Mount Royal University

Mount Royal has a general admission policy that applies to most undergraduate (credit) programs. Each program also has specific admission requirements. Please ensure you are familiar with both the general and specific admission requirements for the program(s) you select. In addition, all applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency for the purpose of admission if their first language (learned and understood) is not English.

High School Applicants

General Admission Requirements

• The required high school courses and minimum and competitive average requirements for admission vary by program. In addition to viewing these admission pages, it is important to review the specific requirements for the program you are considering.

High School Courses

• High School applicants must present five Grade 12 level courses for admission. Included in these five courses, applicants must present the required subjects for their intended program of choice. The specific courses required for your program count towards your Group A courses. The additional subject(s) which may be presented for admission include the following courses from Group A, B, or C.

Degree Programs

Specific courses required by the program must be included in your five subjects below:

1. English Language Arts 30 - 1
2. Group A course
3. Group A course
4. Group A or B course
5. Group A, B, or C course

Diploma Programs

Specific courses required by the program must be included in your five subjects below:

1. English Language Arts 30 - 1
2. Group A course
3. Group A, B, or C course
4. Group A, B, or C course
5. Group A, B, or C course

For high school coursework to be used for admission purposes, courses must be completed by June 30 for the Fall Semester. When completing your application, report all 5-credit Group A and B courses(or equivalents) which will be completed by June 30.

Group C courses do not need to be reported at the time of application but will be assessed later on in the admission process once final official transcripts have been received.

Competitive admission average

• Applicants who are in Grade 12 in high school report in progress and plan to complete courses with an anticipated grade on the application form for calculation of your competitive admission average. Anticipated grades should be based on your current grade or the actual grade for the previous level course (e.g. BIOL 30, use BIOL 20 - actual grade). At the time of review, admissions will determine (based on established procedures) the type of grades (in-progress, plan to complete or official) that will be used in the calculation of the competitive admission average. For example: to be considered during Early Admission, only grades received within this period will be used; therefore, grades that arrive beyond Early Admission will not be used towards the competitive admission average.
• Applicants who are out of high school and/or upgrading courses at a post-secondary institution through distance learning or adult education are required to present final, official grades for the calculation of your competitive admission average.

Minimum admission average

• To be eligible for admission, you must present a minimum admission average calculated on your five appropriate Grade 12 subjects used for admission to your program. Most programs also require a minimum grade in specific courses. The Admission Requirements chart below provides a list of the specific required courses and minimum grade and the minimum final average for each program. Admission Requirements chart (PDF)

Conditional admission

• Conditional admission is offered based on your competitive admission average, calculated on your two highest Group A grades. Equivalent post-secondary courses may be substituted for required high school subjects where appropriate.
• Your admission offer will be conditional until we receive all of your final, official transcripts. Applicants must meet all admission requirements for their specific program (the conditions will be outlined in your conditional offer of admission letter).
• All students issued a (conditional) offer of admission will be required to submit a $425 non-refundable Tuition Deposit by the date specified in your admission offer to accept your offer of admission.

Final admission

• Final official transcripts from all high school and post-secondary institutions you have attended are required to finalize your admission. You must also meet all of your conditions of admission as outlined in your conditional admission offer letter. To be considered official, high school and post-secondary transcripts must be sent directly to the Admissions and Recruitment Office from the issuing institution or provincial ministry of education. These transcripts must be received by:
  • Fall Semester:
    • Aug. 1
  • Winter Semester:
    • Dec. 1
  • For the requirements regarding Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate (IB), and Home School, please click here for more info!