International Admissions
Admission requirements and what you will need to apply.
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Important Information: Provincial Attestation Letters (PALs)
On January 22, 2024, the Government of Canada announced proposed changes to the study permit application process for new international students. Most new international undergraduate students will require a Provincial Letter of Attestation (PAL) from the province or territory in which their Designated Learning Institution (DLI) is located to apply for a study permit. Please visit this page for more information on what you need to know about the PAL process.
If you wish to apply to Saint Mary’s for the September 2024 intake, please click here.
For undergraduate admissions questions, please contact international@smu.ca.
Find out about our undergraduate admission requirements and what you will need to apply to Saint Mary's University as an international student. Learn about specific program requirements and important application dates and deadlines.
Important 2024 Admissions Dates and Deadlines
| July 2024 Admissions Deadline |
July 4 Last day to apply for July Summer term. Undergraduate Admissions ends at 12:00 a.m. July 8 Last day to apply as a Visiting or Upgrading student for July Summer term. Admission ends at 12:00 p.m. Last day for registering and changing courses in the summer term. |
| September 2024 Admissions Deadline |
September 11 Last day to apply for September Fall term. Undergraduate Admissions ends at 12:00 a.m. September 13 Last day to apply as a Visiting or Upgrading student for September Fall term. Admission ends at 12:00 p.m. Last day for registering and changing courses in the fall term (September-December). |
Questions?
For general admission questions, you can contact our International Admissions Officers at international@smu.ca.
Graduate studies
For information on admission into graduate programs, please visit Graduate Studies.