With one application for admission and scholarships, applying to Mount Allison is easy!

The following steps to apply are for new students applying to an undergraduate degree at Mount Allison.

This includes Canadian and international high school students, mature students, and transfer students — as well as students applying from an established pathway program with Mount Allison.

Separate applications are available for exchange students, visiting students, returning students, and graduate students.

Before you apply

Applying is easy, but there are a few things you can prepare ahead of time to make it even easier!


Apply in two easy steps!

Our admissions team will be there for you every step of the way — starting with your initial contact, right up to your arrival on campus.

Submit your application

Start your application

If you've already applied, you can still submit supplemental documents, register for events, and check your application status.

Indigenous students

Indigenous students have the option to self-identify on their application under 'Indigenous Peoples of Canada Self-Identification'. This is optional.

Our Indigenous Affairs Coordinator will reach out to students to offer Indigenous support services on campus.

This information will not influence admission decisions.

All Indigenous students can access Indigenous support programs and services, even if they do not self-identify on their application.

Students with disabilities

Students with disabilities have the option to self-identify on their application. This is optional.

Our Disability Services Advisor will reach out to students to offer accessibility services.

This information will not influence admission decisions.

All students with documented disabilities can register for accessibility services, even if they do not self-identify on their application.

First-generation students

First-generation students — the first students in their families to attend university — have the option to self-identify on their application. This is optional.

First-generation students will be invited to access first-generation services and programs.

This information will not influence admission decisions.

All first-generation students can access services and programs, even if they do not self-identify on their application.

Submit your supporting documents

Your application is almost complete! But first you may need to submit some documents, depending on the 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.

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
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:

English language proficiency

If English is not your first language, you may be asked to provide proof of English proficiency.

To submit your transcripts and other documentation, upload all your documents in your MtA application account.

MtA application account

Check the 'supplemental items' section in our MtA application account to see what other documents may be required.


Additional applications and documentation by program:

Bachelor of Music (BMus)

For students applying to the Bachelor of Music (BMus) only.

In addition to the general University admission application, you must also:

  • submit a Music application
  • audition
  • take a music entrance assessment
  • submit a letter of reference

Find out more about applying to the Bachelor of Music.

Feb. 10 — Deadline to submit your Music application, entrance assessment, and letter of reference

Fine Arts (BFA or BA Fine Arts)

For students applying to the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) or the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Fine Arts.

In addition to the general University admission application, you must also submit:

  • a Fine Arts application
  • a portfolio

Find out more about applying to Fine Arts.

Feb. 15 — Deadline for Fine Arts application and portfolio

Aviation

Please indicate 'aviation' as your intended major when applying to:

  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Aviation
  • Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) — Aviation
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) — Aviation

Before you can officially be admitted into the aviation program, you must complete your first year at Mount Allison.

To be admitted into the aviation program, you must:

  • Have second-year standing (have earned a min. 24 credits)
  • Obtain a Transport Canada Category 1 medical certificate
  • Pass a formal English language proficiency test from MFC Training

Once admitted into the aviation program, your flight training can begin.

After you apply

We will keep you in the loop every step of the way! You will receive an e-mail when:

  • your application has been submitted
  • your supporting documents are received
  • your application is complete and being reviewed

If you receive an offer of admission, you will be notified of the decision by e-mail and letter.

Otherwise, we will send you a letter in the mail.


I've received an offer, what's next? 

Once you've received an offer of admission to Mount Allison, follow our helpful guide for the steps you'll need to take on your way to arriving to Mount Allison!

Admitted students