Contact the university you would like to apply to in order to find out the specific admission requirements for that university. Canadian universities list their minimum admission requirements in the "Admissions" section, which can usually be found on the university's homepage. You can also call the Admissions department using the number listed in the university's catalog or on the university's website.
Compare your high school transcript to the general admission requirements. For example, the general admission requirements for Dalhousie University are completion of high school with a 70% average in five academic Grade 12 courses.
Take into account the specific admission requirements for the program you are applying to. If you are applying to a math or science based program, you may need to have achieved a minimum grade in a variety of high school courses. These may include math, chemistry or biology.
Take into account the circumstances of your secondary education. If you are applying to a Canadian university from another country, your admission requirements will vary. You may need to have achieved a minimum SAT score or a higher or lower grade average than Canadian high school students, depending on your country's secondary education scoring system.
Compare your transcript from the last school you attended to the admission requirements for a mature student if you are applying as a mature student. You may need to meet specific criteria to qualify as a mature student. These criteria may include being of a certain age, outlining your life and work experience since last attending school and meeting certain grade requirements in your previous schooling.