Congratulations, you've been accepted to Mount Allison University!
Wondering what's next? Follow our helpful guide.
Remember, it's important to check your @mta.ca e-mail regularly. Once you've been accepted to Mount Allison, this is how we communicate important information to you.
Accept your offer of admission and scholarships
Deadline to accept your offer of admission: May 1
To accept your offer of admission and scholarship offers, pay your registration deposit:
- Canadian students: $100 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada
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International students: Once you receive an unconditional offer of admission, you will be notified through email with further instructions on paying your registration deposit to confirm your intent to attend Mount Allison.
Once your deposit is received and processed, your deposit confirmation will be e-mailed to your @mta.ca e-mail.
Why pay my registration deposit early?
By paying your registration deposit, you:
- confirm your offer of admission and any financial aid you have been offered
- claim a place in the priority queue for a residence room assignment
- gain access to course registration once it opens
Apply for bursaries
Deadline to apply for bursaries: March 1
Submit your entrance bursary application through Self Service > Academics > Entrance Bursary. You'll get access to the secure network once you're admitted to the University.
Am I eligible?
All incoming full-time students who have demonstrated financial need are eligible to apply for a Mount Allison bursary.
Apply to live in residence
Before you can apply to residence, you must have activated your @mta.ca email account with your MtA username and password.
Learn more about our residences and room types.
Pay your residence deposit
To receive your room assignment:
- pay your $800 residence deposit
- to guarantee your residence accommodations, pay the deposit by March 1
Don't forget to also accept your offer of admission by paying your registration deposit. We base your residence room assignment priority on the day you pay your registration deposit so the earlier you pay this deposit the closer you are to the top of the list for a room assignment.
How to be guaranteed a residence room
To guarantee a room in residence, submit the following by March 1:
- Accept your offer of admission to the University by paying your registration deposit
- Pay your $800 residence deposit
All residence applications submitted after March 1 will be assigned on a rolling basis.
Students receive their residence room assignments via email at the end of March. Questions? Email resroom@mta.ca.
For more details, visit applying to residence.
Submit your mid-year transcript
For students who applied with their Grade 11 transcripts
If you've been offered early admission to Mount Allison with your Grade 11 transcripts, submit your Grade 12 mid-year transcript in your application account by March 1:
- to confirm your offer of admission
- to keep any scholarship offers made during early admission
These transcripts don't have to be official.
Apply for a study permit
For international students
Students who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada need a valid study permit to attend Mount Allison*. Please check to see if you need any extra travel authorization documents before you arrive.
You should apply as soon as you receive your Letter of Acceptance (LOA) as the process can take some time.
*Attestation letter required before applying for a study permit
As of Jan. 22, 2024, most international students need to provide an attestation letter from the province or territory where they plan to study before they apply for a study permit.
The Government of Canada has advised that any application for a study permit received on or after Jan. 22, 2024, without an attestation letter will be returned unless you are exempt.
Do not attempt to submit an application for a study permit until you receive your attestation letter.
Please check if you require a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) for your study permit application.
If you have further questions, please email admissions@mta.ca.
You are also encouraged to visit these official websites:
- Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website,
- Local Visa Application Centre (VAC) website for country-specific information
About your Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
In order to receive your Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) and Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for your study permit application, you must:
- receive an unconditional offer of admission
- receive an invitation email from Mount Allison outlining further steps to accept your offer of admission and complete the PAL process.
Please note: your offer of admission to Mount Allison does not guarantee study permit approval.
Transfer credits
You may be awarded transfer credits towards your Mount Allison degree if:
- you've completed a university-preparatory program such as IB, AP, or British A-levels
- you've completed courses at another university or college
Join our Incoming Students Facebook Group
Once you get your @mta.ca e-mail address, connect with the MtA community by joining the Mount Allison Incoming Students 2024-25 Facebook Group.
Get to know future classmates and housemates, tell the group more about yourself, and ask lots of questions.
Register for courses
Course registration opens June 3
You'll receive course registration information before registration opens for new students.
Need help? For information on how to get started, how to plan your schedule, and how to register for courses, visit RegHelp for new students.
Before you can register for courses, your registration deposit needs to be paid. You can also check admission dates and deadlines.
Submit your final transcript
When your final grades are in, your official final transcript needs to be sent to us directly from your high school.
Where to send your transcripts
Request your final transcript be sent to either:
- admissionsteam@mta.ca
- Mount Allison Registrar's Office
62 York St., Sackville, NB E4L 1E2 - fax: (506) 364-2272
Get ready for Orientation!
Aug.-Sept. 2024
Your official journey to Mount Allison will begin with Orientation Week for new students.
- Early orientation for Meighen Centre students: Aug. 27-29
- Early orientation for international students: Aug. 26-29
- University orientation for all new students: Aug. 30-Sept. 8
For Orientation, you'll receive information directly from the Mount Allison Students' Union (MASU) on the schedule of events and what to expect.
Moving into residence
Living in residence? Check out everything you need to know to move into residence.
Save the date!
- Move-in day for new international students: Aug. 26
- Move-in day for new Canadian students: Aug. 30
Next stepsWe're here to help you get started on your MtA experience. Our staff and students are here to support you during your first year as a new student. |