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We're now accepting applications for the Fall 2025 term.


* For high school (or international equivalent) and transfer students.

Undergraduate application details

Application Fee:  $65 (CAD) for domestic students, $100 (CAD) for international students, credit card only
Application processing time: 2-3 weeks
Program start dates: September, January, May, or July

Send supporting documents to the Admissions Office:

Via mail:
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923 Robie Street
Halifax, NS  B3H 3C3

Email: admission.status@smu.ca

Fax: 902-496-8100

Email: recruitment@smu.ca
Phone: 902-420-5415

Undergraduate application deadlines

  • September (Fall term)  
    Domestic Applicants – August 1 
    International Applicants – June 15 
  • January â€¯ (Winter term)
    Domestic Applicants – December 1 
    International Applicants – October 15 
  • May  (Spring term)
    Domestic Applicants Only – March 1 
  • July (Summer term)
    Domestic Applicants Only – May 1 

Early admission

Early admission is available for those students who:
  • Have completed grade 11 and are registered for grade 12 courses, but haven't completed their first semester of grade 12.
  • Have a minimum 70% average in the five required courses for admission as determined by the Admissions Office.
If a required grade 12 level course is in progress, then the corresponding grade 11 course marks may be used.  

Application status updates

To stay updated on your application status:

  • Monitor your email inbox and junk/spam folders for notifications from admission.status@smu.ca.
  • Regularly check your online application portal for updates on required information and decisions.

If you have questions or issues accessing your online account, contact the Admissions Office at admission.status@smu.ca.