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University of Calgary Calendar 2023-2024 Admissions A.15 Admission to Open Studies A.15.2 Admission Requirements for Non-degree Holders
A.15.2 Admission Requirements for Non-degree Holders

To be considered for Open Studies as a non-degree holder, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Academic Requirements*

1. Present a minimum 65 per cent in English 30-1, or equivalent; OR
2. Present a minimum 2.00 GPA in a transferrable post-secondary English course(s), OR
3. Achieved a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA on the most recent 12 units of academic post-secondary coursework.

*Students presenting 12 or more units of academic post-secondary coursework will be considered for admission based on the GPA of their most recent 12 units.

Students who do not meet one of these requirements may be considered for Open Studies under the Equitable and Inclusive Admission Process (section A.10).