Collaborative Nursing BScN — Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)/Centennial/George Brown

SpaceCat Fit Notes

CASPer: Not required. No non-academic offset available. details
GPA window: Cumulative GPA (CGPA) across all post-secondary study. NOT resettable. Minimum 2.33 (C+), competitive in low 90s for TMU site, mid 80s for Centennial. details
Experiential: None — this is a “Grades-Only” program. No interview, no written component. details
Out-of-province: No restrictions. Ontario resident — no issue. details
Overall assessment: Reach — This is the worst possible configuration for SpaceCat: no CASPer (her strongest asset), no written/interview component, Grades-Only admission, and cumulative GPA evaluation. The TMU site requires low 90s; even the Centennial site at mid 80s is cumulative. There is no mechanism to offset a weak university GPA.

Quick Facts

Institution: Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), collaborative with Centennial College and George Brown College
Program name: Collaborative Nursing Program — Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Degree granted: BScN (conferred by TMU)
City, Province: Toronto, Ontario (TMU campus or Centennial College campus)
Program type: Standard 4-year
Duration: 4 years
Delivery format: In-person
Full-time / Part-time: Full-time only
Language of instruction: English
Start date(s): September
Intake frequency: Annual
Application deadline(s): OUAC deadline (typically January for 101; varies for 105)
Application system: OUAC 101 or OUAC 105
Application code: SNX (TMU site) — check OUAC for Centennial/George Brown codes
Program URL: https://www.torontomu.ca/programs/undergraduate/nursing-collaborative/
Accredited: Yes — CASN. Approved by College of Nurses of Ontario.

Admission Requirements

GPA

Minimum GPA: CGPA of 2.33 (C+) for applicants with prior university or college study. 70% overall average for Ontario high school applicants.
Competitive GPA (if known):

“Grade range: TMU: Low 90s, Centennial College: Mid 80s”

These are the averages needed in recent years. The TMU site is extremely competitive.

GPA calculated on: For 105 applicants with prior university:

“Applicants with prior university or college study must present a minimum CGPA of 2.33 (C+) and be considered ‘In Good Standing’ with no failures in core prerequisite subjects in order to be considered. Higher CGPAs/averages may be required subject to competition.”

CGPA = Cumulative GPA. This means the entire post-secondary transcript is evaluated. No window, no “most recent” subset.

TMU’s transfer student page confirms: “Your complete academic history is considered in our review of your application.”

Number of credits in GPA window: All post-secondary courses (cumulative). No window.
GPA scale used: 4.33 scale (TMU standard)
Do post-degree upgrading courses count? Likely included in the cumulative calculation but would be diluted by all prior courses. Not explicitly addressed.
“Entire record” caveat? The entire record IS the evaluation method. No window to reset.

Prerequisites

For Ontario high school applicants (101):

Course	Required / Recommended	Min Grade
Grade 12 U English (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)	Required	70%
Grade 12 U Chemistry (SCH4U)	Required	70%
Grade 12 U Biology (SBI4U)	Required	70%
Grade 11 U/M or Grade 12 U Mathematics (MCF3M, MCR3U, MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U)	Required	70%
Two additional Grade 12 U or M courses	Required	Part of overall average

For 105 applicants: equivalent prerequisites required. No failures in “core prerequisite subjects.”

Prior Degree Requirement

Minimum credits / degree required: No minimum stated beyond having post-secondary study.
Completed degree required? No.
Degree field restrictions: None stated.
Important limitation:

“Only applications to the first year of the Nursing program will be considered, and consideration is limited to applicants without prior post-secondary studies in Nursing.”

SpaceCat would start in Year 1 regardless of her BA.

CASPer

Not required.

“CASPER (online, open-response situational judgment test) is not required.”

This eliminates SpaceCat’s strongest non-academic asset from the evaluation.

Supplementary Requirements

Interview: Not required.
Resume / CV: Not required.
References: Not required.
This is explicitly a “Grades-Only” program — admission decisions are based entirely on academic performance.

How Applications Are Evaluated

Admission model: Purely academic / Grades-Only
Published formula: Academic performance only. No supplementary components.
GPA cutoff before other components? There are no other components — it is entirely GPA-based.

Advanced Standing / Transfer Credit

TMU’s transfer student policy states: “Grades in previous courses will not be used in the TMU GPA calculation” (meaning once enrolled, prior courses don’t affect TMU GPA — but they DO affect admission). The program accepts first-year entry only; no advanced standing for non-nursing degrees.

Mature Student Pathway

Yes, TMU has a mature student category with specific requirements: - Grade 12 U courses in English, Biology, Chemistry, and Grade 11 U/M or higher Mathematics - Same competitive average requirements apply - Note:

“Applicants who have been absent from full-time formal education for a period of ten years or longer may be required to repeat prerequisite subjects to ensure currency of knowledge and preparedness for the program.”

SpaceCat has a BA (recent post-secondary education), so she would likely be classified as a university transfer applicant rather than a mature student.

Out-of-Province Considerations

Residency restrictions or quotas: None stated.
Out-of-province tuition differential: Yes, published:
Ontario: $7,387-$7,860/year
Out-of-province: $8,955-$9,548/year SpaceCat is Ontario resident — lower rate applies.

Source: Program admissions page

Cost

Tuition (total program, approximate):
Ontario residents: ~$7,400-$7,900/year x 4 years = ~$29,500-$31,600
Out-of-province: ~$9,000-$9,500/year x 4 years = ~$36,000-$38,200

Competitiveness

Cohort size: Not published.
Competitive grade range: TMU site: Low 90s. Centennial: Mid 80s.

Information Not Found

How exactly CGPA is computed for 105 applicants — does TMU request transcripts and calculate its own CGPA, or use the GPA reported by the prior institution?
Whether there is any discretionary review or holistic consideration for 105 applicants, or if it is purely by CGPA number
Whether the Centennial site has meaningfully different evaluation for 105 applicants
Exact cohort sizes per site
Contact: TMU Admissions 416-979-5036