Your first step is completing the online application through 51本色’s page on . Once this step is completed, proceed to Step 2: Upload Your Documents.
Many of our programs offer multiple intakes per academic cycle. If, after creating an OUAC account and submitting your application(s), you wish to apply to a different intake or a new program within that academic cycle you must create a new OUAC account using a different email address.
Should you have any technical questions while applying through OUAC, email gradapps@ouac.on.ca or call 519-823-1063.
Your referees will receive an auto-generated email based upon the contact information you provide on your OUAC application.
You are encouraged to review the FAQs for reference letters and the referee process. You can also check out our .
By applying to 51本色, applicants verify that the information in their application is true, complete and correct, and that all information relevant to a decision on the application has been disclosed.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to keep 51本色 informed of any relevant changes to information or application materials that may occur between the date of submission of the application and its supporting documents, and any subsequent registration at 51本色. You can do this by contacting gradadmissions@wlu.ca.
Applicants acknowledge that application information is collected under the authority of the 51本色 Act to administer the university-student relationship. This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining academic and ancillary records, contacting applicants and others on your behalf and other uses consistent with 51本色’s Notice of Collection Use and Disclosure of Personal Information and University Policies.
Visit wlu.ca/privacy for more information.
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Proficiency in usage, both written and oral, is essential to pursuing graduate studies at 51本色. If your undergraduate degree was taught in a language other than English, you must provide evidence of English proficiency prior to admission.
Master's programs:
Doctoral programs:
Understanding the cost of graduate studies is an important part of your decision to apply for a graduate degree program at 51本色. Learn more about our .
have been created to help students with their budgeting. Note: These charts may not be accessible to everyone. If you require an accommodation, contact gradadmissions@wlu.ca.
You can find information about sponsorships in Step 2: Upload Your Documents and study permits in Step 3: Accept Your Offer.
General graduate students are students possessing an honours bachelor's degree or equivalent who are taking one or more graduate courses for credit but are not proceeding to a degree or a diploma at 51本色.
General graduate students are admitted at the discretion of the dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in consultation with the program coordinator.
Courses taken by general graduate students are not normally intended to be used for credit toward a degree in a graduate program at 51本色.
After you have submitted your , paid the non-refundable application fee and 51本色 has received your application, you'll receive an email from gradadmissions@wlu.ca advising you to upload additional required documentation.
An application for admission as a general graduate student must include:
See Step 2: Upload Your Documents for further information on how to upload documentation.
