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You are considered a baccalauréat français (BACF) student for admission purposes if you:

  • are currently completing a baccalauréat français; or you
  • obtained the baccalauréat français within the last two years and you have not studied elsewhere since graduation

Admission Requirements: General

The following requirements should be used as a guideline to be considered competitive for admissions consideration. Each admission cycle, Bishop’s University receives more applications than spaces available. Meeting the minimum posted requirements does not guarantee admission. Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements may be considered on an individual basis. In those cases, the Admissions Office may request additional information in addition to that indicated below.

  • Completed baccalauréat français général
  • Minimum BACF score of 12.5

Candidates with very strong performance in a baccalauréat professionel or baccalauréat technologique may be considered on an individual basis depending upon the specific baccalauréat stream followed and the University program applied to.

Admission Requirements: Program-Specific

With the exception of those applying to programs in Natural Sciences and Mathematics, students from any baccalauréat général stream may be considered for any program of study at Bishop’s University. Minimum subject requirements are outlined below.

Degree Program Division:

WILLIAMS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

  • BACF 2021: Première (Year 11) – Spécialité Mathématiques
  • Previous BACF – Recommended Stream: S or ES

HUMANITIES

  • BACF 2021: No specific subject requirement
  • Previous BACF – Recommended Stream: ES or L

SOCIAL SCIENCES

  • BACF 2021:
    • BA programs – No specific subject requirement
    • B.Sc programs
      • Première (Year 11) – Spécialité Mathématiques + Spécialité SVT and/or Spécialité physique/chimie
      • Terminale (Year 12) – Spécialité Mathématiques
  • Previous BACF – Recommended Stream: S, ES, or L

NATURAL SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS

  • BACF 2021:
    • BA programs – No specific subject requirement
    • B.Sc programs
      • Première (Year 11) – Spécialité Mathématiques + Spécialité SVT and/or Spécialité physique/chimie
      • Terminale (Year 12) – Spécialité Mathématiques
  • Previous BACF – Recommended Stream: S

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

  • BACF 2021:
    • B.Ed – Secondary Education Math Profile or Science and Technology profile
      • Première (Year 11) : Spécialité Mathématiques + Spécialité SVT and/or Spécialité physique/chimie
      • Terminale (Year 12) : Spécialité Mathématiques
    • Other B.Ed profiles : No specific subject requirement
  • Previous BACF – Recommended Stream: S, ES, or L

Required Supporting Documents: All Applicants

  • Proof of English proficiency. Applicants who meet the posted admission requirements for the Baccalauréat Français do not normally need to submit a separate proof of English competency. That said, the Admissions Office reserves the right to request a proof of English Competency of any applicant on an individual basis. Consult the English Language Proficiency Requirements page to see what documents provide proof of English competency.
  • Copy of your high school transcript from Première and Terminale, including current mid-term grades and predicted BACF scores if possible (or final BACF results if you have already graduated)
  • Copy of personal identification document(s). Consult the Personal Identification Documents page to determine what document(s) you must provide.

Bishop’s University takes a holistic approach to the admissions process. All relevant additional documentation submitted by the applicant will be considered. At its discretion, the Admissions Office may formally request additional supporting documentation (personal statement, letter of intent, letter of recommendation, essay, CV, etc..) to aid in the evaluation of an application.

Additional Supporting Documents: Program-Specific

Applicants to Programs in the Department of Music:

Applicants to the following Music programs must provide an audition and letter of musical background (see the Music Admissions Information Sheet for more details):

  • BA Major in Music and Culture
  • BA Major in Music Performance
  • BA Major in Music: Musical Theatre Concentration
  • BA Major in Arts Administration: Music Concentration
  • B.Ed. Teaching & Learning of the Creative Arts: Music

How to Submit Documents

All supporting documentation can be uploaded via our online system at the time of application or can be submitted via your myBU Applicant Portal via the “Submit Missing Documents” option. They can also be sent to us via email to admissions@ubishops.ca.

Admission Timeline

Once the evaluation period has begun for an admissions cycle, files are assessed on a rolling basis. What this means is that as soon as all required documents are received, our office will complete an initial evaluation within 10 business days. (Exception: Master’s Programs, Applications for our Music programs, which need to be evaluated based on their audition as well, and competitive admissions programs).

Questions?

You can contact the Admissions Office directly by email at admissions@ubishops.ca or by telephone at 819-822-9600 ext. 2680.