Admission Requirements
Please select your academic background from the options below and review the admission requirements for your intended program of study.
We evaluate all applications holistically! If you have a strong overall academic record, we encourage you to apply. If you’re missing one or more prerequisites, we’ll assess your eligibility to take Lassonde Academy courses to meet the admission requirements.
As an Ontario high school student, your admission will be based on six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the specific prerequisites listed below.
For all Engineering programs (including IDS Dual Degree)
• English
• Advanced Functions
• Calculus & Vectors
• Physics
• Chemistry
For Computer Science or Computer Security
• English
• Advanced Functions
• One other 12U Math course (Calculus & Vectors strongly recommended)
• For BSc and iBSc programs: All of the above plus Physics or Chemistry
For Digital Technologies
• English
• Advanced Functions
*One other 12U Math course is recommended but not required
For Digital Media
• English
• One 12U Math course
*One 12U/M Arts course (or equivalent training) is recommended but not required
For Earth & Atmospheric Science
• English
• Advanced Functions
• Calculus & Vectors
• Physics
*Chemistry is strongly recommended for Atmospheric Science & Space Science stream
For all Engineering programs (including IDS Dual Degree)
• English
• Advanced Functions
• Calculus & Vectors
• Physics
• Chemistry
For Computer Science or Computer Security
• English
• Advanced Functions
• One other 12U Math course (Calculus & Vectors strongly recommended)
• For BSc and iBSc programs: All of the above plus Physics or Chemistry
For Digital Technologies
• English
• Advanced Functions
*One other 12U Math course is recommended but not required
For Digital Media
• English
• One 12U Math course
*One 12U/M Arts course (or equivalent training) is recommended but not required
For Earth & Atmospheric Science
• English
• Advanced Functions
• Calculus & Vectors
• Physics
*Chemistry is strongly recommended for Atmospheric Science & Space Science stream
Applicants who have completed their studies outside of Canada should meet the program-specific requirements listed below (e.g., at the Grade 12/Senior level or higher).
Proof of English language proficiency (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL) may be required for non-native English speakers.
Have a look at our detailed program-specific requirements available here.
For all Engineering programs (including IDS Dual Degree)
• Math
• Physics
• Chemistry
For Computer Science or Computer Security
• BA/iBA: Math
• BSc/iBSc: Math + Physics OR Chemistry
For Digital Media
• Math
For Earth & Atmospheric Science
• Math
• Physics
*Chemistry strongly recommended for Atmospheric Science & Space Science streams
Proof of English language proficiency (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL) may be required for non-native English speakers.
Have a look at our detailed program-specific requirements available here.
For all Engineering programs (including IDS Dual Degree)
• Math
• Physics
• Chemistry
For Computer Science or Computer Security
• BA/iBA: Math
• BSc/iBSc: Math + Physics OR Chemistry
For Digital Media
• Math
For Earth & Atmospheric Science
• Math
• Physics
*Chemistry strongly recommended for Atmospheric Science & Space Science streams
Applicants who have completed any academic studies at an accredited university should meet the program-specific requirements listed below (e.g., Grade 12U or equivalent, or higher).
Proof of English language proficiency (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL) may be required for non-native English speakers.
*Prerequisite requirements (or their equivalents) must have been completed within the past five years.
For all Engineering programs (including IDS Dual Degree)
• Overall average of 3.0 or better on a 4-point scale (B/70% or equivalent)
• Advanced Functions*
• Calculus & Vectors*
• Physics*
• Chemistry*
For Computer Science or Computer Security
• Overall average of 3.0 or better on a 4-point scale (B/70% or equivalent), plus a minimum grade of C+/65% in each of any math courses taken in university
• Advanced Functions*
• One other 12U Math course (Calculus & Vectors strongly recommended)*
• For BSc and iBSc programs: All of the above plus Physics or Chemistry*
For Digital Media
• Overall average of 2.3 or better on a 4-point scale (C+/65% or equivalent)
• One 12U Math course
For Earth & Atmospheric Science
• Overall average of 2.3 or better on a 4-point scale (C+/65% or equivalent)
• Advanced Functions*
• Calculus & Vectors*
• Physics*
*Chemistry 12 strongly recommended for Atmospheric Science & Space Science streams
Proof of English language proficiency (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL) may be required for non-native English speakers.
*Prerequisite requirements (or their equivalents) must have been completed within the past five years.
For all Engineering programs (including IDS Dual Degree)
• Overall average of 3.0 or better on a 4-point scale (B/70% or equivalent)
• Advanced Functions*
• Calculus & Vectors*
• Physics*
• Chemistry*
For Computer Science or Computer Security
• Overall average of 3.0 or better on a 4-point scale (B/70% or equivalent), plus a minimum grade of C+/65% in each of any math courses taken in university
• Advanced Functions*
• One other 12U Math course (Calculus & Vectors strongly recommended)*
• For BSc and iBSc programs: All of the above plus Physics or Chemistry*
For Digital Media
• Overall average of 2.3 or better on a 4-point scale (C+/65% or equivalent)
• One 12U Math course
For Earth & Atmospheric Science
• Overall average of 2.3 or better on a 4-point scale (C+/65% or equivalent)
• Advanced Functions*
• Calculus & Vectors*
• Physics*
*Chemistry 12 strongly recommended for Atmospheric Science & Space Science streams
Applicants who have completed any academic studies at an accredited college should meet the program-specific requirements listed below (e.g., Grade 12U or equivalent, or higher).
Proof of English language proficiency (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL) may be required for non-native English speakers.
*Prerequisite requirements (or their equivalents) must have been completed within the past five years.
For all Engineering programs (including IDS Dual Degree)
• Overall average of 3.3 or better on a 4-point scale (B+/75% or equivalent)
• Advanced Functions*
• Calculus & Vectors*
• Physics*
• Chemistry*
For Computer Science or Computer Security
• Overall average of 3.3 or better on a 4-point scale (B+/75% or equivalent), plus a minimum grade of C+/65% in each of any math courses taken in college
• Advanced Functions*
• One other 12U Math course (Calculus & Vectors strongly recommended)*
• For BSc and iBSc programs: All of the above plus Physics or Chemistry*
For Digital Media
• Overall average of 3.0 or better on a 4-point scale (B/70% or equivalent)
• One 12U Math course (with a minimum grade of 75%)*
For Earth & Atmospheric Science
• Overall average of 3.0 or better on a 4-point scale (B/70% or equivalent)
• Advanced Functions*
• Calculus & Vectors*
• Physics*
*Chemistry 12 strongly recommended for Atmospheric Science & Space Science streams
Proof of English language proficiency (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL) may be required for non-native English speakers.
*Prerequisite requirements (or their equivalents) must have been completed within the past five years.
For all Engineering programs (including IDS Dual Degree)
• Overall average of 3.3 or better on a 4-point scale (B+/75% or equivalent)
• Advanced Functions*
• Calculus & Vectors*
• Physics*
• Chemistry*
For Computer Science or Computer Security
• Overall average of 3.3 or better on a 4-point scale (B+/75% or equivalent), plus a minimum grade of C+/65% in each of any math courses taken in college
• Advanced Functions*
• One other 12U Math course (Calculus & Vectors strongly recommended)*
• For BSc and iBSc programs: All of the above plus Physics or Chemistry*
For Digital Media
• Overall average of 3.0 or better on a 4-point scale (B/70% or equivalent)
• One 12U Math course (with a minimum grade of 75%)*
For Earth & Atmospheric Science
• Overall average of 3.0 or better on a 4-point scale (B/70% or equivalent)
• Advanced Functions*
• Calculus & Vectors*
• Physics*
*Chemistry 12 strongly recommended for Atmospheric Science & Space Science streams
Applying from a curricula not listed on this page?
Have a look at our detailed program-specific requirements available here.
It is important that you verify requirements based on where you are coming from, but generally, our programs require:
• Proof of English language proficiency for non-native English speakers (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL)
• Upper-level Maths
• Upper-level Sciences (Physics and/or Chemistry)
• Official Transcripts (High School and/or College/University)
Have a look at our detailed program-specific requirements available here.
It is important that you verify requirements based on where you are coming from, but generally, our programs require:
• Proof of English language proficiency for non-native English speakers (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL)
• Upper-level Maths
• Upper-level Sciences (Physics and/or Chemistry)
• Official Transcripts (High School and/or College/University)