Admissions by Province & Territory
To be admitted to a three- or four-year degree program at Providence University College, you must have a Manitoba senior high school diploma, or equivalent. Find the province or territory where you completed your secondary school education below.
Alberta, Northwest Territories & Nunavut
Students are required to graduate from high school or equivalent with a university preparatory program. The minimum requirement for admission is graduation from high school with a 70% average in English 30-1 (or equivalent) and 3 additional grade 12 academic courses. We do not consider physical and health education, career education, applied design, skills and technology, and religious studies as academic courses.
PRE-APPROVED ACADEMIC COURSES
- Aboriginal Studies 30-1
- Advanced Placement courses (except art or music)
- Algebra 30-1
- Biology 30
- Chemistry 30
- English 30-1 (30-2 may be considered if over 80%)
- International Baccalaureate courses (except art and music)
- Math 30-1
- Math 30-2
- Math 31
- Physics 30
- Science 30
- Social Studies 30-1
British Columbia & Yukon Territory
Students are required to graduate from high school or equivalent with a university preparatory program. The minimum requirement for admission is graduation from high school with a 70% average in English 12 or BC First Peoples 12 (or equivalent) and 3 additional grade 12 academic courses. We do not consider physical and health education, career education, applied design, skills and technology, and religious studies as academic courses.
PRE-APPROVED ACADEMIC COURSES
- Advanced Placement (AP) courses, except Art or Music
- Anatomy & Physiology 12
- Asian Studies 12
- BC First Peoples 12
- Calculus 12
- Chemistry 12
- Comparative Cultures 12
- Comparative World Religions 12
- Composition 12
- Computer Science 12
- Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12
- Creative Writing 12
- Economic Theory 12
- English Studies 12
- Environmental Science 12
- Foundations of Math 12
- Genocide Studies 12
- Geology 12
- Geometry 12
- Human Geography 12
- Law Studies 12
- Literary Studies 12
- New Media 12
- Philosophy 12
- Physical Geography 12
- Physics 12
- Psychology 12
- Political Studies 12
- Pre-Calculus 12
- Social Justice 12
- Specialized Science 12
- Statistics 12
- Urban Studies 12
- 20th Century World History 12
Manitoba
Student are required to graduate from high school or equivalent, with 30 credits, which should be a minimum of five credits at the grade 12 level and a minimum of three credits in university preparatory courses (A or S), including with an overall average of 70% and a minimum of 70% in English. We do not consider physical and health education, career education, applied design, skills and technology, and religious studies as academic courses. The prerequisite for all other programs is a certificate of graduation from grade 12. Final admission is reviewed and granted upon receipt of your official final transcript showing graduation date and meeting the minimum admissions requirements.
ACADEMIC SUBJECTS INCLUDE (MINIMUM 3)
ENGLISH
- ELA: Comprehensive Focus 40S
- ELA: Literary Focus 40S
- ELA: Transactional Focus 40S
- Advanced Placement and IB courses
*** Other English 40S courses may be considered
MATHEMATICS
- Applied Math 40S
- Calculus 40S
- Intro. to Calculus & Advanced Math 40S
- Pre-Calculus 40S
- Advanced Placement and IB courses
SCIENCE
- Biology 40S
- Chemistry 40S
- Computer Science 40S
- Exercise Science 40S
- Interdisciplinary Topics in Sciences 40S
- Physics 40S
- Advanced Placement and IB courses
SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES
- Canadian Law / Law 40S
- Current Topics in FNMI Studies 40S
- Family Studies 40S
- Geography: World Human 40S
- Global Issues: Citizenship & Sustainability 40S
- History: Western Civilization 40S
- History 40F may be considered
- Human Ecology 40S
- Psychology 40
- Western Civilization 40S
- World Geography 40S
- World Issues 40S
- Advanced Placement and IB courses (except art, music)
ELECTIVE COURSES (MAXIMUM 2)
- Accounting Systems 40S
- Advanced Placement and IB courses (art, music)
- Applied Business Technologies 40S
- Business Management 40S
- Economic Principles 40S
- Environmental Design 40S
- Essentials Math 40S
- Food and Nutrition 40S
- Language 40S Courses
- Marketing and Digital Commerce 40S
- Music 40S Courses (Choir, Jazz etc.)
- Sustainable Tourism 40S
- Topics and Trends in Business 40S
- World of Religions 40S
New Brunswick
Students are required to graduate from high school or equivalent with a university preparatory program. The minimum requirement for admission is graduation from high school with a 70% average in English 121 or 122 (or equivalent) and 4 additional grade 12 academic courses (University preparatory: 120, 121 or 122). We do not consider physical and health education, career education, applied design, skills and technology, and religious studies as academic courses.
PRE-APPROVED ACADEMIC COURSES
- Anglais 224411 or 224411E
- Advanced Math 120
- Advanced Placement courses (except art and music)
- Biology 120 or 122
- Calculus 122
- Can Geography 120
- Can History 121 or 122
- Chemistry 121 or 122
- Computer Science 120
- Economics 120
- English 121 or 122
- Env Science 122
- FI Can Geography 120
- Foundations of Math 12
- International Baccalaureate courses (except art and music)
- Physics 121 or 122
- Pre-Calc 12A & 12B
- Sociology 120
- Trigonometry and Three-Space 122
Newfoundland & Labrador
Students are required to graduate from high school or equivalent with a university preparatory program. The minimum requirement for admission is graduation from high school with a 70% average in English 3101 (or equivalent) and 3 additional academic 3000 level courses. We do not consider physical and health education, career education, applied design, skills and technology, and religious studies as academic courses.
PRE-APPROVED ACADEMIC COURSES
- Advanced Placement courses (except art and music)
- Biology 3201
- Chemistry 3202
- Earth Syst 3213 or 3209
- English 3201
- European History 4225
- Geology 3203
- Global Issues 3205
- Gov-Pol 4227
- History 3201
- International Baccalaureate courses (except art and music)
- Math 3200, 3201, 3204, 3205, or 3207
- Physics 3204
- World Geography 3202
- World History 3201
Nova Scotia
Students are required to graduate from high school or equivalent with a university preparatory program. The minimum requirement for admission is graduation from high school with a 70% average in English 12 (or equivalent) and 4 additional grade 12 academic courses (University preparatory, Academic or Advanced). We do not consider physical and health education, career education, applied design, skills and technology, and religious studies as academic courses.
PRE-APPROVED ACADEMIC COURSES
- Advanced Math 12
- Advanced Placement courses (except art and music)
- Biology 12, Adv Biology 12
- Calculus 12
- Can Geography 12
- Chemistry 12, Adv Chemistry 12
- Computer Tech 12
- Economics 12
- English 12
- Foundations of Math 12
- Geography 12
- Global Geography 12
- Global History 12
- International Baccalaureate courses (except art and music)
- Law 12
- Math 12
- Physics 12, Adv Physics 12
- Political Science 12
- Pre-Calculus 12
- Sociology 12
Ontario
Students are required to graduate with a successful completion of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with a university preparatory program. The minimum requirement for admission is graduation from high school with a 70% average in Grade 12 U English (or equivalent) and five additional Grade 12 U or M courses. We do not consider physical and health education, career education, applied design, skills and technology, and religious studies as academic courses.
ACCEPTED U/M SUBJECTS FOR ADMISSION (MINIMUM 6 FOR DIRECT ENTRY)
English (Required)
- ENG4U English
- ETS4U Studies in Literature
- EWC4U The Writer’s Craft
Accounting / International Business
- BBB4M International Business Fundamentals
- BOH4M Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals
- BAT4M Financial Accounting Principles
Canadian and World Studies, Law and Politics
- CIA4U Analyzing Current Economic Issues
- CGW4U World Issue: A Geographic Analysis
- CGO4M Spatial Tech in Action
- CGR4M The Environment and Resource Management
- CHI4U Canada; History, Identity and Culture
- CHY4U World History since the Fifteenth Century
- CLN4U Canadian and International Law
- CPW4U Canadian and Int’l Politics
Classical Studies and International Languages
- LVV4U Classical Civilization
Computer Studies / Tech Ed
- ICS4U Computer Science
- TEJ4M Computer Engineering
- TGJ4M Communications Tech
- THJ4M Green Industries
Family Studies
- HNB4M The World of Fashion
- HFA4U Nutrition and Health
- HHS4U Families in Canada
- HHG4M Human Development throughout the Lifespan
- HSB4U Challenge and Change in Society
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies
- NDG4M First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Governance in Canada
- NDW4M Contemporary Indigenous Issues and Perspectives in a Global Context
French as a Second Language
- FSF4U Core French
- FEF4U Extended French
- FIF4U French Immersion
Health and Physical Education
- TPJ4M Health Care
- PSK4U Intro. Kinesiology
- PLF4M Rec & Healthy Active Living Leadership
Interdisciplinary Studies
- IDP4U Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics
- MHF4U Advanced Functions
- MCV4U Calculus and Vectors
- MDM4U Mathematics of Data Management
Philosophy
- HZT4U Philosophy: Questions and Theories
Science
- SNC4M Science
- SBI4U Biology
- SCH4U Chemistry
- SES4U Earth and Space Science
- SPH4C Physics
Social Sciences and Humanities
- HSE4M Equity and Social Justice: From Theory to Practice
- HSC4M World Cultures
Prince Edward Island
Students are required to graduate from high school (PEI Secondary School diploma) or equivalent with a university preparatory program. The minimum requirement for admission is graduation from high school with a 70% average in English 611 or 621 (or equivalent) and 4 additional academic courses numbered 611 or 621. We do not consider physical and health education, career education, applied design, skills and technology, and religious studies as academic courses.
PRE-APPROVED ACADEMIC COURSES
- Advanced Placement courses (except art and music)
- Animal Science 621
- Biology 621
- Botany 621
- Chemistry 621
- Computer Science 621
- Economics 621
- English 611 or 621
- Geography 621
- History 621
- International Baccalaureate courses (except art and music)
- Math 611A or 621B
- Math 621A
- Oceanography 621
- Physics 621
- Politics 621
- Sociology 621
Québec
Students are required to complete at least one year in a CEGEP academic diploma program with a GPA of 2.0 or average of 65%. This must include 12 academic courses with at least one English and an additional English or French course with a minimum overall average of 65%. Students who have completed a two-year CEGEP program may be eligible for transfer credit up to a maximum of 30 semester hours (credits).
Saskatchewan
Students are required to graduate from high school or equivalent with a university preparatory program. The minimum requirement for admission is graduation from high school with a 70% average in English A30 (or equivalent) and 3 additional 30 level academic courses. We do not consider physical and health education, career education, applied design, skills and technology, and religious studies as academic courses.
PRE-APPROVED ACADEMIC COURSES
- Algebra 30
- Advanced Placement courses (except art and music)
- Biology 30
- Biology 30 CORE
- Calculus 30
- Chemistry 30
- Cree 30
- English A30 and B30 (counts as one course)
- French 30
- Geography 30
- Geology 30
- Geometry-Trigonometry 30
- History 30
- International Baccalaureate courses (except art and music)
- Math 30
- Math A30
- Math B30 and C30 (counts as one course)
- Native Studies 30
- Physics 30
- Pre-Calc 30
- Social Studies 30
