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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.
Documentation by University
| University |
Document Type |
| Algoma University |
- Unofficial Exam Result
- Unofficial Credential Evaluation
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| Brock University |
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| Carleton University |
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| University of Guelph |
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| Lakehead University |
- Proof of Status in Canada
- Language Proficiency Test
- Unofficial Exam Result
- Unofficial Transcript
- Unofficial Credential Evaluation
- Supporting Documentation
|
| Laurentian University |
- Proof of Status in Canada
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| McMaster University |
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| Nipissing University |
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| OCAD University |
- Proof of Status in Canada
- Language Proficiency Test
- Unofficial Exam Result
- Unofficial Transcript
- Unofficial Credential Evaluation
- Supporting Documentation
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| 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 |
These documents are not mandatory. If the document type does not apply to you, you are not required to submit it.
- Proof of Status in Canada
- Language Proficiency Test
- Unofficial Exam Result
- Unofficial Transcript
- Unofficial Credential Evaluation
- Supporting Documentation
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| University of Ottawa |
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| Queen’s University |
You can submit the following documents, if applicable, directly to Queen’s or upload them in your application:
- Language Proficiency Test
- Supporting Documentation
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| Ryerson University |
- Proof of Status in Canada (not Canadian citizen or Indigenous)
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| University of Toronto |
- Proof of Status in Canada
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| Trent University |
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| University of Waterloo |
- Proof of Status in Canada
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| Western University |
- Proof of Status in Canada (only permanent resident [landed immigrant], Diplomatic and Convention Refugee/Protected Person are required)
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| Wilfrid Laurier University |
- Proof of Status in Canada
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| University of Windsor |
- Proof of Status in Canada (not Canadian citizen or Indigenous)
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| York University |
- Proof of Status in Canada
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Documentation for Proof of Status in Canada
| Document Type |
Accepted Documents |
| Proof of Canadian Citizenship |
- Canadian passport or
- Canadian birth certificate and government-issued photo identification
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| Proof of Permanent Resident Status |
- Permanent resident card, front and back, or
- Record of Landing/Confirmation of Permanent Residence and government-issued photo identification
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| Proof of Convention Refugee/Protected Person Status |
- Notice of Decision, stamped
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| Proof of Diplomatic Status |
- Passport (non-Canadian) and visa
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| Proof of Study Permit Status |
- Passport (non-Canadian) and valid study permit
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| Proof of Visitor Status |
- Passport (non-Canadian) and visa
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| Proof of No Status (International) |
- Government-issued photo identification
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| Proof of Indigenous Status |
- Canadian Certificate of Indian Status or
- Secure Certificate of Indian Status card (SCIS)
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Other Documentation
| 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)
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| Unofficial Exam Result |
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- American College Testing (ACT)
- General Certificate of Education (GCE)
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
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| Unofficial Transcript (only if currently enrolled) |
- Secondary and postsecondary
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| Unofficial Credential Evaluation |
- World Education Services (WES)
- International credential advantage package (ICAP)
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| Supporting Documentation |
- Examples include:
- Extenuating circumstances
- Medical documentation
- Personal support letters
- Letters of intent
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