Collaborative Honours BScN — University of Windsor / St. Clair College
SpaceCat Fit Notes
- CASPer: Not required. No CASPer offset available. details
- GPA window: UNCLEAR how 105 applicants with a completed degree are evaluated. Website mentions 70% cumulative for “transfer students” but does not specify whether HS marks or university GPA is primary. details
- Experiential: Applicant Profile form required for transfer/mature applicants — may allow narrative. No interview confirmed. details
- Out-of-province: Ontario resident — no issue. No restrictions found. details
- Overall assessment: Moderate fit — If Windsor evaluates SpaceCat on her strong high school marks (which the website does not rule out for 105 applicants), this could be a strong option. If they use university GPA, the 70% minimum is low but competitive averages are likely much higher. The lack of CASPer means no offset mechanism. CRITICAL: Contact admissions to clarify how a BA holder is evaluated.
⚠️ Program status: Active
Quick Facts
- Institution: University of Windsor (Faculty of Nursing), collaborative with St. Clair College
- Program name: Collaborative Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Degree granted: BScN (Honours)
- City, Province: Windsor, Ontario (St. Clair College for years 1-2; University of Windsor for years 3-4)
- Program type: Standard 4-year collaborative
- 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): February 1 (general); March 1 (Applicant Profile for transfer/mature applicants)
- Application system: OUAC 101 (Ontario HS) or OUAC 105 (all others)
- Application code: Not confirmed
- Program URL: https://www.uwindsor.ca/nursing/337/collaborative-honours-bachelor-science-nursing
- Accredited: Yes — CASN
Admission Requirements
GPA
- Minimum GPA: 70% cumulative average for transfer students. For Ontario HS applicants: 70% minimum (85% recommended) across top six 4U/M courses.
- Competitive GPA (if known): For HS applicants, 85% recommended average with 80% in Biology and Chemistry. Transfer/university applicant competitive averages not published.
- GPA calculated on: UNCLEAR for university applicants. The St. Clair site references “70% cumulative average” for transfer students but does not specify whether this is university GPA, high school GPA, or a combination.
- Number of credits in GPA window: Not stated.
- GPA scale used: Percentage
- Do post-degree upgrading courses count? Not stated — confirm with program.
- Are online/summer/part-time courses included in GPA? Not stated.
- “Entire record” caveat? Not stated.
- Can applicants explain/contextualize a low GPA? Possibly — the Applicant Profile form for transfer/mature applicants may allow this.
Prerequisites
For Ontario high school applicants:
| Course | Required / Recommended | Min Grade |
|---|---|---|
| ENG4U (English) | Required | 65% |
| SBI4U (Biology) | Required | 70% (80% recommended) |
| SCH4U (Chemistry) | Required | 70% (80% recommended) |
| Grade 12 Math (any) | Required | Not specified |
| Two additional 4U/M courses | Required | Part of top 6 average |
“65% in English/ENG4U is required. 70% is required in Chemistry/SCH4U and Biology/SBI4U.”
For transfer/university applicants: Prerequisites not clearly specified on website. May need to meet same HS prerequisites or equivalent university-level courses.
Prereq source URL: https://future.uwindsor.ca/nursing
Prior Degree Requirement
- Minimum credits / degree required: Not specified for university transfer applicants.
- Completed degree required? No — transfer students with any postsecondary coursework appear eligible.
- Degree field restrictions: None stated.
CASPer
Not required. CASPer is not mentioned anywhere in the Windsor/St. Clair BScN admission materials.
Supplementary Requirements
- Interview: May be required for transfer/mature applicants.
- Resume / CV: Not stated.
- References: Not stated.
- Applicant Profile form: Required for all mature and transfer applicants, due March 1.
Experience Requirement
- Required? Not stated.
Written / Personal Components
| Component | Word/Page Limit | Prompt / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Applicant Profile form | Not specified | Required for transfer/mature applicants. Content not publicly available. |
How Applications Are Evaluated
- Admission model: Unclear. Academic average is primary; Applicant Profile may add a qualitative component for non-HS applicants.
- Published formula: Not published.
- GPA cutoff before other components? Not stated.
KEY UNCERTAINTY: The Windsor/St. Clair websites do not clearly state how a 105 applicant who holds a completed BA is evaluated. The question is whether such an applicant is assessed on: 1. Their university GPA (weak for SpaceCat), OR 2. Their high school marks (strong for SpaceCat), OR 3. Some combination
The OUInfo page lists the admission average range based on high school marks (80%). The transfer student criteria reference “70% cumulative average” without specifying cumulative of what. This must be confirmed with admissions.
Out-of-Province Considerations
- Residency restrictions or quotas: None found.
- Out-of-province tuition differential: Standard Ontario domestic tuition. SpaceCat is Ontario resident — no issue.
Cost
- Tuition (total program, approximate): ~$7,000-$8,000/year Ontario domestic (4 years = ~$28,000-$32,000)
- Additional fees: Clinical placement requirements (immunizations, police check, CPR)
Competitiveness
- Cohort size: Not published. Program is noted as “oversubscribed.”
- Acceptance rate (if known): Not published.
Information Not Found
- CRITICAL: How 105 applicants with a completed BA are evaluated — whether university GPA or high school marks are used
- Whether CASPer is required (likely not, but not explicitly confirmed)
- Exact competitive admission average for transfer/university applicants
- Contents of the Applicant Profile form
- Cohort size
- Contact: Faculty of Nursing, University of Windsor — nursinginfo@uwindsor.ca / 519-253-3000
- Contact: St. Clair College Admissions — admissions@stclaircollege.ca / 519-972-2727