Your application will first be assessed to determine if you meet our general requirements from high school. If we determine that you don’t meet these requirements, we will see if you are eligible for admission as a mature student.
Mature student eligibility
- You’re at least 21 years of age by December 31 of the year in which you will begin your studies.
- You’ve been away from formal education for at least two years.
- You’re a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or you're sponsored by a Canadian government agency.
- You’ve completed the prerequisite subjects for the program and achieved the required grades (typically 70% or higher). You can find the prerequisite subjects on the program page.
Keep in mind that your complete academic history (including studies at university or college) will be considered during the selection process. Mature student eligibility doesn’t apply to formal pathway programs.
You may be required to present grades above the minimums. To determine the admission average, grades in prerequisite subjects will be averaged. The competitive average required for admission varies by program.
How to apply
Follow the standard application process, then submit the TMU supplementary form and tell us why you have chosen the program. Please also discuss your career ambitions, goals and your past work experience.
Need to upgrade?
- Your local board of education may offer Grade 12 U/M courses for mature students. For opportunities in Toronto, visit the Toronto District School Board (external link, opens in new window) .
- High school credit courses are also available through the Independent Learning Centre (external link, opens in new window) .
If you have experienced a barrier to post-secondary education, you may be interested in the Transition Foundations Program (opens in new window) .