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First-Year Advising Guide - University Entrance Option



Welcome to University Entrance Option (UEO) at Mount Royal University!

As a student at Mount Royal, you will be able to open doors to a wide range of learning and career opportunities.

The information in this guide is a useful resource as you learn about your Mount Royal program. During your time in University Entrance Option, you will be able to work with your Academic Advisors to discuss your plan for admission to your desired program. Please see the Academic advising section of this guide for information on how to contact your Academic Advisors.

You will not be able to register for courses until you have connected with your Academic Advisors.

Planning for a future program


Successful admission to Mount Royal programs involves meeting the general and specific minimum admission requirements and presenting a competitive average for admission to that program.

Meet Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Every MRU program has general and specific minimum admission requirements. The requirements for each program can be found on the Mount Royal website.

  • If you are missing a minimum admission requirement, meeting it is a top priority. You have until June 30, 2026, to complete any necessary upgrading courses for admission to a program for Fall 2026. We recommend completing any necessary upgrading courses in the winter and/or spring semesters so you can focus on achieving the highest possible competitive average in the fall semester.

Meet Competitive Average

  • The number of credit courses you complete by December 31, 2025, your competitive average, and the date on which you apply for your desired program will determine your admission category into a program for Fall 2026. Your admission category determines whether your fall, winter, or both grades are used to calculate your competitive average.

The following tables explain how we determine your admission category and competitive average.

Admission Categories

U1 U21 UO2

Applies on or before February 1, 2026

AND

Completes four or more 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025 (including transfer credit)

Applies on or before February 1, 2026

AND

Completes four or more 3-credit courses by April 30, 2026 (including transfer credit)

AND

Does not meet the required competitive average for admission to their desired program under the U1 admission category

Applies after February 1, 2026

AND

Completes four or more 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025 (including transfer credit)

 

Competitive Average Calculation

U1 U21 UO2

Competitive average will be based on your four most recently completed and transferable 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

For eligible programs3, the required competitive average will be based on the Fall 2025 competitive average for the program minus a 0.3 GPA reduction

Competitive average will be based on your four most recently completed and transferable 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

For eligible programs1, if you do not achieve the required competitive average for your desired program based on your four most recently completed and transferable 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025, or if you have not completed four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025, but have completed four 3-credit courses by April 30, 2026, you will be reassessed for admission with a competitive average based on your four most recently completed and transferable 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

The required competitive average will be based on the actual Fall 2025 competitive average for the program. There is no GPA reduction

Competitive average will be based on your four most recently completed and transferable 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

For eligible programs2, if you apply for admission after February 1, 2026, the required competitive average will be based on the actual Fall 2026 competitive average for the program. There is no GPA reduction

 

Final Average Calculation

U1 U21 UO2

Final average will be based on your eight most recently completed and transferable 3-credit courses completed by June 30, 2026

If you have not completed at least eight transferable 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026, your final average will be based on as many transferable 3-credit courses as you have completed by June 30, 2026. At least four transferable 3-credit courses must be completed by June 30, 2026, to calculate a final average and meet the final average requirement

For eligible programs4, the required final average is 2.0 GPA

Final average will be based on your eight most recently completed and transferable 3-credit courses completed by June 30, 2026

If you have not completed at least eight transferable 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026, your final average will be based on as many transferable 3-credit courses as you have completed by June 30, 2026. At least four transferable 3-credit courses must be completed by June 30, 2026, to calculate a final average and meet the final average requirement

For eligible programs4, the required final average is 2.0 GPA

Final average will be based on your eight most recently completed and transferable 3-credit courses completed by June 30, 2026

If you have not completed at least eight transferable 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026, your final average will be based on as many transferable 3-credit courses as you have completed by June 30, 2026. At least four transferable 3-credit courses must be completed by June 30, 2026, to calculate a final average and meet the final average requirement

For eligible programs4, the required final average is 2.0 GPA

1The following programs do not have a U2 admission category: Bachelor of Health and Physical Education - Athletic Therapy, Bachelor of Interior Design, Bachelor of Midwifery, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Social Work, and Social Work Diploma.

2The following programs do not have a UO admission category: Bachelor of Education - Elementary, Bachelor of Health and Physical Education - Athletic Therapy, Bachelor of Interior Design, Bachelor of Midwifery, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Social Work, Social Work Diploma, and any program which has closed for application.

3The following programs do not have a 0.3 GPA reduction for their competitive average calculation: Bachelor of Health and Physical Education - Athletic Therapy, Bachelor of Interior Design, Bachelor of Midwifery, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Social Work, Social Work Diploma, and any program where a 0.3 GPA reduction would result in a required competitive average below 2.0 GPA.

4The following programs require a final average of 2.5 GPA: Bachelor of Education - Elementary, Bachelor of Midwifery, and Bachelor of Nursing.

Apply for your New Program

To be eligible for UEO admission to a new program for Fall 2026 at Mount Royal, we strongly recommend that you apply during Early Admission (October 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026) and you must have completed at least four 3-credit courses by April 30, 2026.

Applicants may apply to up to two programs with the same application fee. You are strongly encouraged to apply to a backup program. If you are unsure of the best backup program, please connect with your Academic Advisors.

Choosing courses strategically


As a UEO student, you may also be able to take core courses that will count towards your program of interest. You can review specific course recommendations by program of interest below.

You may also find it helpful to take an Undergraduate Studies (UGST) course in your first year, particularly your first semester. UGST 1001 - Effective Learning in the Undergraduate Context  and UGST 1002 - Change, Challenge and Choice: The University Context and Beyond  are courses designed to build skills that will be useful in university and can be used as an elective for most programs.

Every degree at Mount Royal includes General Education (GNED) courses. As a UEO student, you may wish to take foundation and/or tier 2 (if applicable) General Education courses that will count towards your degree.

Please also note the following information about course registration:

  • You can take a maximum of 30 credits (generally ten 3-credit courses) in University Entrance Option1. Credit courses are university-level courses. Using your 30 credits wisely involves purposeful planning to increase your chances of future admission to a program.

  • Full-time student status requires you to be registered in a minimum of three post-secondary courses or 9 credits per fall and winter semester.

  • If you are missing minimum or general admission requirements, register for those upgrading or post-secondary equivalent courses in your winter and/or spring semesters so you can focus on achieving the highest possible competitive average in the fall semester.

  • Upgrading courses are non-credit and can be taken in addition to any credit courses. They do not count toward the 30-credit maximum.

1This limit is shared between Open Studies and University Entrance Option.

Aviation Diploma


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Aviation Diploma.

Application

Apply for Aviation for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Aviation by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 60%

  • Math 30-1 or 30-2 - 60%

 

Competitive average

Meet the U1 or U2 competitive average for Aviation:

U1: Meet the reduced target competitive average for Aviation by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The U1 competitive average for Aviation is a 3.625 GPA

​U2: Meet the target competitive average for Aviation by April 30, 2026:

  • If you do not meet the U1 competitive average, you will be reassessed after the winter semester if you complete at least one course in the winter semester

  • Your competitive average will be based on the last four 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

  • The U2 competitive average for Aviation is a 3.925 GPA

​You must apply by February 1, 2026 to be considered for the U1 or U2 admission pathways.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Aviation by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Aviation is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Aviation Diploma. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve a 3.625 GPA on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

 

Please note that for Aviation Diploma, regardless of the number of transferrable courses you complete while in University Entrance Option, the program will take 2 years to complete from the time you are admitted to it due to its structure.

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology.

Application

Apply for Anthropology for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Anthropology by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 60%

  • Math 30-1 or 30-2 or 30-level second language or language and culture course - 50%

 

Competitive average

Meet the U1 or U2 competitive average for Anthropology:

U1: Meet the reduced target competitive average for Anthropology by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The U1 competitive average for Anthropology is a 2.0 GPA

​U2: Meet the target competitive average for Anthropology by April 30, 2026:

  • If you do not meet the U1 competitive average, you will be reassessed after the winter semester if you complete at least one course in the winter semester

  • Your competitive average will be based on the last four 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

  • The U2 competitive average for Anthropology is a 2.0 GPA

​You must apply by February 1, 2026 to be considered for the U1 or U2 admission pathways.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Anthropology by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Anthropology is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Anthropology. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve a 2.0 GPA on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice.

Application

Apply for Criminal Justice for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Criminal Justice by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 60%

  • Math 30-1 or 30-2 - 60%

 

Competitive average

Meet the U1 or U2 competitive average for Criminal Justice:

U1: Meet the reduced target competitive average for Criminal Justice by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The U1 competitive average for Criminal Justice is a 3.5 GPA

​U2: Meet the target competitive average for Criminal Justice by April 30, 2026:

  • If you do not meet the U1 competitive average, you will be reassessed after the winter semester if you complete at least one course in the winter semester

  • Your competitive average will be based on the last four 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

  • The U2 competitive average for Criminal Justice is a 3.8 GPA

​You must apply by February 1, 2026 to be considered for the U1 or U2 admission pathways.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Criminal Justice by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Criminal Justice is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Criminal Justice. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve a 3.5 GPA on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

1Course restrictions may be lifted closer to the start of the semester.

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

 

Please note that for Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, regardless of the number of transferrable courses you complete while in University Entrance Option, the program will take 4 years to complete from the time you are admitted to it due to its structure.

Bachelor of Arts - English


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Arts - English.

Application

Apply for English for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for English by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 60%

  • Math 30-1 or 30-2 or 30-level second language or language and culture course - 50%

 

Competitive average

Meet the U1 or U2 competitive average for English:

U1: Meet the reduced target competitive average for English by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The U1 competitive average for English is a 2.0 GPA

​U2: Meet the target competitive average for English by April 30, 2026:

  • If you do not meet the U1 competitive average, you will be reassessed after the winter semester if you complete at least one course in the winter semester

  • Your competitive average will be based on the last four 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

  • The U2 competitive average for English is a 2.0 GPA

​You must apply by February 1, 2026 to be considered for the U1 or U2 admission pathways.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for English by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for English is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards English. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve a 2.0 GPA on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

Bachelor of Arts - History


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Arts - History.

Application

Apply for History for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for History by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 60%

  • Math 30-1 or 30-2 or 30-level second language or language and culture course - 50%

 

Competitive average

Meet the U1 or U2 competitive average for History:

U1: Meet the reduced target competitive average for History by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The U1 competitive average for History is a 2.0 GPA

​U2: Meet the target competitive average for History by April 30, 2026:

  • If you do not meet the U1 competitive average, you will be reassessed after the winter semester if you complete at least one course in the winter semester

  • Your competitive average will be based on the last four 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

  • The U2 competitive average for History is a 2.0 GPA

You must apply by February 1, 2026 to be considered for the U1 or U2 admission pathways.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for History by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for History is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards History. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve a 2.0 GPA on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

1Excluding HIST 1100 - Introduction to History .

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

Bachelor of Arts - Policy Studies


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Arts - Policy Studies.

Application

Apply for Policy Studies for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Policy Studies by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 60%

  • Math 30-1 or 30-2 - 60%

 

Competitive average

Meet the U1 or U2 competitive average for Policy Studies:

U1: Meet the reduced target competitive average for Policy Studies by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The U1 competitive average for Policy Studies is a 2.0 GPA

​U2: Meet the target competitive average for Policy Studies by April 30, 2026:

  • If you do not meet the U1 competitive average, you will be reassessed after the winter semester if you complete at least one course in the winter semester

  • Your competitive average will be based on the last four 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

  • The U2 competitive average for Policy Studies is a 2.0 GPA

​You must apply by February 1, 2026 to be considered for the U1 or U2 admission pathways.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Policy Studies by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Policy Studies is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Policy Studies. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve a 2.0 GPA on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

 

Please note that for Bachelor of Arts - Policy Studies, regardless of the number of transferrable courses you complete while in University Entrance Option, the program will take 4 years to complete from the time you are admitted to it due to its structure.

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Arts - Psychology.

Application

Apply for Psychology for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Psychology by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 60%

  • Math 30-1 or 30-2 - 60%

 

Competitive average

Meet the U1 or U2 competitive average for Psychology:

U1: Meet the reduced target competitive average for Psychology by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The U1 competitive average for Psychology is a 3.5 GPA

​U2: Meet the target competitive average for Psychology by April 30, 2026:

  • If you do not meet the U1 competitive average, you will be reassessed after the winter semester if you complete at least one course in the winter semester

  • Your competitive average will be based on the last four 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

  • The U2 competitive average for Psychology is a 3.8 GPA

​You must apply by February 1, 2026 to be considered for the U1 or U2 admission pathways.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Psychology by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Psychology is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Psychology. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve a 3.5 GPA on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Arts - Sociology.

Application

Apply for Sociology for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Sociology by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 60%

  • Math 30-1 or 30-2 or 30-level second language or language and culture course - 50%

 

Competitive average

Meet the U1 or U2 competitive average for Sociology:

U1: Meet the reduced target competitive average for Sociology by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The U1 competitive average for Sociology is a 2.0 GPA

​U2: Meet the target competitive average for Sociology by April 30, 2026:

  • If you do not meet the U1 competitive average, you will be reassessed after the winter semester if you complete at least one course in the winter semester

  • Your competitive average will be based on the last four 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

  • The U2 competitive average for Sociology is a 2.0 GPA

​You must apply by February 1, 2026 to be considered for the U1 or U2 admission pathways.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Sociology by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Sociology is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Sociology. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve a 2.0 GPA on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

Bachelor of Aviation Management


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Aviation Management.

Application

Apply for Aviation Management for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Aviation Management by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 60%

  • Math 30-1 or 30-2 - 60%

 

Competitive average

Meet the U1 or U2 competitive average for Aviation Management:

U1: Meet the reduced target competitive average for Aviation Management by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The U1 competitive average for Aviation Management is a 3.7 GPA

​U2: Meet the target competitive average for Aviation Management by April 30, 2026:

  • If you do not meet the U1 competitive average, you will be reassessed after the winter semester if you complete at least one course in the winter semester

  • Your competitive average will be based on the last four 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

  • The U2 competitive average for Aviation Management is a 4.0 GPA

​You must apply by February 1, 2026 to be considered for the U1 or U2 admission pathways.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Aviation Management by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Aviation Management is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Aviation Management. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve a 2.0 GPA on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

Bachelor of Business Administration


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Business Administration.

Application

Apply for Business Administration for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Business Administration by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 60%

  • Math 30-1 or 30-2 - 60%

 

Competitive average

Meet the U1 or U2 competitive average for Business Administration:

U1: Meet the reduced target competitive average for Business Administration by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The U1 competitive average for Business Administration is a 3.0 GPA

​U2: Meet the target competitive average for Business Administration by April 30, 2026:

  • If you do not meet the U1 competitive average, you will be reassessed after the winter semester if you complete at least one course in the winter semester

  • Your competitive average will be based on the last four 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

  • The U2 competitive average for Business Administration is a 3.3 GPA

​You must apply by February 1, 2026 to be considered for the U1 or U2 admission pathways.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Business Administration by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Business Administration is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Business Administration. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve a 2.0 GPA on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

Bachelor of Child Studies - Child and Youth Care Counsellor


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Child Studies - Child and Youth Care Counsellor.

Application

Apply for Child and Youth Care Counsellor for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Child and Youth Care Counsellor by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 60%

 

Competitive average

Meet the U1 or U2 competitive average for Child and Youth Care Counsellor:

U1: Meet the reduced target competitive average for Child and Youth Care Counsellor by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The U1 competitive average for Child and Youth Care Counsellor is a 2.95 GPA

​U2: Meet the target competitive average for Child and Youth Care Counsellor by April 30, 2026:

  • If you do not meet the U1 competitive average, you will be reassessed after the winter semester if you complete at least one course in the winter semester

  • Your competitive average will be based on the last four 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

  • The U2 competitive average for Child and Youth Care Counsellor is a 3.25 GPA

​You must apply by February 1, 2026 to be considered for the U1 or U2 admission pathways.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Child and Youth Care Counsellor by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Child and Youth Care Counsellor is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Child and Youth Care Counsellor. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve a 2.0 GPA on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

1These restrictions may be lifted closer to the start of the semester.

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

 

Please note that for Bachelor of Child Studies - Child and Youth Care Counsellor, regardless of the number of transferrable courses you complete while in University Entrance Option, the program will take 4 years to complete from the time you are admitted to it due to its structure.

Bachelor of Child Studies - Early Learning and Child Care


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Child Studies - Early Learning and Child Care.

Application

Apply for Early Learning and Child Care for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Early Learning and Child Care by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 60%

 

Competitive average

Meet the U1 or U2 competitive average for Early Learning and Child Care:

U1: Meet the reduced target competitive average for Early Learning and Child Care by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The U1 competitive average for Early Learning and Child Care is a 2.925 GPA

​U2: Meet the target competitive average for Early Learning and Child Care by April 30, 2026:

  • If you do not meet the U1 competitive average, you will be reassessed after the winter semester if you complete at least one course in the winter semester

  • Your competitive average will be based on the last four 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

  • The U2 competitive average for Early Learning and Child Care is a 3.225 GPA

​You must apply by February 1, 2026 to be considered for the U1 or U2 admission pathways.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Early Learning and Child Care by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Early Learning and Child Care is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Early Learning and Child Care. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve a 2.925 GPA on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

1INTS 1240 - Fundamentals of Professional Communication  (if unrestricted)2 is recommended.

2Course restrictions may be lifted closer to the start of the semester.

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

 

Please note that for Bachelor of Child Studies - Early Learning and Child Care, regardless of the number of transferrable courses you complete while in University Entrance Option, the program may take 4 years to complete from the time you are admitted to it due to its structure.

Bachelor of Communication - Broadcast Media Studies


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Communication - Broadcast Media Studies.

Application

Apply for Broadcast Media Studies for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Broadcast Media Studies by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 60%

  • Social Studies 30-1 or Aboriginal Studies 30 - 50%

 

Competitive average

Meet the U1 or U2 competitive average for Broadcast Media Studies:

U1: Meet the reduced target competitive average for Broadcast Media Studies by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The U1 competitive average for Broadcast Media Studies is a 2.0 GPA

​U2: Meet the target competitive average for Broadcast Media Studies by April 30, 2026:

  • If you do not meet the U1 competitive average, you will be reassessed after the winter semester if you complete at least one course in the winter semester

  • Your competitive average will be based on the last four 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

  • The U2 competitive average for Broadcast Media Studies is a 2.0 GPA

​You must apply by February 1, 2026 to be considered for the U1 or U2 admission pathways.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Broadcast Media Studies by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Broadcast Media Studies is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Broadcast Media Studies. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve a 2.0 GPA on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

1Course restrictions may be lifted closer to the start of the semester.

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

1Course restrictions may be lifted closer to the start of the semester.

Bachelor of Communication - Information Design


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Communication - Information Design.

Application

Apply for Information Design for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Information Design by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 60%

 

Competitive average

Meet the U1 or U2 competitive average for Information Design:

U1: Meet the reduced target competitive average for Information Design by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The U1 competitive average for Information Design is a 2.0 GPA

​U2: Meet the target competitive average for Information Design by April 30, 2026:

  • If you do not meet the U1 competitive average, you will be reassessed after the winter semester if you complete at least one course in the winter semester

  • Your competitive average will be based on the last four 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

  • The U2 competitive average for Information Design is a 2.0 GPA

​You must apply by February 1, 2026 to be considered for the U1 or U2 admission pathways.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Information Design by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Information Design is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Information Design. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve a 2.0 GPA on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

1Course restrictions may be lifted closer to the start of the semester.

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

1Course restrictions may be lifted closer to the start of the semester.

Bachelor of Communication - Journalism and Digital Media


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Communication - Journalism and Digital Media.

Application

Apply for Journalism and Digital Media for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Journalism and Digital Media by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 60%

  • Social Studies 30-1 or Aboriginal Studies 30 - 50%

 

Competitive average

Meet the U1 or U2 competitive average for Journalism and Digital Media:

U1: Meet the reduced target competitive average for Journalism and Digital Media by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The U1 competitive average for Journalism and Digital Media is a 2.0 GPA

​U2: Meet the target competitive average for Journalism and Digital Media by April 30, 2026:

  • If you do not meet the U1 competitive average, you will be reassessed after the winter semester if you complete at least one course in the winter semester

  • Your competitive average will be based on the last four 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

  • The U2 competitive average for Journalism and Digital Media is a 2.0 GPA

​You must apply by February 1, 2026 to be considered for the U1 or U2 admission pathways.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Journalism and Digital Media by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Journalism and Digital Media is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Journalism and Digital Media. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve a 2.0 GPA on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

1Course restrictions may be lifted closer to the start of the semester.

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

1Course restrictions may be lifted closer to the start of the semester.

Bachelor of Communication - Public Relations


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Communication - Public Relations.

Application

Apply for Public Relations for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Public Relations by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 60%

  • Social Studies 30-1 or Aboriginal Studies 30 - 50%

 

Competitive average

Meet the U1 or U2 competitive average for Public Relations:

U1: Meet the reduced target competitive average for Public Relations by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The U1 competitive average for Public Relations is a 2.0 GPA

​U2: Meet the target competitive average for Public Relations by April 30, 2026:

  • If you do not meet the U1 competitive average, you will be reassessed after the winter semester if you complete at least one course in the winter semester

  • Your competitive average will be based on the last four 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

  • The U2 competitive average for Public Relations is a 2.0 GPA

​You must apply by February 1, 2026 to be considered for the U1 or U2 admission pathways.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Public Relations by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Public Relations is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Public Relations. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve a 2.0 GPA on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

1Course restrictions may be lifted closer to the start of the semester.

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

1Course restrictions may be lifted closer to the start of the semester.

Bachelor of Computer Information Systems


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Computer Information Systems.

Application

Apply for Computer Information Systems for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Computer Information Systems by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 60%

  • Math 30-1 - 60%

 

Competitive average

Meet the U1 or U2 competitive average for Computer Information Systems:

U1: Meet the reduced target competitive average for Computer Information Systems  by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The U1 competitive average for Computer Information Systems is a 2.0 GPA

​U2: Meet the target competitive average for Computer Information Systems by April 30, 2026:

  • If you do not meet the U1 competitive average, you will be reassessed after the winter semester if you complete at least one course in the winter semester

  • Your competitive average will be based on the last four 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

  • The U2 competitive average for Computer Information Systems is a 2.0 GPA

​You must apply by February 1, 2026 to be considered for the U1 or U2 admission pathways.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Computer Information Systems by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Computer Information Systems is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Computer Information Systems. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve a 2.0 GPA on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

 

Please note that for Bachelor of Computer Information Systems, regardless of the number of transferrable courses you complete while in University Entrance Option, the program may take 4 years to complete from the time you are admitted to it due to its structure.

Bachelor of Education - Elementary


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Education - Elementary.

Application

Apply for Education for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Education by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 65%

  • Math 30-1 or 30-2 or 30-level second language or language and culture course - 50%

 

Competitive average

Meet the U1 or U2 competitive average for Education:

U1: Meet the reduced target competitive average for Education by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The U1 competitive average for Education is a 3.7 GPA

​U2: Meet the target competitive average for Education by April 30, 2026:

  • If you do not meet the U1 competitive average, you will be reassessed after the winter semester if you complete at least one course in the winter semester

  • Your competitive average will be based on the last four 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

  • The U2 competitive average for Education is a 4.0 GPA

​You must apply by February 1, 2026 to be considered for the U1 or U2 admission pathways.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Education by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Education is a 2.5 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Education. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve a 3.7 GPA on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

 

Please note that for Bachelor of Education - Elementary, regardless of the number of transferrable courses you complete while in University Entrance Option, the program will take 4 years to complete from the time you are admitted to it due to its structure.

Bachelor of Health and Physical Education - Athletic Therapy


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Health and Physical Education - Athletic Therapy.

Application

Apply for Athletic Therapy for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Athletic Therapy by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 60%

  • Math 30-1 or 30-2 - 50%

  • Biology 30 - 50%

 

Competitive average

Meet the competitive average for Athletic Therapy:

U1: UEO applicants must be competitive in the full applicant pool to gain admission to the program. Meet the competitive average for Athletic Therapy by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The competitive average for Athletic Therapy is typically a 4.0 GPA, but can fluctuate each year

​U2: There is no U2 admission pathway for Athletic Therapy.

​You must apply by February 1, 2026.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Athletic Therapy by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Athletic Therapy is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Athletic Therapy. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve as high of a GPA as possible on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

1Course restrictions may be lifted closer to the start of the semester.

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

You may wish to complete any remaining credit courses that will count towards Athletic Therapy from the course recommendations list. If you need to maintain full-time student status (at least three 3-credit courses per semester), you are welcome to take additional credit courses that will not count towards Athletic Therapy. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

Bachelor of Health and Physical Education - Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Health and Physical Education - Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership.

Application

Apply for Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 60%

  • Math 30-1 or 30-2 - 50%

 

Competitive average

Meet the U1 or U2 competitive average for Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership:

U1: Meet the reduced target competitive average for Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The U1 competitive average for Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership is a 2.0 GPA

​U2: Meet the target competitive average for Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership by April 30, 2026:

  • If you do not meet the U1 competitive average, you will be reassessed after the winter semester if you complete at least one course in the winter semester

  • Your competitive average will be based on the last four 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

  • The U2 competitive average for Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership is a 2.0 GPA

​You must apply by February 1, 2026 to be considered for the U1 or U2 admission pathways.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve a 2.0 GPA on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

Bachelor of Health and Physical Education - Physical Literacy


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Health and Physical Education - Physical Literacy.

Application

Apply for Physical Literacy for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Physical Literacy by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 60%

  • Math 30-1 or 30-2 - 50%

  • Biology 30 - 50%

 

Competitive average

Meet the U1 or U2 competitive average for Physical Literacy:

U1: Meet the reduced target competitive average for Physical Literacy by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The U1 competitive average for Physical Literacy is a 3.4 GPA

​U2: Meet the target competitive average for Physical Literacy by April 30, 2026:

  • If you do not meet the U1 competitive average, you will be reassessed after the winter semester if you complete at least one course in the winter semester

  • Your competitive average will be based on the last four 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

  • The U2 competitive average for Physical Literacy is a 3.7 GPA

​You must apply by February 1, 2026 to be considered for the U1 or U2 admission pathways.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Physical Literacy by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Physical Literacy is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Physical Literacy. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve a 3.4 GPA on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

1Course restrictions may be lifted closer to the start of the semester.

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

Bachelor of Health and Physical Education - Sport and Recreation Management


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Health and Physical Education - Sport and Recreation Management.

Application

Apply for Sport and Recreation Management for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Sport and Recreation Management by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 60%

  • Math 30-1 or 30-2 - 50%

 

Competitive average

Meet the U1 or U2 competitive average for Sport and Recreation Management:

U1: Meet the reduced target competitive average for Sport and Recreation Management by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The U1 competitive average for Sport and Recreation Management is a 2.7 GPA

​U2: Meet the target competitive average for Sport and Recreation Management by April 30, 2026:

  • If you do not meet the U1 competitive average, you will be reassessed after the winter semester if you complete at least one course in the winter semester

  • Your competitive average will be based on the last four 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

  • The U2 competitive average for Sport and Recreation Management is a 3.0 GPA

​You must apply by February 1, 2026 to be considered for the U1 or U2 admission pathways.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Sport and Recreation Management by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Sport and Recreation Management is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Sport and Recreation Management. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve a 2.7 GPA on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

Bachelor of Interior Design


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Interior Design.

Application

Apply for Interior Design for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Interior Design by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 65%

  • Math 30-1 or 30-2 - 50%

 

Additional admission requirements

Complete the directed portfolio when requested by Admissions.

 

Competitive average

Meet the U1 competitive average for Interior Design:

U1: Meet the reduced target competitive average for Interior Design by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The U1 competitive average for Interior Design is a 2.0 GPA

​U2: There is no U2 admission pathway for Interior Design.

​You must apply by February 1, 2026 to be considered for the U1 admission pathway.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Interior Design by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Interior Design is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Interior Design. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve a 2.0 GPA on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

Bachelor of Midwifery


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Midwifery.

Application

Apply for Midwifery for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Midwifery by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 65%

  • Math 30-1 or 30-2 - 65%

  • Biology 30 - 65%

  • Chemistry 30 - 65%

 

Additional admission requirements

Complete the Casper and Duet assessments, and select Mount Royal University for the distribution of results, on one of the following dates:

  • October 7, 2025, at 4:00 pm MST

  • November 6, 2025, at 4:00 pm MST

  • November 18, 2025, at 6:00 pm MST

  • November 30, 2025, at 8:00 AM MST

  • December 9, 2025, at 6:00 pm MST

  • January 8, 2026, at 4:00 pm MST

  • January 18, 2026, at 8:00 AM MST

  • February 5, 2026, at 6:00 pm MST

 

Competitive average

Meet the competitive average for Midwifery:

U1: UEO applicants must be competitive in the full applicant pool to gain admission to the program. Meet the competitive average for Midwifery by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The competitive average for Midwifery is typically a 4.0 GPA, but can fluctuate each year

​U2: There is no U2 admission pathway for Midwifery.

​You must apply by February 1, 2026.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Midwifery by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Midwifery is a 2.5 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Midwifery. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve as high of a GPA as possible on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

1Course restrictions may be lifted closer to the start of the semester.

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

You may wish to complete any remaining credit courses that will count towards Midwifery from the course recommendations list. If you need to maintain full-time student status (at least three 3-credit courses per semester), you are welcome to take additional credit courses that will not count towards Midwifery. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

 

Please note that for Bachelor of Midwifery, regardless of the number of transferrable courses you complete while in University Entrance Option, the program will take 4 years to complete from the time you are admitted to it due to its structure.

Bachelor of Nursing


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Nursing.

Application

Apply for Nursing for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Nursing by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 60%

  • Math 30-1 or 30-2 - 60%

  • Biology 30 - 60%

  • Chemistry 30 - 60%

 

Additional admission requirements

Complete the Casper assessment, and select Mount Royal University for the distribution of results, on one of the following dates:

  • October 7, 2025, at 4:00 pm MST

  • November 6, 2025, at 4:00 pm MST

  • November 18, 2025, at 6:00 pm MST

  • November 30, 2025, at 8:00 AM MST

  • December 9, 2025, at 6:00 pm MST

  • January 8, 2026, at 4:00 pm MST

  • January 18, 2026, at 8:00 AM MST

  • February 5, 2026, at 6:00 pm MST

 

Competitive average

Meet the competitive average for Nursing:

U1: UEO applicants must be competitive in the full applicant pool to gain admission to the program. Meet the competitive average for Nursing by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The competitive average for Nursing is typically a 4.0 GPA, but can fluctuate each year

​U2: There is no U2 admission pathway for Nursing.

​You must apply by February 1, 2026.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Nursing by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Nursing is a 2.5 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Nursing. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve as high of a GPA as possible on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

1Course restrictions may be lifted closer to the start of the semester.

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

You may wish to complete any remaining credit courses that will count towards Nursing from the course recommendations list. If you need to maintain full-time student status (at least three 3-credit courses per semester), you are welcome to take additional credit courses that will not count towards Nursing. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

 

Please note that for Bachelor of Nursing, regardless of the number of transferrable courses you complete while in University Entrance Option, the program will take 4 years to complete from the time you are admitted to it due to its structure.

Bachelor of Science - Biology


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Science - Biology.

Application

Apply for Biology for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Biology by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 60%

  • Math 30-1 - 60%

  • Chemistry 30 - 60%

 

Competitive average

Meet the U1 or U2 competitive average for Biology:

U1: Meet the reduced target competitive average for Biology by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The U1 competitive average for Biology is a 3.7 GPA

​U2: Meet the target competitive average for Biology by April 30, 2026:

  • If you do not meet the U1 competitive average, you will be reassessed after the winter semester if you complete at least one course in the winter semester

  • Your competitive average will be based on the last four 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

  • The U2 competitive average for Biology is a 4.0 GPA

​You must apply by February 1, 2026 to be considered for the U1 or U2 admission pathways.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Biology by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Biology is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Biology. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve a 3.7 GPA on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

1Course restrictions may be lifted closer to the start of the semester.

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

1Course restrictions may be lifted closer to the start of the semester.

 

Please note that for Bachelor of Science - Biology, regardless of the number of transferrable courses you complete while in University Entrance Option, the program may take 4 years to complete from the time you are admitted to it due to its structure.

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Science - Chemistry.

Application

Apply for Chemistry for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Chemistry by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 60%

  • Math 30-1 - 60%

  • Chemistry 30 - 60%

 

Competitive average

Meet the U1 or U2 competitive average for Chemistry:

U1: Meet the reduced target competitive average for Chemistry by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The U1 competitive average for Chemistry is a 3.7 GPA

​U2: Meet the target competitive average for Chemistry by April 30, 2026:

  • If you do not meet the U1 competitive average, you will be reassessed after the winter semester if you complete at least one course in the winter semester

  • Your competitive average will be based on the last four 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

  • The U2 competitive average for Chemistry is a 4.0 GPA

​You must apply by February 1, 2026 to be considered for the U1 or U2 admission pathways.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Chemistry by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Chemistry is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Chemistry. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve a 3.7 GPA on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

 

Please note that for Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, regardless of the number of transferrable courses you complete while in University Entrance Option, the program may take 4 years to complete from the time you are admitted to it due to its structure.

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Science - Computer Science.

Application

Apply for Computer Science for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Computer Science by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 60%

  • Math 30-1 - 65%

 

Competitive average

Meet the U1 or U2 competitive average for Computer Science:

U1: Meet the reduced target competitive average for Computer Science by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The U1 competitive average for Computer Science is a 3.525 GPA

​U2: Meet the target competitive average for Computer Science by April 30, 2026:

  • If you do not meet the U1 competitive average, you will be reassessed after the winter semester if you complete at least one course in the winter semester

  • Your competitive average will be based on the last four 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

  • The U2 competitive average for Computer Science is a 3.825 GPA

​You must apply by February 1, 2026 to be considered for the U1 or U2 admission pathways.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Computer Science by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Computer Science is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Computer Science. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve a 3.525 GPA on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

 

Please note that for Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, regardless of the number of transferrable courses you complete while in University Entrance Option, the program may take 4 years to complete from the time you are admitted to it due to its structure.

Bachelor of Science - Data Science


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Science - Data Science.

Application

Apply for Data Science for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Data Science by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 60%

  • Math 30-1 - 65%

 

Competitive average

Meet the U1 or U2 competitive average for Data Science:

U1: Meet the reduced target competitive average for Data Science by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The U1 competitive average for Data Science is a 2.0 GPA

​U2: Meet the target competitive average for Data Science by April 30, 2026:

  • If you do not meet the U1 competitive average, you will be reassessed after the winter semester if you complete at least one course in the winter semester

  • Your competitive average will be based on the last four 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

  • The U2 competitive average for Data Science is a 2.0 GPA

​You must apply by February 1, 2026 to be considered for the U1 or U2 admission pathways.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Data Science by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Data Science is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Data Science. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve a 2.0 GPA on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

 

Please note that for Bachelor of Science - Data Science, regardless of the number of transferrable courses you complete while in University Entrance Option, the program may take 4 years to complete from the time you are admitted to it due to its structure.

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science.

Application

Apply for Environmental Science for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Environmental Science by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 60%

  • Math 30-1 - 60%

  • Chemistry 30 - 60%

 

Competitive average

Meet the U1 or U2 competitive average for Environmental Science:

U1: Meet the reduced target competitive average for Environmental Science by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The U1 competitive average for Environmental Science is a 3.2 GPA

​U2: Meet the target competitive average for Environmental Science by April 30, 2026:

  • If you do not meet the U1 competitive average, you will be reassessed after the winter semester if you complete at least one course in the winter semester

  • Your competitive average will be based on the last four 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

  • The U2 competitive average for Environmental Science is a 3.5 GPA

​You must apply by February 1, 2026 to be considered for the U1 or U2 admission pathways.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Environmental Science by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Environmental Science is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Environmental Science. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve a 3.2 GPA on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

 

Please note that for Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science, regardless of the number of transferrable courses you complete while in University Entrance Option, the program may take 4 years to complete from the time you are admitted to it due to its structure.

Bachelor of Science - General Science


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Science - General Science.

Application

Apply for General Science for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for General Science by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 60%

  • Math 30-1 - 60%

  • Chemistry 30 - 60%

 

Competitive average

Meet the U1 or U2 competitive average for General Science:

U1: Meet the reduced target competitive average for General Science by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The U1 competitive average for General Science is a 3.45 GPA

​U2: Meet the target competitive average for General Science by April 30, 2026:

  • If you do not meet the U1 competitive average, you will be reassessed after the winter semester if you complete at least one course in the winter semester

  • Your competitive average will be based on the last four 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

  • The U2 competitive average for General Science is a 3.75 GPA

​You must apply by February 1, 2026 to be considered for the U1 or U2 admission pathways.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for General Science by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for General Science is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards General Science. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve a 3.45 GPA on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

 

Please note that for Bachelor of Science - General Science, regardless of the number of transferrable courses you complete while in University Entrance Option, the program may take 4 years to complete from the time you are admitted to it due to its structure.

Bachelor of Science - Geology


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Science - Geology.

Application

Apply for Geology for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Geology by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 60%

  • Math 30-1 - 60%

  • Chemistry 30 - 60%

 

Competitive average

Meet the U1 or U2 competitive average for Geology:

U1: Meet the reduced target competitive average for Geology by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The U1 competitive average for Geology is a 2.0 GPA

​U2: Meet the target competitive average for Geology by April 30, 2026:

  • If you do not meet the U1 competitive average, you will be reassessed after the winter semester if you complete at least one course in the winter semester

  • Your competitive average will be based on the last four 3-credit courses completed by April 30, 2026

  • The U2 competitive average for Geology is a 2.0 GPA

​You must apply by February 1, 2026 to be considered for the U1 or U2 admission pathways.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Geology by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Geology is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Geology. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve a 3.7 GPA on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

 

Please note that for Bachelor of Science - Geology, regardless of the number of transferrable courses you complete while in University Entrance Option, the program may take 4 years to complete from the time you are admitted to it due to its structure.

Bachelor of Social Work


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Social Work.

Application

Apply for Social Work for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Social Work by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 65%

  • Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2 or Aboriginal Studies 30 - 60%

 

Competitive average

Meet the competitive average for Social Work:

U1: UEO applicants must be competitive in the full applicant pool to gain admission to the program. Meet the competitive average for Social Work by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The competitive average for Social Work is typically a 4.0 GPA, but can fluctuate each year

​U2: There is no U2 admission pathway for Social Work.

​You must apply by February 1, 2026.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Social Work by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Social Work is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Social Work. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve as high of a GPA as possible on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

1Course restrictions may be lifted closer to the start of the semester.

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

We recommend that you take three to four additional 3-credit courses from the course recommendations list in winter. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

 

Please note that for Bachelor of Social Work, regardless of the number of transferrable courses you complete while in University Entrance Option, the program will take 4 years to complete from the time you are admitted to it due to its structure.

Social Work Diploma


Admission into the program:

All requirements laid out below must be met to be eligible for admission to Social Work Diploma.

Application

Apply for Social Work for Fall 2026 between October 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026; you must apply during this time frame through MyMRU.

  • If you are completing any upgrading courses, you must inform Mount Royal that you are doing so by reporting these on your application under the “High Sch. Self-Reported Grades” section

  • You can apply for up to two programs; we recommend that you include a backup program (contact your Academic Advisors if you are unsure what backup program you should choose)

 

Minimum admission requirements

Meet the minimum requirements for Social Work by June 30, 2026:

  • English 30-1 - 65%

  • Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2 or Aboriginal Studies 30 - 60%

 

Competitive average

Meet the competitive average for Social Work:

U1: UEO applicants must be competitive in the full applicant pool to gain admission to the program. Meet the competitive average for Social Work by December 31, 2025:

  • You must complete a minimum of four 3-credit courses by December 31, 2025

  • Your competitive average will be based on your last four 3-credit courses completed by December 31, 2025

  • The competitive average for Social Work is typically a 4.0 GPA, but can fluctuate each year

​U2: There is no U2 admission pathway for Social Work.

​You must apply by February 1, 2026.

 

Final overall average

Meet the final overall average for Social Work by June 30, 2026:

  • Your final overall average will be based on your eight most recently completed 3-credit courses by June 30, 2026 (if you have completed fewer than eight 3-credit courses, we will use as many as you have completed)

  • The final overall average for Social Work is a 2.0 GPA

Choosing courses:

Fall semester

Your goal this semester is to get the highest grades possible, as the last four 3-credit credit courses you complete by December 31 will be used to calculate your competitive average.

Below is a list of some recommended courses that will count towards Social Work. However, you can take any 3-credit course of interest that you satisfy the prerequisite(s) for and that does not have a program restriction. Most importantly, pick the four courses in which you will achieve the highest grades. (Note: if you have previously completed post-secondary courses at MRU or elsewhere, you may consider taking fewer than four courses in the fall. Your goal is to achieve as high of a GPA as possible on your last four transferable post-secondary courses completed by December 31, 2025.)

1Course restrictions may be lifted closer to the start of the semester.

Winter semester

This semester, complete any upgrading courses that you may need. Your goal this semester is to meet the minimum program requirements, if you do not already, and to achieve the overall average.

You may wish to complete any remaining credit courses that will count towards Social Work from the course recommendations list. If you need to maintain full-time student status (at least three 3-credit courses per semester), you are welcome to take additional credit courses that will not count towards Social Work. However, there is no set requirement to take credit courses in winter if you do not wish to do so.

 

Please note that for Social Work Diploma, regardless of the number of transferrable courses you complete while in University Entrance Option, the program will take 2 years to complete from the time you are admitted to it due to its structure.

General Education courses


What are General Education courses?

A great education doesn’t just make you an expert in one area - it gives you a well-rounded knowledge base in a variety of areas. This is why all of Mount Royal’s baccalaureate degree and diploma programs include General Education, a collection of courses in various subjects that will complement studies in your chosen field.

Use the list of approved General Education courses in the General Education section of the Academic Calendar to assist with course selection for the tiers and clusters outlined below. Be sure to follow the suggested pattern for your General Education requirements, as outlined in your desired program.

It is your responsibility to register for your courses and ensure that the courses you select meet your desired program and graduation requirements.

Foundation

Throughout your degree, you’ll take a total of four General Education foundation courses. Most students complete these four courses within their first 45 credits. Choose one from each cluster.

Cluster 1: Numeracy and Scientific Literacy

Take one of GNED 1101 - Scientific and Mathematical Literacy for the Modern World  or GNED 1103 - Innovation  

Cluster 2: Values, Beliefs and Identity

Take one of GNED 1201 - Aesthetic Experience and Ideas , GNED 1202 - Texts and Ideas , or GNED 1203 - Nature and Ideas  

Cluster 3: Community and Society

Take one of GNED 1301 - Citizenship Without Borders  or GNED 1303 - Conflict and the Social Context  

Cluster 4: Communication

Take one of GNED 1401 - Writing for Academic Success , GNED 1403 - Writing in a Digital Context: Language, Media, Culture , or GNED 1404 - Writing about Images  

Tier 2

As you progress through your degree, depending on your desired program, you may need to take tier 2 courses. 

Tier 3

As you progress through your degree, depending on your desired program, you may need to take tier 3 courses.

Registering for courses


It is your responsibility to register for your courses and ensure that the courses you select meet your desired program and graduation requirements.

Use the Academic Calendar to explore possible courses of interest and to check that you meet prerequisites. You will register for courses using the registration system found in the MyMRU Register & Pay tab.

Visit our Tutorials page for useful videos to guide you on using MyMRU, using our degree audit system (mruGradU8), and how to register for your courses.

We also have an online tool to help you plan your courses for the year: My Schedule Builder. View schedule options and create a timetable that works best for you. Access My Schedule Builder through your MyMRU account under the Register & Pay in the My Schedule Builder section.

Academic advising


Your Advisors have carefully prepared your advising information and are eager to begin working with you on your Mount Royal experience. After reading through this information carefully, you should have the information required to register for both your fall and winter semesters. Should you have questions, you may contact the Faculty-based Advisors for your goal program by finding their information on our website or linked below:

Please ensure you include your name, MRU ID number, and any relevant program goals with your email.

You can also read through your Welcome Guide, which contains great information about transitioning to MRU and the available support services.