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Undergraduate admissions

Learn about applying for a bachelor’s degree, diploma or pathway program.

Applications for September admission open October 15.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements depend on your previous education. Review the minimum requirements for your program of choice and which courses you'll need to fulfill them.

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Students are eligible to apply for undergraduate study from high school, college or university. Applicants are primarily assessed on academic performance, with requirements and deadlines varying by program. Ìý

Ready to apply?

You can submit your application as early as October 15 of your grade 12 year. An early offer of admission means you can get a head start on your next steps, like applying for scholarships and residence.

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Admissions process

Once you apply, we make every effort to complete our assessment and get back to you with the results within 2-3 weeks. Updates are posted in real-time to your and you will receive notification when new information is available.

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Application checklist

1 Complete and submit your application
2 Pay your application fee
3 Submit official documentation

Submitting documents

Required documentation will be noted in the once your application is submitted. The following documents could be requested:

High school applicants are asked to send a transcript with first semester or mid-year grades once available, as well as when final grades are released. Ontario and Nova Scotia students may include their ID on their application to initiate automatic download.

Your transcript must be sent directly from the issuing institution to be considered official. We recommend submission by email to admissions.documents@dal.ca. Transcripts can also be sent via mail or courier. Ìý

High school applicants who apply ahead of the release of first semester or mid-year grades are asked to upload an unofficial transcript via the . This document must include grade 11 final marks and grade 12 courses being taken. This document does not need to be sent from the issuing institution and can be a self-initiated download or screenshot.Ìý

College and university applicants are required to submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. Your transcript must be sent directly from the issuing institution to be considered official. We recommend submission by email to admissions.documents@dal.ca. Transcripts can also be sent via mail or courier. Ìý

You are required to submit proof of proficiency if you are from a country or school where English is not the primary language of instruction.Ìý

If you have not yet completed an ESL test or program, your application will still be reviewed, and an offer of admission may still be made with the condition that you provide proof of English proficiency. In these instances, the deadline to submit varies and is included in the conditional offer of admission.

View recognized ESL testing and programs

Admissions assessment for some programs is based on academic performance and other criteria. Follow the instructions for programs with supplemental requirements.

Dates and deadlines

As an applicant, you'll have a number of important deadlines to meet. See deadlines for September and January entry, entrance awards, admission deposits and more.

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Have questions?

We’re here to help, with dedicated advisors to support you in choosing your program, submitting your application, learning about campus life and getting involved, and more.

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Ready for the next step?

By completing your undergraduate degree at HÂþ»­, you get so much more than a degree. By studying here, you learn from experienced professors at the top of their field.