Dual Degree - Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Bachelor of Commerce (PAB)

Academic Requirements

For the Dual Degree - Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Bachelor of Commerce (PAB) program, the following Academic Requirements apply:

• Minimum GPA: A minimum overall average of 70% is required on all university courses completed.
• High School Applicants:
  • Minimum 70% on 6 4U and/or 4M courses including prerequisites for the degree program applied to.
  • Minimum 70% in ENG4U.
  • Minimum 60% in 3U or 3M Mathematics.
• University Transfer Applicants:
  • Completion of a minimum of 18 credits of undergraduate study, and no more than 72 university credits (including transfer/advanced standing credits).
  • Applications must be submitted by April 1.
  • Minimum 70% overall average on all university courses completed is required.
  • Completion of a 3U or 3M Mathematics (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of 60% is also required.
• College Transfer Applicants:
  • Successful completion of a minimum of one full year at the college level with a minimum overall GPA of 70%.
  • Applications must be submitted by April 1.
  • Minimum 70% in one semester of English or Communications at the college level or ENG4U from high school with a minimum grade of 70%.
  • Minimum 60% in one semester of Mathematics at the college level or a 3U or 3M Mathematics from high school with a minimum grade of 60%.
• Early Childhood Diploma Graduates:
  • Successful completion of an ECE diploma with a minimum overall GPA of 70%.
  • Applications must be submitted by April 1.
  • Minimum 70% in one semester of English or Communications at the college level or ENG4U from high school with a minimum grade of 70%.
  • Minimum 60% in one semester of Mathematics at the college level or a 3U or 3M Mathematics from high school with a minimum grade of 60%.
• Nipissing University Students – Upper Year Admission:
  • Completion of a minimum of 18 credits of undergraduate study at Nipissing University, and no more than 72 university credits (including transfer/advanced standing credits).
  • Applications must be submitted by April 1.
  • Minimum 70% overall average on all university courses completed is required.
  • Completion of a 3U or 3M Mathematics (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of 60% is also required.

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Language Requirements

Applicants to programs offered at Nipissing University whose first language is not English will be required to achieve the required proficiency level on one of the following tests of English language proficiency for admission consideration.

• IELTS: 6.5 - No bands less than 6
• TOEFL IBT: 83 with a minimum score of 20 in reading, listening, and writing, and a minimum score of 22 in speaking
• PTE - Pearson Test of Academic English: 58 with a minimum score of 56 in each section
• CAE - Cambridge Assessment English: C1 minimum overall score of 176 with a minimum score of 169
• CAEL/CAEL Online - Online Canadian Academic English Language: 60 with no band less than 60

These tests are essential for demonstrating English language proficiency, which is a critical requirement for admission into various programs at Nipissing University.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.