Admission may be granted to students who have not completed the formal requirements of high school.
- Students who have graduated from high school but lack the required grade average and/or course requirements may apply for admission after three years have elapsed. A high school transcript of marks must be submitted and a pre-admission interview is required with the Student Academic Advisor. Prior to the interview, students must submit a detailed résumé outlining their previous education, work experience (both paid and volunteer) and a letter describing their educational goals. Upgrading courses may be prescribed as a condition of admission.
- Students who did not graduate from high school may apply for admission five years after their last year in school. High school transcripts and GED scores must be submitted, or evidence of additional education. A pre-admission interview with the Student Academic Advisor is required. Upgrading courses may be prescribed as a condition of admission.
Admission may be granted to students who have been away from formal education at the high school or community-college level for five years or more.
- Transcripts of any post-secondary coursework must be submitted and an interview with the Student Academic Advisor is required. Prior to the interview, students must submit a detailed résumé outlining their previous education, work experience (both paid and volunteer) and a letter describing their educational goals.
Students accepted to the University under the Mature Admissions Policy will be admitted as mature students.
Mature students lacking the specific admissions requirements for their preferred program will be admitted to the Bachelor of Arts undeclared degree. Upon successful completion of the prerequisites, mature students must apply to the Registrar in writing, for formal admission to their program. When mature students are confirmed in a program, credits already successfully completed can usually be applied to the degree requirements.
Mature students must compete with all other applications for admission to limited enrolment programs and may be required to meet specific prerequisites prior to admission. Please refer to program descriptions.
It is normally recommended that mature students begin their studies on a part-time basis; i.e., taking one or two units in an academic year. It is recommended that mature students consult with the Student Academic Advisor while completing the first three units.
The University does have a seniors' policy that provides for a fee discount to seniors who qualify under the policy. The permission of the instructor is required during the regular session and in some cases, prerequisites may also be waived.