University of Guelph (Ontario)
Canada
This institutional profile has been created for use by University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate programs.
First degree/qualification: Bachelor's or specialized degree (3-5 years).
Minimum quality for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 70%
Minimum level for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 4 year bachelor's degree.
Documents required: Official transcript; official certification of degree and date awarded.
Description: Instituted in 1964. Usual admission requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), representing 12 years of education, and six Grade 12 university (U) or university/college (M) courses.
Grading system:
80-100% | A |
70- 79% | B |
60- 69% | C |
50- 59% | D |
0- 49% | F |
Grading varies; see scale above and check transcript. 4 year degrees can be awarded with distinction (class I) or honours (class II). Not all degrees are classified. Grades usually reported by semesters.
Language of instruction: English.
Advanced degrees:
Master's: 2-6 semesters after specified first degree; degrees not classified.
Ph.D.: 5 semesters after master's degree (applies to most faculties); degrees not classified.
Last updated: Jul 10, 2008