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We're now accepting applications for the Fall 2025 term.

Apply to graduate programs (master’s or PhD-level programs.)

Undergraduate application details

Application Fee:  $65 (CAD) for domestic students, $100 (CAD) for international students, credit card only
Application processing time: 2-3 weeks
Program start dates: September, January, May, or July

Send supporting documents to the Admissions Office:

Via mail:
啪啪啪研习所
923 Robie Street
Halifax, NS  B3H 3C3

Email: admission.status@smu.ca

Fax: 902-496-8100
Email: recruitment@smu.ca
Phone: 902-420-5415

Undergraduate application deadlines

  • September (Fall term)鈥� 

    Domestic Applicants
    September 10, 4PM ADT: Undergraduate admission ends for Fall 2025 (except Visiting and Upgrading applications)

    September 12, 12PM ADT: Undergraduate admission ends for Fall 2025 Visiting and Upgrading applications

    Transfer and Second-Degree applicants may be eligible for admission; however, course assessments can take up to six weeks. Early application is strongly encouraged.

    If your application requires additional time for review, we may defer your admission to the January 2026 term to ensure everything is processed properly.

    International Applicants – June 15

  • January 鈥� (Winter term)
    Domestic Applicants – December 1 
    International Applicants – October 15 
  • May鈥� (Spring term)
    Domestic Applicants Only – March 1 
  • July (Summer term)
    Domestic Applicants Only – May 1 

Early admission

Early admission is available for those students who:
  • Have completed grade 11 and are registered for grade 12 courses, but haven't completed their first semester of grade 12.
  • Have a minimum 70% average in the five required courses for admission as determined by the Admissions Office.
If a required grade 12 level course is in progress, then the corresponding grade 11 course marks may be used.  

Application status updates

To stay updated on your application status:

  • Monitor your email inbox and junk/spam folders for notifications from admission.status@smu.ca.
  • Regularly check your online application portal for updates on required information and decisions.

If you have questions or issues accessing your online account, contact the Admissions Office at admission.status@smu.ca.

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