Mineure en arts et sciences (programme d'accueil)
Published R score thresholds
| Threshold type | R score | Term | Applicant category | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required minimum R score | 18 | Winter 2027 (cycle shown) | CEGEP applicants (Quebec) | Source |
Wording of the Admission Requirements on the program page: “Minimum R score: 18.000” — REQUIRED threshold (minimum) to enter the minor itself. No “Admission Statistics” block (applications/places) is published for this program.
Prerequisites
Basis of admission
- DEC (or education deemed equivalent)
PATHWAY FUNCTION (central field of this record): 30-credit welcome program (1 year full-time; part-time possible) made up of 2 concentrations of 9 to 12 credits chosen from more than 30 disciplinary fields of the Faculté des arts et des sciences. According to the official UdeM page “Réussir les cours préalables”, if the applicant holds a DEC (or equivalent, or in the process of obtaining it) and is missing prerequisite courses ONLY FOR ONE OR TWO SUBJECTS, they can complete them within the Minor in Arts and Sciences. Other functions published on the program page: explore a discipline before choosing; start in Winter while aiming for a limited-enrolment (quota) program offered in the Fall (some courses taken may be credited); IMPROVE ONE'S ACADEMIC RECORD (R score) — the page specifies that “a person who shows good preparation and who was refused in limited-enrolment (quota) programs may be directed to this program in order to improve their academic record and continue their course of studies”. The minor can also be combined with a major or 2 other minors to form a bachelor's degree by accumulation. Warning: enrolment in courses in some concentrations is conditional on passing CEGEP prerequisites. Supervision by SAFIRE. Structure particularly suited to returning to studies.
Key dates
| Date | Deadline | Applicant category |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2026 | Application deadline (period opened on April 1, 2026) | All categories (cycle shown on the page: early January 2027; admission also offered in the Fall) |
| December 15, 2026 | Deadline to meet the French requirement (level B2 in oral and written comprehension if a test is required) | All categories (cycle shown on the page: early January 2027; admission also offered in the Fall) |
If you're not eligible yet
- Not holding a DEC or education deemed equivalent
- R score below 18.000
- Missing prerequisites in more than two subjects: the minor is then not the intended pathway (see Bridging Courses)
Official pathways
After passing: application for admission to the target program
After completing the missing prerequisite courses (one or two subjects) and/or improving their record in the minor, apply for admission to the target undergraduate program; some courses taken may be credited in the new program (programs of the Faculté des arts et des sciences).
Plan B — related programs to consider
Compléments de formation (UdeM)
If the missing prerequisites affect more than one or two subjects, this is the welcome program intended for taking ALL missing prerequisite courses (with a DEC).
This program IS an “if not admitted” pathway: missing prerequisites for one or two subjects only, or a record to improve after a refusal in a limited-enrolment (quota) program.
Official sources
Data verified on October 26, 2026 from the university's official sources. A past threshold does not guarantee admission: it describes previous years.