Offers of Admission
Basic Requirements for Admission
Admission decisions are made on evidence of enrollment in 4U/M courses, including prerequisite courses. The minimum average for full-time admission consideration for most degree programs at Nipissing is at least 70% and may be higher. The cut-off average for some specific programs and/or majors is at least 75%, with some limited enrollment programs having an even higher cut-off average.
Ontario - Program Specific Admission Requirements
Canadian (Outside of Ontario) - Program Specific Admission Requirements
Failed and Repeated Courses
We will take the higher grade of any repeated course.
Timing and Process for Admission Decisions
We begin to make admission offers in November, and continue to make offers as midterm/interim and final grades are received. We do not make admission decisions to Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (BPHE) and Nursing (BScN) until late April/early May. Visit our Decision Timelines website for more information.
Admission average calculation: Admission average calculations vary depending on applicant type and program applied to. For the most up-to-date information please visit our Average Calculation website.
Alternative Offers: If you do not meet the admission requirements or admission averages for the programs you apply to, you will automatically be considered for an alternative program that you qualify for. Visit our Alternative Offer website for further information.
Applicants Outside Ontario and Canada
Prerequisites (for applicants outside of Ontario)
Prerequisites (for applicants outside of Canada)