at Concordia.
  • Strongly recommended that applicants complete both courses at CEGEP.

Professional/technical (Three-year DEC):

  • Those completing a technical DEC in a business-related field may be eligible for admission
  • Students who have completed Calculus I and/or Linear Algebra must achieve an average of 26.5 in mathematics.
  • Student without Calculus 1 or Linear Algebra, must have achieved a minimum of 75% in Secondary 5 Math (SN, TS or MATH 536). Your high school transcripts must be included with your application. If admitted, you will be required to complete all missing prerequisite courses as elective credits at John Molson.
Foundations for Business Cert. 23.5 overall

Faculty of Fine Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)


Program Name

Degree
Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements
BFA DEC
Letter of intent, Audition video
Art Education - Visual Arts BFA DEC
Letter of intent, Portfolio
Art History BFA 19
Art History and Film Studies BFA 24
Art History and Studio Art BFA DEC
Letter of intent, Portfolio
Ceramics BFA DEC
Letter of intent, Portfolio
Computation Arts BFA DEC
Letter of intent, Portfolio
Computation Arts – Computer Sciences BFA 27 overall, 26 math
Calculus I & II, Linear Algebra
Portfolio
Contemporary Dance BFA DEC
Pre-audition questionnaire, Interview, Audition
Design BFA DEC
Letter of intent, Portfolio
Electroacoustic Studies BFA DEC
Letter of intent, Portfolio, Music Department Admissions Package
Fibres and Material Practices BFA DEC
Letter of intent, Portfolio
Film and Moving Image Studies BFA 24
Film Animation BFA DEC
Letter of intent, Portfolio
Film Production BFA DEC
Letter of intent, Portfolio
Intermedia (Video, Performance and Electronic Arts) BFA DEC
Letter of intent, Portfolio
Jazz Studies BFA

DEC

  • Information about you and your music
  • Online theory test 
  • Online theory and ear-training placement tests
  • Video audition
Music BFA

DEC

  • Information about you and your musical background
  • Online basic theory screening test
  • Video audition
  • Online theory and ear-training placement tests
Painting and Drawing BFA DEC
Letter of intent, Portfolio
Performance Creation BFA DEC
Letter of intent, Audition video
Photography BFA DEC
Letter of intent, Portfolio
Print Media BFA DEC
Letter of intent, Portfolio
Scenography BFA DEC
Letter of intent, Portfolio
Sculpture BFA DEC
Letter of intent, Portfolio
Studio Art BFA DEC
Letter of intent, Portfolio
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