In certain circumstances, applicants who have not completed the equivalent of a Canadian High School (Grade 12) diploma, or who do not meet the minimum admissions requirements, maybe accepted into an undergraduate program. Such applicants must:

• Be over twenty-one (21) years of age on or before the first day of classes
• Have been out of high school for at least two years
• Be approved by the Admissions Committee

In lieu of a high school diploma, the Admissions Committee will consider if the applicant has the work experience, or a combination of education and experience, that indicates their ability to be successful in their program of study.

Additional Entry Requirements for International Students

Applicants who completed high school or any post-secondary studies outside Canada must also submit:

• Documentation confirming their high school completion was awarded, if not already indicated on official transcripts
• Proof of English language proficiency as specified in the “English Proficiency” section.

Applicants must submit:

• A completed application form
• An official high school transcript
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (if any)
• Official proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
• A Letter of Intent (LOI) that clearly explains why the applicant is applying and outlines the student’s academic intentions
• A credential evaluation from a recognized service confirming equivalency if the applicant submits a credential from an unrecognized institution or if additional analysis is required by the Admissions Committee; and
• Where transcripts are in a language other than English, the applicant must provide a certified English translation from a certified translator on official letterhead.

Applicants must arrange for official transcripts to be sent from any previous high school and post-secondary institution along with their University Canada West application. An official transcript is one that:

• Is on official institution transcript paper or letterhead;
• Has an original signature and/or seal from the institution; and
• Has been sent directly from the issuing institution to the Registrar’s Office at University Canada West.

The envelope must be sealed and tamper-free. Students must submit official transcripts from every institution at which they were registered, even those from which they withdrew from classes.