Applying is easy, but there are a few things you can prepare ahead of time to make it even easier.
Choose what to study
On your application, you'll need to choose what degree you want to pursue at Mount Allison.
Your options:
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)
- Bachelor of Music (BMus)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
- Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc)
You can also indicate the major you want to pursue or select 'undecided' if unsure. Students are only required to officially declare a major at the end of their second year.
Check our admissions requirements
Once you've chosen a degree, check to see if you meet our admission requirements.
Requirements vary based on the degree you're applying to, your level of education completed, and the country you live in.
If you're an international student and English is not your first language, please check our English proficiency requirements.
Find the best time to apply
Applications for the upcoming academic year open in October. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible!
Your supporting documents will depend on when you apply:
- Early admission (Oct.-Jan.)
- General admission (Feb.-Aug.)
MARCH 1 — Deadline to apply for scholarships and bursaries
If you're applying for scholarships and bursaries, please start the application process early to make sure you have plenty of time to submit your applications and supporting documents before the March 1 deadline.
What time of year can I start my studies?
We strongly encourage high school students to start their studies in the fall term, starting in September.
In some programs, a January start may be possible for students who are unable to begin in September.
Students intending to study Music, Fine Arts, or aviation must start in the fall term.
See a full and detailed list of dates and deadlines for admission, financial aid, and to live in residence.
Review what we'll need from you
What you'll need for your application:
- A credit card to pay the application fee (Visa or MasterCard) — $50 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents, $125 for international students
- Home-based mailing address including postal code
- Parent/guardian information (optional) including e-mail address and home address, if different than yours
- Full high school name and complete address, and any post-secondary school information, if applicable
For scholarships
To be considered for scholarships, please include this additional information on your application:
- Activities and interests — You can list up to 20 extra-curricular and volunteer activities that you have been involved in during your last two years of high school. You'll be asked for the name of the activity, whether you held a leadership role, how many hours you participated in the activity per week, how many weeks per year, and a brief description of the activity (300 characters max.)
- Work experience — You can list work/internship experiences you've held in the past three years, including summer employment, paid or unpaid. You will be asked for your employer, position title, how many hours per week during the school year, and how many hours per week during the summer.
- Awards, honours, and achievements — You can list any recognized awards, honours, or achievements that you have received in the last three years. You will be asked the award name, what year you were recognized, and whether you were recognized by your community, province, nationally, or internationally.
Letters of reference (optional) — Letters of reference are only needed if applying for certain major scholarships. See the list of major scholarships for more details.
Tell us about yourself (optional) — Tell us anything that you would like us to know about you when assessing your application. (Max. 3,000 characters)
Supporting documents by student type
You'll also need to prepare supporting documents, depending on what type of student you are:
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
If you're in high school, transcripts are needed to determine if you've met our admission requirements. Submit the following through your MtA application account, depending on when you apply:
Early admission (Oct.-Jan.)
- Final Grade 11 transcript
- Grade 12 course list
- Mid-year Grade 12 transcript required when available
General admission (Feb.-Aug.)
- Mid-year Grade 12 transcript
- Final high school transcript if available
Supporting documents for scholarships: when you apply, submit supporting documents for scholarship consideration (if applicable).
Final official transcript: once you've completed your academic year, official transcripts must be sent directly to Mount Allison from your high school by mail, fax, or e-mail.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
You're an international student if you're not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
In addition to transcripts, you must also submit:
- a copy of your passport or government-issued photo ID
- Proof of English language proficiency, if required (check admission requirements for your country)
English language proficiency — If English is not your first language, you may be asked to provide proof of English proficiency.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
You're a transfer student if you've received a high school diploma, and completed any coursework at a college or university.
- Your most up-to-date post-secondary transcripts from all institutions attended and final high school transcripts
- A letter of intent outlining academic/professional goals and addressing any academic discrepancies (if applicable)
Transfer credits — You can only apply for transfer credits once you've been accepted to Mount Allison and you've accepted your offer of admission by paying your registration deposit. Learn more about transfer credits.
MATURE STUDENTS
You're a mature student if you're 22 or older, have received a high school diploma, and haven't completed any credits at a college or university.
In addition to transcripts, you must submit:
- a letter of intent that outlines your personal and career goals and explains why you want to attend Mount Allison
- an updated resume noting any relevant educational and professional experience