What to expect
- Students will be expected to successfully complete eight courses (four per semester), including the mandatory academic student success interdisciplinary course.
- These courses will be counted towards their future degree requirements.
- Entry to this program may begin with an admission assessment test to help your advisor ensure you are in the courses that will most benefit your success.
- One intake per year: AUAP offers one intake per year and students start in the Fall semester of the year.
- The program is available to students who wish to enroll at the Sault Ste. Marie or Brampton campuses.
- The program is delivered in a hybrid format, with a combination of in-person and online classes
Who is eligible for AUAP?
To be eligible for the University Access Program, students must satisfy one of the following criteria:
- Students who have achieved their OSSD diploma with a minimum cumulative average of 60-64%;
- Students who have completed at least five Grade 12 U/M courses with a minimum cumulative average of 60-64% for those AU programs which require a minimum 65%;
- Students who have completed at least five Grade 12 U/M courses with a minimum cumulative average of 65-69% for those AU programs which require a minimum 70%.
- Students who have completed a minimum of two terms of a college program may be admitted to AUAP with cumulative average of 1.60 – 1.99 [BA programming only];
- Students who have completed one term of a college program may be admitted to AUAP with a minimum cumulative average of 2.00 [BA programming only].
International applicants who do not meet the minimum posted grade requirements from their country may be eligible for admission. Consideration may be given to those whose final grades are within five percent below the minimum requirement. Applications will be assessed on an individual basis by the Office of the Registrar.
Admission from IGCSE
Algoma University will admit students to AUAP who have completed their IGCSE via Cambridge or Pearson, provided they meet the following admission requirements:
- a minimum of 5 academic subjects in their IGCSE
- minimum B grades in at least 5 courses
- a minimum A grade in English to receive the English Language Proficiency waiver or completion of one of our approved English Language Proficiency requirements
- Students who have completed their IGCSE are eligible for entrance scholarships, prorated to their 24 credits in AUAP
Students whose eligibility does not meet the aforementioned criteria may appeal directly to the University Registrar for admission to their program of choice. In some cases, students may be offered admission on restriction with a prescribed suite of courses.
How to Apply?
AUAP is not a stand-alone program. Eligible students do not have to apply for the AUAP separately. They will apply for a degree program of their choice through the regular channels (e.g., through Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) or directly via the University’s Application Portal). Eligible students will receive admission with a condition of AUAP completion.
AUAP Courses
- All courses are credit courses.
- To complete the AUAP successfully, an average of 60%+ from both semesters is required. The passing grade for each course is 50%. Additionally, you must meet the minimum grade requirements specified for your program, and attend mandatory meetings with the Learning Centre to establish a success plan.