Undergraduate Deadlines
For January 2027 Entrance
International undergraduate applicants – EXTENDED to November 6, 2026
Domestic undergraduate applicants – December 1, 2026
For May 2027 Entrance
Education program – December 7, 2026
International undergraduate applicants – January 4, 2027
Domestic undergraduate applicants – April 1, 2027
For September 2027 Entrance
Education program – December 7, 2026
Entrance scholarship candidates – March 1, 2027
International undergraduate applicants – May 3, 2027
Domestic undergraduate applicants – August 2, 2027
For January 2028 Entrance
International undergraduate applicants – August 2, 2027
Domestic undergraduate applicants – December 1, 2027
Note: All application dossiers must be complete (transcripts, supporting documents, and the application fee) and received in the Admissions Office by the deadline dates listed above. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the dossier materials are sent in support of the application.
Graduate Deadlines
For January 2027 Entrance
Graduate Certificate in Health Communication and Aging – November 1, 2026
Master of Arts in Education ** – November 2, 2026
Master of Education ** – November 2, 2026
For July 2027 Entrance
PhD in Educational Studies – November 15, 2026
For September 2027 Entrance
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Applicants are responsible for knowing the country specific study permit processing times to ensure they line up with the chosen start term as part of the application. Please refer to the country specific study permit processing times provided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Firm Deadline
Master of Arts in School Psychology – December 1, 2026
Doctor of Psychology – School and Child Clinical Psychology – December 1, 2026
Master of Arts in Women and Gender Studies – February 1, 2027*
The initial application deadlines are noted next to each program listed below. Applications received by this date will be reviewed in the first round of admissions decisions. Applications submitted after the initial application deadline will continue to be reviewed as space remains available, until the program reaches capacity. Early application is strongly recommended.
Master of Applied Human Nutrition (non-thesis) – February 15, 2027
Master of Applied Human Nutrition (non-thesis) with Internship – February 15, 2027
Master of Arts in Aging and Family Science – February 15, 2027
Master of Aging and Family Science – February 15, 2027
Master of Science in Applied Human Nutrition – February 15, 2027
Master of Science in Applied Human Nutrition with Internship – February 15, 2027
Master of Science – Natural Science – February 15, 2027
Master of Arts in Child and Youth Study – April 15, 2027
Master of Child and Youth Study – April 15, 2027
Master of Arts in Education – April 15, 2027
Master of Education – April 15, 2027
Master of Arts in Communication – April 15, 2027
Master of Public Relations – April 15, 2027
Graduate Certificate in Health Communication and Aging – June 1, 2027
Graduate Certificate in Nutrition and Aging – June 1, 2027
For January 2028 Entrance
The initial application deadlines are noted next to each program listed below. Applications received by this date will be reviewed in the first round of admissions decisions. Applications submitted after the initial application deadline will continue to be reviewed as space remains available, until the program reaches capacity. Early application is strongly recommended.
Graduate Certificate in Health Communication and Aging – November 1, 2027
Master of Arts in Education – November 2, 2027**
Master of Education – November 2, 2027**
*Deadline for scholarship consideration for this program.
**Some programs in the Faculty of Education have specific application deadlines, while others accept applications throughout the year. For information regarding program-specific deadlines, please contact the Faculty of Education at education@msvu.ca, 902-457-6178 or toll-free in Canada at 1-877-433-2889.
Note: All application dossiers must be complete by the dates listed above. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure the dossier materials are sent in support of the application. Late applications may be considered only if there is space available.