General admission requirements

Credential

Higher Secondary Certificate / Intermediate Certificate

Required subject areas

1. English
2. Mathematics^1,2
3. Laboratory Science¹ (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)
4. Social Studies or Modern/Classical Language¹
5. Elective

¹ Students who are missing an eligible course in one of subject groups 2, 3 or 4, who apply for admission to a program that does not require completion of these courses, will be considered for general admission. In this case, an eligible course in subject groups 1, 2, 3 or 4 may be used to substitute the missing course.

² Calculus is a required course in first year for business/commerce (St. John's campus only) and science programs at Memorial. To ensure students are prepared for entry into their chosen program of study, 12^th level pre-calculus mathematics is normally required for admission to these programs. The mathematics requirement may also be met through the College Board SAT. A minimum Math Test score of 500 is required for general admission; 550 is recommended for business/commerce and science programs as noted above. Other mathematics tests/courses may be considered at the discretion of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

General admission criteria

Grade requirement

• Minimum average of 50% in the required subject areas, with a passing grade in each subject. 

English language proficiency

• Proof of English language proficiency is required through a standardized test.

Competitive program entry (if applicable)

• Admission to some programs is competitive for a limited number of spaces. A higher admission average and/or supplementary information may be required as part of the faculty-specific admissions.

Supporting documents required

If you are currently in high school

When you apply (early acceptance)

• Current interim transcript or predicted grades. Document can be official or unofficial.
• Official English proficiency test result.
• Supplementary information required for competitive-entry programs may be required with your application.

When you complete your examinations (verified acceptance)

• Certified copy of your official final Higher Secondary Certificate / Intermediate Certificate sent by post or courier to the Office of the Registrar.

If you have completed high school and not attended a post-secondary institution

• Certified copy of your official final Higher Secondary Certificate / Intermediate Certificate sent by post or courier to the Office of the Registrar.
• Official English proficiency test result.
• Supplementary information required for competitive-entry programs may be required with your application.

If you have attended a post-secondary institution

• You are required to apply as a transfer student. In addition to the information provided above, please refer to our university or college transfer applicant requirements.

Submitting your documents

Supporting documents should be sent to: