FAQs: Admissions

Should I apply to both the B.Comm. and the B.Comm.(Co-op.)?

If you wish to be considered for both programs, you must apply to both. If you apply to one program and don’t receive an offer of admission, you won’t be automatically considered for the other program.

If you apply to and are admitted to both programs, you may choose which program you would like to accept admission.  

How do I apply for admission into the new program?

High school applicants:

  • Students interested in applying for the B.Comm. or B.Comm.(Co-op.) must first complete Business One before applying for these degrees.
  • Applicants may declare Business One directly from high school by following these instructions. Business One normally begins in the fall semester (September). Students who wish to begin Business One in a semester other than fall should consult with an academic advisor.
  • Direct entry from high school is subject to the applicant’s final acceptance to the university and admissibility into Mathematics 1000, 1090 or 109A/B.

Students in Business One:

  • Students completing Business One must apply for admission or re-admission to the B.Comm. or B.Comm.(Co-op.) programs through apply.mun.ca. Students are encouraged to connect with an academic advisor to determine which program best suits their academic and career goals.
  • Application deadlines are strictly enforced.

Transfer students:

  • Transfer applicants may declare Business One upon application to Memorial. To be admitted to Business One, applicants should select Business One as their program of study on the online application or contact the Office of the Registrar at reghelp@mun.ca.
  • Applicants to either program must have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours at Memorial.

Ready to apply?

Students applying for admission into Business One should follow the application instructions above and may use this video as a guide to completing their application.

What are the application deadlines?

B.Comm. application deadlines:

  • May 15: fall (September) admission
  • Nov. 1: winter (January) admission
  • March 1: spring (May) admission

B.Comm. (Co-op.) application deadlines:

  • May 15:  fall (September) admission - Term 1 and Term 3 only
  • Nov. 1: winter (January) admission - Term 2 only
  • March 1: spring (May) semester – readmission only

All application deadlines are strictly enforced. Late applications will typically not be accepted.

Admission to the certificate and diploma programs follows the general admission application deadlines.

What happens after Business One?

Applicants must declare Business One as their program of study in order to be considered for admission into the B.Comm. or B.Comm.(Co-op.) programs. To declare Business One, applicants should contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@mun.ca.

Students must have completed the 30 credit hours comprising Business One before they will be admitted to the B.Comm. and/or B.Comm.(Co-op.) programs.

Students must apply for admission or re-admission to the B.Comm. and/or B.Comm.(Co-op.) programs through apply.mun.ca.

Application deadlines are strictly enforced.

I’m a current Memorial student. How do I apply for the B.Comm. or B.Comm.(Co-op.)?

First, you need to be declared as a Business One student. You may do this by contacting the Registrar’s Office and indicating you would like to change your program of study.

If you have already completed Memorial courses, some of them may be able to be used towards Business One requirements. Please contact an academic advisor at the business faculty as soon as possible by emailing busihelp@mun.ca.

What are the admission requirements for the B.Comm. and B.Comm.(Co-op.) besides the required courses for Business One?

Students who have completed Business One and are ready to apply for either the B.Comm. or B.Comm. (Co-op.) must:

  • be declared as a Business One student; and
  • have completed all Business One courses with an overall average of at least 65 per cent and an average of at least 60 per cent over the last 30 credit hours completed.*

Students applying to the B.Comm. (Co-op.) must have a term of five, which demonstrates they have successfully completed five courses in one semester.

Both the B.Comm. and B.Comm.(Co-op.) are competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements doesn’t guarantee you’ll be accepted into a program.

* Note about terminology:

Overall average in Business One courses means an average of 65 per cent on the 10 required courses, not 65 per cent in each course. You can calculate this average by adding up all of your Business One course grades and dividing by 10.

If you have a PAS or transfer credit (T) used within your Business One courses, don’t include these when calculating your average. Instead, divide the number of courses with numerical grades to calculate your Business One overage average.

The average over the last 30 credit hours (CH) is calculated using the last 10 courses completed (if all 3 CH courses). If any courses are repeated only the highest grade will count and an additional course will be included to add to the 30 CH.

I am of Indigenous ancestry. Are there seats reserved for Indigenous students? How do I apply for them?

We reserve up to three positions per year in undergraduate programming for applicants of Indigenous ancestry who meet the admission requirements for our programs. For more information on the process to be considered for these seats, please email busihelp@mun.ca.

How will non-numerical grades be considered in the admissions process?

Non-numerical grades in Business One courses are not used to calculate admission averages. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours at Memorial to be considered for admission to the B.Comm. or B.Comm.(Co-op.).

Is it competitive to get into these programs?

Yes. Admission to the B.Comm. and B.Comm.(Co-op.) programs is competitive and selective. The primary criterion used to determine successful applications is overall academic achievement.

Is one program more competitive than the other?

Both programs are competitive and selective. Students are encouraged to connect with an academic advisor to consider which program best suits their academic and career goals.

How many students will be accepted?

Admission to the B.Comm. and B.Comm. (Co-op.) programs is competitive and selective. The primary criterion used to determine successful applications for admission is overall academic achievement. Prospective students are encouraged to consider an alternate degree program in the event that they’re not accepted into either program.

The deadline to apply for the upcoming semester has passed. Can I still submit an application?

Please email busihelp@mun.ca to make a request to submit a late application. These requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis.