101 – Document Upload

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You may upload proof of status in Canada and/or other types of documents to support your application.

Review this list to determine which documents to upload for your chosen universities.
Do not upload document types that do not apply to you. The universities will notify you if further documentation is required.
Do not send different document types in the same PDF file. Upload each document type as a separate PDF file.
Upload PDF files only with a maximum size of 5 MB.
Do not upload any documents that are not on this list, as we will not process them or send them to the universities you specify.

University	Document Type
Algoma University	Unofficial Exam Result Unofficial Credential Evaluation
Brock University	N/A
Carleton University	N/A
University of Guelph	N/A
Lakehead University	N/A
Laurentian University	Proof of Status in Canada
McMaster University	N/A
Nipissing University	N/A
OCAD University	Proof of Status in Canada Language Proficiency Test Unofficial Exam Result Unofficial Transcript Unofficial Credential Evaluation Supporting Documentation
Université de l’Ontario français	Proof of Status in Canada Language Proficiency Test Unofficial Exam Result Unofficial Transcript Unofficial Credential Evaluation Supporting Documentation
Ontario Tech University	Proof of Status in Canada Language Proficiency Test Unofficial Exam Result Unofficial Transcript Unofficial Credential Evaluation Supporting Documentation
University of Ottawa	N/A
Queen’s University	You can submit the following documents, if applicable, directly to Queen’s or upload them in your application: Proof of Indigenous Status Language Proficiency Test
Ryerson University	Proof of Status in Canada (not Canadian citizen or Indigenous)
University of Toronto	Proof of Status in Canada
Trent University	N/A
University of Waterloo	Proof of Status in Canada
Western University	N/A
Wilfrid Laurier University	Proof of Status in Canada
University of Windsor	Proof of Status in Canada (not Canadian citizen or Indigenous)
York University	Proof of Status in Canada

Document Type	Accepted Documents
Proof of Canadian Citizenship	Canadian passport or Canadian birth certificate and government-issued photo identification
Proof of Permanent Resident Status	Permanent resident card, front and back, or Record of Landing/Confirmation of Permanent Residence and government-issued photo identification
Proof of Convention Refugee/Protected Person Status	Notice of Decision, stamped
Proof of Diplomatic Status	Passport (non-Canadian) and visa
Proof of Study Permit Status	Passport (non-Canadian) and valid study permit
Proof of Visitor Status	Passport (non-Canadian) and visa
Proof of No Status (International)	Government-issued photo identification
Proof of Indigenous Status	Canadian Certificate of Indian Status or Secure Certificate of Indian Status card (SCIS)

Document Type	Accepted Documents
Language Proficiency Test	Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) Cambridge Assessment English Duolingo English Test International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Pearson Test of English (PTE) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Unofficial Exam Result	Advanced Placement (AP) American College Testing (ACT) General Certificate of Education (GCE) International Baccalaureate (IB) Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
Unofficial Transcript (only if currently enrolled)	Secondary and postsecondary
Unofficial Credential Evaluation	World Education Services (WES) International credential advantage package (ICAP)
Supporting Documentation	Examples include: Extenuating circumstances Medical documentation Personal support letters Letters of intent