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Application Process

In order to apply to graduate studies at ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾, it is important that you understand the requirements and essential elements of the ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ graduate school application. No application will be considered until it is complete. The responsibility rests with the applicant to ensure that all documents (e.g., transcripts, letters of recommendation, test results such as TOEFL scores) are by the program’s deadline for application. The department does not waive application fees. 

In light of the Canadian government’s ongoing changes to the country’s immigration policies, and the concomitant impact on our graduate programs here at ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾, the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) has created a new web page: . We have also included a link to the new Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) "processing times" tool so applicants can get a better sense of how long it may take to process their study permit application. This page will be updated on an ongoing basis as we continue to receive new information in collaboration with ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ International and our other partners across campus. 

Graduate Student Affordability Calculator 

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Chemistry accepts applications for all 3 terms for DOMESTIC students; January, May, and September. Please use the dates below as guidelines for in a timely manner.  International students may only apply for Fall Term admission. 

Application Deadline

Domestic Applicants:

• December 1  - Winter Term
• April 15  - Summer Term
• July 1  - Fall Term

International Applicants:

• March 1  - Fall Term

Special Announcement for International Applicants

The Chemistry Department is currently not accepting international applications for the MSc Program; there are no funded positions available.  

A  limited number of  PhD positions is avilable for international students for the September 2026 start. We encourage highly qualified persons who meet the admission requirements to apply for direct entry to the PhD program.

The Application

*Note: The department will not pre-evaluate copies of transcripts to ascertain if you should apply to our program. A complete application must be submitted for review. If you wish to determine your GPA you can use (WES) Please be advised this is a tool for estimated averages. The department relies on the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for official eligible averages.

**Note:  Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance to the program as space is limited and competitive.

The application process begins with the receipt of the application along with all application requirements. In order to be considered for admission to our graduate program, the following information must be and on file for consideration in the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies by the stated application deadline. These documents become part of ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾'s files and will not be returned to or copied for the applicant. All documents should be uploaded online at the time of application.

A completed application provides ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ with the following:

Basic information concerning your identity and contact information. 

Please supply ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ with a listing of all post‐secondary schools you have attended.

The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies will email your referees within 2 hours of entering or updating your reference information. Each reference will be collected by ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ and distributed alongside your application once it arrives. No paper reference letters are required. If you notice that your referee/s have not completed the reference letter, you may wish to send them a gentle reminder as the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies only sends the initial request.

Our graduate programs may ask you unique questions that reflect elements of the program you are applying to. The responses you provide are made available to the program during the assessment process.

ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ accepts two methods of payment in order to process your application.

• Credit Card (Visa/MasterCard)
• Money Order (this must be a money order or bank draft issued from a Canadian Banking Institution. Personal cheques will not be accepted.)

ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ makes it possible for you to submit your supporting documents in a digital format. This includes an academic record/transcript from each school you note in your Academic History and any additional documents required by the program you are applying to.Chemistry requires a CV and statement of interest.
 
if applicable (You must have the testing service send your score electronically to ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾.)

Additional Content

ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ makes it possible for you to submit your supporting documents in a digital format. This includes an academic record/transcript from each school you note in your Academic History and any additional documents required by the program you are applying to.

Chemistry requires a CV and which can be uploaded online during the application process.

Transcripts

ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ makes it possible for you to submit your supporting documents in a digital format.  You will want to be certain that each of your documents is saved as a .pdf file and that its size is less than 3000kb (3mb). Scanning in "gray scale" or black and white may produce the best results. Non-legible scans will not be accepted.

If you are offered admission, you are required to provide one official academic transcript from each post-secondary institution you have attended. An official transcript is a transcript in an unopened envelope with the institution's stamp on the seal.

Note: ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ considers a transcript official only if it is received in a university envelope that is sealed and signed on the flap by the official person in the office issuing the transcript. If the transcript and degree certificate is not in English, a certified translation must also be included. (Non-English transcripts from institutions within Canada do not require a translation.)

All documents and transcripts submitted to The University of ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ Ontario become the property of the University and will not be returned.

Electronic References

ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾’s Digital Graduate Reference Process ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ will email your referees within 2 hours of entering or updating your reference information within the application. Please be sure to communicate with each of your referees prior to entering them. Each reference will be collected by ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ and distributed alongside your application once it arrives. No paper reference letters are required. Please be sure to provide an email address associated with the referee's institution or workplace. A unique link will be emailed to each referee, allowing them to log in to a secure site and submit an online reference or upload a reference document as an attachment. Some graduate programs have special requirements for references. You will be notified once each of your referees replies to our request.

Readmission/Reactivation

Students who have voluntarily withdrawn or who have been withdrawn and wish to complete their program must formally re-apply for admission via our application. Credit for previous work completed must be approved by the program and SGPS.

Admission Decision

Upon ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ receiving your application, a confirmation e-mail will be forwarded to you providing you with information regarding your application profile at ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾. This information is key to accessing your ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ Personal Computer Account. Once you have activated your Computer Account you will be able to log into the Student Center, ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾’s portal for student information.

As an applicant, the ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ Student Center will allow you to:

• Update personal information (including contact information)
• Check your application status
• Explore the ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ course catalog
• Accept an offer of admission

For an overview of activation and password requirements associated with your application, please visit .