1. Choose a Program and Check that you meet the Entrance Requirements
You will find a list of all undergraduate programs and their admissions criteria on our website. Found a program that you are interested in? Click on the Program Details section to find information such as admissions requirements, degree options and much more. Undergraduate programs can be found on the undergraduate programs page.
Meeting Requirements
At the bottom of the page there are sections that you must read : (1) your country specific requirements, (2) Laurentian faculties admission requirements and (3) language admission requirements for our English and French programs.
2. Where to Apply
International Students In Ontario High Schools
If you are an international student, and you're currently registered in an Ontario high school, you will apply as a "101 Student" using the OUAC Application For 101 Applicants.
After we receive your application from OUAC, we will email you with your Laurentian student number and further instructions.
Other International Students
You will use the Online International Application Form for full-time studies.
After we receive your application from the Online Application Form, we will email you with your Laurentian student number and further instructions.
3. Deadlines for Application and Document Submission
September Start - Open Enrollment Programs
Application Deadline: April 15th
Document Submission Deadline: May 1st
September Start - Limited Enrollment Programs : Architectural Studies, Nursing, and Sciences infirmières
Applications may remain open after the deadline if not all seats are filled. If that is the case, applications submitted after the deadline will be considered.
Application Deadline: February 1st
Document Submission Deadline: February 15th
January Start - Open Enrollment Programs
Not all open enrollment programs will have a January start date. The application will contain the start dates for each program.
Application Deadline: September 15th
Document Submission Deadline: October 1st
4. Document Requirements and Document Submission Instructions
What is due by the documents deadline?
- All-Academic Transcripts (for students not currently registered in an Ontario high school)
- English language test results (if applicable)
- Supporting documents (as required by the program)*
*The Architectural Studies program has additional document requirements. Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to submit all required documents by the deadline.
How to submit documents.
To ensure successful uploading of the supporting documents onto the myLaurentian portal at my.laurentian.ca, the files must be in PDF format. The uploading function is best operated with Google Chrome or Firefox. Each file cannot exceed 10 MB in size. Please note that you do NOT need to mail duplicate copies of uploaded documents to the university.
The university will issue a conditional offer and request the submission of official documents at a later date. Once admitted, we will require official transcripts and language scores from all previous institutions attended to arrive by mail or by email from the sending institution directly to our Office of Admissions at admissions@laurentian.ca or to our official mailing address listed below before the start of the term to which the student has applied.
Please note that we do not accept transcripts submitted by students as being official transcripts.
Mailing Address:
Office of Admissions
Laurentian University
935 Ramsey Lake Rd
Sudbury, ON
P3E 2C6
Please follow the instructions for the submission of the Architectural Studies additional documents as outlined here.
5. After You Have Applied
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You will receive an Acknowledgement email with instructions to access the myLaurentian Portal within two weeks of your application submission.
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Create your myLaurentian Portal account by clicking on the “New to Laurentian” registration section of the page to submit documents and to check your application status.
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For international students currently enrolled in an Ontario High School, your guidance counsellor will submit your grades on your behalf. Please remember to submit language scores and supporting documentation as required.
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For all other applicants, upload your transcript(s) and supporting documentation!
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If your first language is not English, you may need to send us English language test scores.
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Check your email periodically for any communications from the Office of Admissions.
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Apply for Residence via the myLaurentian Portal account.
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You will need to apply for a study permit.
6. Accept Your Offer Of Admission
Congratulations! Welcome to the Laurentian Community. Your decision letter will appear at my.laurentian.ca under the Documents folder for your quick reference. To accept your offer, follow the instructions provided to you on your myLaurentian Portal.
If you have applied using the OUAC website, you will be redirected to accept your offer using the OUAC site. If you use another method to apply, you will see the option to accept your offer on the myLaurentian Portal.
To reserve your place in your program, we encourage you to submit the deposit as outlined in your Offer of Admission. Our deposit policy can be found here.
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