Are you looking to register for one of our courses or programs? Great!
The application process required will depend on the course or program you wish to attend. Please check carefully the name of the course or program you wish to attend below.
If you wish to register for...
- English For Academic Success (EFAS)
- English For Success (EFS)
- General English at Renison (GEAR)
- GO Abroad: Learning for Sustainability (GOALS)
Your application must be submitted through our student portal. Follow these steps to apply:
Step 1: Visit the student portal to submit your application; if you are not signed in to or signed up for a portal account, you will be prompted to do so now.
Step 2: Once signed in, you will be directed to the Program Applications page; select the blue ‘Submit Program Application’ button.
Step 3: Proceed with preparing and submitting your application.
Step 4: You will receive confirmation of your application through e-mail to the e-mail address attached to your account.
If you wish to register for...
- Future Ready Summer Experience (for students aged 15 to 17)
Applications for the summer 2026 Future Ready program are now open. Follow these steps to apply:
Complete and submit the online application form.
As part of the application, you will be required to input the applicant student's information as well as their parent/guardian’s information.
Following submission, our team will review your initial application details to confirm you are eligible to apply to the program.
If deemed eligible to apply, you will be emailed instructions to set up your Renison Student Portal account and pay your $35 CAD non-refundable application fee*.
NOTE: The $35 initial non-refundable application fee is required for formal consideration of your application.
Following payment of your initial application fee, you will receive an email with a link to complete an online Kira Talent interview (due no later than March 15, 2026). Before you complete your interview, you will be prompted to first download a code of conduct and guardian consent form (supplemental materials). You will then be prompted to upload this signed consent form and submit a recommendation letter* from a teacher.
*This letter should clearly outline the teacher’s relationship with the applicant student and highlight the student’s strengths, academics, and personal qualities, as well as suitability for the Future Ready program.
Our team will review your completed interview, parental consent form, and letter of reference before making a formal admissions decision. You will be notified via e-mail (to the student's email address) of the admissions decision for your application by Monday, March 30, 2026*.
*You may receive notice of a formal admissions decision prior to this date.
Upon notification of acceptance into the program, you will be instructed to pay a $625 program deposit (non-refundable) and $340 administrative fee (non-refundable) to hold your spot in the program until you complete your full payment. Once these fees are paid, our team will issue you a Letter of Acceptance accessible through your Renison Student Portal account.
Your remaining fees are due in full by April 30, 2026. An invoice will be available in your Renison Student Portal account. Please visit our website for payment options.
NOTE: A 3% convenience fee applies on remaining fees paid by credit card and will be invoiced separately.
Please refer to our Cancellation and Deferral policy.
If you have questions about your application or the application process, please contact renison.ip@uwaterloo.ca.