Admission Decisions

Once an application has been submitted, department staff will perform an initial evaluation and either:

  • refuse the application, or
  • forward a favorable admission recommendation to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research for further review and approval.

    The department may recommend admission subject to a condition(s) being met (eg, evidence of satisfactory completion of a specified degree).
Note: Application evalulation and processing times vary by department, so it's best to keep in contact with the department or track your application on Bear Tracks.

Some departments will send letters or e-mails to applicants indicating they have been recommended for admission, however this does not guarantee admission.

All admissions are subject to approval by the FGSR and official letters of admission are sent only by the FGSR.

If admitted, you will be assigned a graduate student category based on your previous academic background.

Applicants should be aware there is no formal appeal in admission matters, and departments and the FGSR do not have to entertain appeals regarding admission decisions.

For more information, see the Graduate Program Manual--Section 5: Admissions

 

Department Admission Recommendation Form [PDF Document] (for dept staff use only)