ADMISSIONS
DATES & DEADLINES
Application deadlines for programs at MacEwan University are based on when you want to start your studies (the intake term). All of MacEwan University’s programs admit new students in the fall. Some programs offer additional intakes in the winter, spring or summer terms.
We begin accepting applications on the following dates. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible after applications open in order to improve your chances for admission.
| Intake term | Applications open |
|---|---|
| Fall | October 1 |
| Winter | February 1 |
| Spring/Summer | May 1 |
International applicants: Unless an earlier closing date is indicated, international applicants must apply by May 1 for Fall intake, September 30 for Winter intake, and January 30 for Spring/Summer intake.
International students considering Open Studies should consult with an international recruiter in MacEwan International prior to submitting an application.
| Program | Fall | Winter | Spring/Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Strategic Measurement (Diploma) | June 30 | No intake | No intake |
| Acupuncture (Diploma) | March 30 | No intake | No intake |
| Alberta Foundation Program | August 15 |
December 15 | April 17 |
| Asia Pacific Management (Diploma) | June 30 | No intake | No intake |
| Bachelor of Applied Human Service Administration | June 30 | November 30 | No intake |
| Bachelor of Arts | June 30 | November 30 | No intake |
| Bachelor of Child and Youth Care | March 30 | No intake | No intake |
| Bachelor of Commerce | June 30 | September 30 | No intake |
| Bachelor of Communication Studies - Journalism Major | June 30 | November 30 | No intake |
| Bachelor of Communication Studies - Professional Communication Major | June 30 | November 30 | No intake |
| Bachelor of Design | June 30 | No intake | No intake |
| Bachelor of Early Childhood Curriculum Studies | June 30 | No intake | No intake |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts - Arts and Cultural Management Major | June 30 |
November 30 | No intake |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Arts Major | June 30 | No intake | No intake |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts - Music Theatre Performance Major | June 30 | No intake | No intake |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre Production Major | June 30 | No intake | No intake |
| Bachelor of Music | June 30 | No intake | No intake |
| Bachelor of Physical Education Transfer | March 30 | No intake | No intake |
| Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing | June 30 | November 30 | No intake |
| Bachelor of Science | June 30 | September 30 | No intake |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | March 30 | September 30 | No intake |
| Bachelor of Social Work | March 30 | No intake | No intake |
| Bridge to Canadian Nursing (Certificate) | June 30 |
No intake | No intake |
| Business Management (Diploma) | June 30 | November 30 | No intake |
| Business Management, Insurance and Risk Management major (Diploma) | June 30 | No intake | No intake |
| Correctional Services (Diploma) | June 30 | No intake | No intake |
| Educational Assistant (Certificate) | June 30 | No intake | No intake |
| Emergency Communications and Response (Certificate) | March 30 | No intake | No intake |
| English as an Additional Language | August 31 |
December 31 | April 30 |
| Foundation Program International | May 1 |
September 30 | January 30 |
| Foundation Program pimâcihisowin | June 30 | November 30 |
No intake |
| Gerontology (Post-diploma certificate) | June 30 | November 30 | No intake |
| Hearing Aid Practitioner (Diploma) | March 30 | No intake | No intake |
| Hospice Palliative Care (Post-diploma certificate) | June 30 | November 30 | No intake |
| Human Resources Management (Diploma) | June 30 | No intake | No intake |
| Library and Information Technology (Diploma) | June 30 | No intake | No intake |
| Massage Therapy (Diploma) | June 30 | No intake | No intake |
| Occupational Health Nursing (Post-diploma certificate) | June 30 | November 30 | No intake |
| Office Assistant, Administrative major (Certificate) | June 30 |
No intake | No intake |
| Office Assistant, Legal major (Certificate) | June 30 |
No intake | No intake |
| Office Assistant, Medical major (Certificate) | June 30 |
No intake | No intake |
| Open Studies | August 31 | December 31 | June 30 |
| Open Studies (Visiting student) | August 31 | December 31 | June 30 |
| Paralegal Studies (Diploma) | June 30 | No intake | No intake |
| Perioperative Nursing for Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses (Post-diploma certificate) | June 30 | November 30 | No intake |
| Police and Investigations, Investigative Studies (Diploma) | March 30 | No intake | No intake |
| Police and Investigations, Police Studies (Diploma) | March 30 | No intake | No intake |
| Psychiatric Nursing (Diploma) | March 30 | No intake | No intake |
| Psychiatric Nursing (Diploma, Ponoka Campus) | March 30 | No intake | No intake |
| Public Relations (Diploma) | June 30 | No intake | No intake |
| Social Work (Diploma) | March 30 | No intake | No intake |
| Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant/Occupational Therapist Assistant major (Diploma) | March 30 | No intake | No intake |
| Therapist Assistant, Speech Language Pathologist Assistant major (Diploma) | June 30 | No intake | No intake |
| Therapist Assistant, Speech Language Pathologist Assistant major (Distance diploma) | June 30 | No intake | No intake |
| Travel and Tourism (Diploma) | June 30 | No intake | No intake |
| University Preparation | August 31 |
December 31 | April 30 |
Course completion deadlines indicate the last day a course can be completed to be considered for admission purposes. If you apply for admission while you are completing coursework or diploma exams, you must complete courses before the appropriate completion deadline or they will not be used in the admissions evaluation.
Competitive programs generally have earlier admission deadlines than other programs. Your courses must be completed by the following deadlines to be used in the admissions evaluation for competitive programs.
| For Fall intake complete courses by: | For Winter intake complete courses by: | |
|---|---|---|
| High school courses* | June 30 | August 31 |
| MacEwan upgrading courses | July 31 | August 31 |
| Post-secondary courses | April 30 | August 31 |
*High school upgrading completed at other post-secondary institutions will follow the deadlines under “high school courses.”
Course completion deadlines may fall after document deadlines. While you have the opportunity to take courses and meet admission requirements prior to the start of a program, completing courses after the document deadline does not guarantee admission into a program/or enrolment into courses as space may be limited.
Course completion deadlines indicate the last day a course can be completed to be considered for admission purposes. If you apply for admission while you are completing coursework or diploma exams, you must complete courses before the appropriate completion deadline or they will not be used in the admissions evaluation.
| For Fall intake complete courses by: | For Winter intake complete courses by: | |
|---|---|---|
| High school courses* | August 31 | November 30 |
| MacEwan upgrading courses | July 31 | December 31 |
| Post-secondary courses | August 31 | December 31 |
*High school upgrading completed at other post-secondary institutions will follow the deadlines under “high school courses.”
Course completion deadlines may fall after document deadlines. While you have the opportunity to take courses and meet admission requirements prior to the start of a program, completing courses after the document deadline does not guarantee admission into a program/or enrolment into courses as space may be limited.
Transcripts, educational documents and other materials* requested for the purpose of admission evaluation must be received no later than two weeks after applications close. Unofficial documents would be accepted at this time.
| Application deadline | Evaluation documents due |
|---|---|
| For programs closing March 30 | April 15 |
| For programs closing June 30 | July 15 |
| For programs closing July 30 | August 5 |
*Please check your program website for earlier deadlines related to the “other admission criteria” category of admission requirements.
Transcripts, educational documents and other materials* requested for the purpose of finalizing your admission must be received by the following dates.
| Intake term | Final documents due |
|---|---|
| Fall | August 1 |
| Winter | December 1 |
| Spring/Summer | April 1 |
*Please check your program website for earlier deadlines related to the “other admission criteria” category of admission requirements.