Dates, fees, and application process (Future Ready)

Dates and fees

Session	Dates	International Student Fees	Domestic Student Fees
July 2026	July 6 - 17, 2026	$4,150 CAD	$3,500
NOTES	Students arrive on July 5 and depart on July 18, 2026.	Includes classes, accommodation, meals, on-campus activities and off-campus excursions, supervision in residence and during activities/trips, airport transfers through Airways Transit*, health insurance. *arrival/departure transportation between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and Renison University College is included in the program fees for international students if all the following conditions are met: students arrive and depart on the program arrival/departure dates a minimum of 3 students are travelling together flight information must be submitted by email (to renison.ip@uwaterloo.ca) by June 6, 2026 (transportation from/to the airport cannot be guaranteed if flight information is submitted after this date).	Includes classes, accommodation, meals, on-campus activities and off-campus excursions, supervision, and applicable taxes as required.

NOTE: Fees are listed in Canadian dollars (CAD) and are subject to change at any time. Domestic students must reside in Canada and will be required to submit proof of Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency. Please note that registration fees, including a $35 application fee, $340 administrative fee and a $625 tuition deposit, are included in the total fees listed above.

International students must purchase University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) coverage regardless of medical coverage from your home country. Dependents (spouse and/or children) must also be enrolled in UHIP upon arrival in Canada for an additional cost. UHIP fees are subject to change September 1 each year. Renison staff will assist with your enrolment.

If you require assistance, please e-mail us at renison.ip@uwaterloo.ca.

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Application process

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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 
 

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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.
 

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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.

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Online Interview

Future Ready will be using an online interview assessment as part of the application process. A Kira Talent interview allows us to virtually meet you, get a sense of your personality, interests, and language ability, and better understand how Future Ready will benefit you.

How the Online Interview Works: 

The process is simple. You will be asked a question in written format, given only a few seconds to collect your thoughts, and a set amount of time to respond. You will respond with video. The whole process should take fewer than 10 minutes to complete and can be done on your own time. 

Application Timeline