When you complete your online application to one of MSVU’s graduate programs, you are asked to submit several supporting documents. These documents are important in helping us to understand your experience, your interests and your potential as a future MSVU graduate student.
Your résume should be a 1 to 3-page document containing the following:
This link provides helpful guidance on how to write your resume for your graduate school application.
The Statement of Intent is one of the most important parts of your application; it explains why you are applying to this program, and why you will do well here. Be as specific as possible when you write your statement. Here are some of the things you should tell us:
Choosing an academic or professional referee
When choosing an Academic or Professional reference, select someone who knows you well and can provide an evaluation of your ability to successfully undertake graduate level studies. Academic references should come from a post-secondary professor or instructor. Professional references should come from an individual who has worked with you in a supervisory role.
When deciding which professors or supervisors to ask to act as a reference, here are some things to consider:
Arrange for official transcripts from each previous post-secondary institution you have attended to be sent directly to the MSVU Regisitrar’s Office. If you’ve completed coursework at MSVU, you don’t need to provide MSVU transcripts. Transcripts and other official documents must be submitted unopened, in their original format. Neither photocopies nor opened transcripts will be accepted.
Digital transcripts can be shared via MyCreds or emailed directly from the institution to graduate.documents@msvu.ca.
If your transcripts are in a language other than English, they must be accompanied by an English translation signed by a notarized translator.
International applicants may be required to submit an academic credential evaluation. Request an academic credential evaluation »
If English is not your first language you must submit evidence of proficiency with English as per the university’s admission requirements.
Some programs may request a writing sample. This writing sample should demonstrate your potential as a graduate student. Many applicants submit a recent writing assignment from their undergraduate coursework, but other writing samples may also be appropriate: for example, a professional document such as a report, or a relevant journal or magazine article. You may want to include a brief paragraph explaining why you consider your submission to be a good example of your potential to undertake graduate work.
Writing samples for Aging and Family Science and Women & Gender Studies should be 10-15 pages long. Please do not submit writing samples that exceed 20 pages.
Follow these step-by-step application instructions »
If you have questions, email graduate@msvu.ca.
Arrange for official transcripts from each previous post-secondary institution you have attended to be sent directly to MSVU’s Registrar’s Office. If you have completed coursework at MSVU you do not need to provide MSVU transcripts.
If any post-secondary course work was completed outside of North America, a course-by-course report from World Education Services must also be submitted.
All transcripts must be submitted in English unless a course-by-course report from World Education Services (WES) is also being submitted.
Transcript Self Analysis Form (PDF)
Thesis Equivalent Statement Form (PDF)
A CV/resumé should include information about volunteer and/or work experience that will demonstrate that the applicant has experience working with children, adolescents, and/or youth. There are no specific requirements for the format for this document.
Academic letters of reference should be from individuals who have full- or part-time appointments to a post-secondary institution. The professional letter of reference should be from someone who has supervised the applicant’s work in a volunteer and/or paid position. Please ensure that at least one of your references is familiar with clinical aspects of the profession and is able to comment on your suitability.
Details on the required Personal Statement, Practice and Development of the Profession Statement, and the Research and Practice Statement can be found here: Required and Optional Essays Form (PDF)
Details on the optional Additional Personal statement can also be found here: Required and Optional Essays Form (PDF)
Applicants whose undergraduate degrees were not completed in English must submit evidence of proficiency with English as per the university’s admission requirements.
Follow these step-by-step instructions >>
If you have questions, email graduate@msvu.ca.
Arrange for official transcripts from each previous post-secondary institution you have attended to be sent directly to MSVU’s Registrar’s Office. If you have completed coursework at MSVU you do not need to provide MSVU transcripts.
If any post-secondary course work was completed outside of North America, a course-by-course report from World Education Services must also be submitted.
All transcripts must be submitted in English unless a course-by-course report from World Education Services (WES) is also being submitted.
Transcript Self Analysis Form (PDF)
Thesis Equivalent Statement (PDF)
A CV/resumé should include information about volunteer and/or work experience that will demonstrate that the applicant has experience working with children, adolescents, and/or youth. There are no specific requirements for the format for this document.
Academic letters of reference should be from individuals who have full- or part-time appointments to a post-secondary institution. The professional letter of reference should be from someone who has supervised the applicant’s work in a volunteer and/or paid position. Please ensure that at least one of your references is familiar with clinical aspects of the profession and is able to comment on your suitability.
Details on the required Personal Statement, Practice and Development of the Profession Statement, and the Research and Practice Statement can be found here: Required and Optional Essays Form (PDF)
Details on the optional Additional Personal statement can also be found here: Required and Optional Essays Form (PDF)
Applicants whose undergraduate degrees were not completed in English must submit evidence of proficiency with English as per the university’s admission requirements.
Follow these step-by-step instructions >>
If you have questions, email graduate@msvu.ca.