Home-schooled Applicant: How to Apply
To be considered for admission, you must:
- have been home-schooled or home educated for high school
The University of Guelph-Humber does not provide individual educational assessments for home-schooled applicants.
4-Step Admission Process
1. Before Applying
Get to know U of GH
Research
Use our 2025 Viewbook or webpages to get the details you need. Talk to one of our staff by phone, chat online or email.
Visit & Connect
Participate in an event or webinar, take a tour and/or book a one-on-one appointment with a University representative.
Determine your admission pathway
There are two admission options for home-schooled applicants:
Canadian Applicants
Ontario applicants: Complete six 4U/M courses offered by an Ontario Ministry of Education inspected school, including subject requirements. You may pursue an independent curriculum to the grade 11 level. You can complete the 4U/M via online learning, night school, day school, or a combination of them. If you submit a letter indicating that you have been homeschooled until grade 11, the OSSD (Ontario High School Diploma) requirement will be waived. You are still expected to present the same admission average and prerequisites as other Grade 12 applicants.
You will be required to submit an official transcript including your home schooled and grade 12 coursework.
More information on how to submit your documents can be found in the "After Applying" section.
This option is the preferred choice as it best prepares you for entrance into our programs.
Out of province applicants: If you are completing equivalent qualifications from other Canadian provinces, you will be considered provided the courses satisfy specific subject requirements.
United States Applicants
If you are completing your studies in the United States, you will be considered if you're completing the courses through a high school that is recognized by an accrediting body acceptable to the University of Guelph-Humber. You are required to present the U.S. high school diploma with appropriate subjects, as well as SAT Reasoning Test or ACT scores. For details, see the respective section on our country-specific requirements.
You can also present acceptable test scores from the SAT Reasoning Test/ACT and three SAT Subject Tests. The specific required SAT Subject Tests depend on what you intend to study.
With the test scores, you should also send an outline of the curriculum you followed to Admission Services, along with a letter of intent. More information on how to submit your documents can be found in the "After Applying" section.
Information on testing dates and test centres for the SAT Reasoning Test and the SAT Subject Tests can be found on the College Board website. ACT information can be found on the ACT website. You should register well in advance for these tests! They are only offered on set dates, usually in the fall and spring.
Completed Advanced Placement (AP) exams will be considered in lieu of SAT Subject Tests (on a subject-by-subject basis). AP exams are only available in May, therefore you should write the exam the year before you apply. Details on the AP can be found on the College Board website.
Subject requirements (for US applicants)
Business
Math (level 2) and two additional SAT's
Early Childhood Studies
Literature and two additional humanities or social science courses (World History, French, etc.)
Justice Studies
Literature and two additional humanities or social science courses (World History, French, etc.)
Kinesiology
Math (level 2), Biology
Media and Communication Studies
Literature and two additional humanities or social science courses (World History, French, etc.)
Psychology
Literature and two additional humanities or social science courses (World History, French, etc.)
Other admission information
Estimated cut-off range
Estimated cut-off ranges (75%-80%) are based on the admission averages from previous years and are provided as a point of reference. Exact cut-offs for the current admission cycle will be determined by the quantity and quality of applications received and the number of places available in the respective program. Possession of an admission average within the estimated cut-off range does not guarantee an offer of admission. If you have been educated outside of Canada, your eligibility will be assessed on an individual basis. Applicants are assessed on an individual basis.
Repeated courses, summer school and night school
The University will use the highest grade reported from a Ministry-approved school prior to June 2025, regardless of format.
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB)
Refer to our information for Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) applicants for full requirements.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, or if you have completed less than four years of study in English at the secondary (or postsecondary) level, then you are required to submit proof of English proficiency. Please check our English language requirements to ensure you will meet all admission requirements.
You will receive an email with detailed instructions (after you apply) if you are required to demonstrate English proficiency as part of your application.
The University reserves the right to deny admission to you if you do not demonstrate satisfactory proficiency in English, regardless of academic qualifications.
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2. Applying
Apply online by January 15
All applications are done online through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC). You will create a user profile on the OUAC site and complete the Undergraduate Application. They also provide you with video tutorials about how to apply, FAQs and other resources.
Apply by January 15, 2025 to be considered for all rounds of offers through the admission cycle.
After you submit your application, you must submit transcripts and may be asked for other required documents to support your application. Please review the "Send in required documents" section in the "After Applying" section.
Choose your program
You can use the program codes listed below to search for a program on the OUAC website. University of Guelph-Humber programs are listed under the University of Guelph. If you apply to more than one program at the University of Guelph-Humber and you have never attended postsecondary studies, you will be considered for all programs to which you apply.
- Business - GDB
- Early Childhood Studies - GHE
- Justice Studies - GMP
- Kinesiology - GHK
- Media and Communication Studies - GMT
- Psychology - GMA
Application fees
You will pay an OUAC application fee of $156 for your first three program choices. Each additional program choice is $50. If you remove a program choice and add a new one at the same university, there is no additional fee.
Required documents
Please refer to the "After Applying" section to get full details about submitting all documents.
Optional document submission
Student Profile (SP)
The SP offers you an opportunity to tell us about factors that may have impacted your grades. You are encouraged to complete the SP if your average is within a discretionary range of the determined cut-off (up to 5%). Optional to complete. Profiles must be completed online (separate from the OUAC) and are due March 1, 2025.
Supplementary Information Form for Students with Disabilities (SIF-D)
The University of Guelph-Humber strives to provide equal opportunity for academically qualified students with disabilities. If you believe that your admission average does not reflect your true academic ability as a result of a disability, you are encouraged to complete the SIF-D on the University of Guelph website.
If you identify as a student with disabilities and your admission average does not meet the cut-off for the program to which you have applied, your SIF-D may be considered if your average is within a discretionary range of the determined cut-off (up to 5%). Optional to complete. Deadline is March 1, 2025.
For more information, visit our Supplementary Information page.
Documents submitted in support of an application become the property of the University and will not be returned. Documents are protected under Ontario provincial privacy legislation.
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3. After Applying
Check your email! And start using WebAdvisor
Shortly after you apply, you will receive an email from the University acknowledging your application.
You will get a separate email with a user ID and password to WebAdvisor and your U of GH email account.
It is important to use WebAdvisor, our online student administration system, because it lists your required documents and you can see what documents have been received.
Set up your U of GH email to receive official emails from the University regarding your application and documents. Instructions for how to set up your email can be found on our New Student Guide webpage.
Send in required documents by April 1
It is important that we receive your required documents for admission consideration by April 1, 2025. Log in to WebAdvisor, our online student administration system, to check your list of required documents and monitor what has been received.
Applicant option 1 documents:
- Official transcripts for grade 12 4U/M (required).
- Please submit final/interim transcripts (showing grades at the mid-term of the semester) by April 1, 2025.
- A letter of intent.
- Letter stating you have been homeschooled.
- Student profile (optional).
- English proficiency results (if applicable).
Applicant option 2 documents:
- Official test scores from the SAT Reasoning Test/ACT and three SAT Subject Tests. The specific required SAT Subject Tests depend on what you intend to study or Completed Advanced Placement (AP) exams will be considered in lieu of SAT Subject Tests.
- An outline of the curriculum followed.
- A letter of intent.
- Letter stating you have been homeschooled.
- Student profile (optional).
- English proficiency results (if applicable).
If you have any questions, please email Admission Services or book a one-on-one advising appointment.
Get an admission decision
Conditional offers of admission are made based on interim transcripts (showing grades at the midpoint of the current academic year) whenever possible. Your offer of admission is conditional on the successful completion of your secondary school diploma, completion of all required courses for your degree program, and a minimum final admission average as outlined in the offer of admission.
All high school (level) applicants will receive a decision on their application by May 29, 2025.
You can refer to your WebAdvisor account for your admission status. Our definitions page can assist you with understanding some of the terminology used on WebAdvisor.
Timeline
DEC TO LATE FEB
Offers in this round are typically made to applicants whose admission average exceeds the estimated cut-off.
EARLY MARCH TO MID-MAY
- Early March to Late April: Offers in this round are typically made to applicants whose admissions average is near the top of the estimated cut-off range.
- Mid-May: Offers in this round are made to applicants whose admission average is within the estimated cut-off range.
Accept your offer by June 2
If you receive an offer of admission, the offer will appear on your OUAC account and you will receive an email from the University. To accept your offer, do so on the OUAC website by June 2, 2025.
About your offer
Every offer of admission is conditional. When you accept your offer, it is with the assumption that all conditions of that offer will be met by a deadline outlined in your offer letter.
Your offer of admission is valid unless you fail to meet the conditions of the offer or you decline the offer. If you are not contacted by the University, then your offer of admission stands as outlined in the original offer (i.e., we do not send out a final offer letter). In this case, NO NEWS MEANS GOOD NEWS.
Don't hesitate to contact us with any concerns.
Deferrals
If you have been admitted to a program at the University but are unable to begin your studies in the fall, you may request to defer your offer. You must first accept your offer of admission. For further instructions, please read the "After Accepting" section.
Vulnerable Sector Check/Screening
If you are entering into first-year Early Childhood Studies, you may be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening, documentation of immunization and a First Aid/CPR certificate prior to your first-year placement. Check the New Student Guide for more information and visit our placement pages for timelines.
Apply for Residence by June 2
If you have received an offer of admission, you are eligible to apply for residence. Residence operates on a first-come, first-served basis; therefore, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible (after you receive an offer).
Applications for fall residence open in February and are due June 2, 2025.
Applying is a two-step process that can take longer than a week to complete. Don’t leave it until the last minute.
Humber is responsible for residence facilities at U of GH. Any changes/updates about residence will be posted on Humber Residence web pages.
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4. After Accepting
Check Your WebAdvisor Account
After you accept your offer, you may have required documents to submit in order to meet the offer conditions. You can check to see what documents are required and if they have been received by using our student administration system, WebAdvisor. You will have received an email from the University with your WebAdvisor user ID and password soon after you applied.
View the New Student Guide
Use the New Student Guide to learn how to:
- course select in July
- pay tuition
- get your student ID card
- activate your U of GH email and more!
Hear from your Academic Advising Team
After accepting, you'll receive information on next steps from your Advisor/Student Services office in the late spring.
Discover the advising supports available to you, how to navigate WebAdvisor (our student administration system), and key upcoming dates.
To request a deferral
If you want to defer your offer of admission
You may request a deferral if you have accepted your offer of admission into a University of Guelph-Humber program but are unable to begin your studies in Fall 2025. A fee applies.
As an alternative, you may consider studying part-time by taking a reduced course load and enrolling in less than 2.00 credits (four courses). Before doing so, we recommend you contact:
- Your Academic Advisor to understand the impact of course selection and course sequencing.
- Student Financial Services to discuss the potential impact to the conditions of your scholarship, OSAP and other funding.
To be considered for a deferral you must:
- Accept your offer of admission by the June 2 deadline (or as otherwise noted in your offer).
- Meet all conditions outlined in your Offer of Admission by the deadline noted on your offer.
- Submit the deferral application through WebAdvisor.
- Not attend any other postsecondary institution during the deferral period.
Deferral application process
- Complete the application. The deferral application opens June 2 through WebAdvisor under the “Applicant” menu. To access WebAdvisor, you will need your central login information (sent to you via email in May once you accepted your offer of admission).
- You must submit the application form and the $90 fee.
- Applications are considered on a rolling basis for students who satisfy the conditions of their offer. Once we have considered your application, we will communicate the decision to you by email.
- If you submit a deferral application and later choose to withdraw that application to begin classes in 2025, please email Admission Services.
- If you are granted a deferral, you will receive a new Offer of Admission by the following February.
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