Application and document deadlines

There are two key deadlines for most programs: an application deadline and one to submit documents such as transcripts.

Program(s) Application deadline Documents deadline
(What documents are due?)
Programs other than Engineering

January 30, 2026

February 13, 2026

Additional important dates for your faculty/program.

Engineering programs (excluding Architecture) January 15, 2026

January 30, 2026

  • How to apply for admission.
  • International students have the same deadlines as those listed above.
  • We admit first-year students for the term starting in September only.
  • An application deadline may be extended if a program is not yet full. Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed only if spaces are available.

Deadlines for part-time, online, post-degree, and non-degree studies

Term you wish to start Type of studies Last day to apply Last day to submit documents

September – December 2025 (fall term)

Degree and non-degree Applications are now closed August 1, 2025
Post-degree August 1, 2025 August 15, 2025

January – April 2026 (winter term)

Degree and non-degree October 31, 2025 November 28, 2025
Post-degree November 14, 2025 December 5, 2025

May – August 2026
(spring term)

Applications will open in early November 2025

Degree and non-degree February 27, 2026 March 27, 2026
Post-degree March 13, 2026 April 3, 2026

September – December 2026 (fall term)

Applications will open in early March 2026

Degree and non-degree June 19, 2026 July 17, 2026
Post-degree June 26, 2026 July 24, 2026

Deadlines for Optometry, Pharmacy, and Social Work

What is due by the document deadline?

Supplementary forms

A personalized list of forms you may be required to submit (such as the Admission Information Form) will be provided in your applicant portal account. 

English language test results

If your first language is not English or if requested by the admissions office, you may need to submit English language scores.

Transcripts

If you're not currently registered in an Ontario high school or if requested by the admissions office, you'll need to submit transcripts.

Requests for special consideration

If you had significant circumstances that affected your grades and you did not receive an accommodation, you can request special consideration in the application process.

Important dates

Not sure which programs are in the faculties of Mathematics or Science? View a list of programs by faculty.

Faculty of Mathematics programs

You're strongly encouraged to write the Euclid Mathematics Contest and/or the Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest. Results of the contests will be used in scholarship decisions and possibly admission decisions for programs in the Faculty of Mathematics.

Date Action
October 16, 2025 Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest registration deadline
February 12, 2026 Canadian Computing Competition registration deadline
February 2026 Olympiad, Global, and National Scholarships application deadline
March 5, 2026 Euclid Mathematics Contest registration deadline

Faculty of Science programs

These tests are optional and not required for admission.

However, students completing Sir Isaac Newton Contest, Chem 13 News Exam Contest, or the Euclid math contest in 2026 and admitted to most programs in the Faculty of Science are automatically eligible for a $1,000 Faculty of Science Contest and Camp Award. Participation in these contests must be co-ordinated through your school and require advance registration.

Date Action
April Sir Isaac Newton Physics Exam registration deadline (must be organized by your teacher or guidance office)
May Chem 13 News Exam registration deadline (must be organized by your teacher)

Computing and Financial Management (CFM)

You're strongly encouraged to write the Euclid Mathematics Contest and/or the Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest. Results of the contests will be used in scholarship decisions and possibly admission decisions for programs in the Faculty of Mathematics.

Date Action
October 16, 2025 Canadian Senior Mathematics Competition registration deadline
March 5, 2026 Euclid Mathematics Contest registration deadline

Conditional Admission to Pharmacy (CAP)

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