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First-Year Advising Guide - University Entrance Option
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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 Advisor 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 Advisor.
You will not be able to register for courses until you have connected with Academic Advising.
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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 Advisor. 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 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. 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. |
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