Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Admission Requirements

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Admission Requirements

Admission to the BBA program is based on two equally weighted criteria:

1. Your academic performance
2. Your supplementary application

The application process consists of two parts: your Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) application, and your Schulich Supplementary Application. You can apply via OUAC as soon as you have received your OUAC pin code.

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Academic Performance

The Schulich School of Business receives thousands of applications each year with an incoming class of approx. 500 students. To be academically competitive, Ontario high school applicants should aim for a minimum GPA in their Grade 12 courses ranging from the high 80s to low 90s – although the minimum cutoff in past years has ranged between 91.5% and 92%. Note that meeting the minimum GPA requirement does not guarantee admission.

For applicants from outside of Ontario, please see below.

Academic Requirements: Direct Entry Applicants

To be eligible for admission, Ontario high school applicants must complete the following as part of their top six grade 12 courses:

• ENG4U*
• MHF4U*
• MCV4U or MDM4U

*A minimum of 70% in ENG4U and MHF4U is required. No more than two 4M courses will be considered for admission.

Note that meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. For more information please visit our Undergraduate Admissions FAQ page.

Applicants from high schools outside of Ontario will have differing admission criteria based on their curriculum. Before applying, please review York’s Admission Requirement to determine the requirements for your province/country/curriculum.

Transfer Students and Mature Students: Due to our small class sizes and the structure of the program, we are unable to consider external transfer or mature students. We encourage you to explore other business programs at York.

Academic Requirements: York Delayed Entry Applicants

External Transfer Students: Due to the structure of the BBA program and small program size, the Schulich School of Business does not consider external transfer students under any circumstances. Students who currently study at York but previously studied at another postsecondary institution are also not eligible. If you are interested in transferring to a different business program at York like the BCom Bachelor of Commerce program in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, please view York’s eligible programs.

Internal York Transfer Students: The Schulich School of Business BBA program is, broadly speaking, a Direct Entry (high school to university) program only. Current York students who have entered York directly from high school (ie. did not transfer to York from another institution and did not apply to York as a mature student) and have completed the required prerequisite courses in Year 1 may be considered on a case-by-case basis for admission to Year 2 of the BBA program via the Delayed Entry path. The process is extremely competitive and each year a small number of students are successful (0-8). Admission is not guaranteed.

Complete requirements, prerequisite course information, and the application packages are available below.

• • BBA Delayed Entry Information Package and Application Form
  • BBA Delayed Entry FAQ
  • Students who currently study at York but previously studied at another postsecondary institution are not eligible.

Watch our BBA Delayed Entry Information Session on Youtube! 

Supplementary Application

The Supplementary Application is used to provide the admissions team with a better understanding of the complete student. While academic performance is important, Schulich is looking for well-rounded students who can also demonstrate leadership potential, integrity, resourcefulness, resilience, and an understanding of collaboration. Applicants will receive an email invitation to access the Supplementary Application after it opens in November 2026 for Fall 2027 intake. Further information regarding the Supplementary Application can be found here.

Application Deadlines

The OUAC application will open in late-September 2026 for the Fall 2027 intake. Please refer to the OUAC website for details.

To be considered for admission, applicants must apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) and complete a Supplementary Application.

Fall 2027 Application Deadlines

There are two timelines for Fall 2027 applicants: Early Consideration and Regular Consideration.

Early Consideration – Optional

Applicants who would like to be considered in our first admission review group must meet both of the following deadlines:

Early Consideration is optional. Applicants who do not meet the Early Consideration deadlines will not be disadvantaged in the admissions process. You can still be fully considered for admission by meeting the regular application deadlines below.

Early Consideration affects when your application may be reviewed, not how your application is assessed. Admission decisions will only be made once sufficient Grade 12 information is available.

Regular Consideration

Applicants who are not applying for Early Consideration must meet the following deadlines:

The February 1 Supplementary Application deadline is the same for all Fall 2027 BBA applicants.

Fall 2027 Delayed Entry BBA Application Deadline

York Delayed-Entry Applicants (Year 2): March 3, 2027