Admission Requirements
Discover the admission requirements for each undergraduate program under the School of Accounting and Finance. Each program comes with specific course requirements and additional application processes, such as the SAF Admissions Assessment (SAFAA) and the Admission Information Form (AIF).
- Exploring AFM and/or SFM? Check out our SAF Admissions Assessment (SAFAA) instructions webpage for all the details.
- Interested in Biotech/CPA, Computing and Financial Management or Math/CPA? Learn more about the Admission Information Form.
- Worried about English Language Requirements (ELR)? See if you need to submit ELR test scores.
- To apply for our SAF programs, use the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
Early Offers of Admission for AFM and SFM
Submit your AFM and SFM application by January 31, 2025, and complete the SAFAA Online Interview (part 1) and Trait Assessment (part 2) from January 10-14, 2025. Early offers will be communicated by mid-March 2025.
If you don't receive an offer by March, don't worry! SAF may need more grade information before making a final decision. Therefore, your application will automatically be considered for rolling offers.
Rollings Offers of Admission for AFM and SFM
Submit your OUAC application by January 31, 2025, and complete the SAFAA Online Interview (part 1) and Trait Assessment (part 2) from February 10-14, 2025. Rolling Offers will be communicated between April and mid-May 2025.
Application Deadlines
| APPLICATION STEP | DEADLINE |
|---|---|
| Application | January 31, 2025 |
| Canadian Senior Math Competition (CFM and Math/CPA*) | October 17, 2024 |
| Canadian Computing Competition (CFM and Math/CPA*) | February 13, 2025 |
| Admissions Information Form (Biotech/CPA, Math/CPA, and CFM) | February 14, 2025 |
| English Language Requirement | February 14, 2025 |
| Supporting documents | February 14, 2025 |
| SAFAA (AFM and SFM) - for early offer consideration complete the SAFAA between For rolling offer consideration (March - May) complete the SAFAA between |
January 10 - 14, 2025 |
| Euclid Competition (CFM and Math/CPA*) | March 6, 2025 |
| Waterloo Bursary Application | April 15, 2025 |
| Admission decisions made by* | May 20, 2025 |
| Confirm acceptance* | June 2, 2025 |
| Apply for OSAP | June 15, 2025 |
*Dates may vary for international or non-OSS students