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Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2026/Winter 2027.

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

  • January 2025 (Winter term)
    Domestic Applicants – December 1, 2025
    International Applicants – October 15, 2025
  • May  2026 (Spring term)
    Domestic Applicants Only – March 1, 2026
  • July 2026 (Summer term)
    Domestic Applicants Only – May 1, 2026
  • September 2026 (Fall term) 
    Domestic Applicants –  TBA
    International Applicants – TBA

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.