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, October 1 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.
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.