How To Apply: Canadian Graduate Applicants

The first big step of the application process is finding the perfect program for you!

Once you’ve found a program you’re interested in, check the Admission Requirements section on the Program Details page to make sure you’re eligible to apply and will meet all of the program prerequisites.

In addition to your program prerequisites, you must also make sure you meet the country-specific admission requirements, faculty course requirements, and the language requirements for your program.

Some thesis-stream Graduate programs require you to find a supervisor as part of the application process. If your program requires you to have a supervisor, review the Faculty Members section on your chosen program’s page to find a list of Faculty members that are assigned for supervision in your program.

When contacting a supervisor, make an effort to understand their research and current projects. Being professional and well-informed will increase your chances of securing a supervisor. Some things to consider when contacting a supervisor:

• What research are they working on?
• Do you have mutual colleagues?
• Have you published papers in their field?
• Are you fluent in a language the supervisor speaks?
• Is your email concise and professional?

Questions about securing a supervisor? Contact the Program Coordinator listed on the Program Details page.

You did it! You’ve applied to Laurentian! Within a few days of completing your application, you will receive an email from the Office of Admissions with your Laurentian student number and a link to the myLaurentian Portal, where you’ll manage your application.

If you’re new to Laurentian, you will need to create a student account. If you’re a returning student, you will be able to access your existing account.

Log in to the portal, and in the Documents folder, review your acknowledgement letter. The letter provides further instructions on completing your application.

Continue to check the portal regularly to:

• Submit all required supporting documents on your Applicant Checklist
• Send out the reference forms to your referees
• View new messages and documents sent by us
• Track the progress of your application

Note: Each graduate program has its own unique list of required documents. It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit the documents by the published deadline.

Didn’t receive an email? Check your spam folder or send us an email at info@laurentian.ca.

Once you’ve decided on one or more programs, you can apply for them online through the Ontario Universities Application Center (OUAC). Just create an OUAC account and complete the Graduate Application.

An applicant can apply to a maximum of two graduate programs. To be considered for additional programs, contact admissions@laurentian.ca once you have submitted your application.

Deadlines

The application deadlines depend on when you plan to begin your studies. Below are the general deadlines to submit your completed application:

• September intake - August 1st
• January intake - December 1st
• May intake - April 1st

Important Note: Some programs have their own program-specific deadlines and don’t follow the deadlines listed above. View the full list of program-specific graduate application deadlines.

Once your application is reviewed, a decision letter will be posted in the myLaurentian Portal in the Documents folder, which will tell you whether you received an offer of admission. Read the offer carefully, as you might receive a conditional offer and be required to submit documents before registering for courses.

To accept your offer, log into the portal and follow the instructions to accept your offer.

If you received a conditional offer, read your offer letter carefully and be sure to meet all of the conditions and submit all necessary documents by the deadlines indicated on page two, or your offer will be rescinded.

Some of the documents you may be required to submit include:

• Official transcripts
• World Education Services (WES) course-by-course evaluation
• Language proficiency test scores

For more information about admission conditions and to learn how to submit documents, see the Types of Offers and Meeting Your Offer Conditions page.