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Application Process

In order to apply to graduate studies at ºìÁ«ÉçÇø, it is important that you understand the requirements and essential elements of the ºìÁ«ÉçÇø graduate school application. No application will be considered until it is complete. The responsibility rests with the applicant to ensure that all documents (e.g., transcripts, letters of recommendation, test results such as TOEFL scores) are by the program’s deadline for application.

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Chemistry accepts applications for all 3 terms; January, May, and September. Please use the dates below as guidelines for in a timely manner.  

Application Deadline

Domestic applicants:

• December 1  - Winter Term
• April 15  - Summer Term
• July 1  - Fall Term

 

The Application

*Note: The department will not pre-evaluate copies of transcripts to ascertain if you should apply to our program. A complete application must be submitted for review. If you wish to determine your GPA you can use World Education Services (WES) Please be advised this is a tool for estimated averages. The department relies on the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for official eligible averages.

**Note:  Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance to the program as space is limited and competitive.

The application process begins with the receipt of the application along with all application requirements. In order to be considered for admission to our graduate program, the following information must be and on file for consideration in the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies by the stated application deadline. These documents become part of ºìÁ«ÉçÇø's files and will not be returned to or copied for the applicant. All documents should be uploaded online at the time of application.

Your guide to putting together a competitive and well-rounded application for graduate school.

A completed application provides ºìÁ«ÉçÇø with the following:

Personal Information
Basic information concerning your identity and contact information. 

Academic History
Please supply ºìÁ«ÉçÇø with a listing of all post‐secondary schools you have attended.

ReferencesThe School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies will email your referees within 2 hours of entering or updating your reference information. Each reference will be collected by ºìÁ«ÉçÇø and distributed alongside your application once it arrives. No paper reference letters are required. If you notice that your referee/s have not completed the reference letter, you may wish to send them a gentle reminder as the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies only sends the initial request.

Supplemental QuestionsOur graduate programs may ask you unique questions that reflect elements of the program you are applying to. The responses you provide are made available to the program during the assessment process.

Application Fee PaymentºìÁ«ÉçÇø accepts two methods of payment in order to process your application.

• Credit Card (Visa/MasterCard)
• Money Order (this must be a money order or bank draft issued from a Canadian Banking Institution. Personal cheques will not be accepted.)

Supplementary DocumentsºìÁ«ÉçÇø makes it possible for you to submit your supporting documents in a digital format. This includes an academic record/transcript from each school you note in your Academic History and any additional documents required by the program you are applying to.Chemistry requires a CV and statement of interest.
Proficiency in English Scores 
if applicable (You must have the testing service send your score electronically to ºìÁ«ÉçÇø.)

Additional Content

ºìÁ«ÉçÇø makes it possible for you to submit your supporting documents in a digital format. This includes an academic record/transcript from each school you note in your Academic History and any additional documents required by the program you are applying to.

Chemistry requires a CV and tatement of interest which can be uploaded online during the application process.

Transcripts

ºìÁ«ÉçÇø makes it possible for you to submit your supporting documents in a digital format.  You will want to be certain that each of your documents is saved as a .pdf file and that its size is less than 3000kb (3mb). Scanning in "gray scale" or black and white may produce the best results. Non-legible scans will not be accepted.

If you are offered admission, you are required to provide one official academic transcript from each post-secondary institution you have attended. An official transcript is a transcript in an unopened envelope with the institution's stamp on the seal.

Note: ºìÁ«ÉçÇø considers a transcript official only if it is received in a university envelope that is sealed and signed on the flap by the official person in the office issuing the transcript. If the transcript and degree certificate is not in English, a certified translation must also be included. (Non-English transcripts from institutions within Canada do not require a translation.)

All documents and transcripts submitted to The University of ºìÁ«ÉçÇø Ontario become the property of the University and will not be returned.

Electronic References

ºìÁ«ÉçÇø’s Digital Graduate Reference Process ºìÁ«ÉçÇø will email your referees within 2 hours of entering or updating your reference information within the application. Please be sure to communicate with each of your referees prior to entering them. Each reference will be collected by ºìÁ«ÉçÇø and distributed alongside your application once it arrives. No paper reference letters are required. Please be sure to provide an email address associated with the referee's institution or workplace. A unique link will be emailed to each referee, allowing them to log in to a secure site and submit an online reference or upload a reference document as an attachment. Some graduate programs have special requirements for references. You will be notified once each of your referees replies to our request.

Readmission/Reactivation

Students who have voluntarily withdrawn or who have been withdrawn and wish to complete their program must formally re-apply for admission via our application. Credit for previous work completed must be approved by the program and SGPS.

Admission Decision

Upon ºìÁ«ÉçÇø receiving your application, a confirmation e-mail will be forwarded to you providing you with information regarding your application profile at ºìÁ«ÉçÇø. This information is key to accessing your ºìÁ«ÉçÇø Personal Computer Account. Once you have activated your Computer Account you will be able to log into the Student Center, ºìÁ«ÉçÇø’s portal for student information.

As an applicant, the ºìÁ«ÉçÇø Student Center will allow you to:

• Update personal information (including contact information)
• Check your application status
• Explore the ºìÁ«ÉçÇø course catalog
• Accept an offer of admission