You may upload proof of status in Canada and/or other documents to support your application. These documents are not mandatory.
- Review this list to determine which documents to upload for your chosen universities.
- Do not upload documents that do not apply to you. The universities will notify you if they require further documentation.
- Do not send different documents in the same PDF file; upload each document as a separate PDF file.
- The maximum size for a PDF file is 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.
Documents by University
Supporting Documents by University
Algoma University
All applicants:
- Unofficial Exam Result
- Unofficial Credential Evaluation
Brock University
All applicants:
- Not applicable.
Carleton University
All applicants:
- Not applicable.
University of Guelph and University of Guelph-Humber
Current Ontario high school students:
- You can submit the following document, if required:
- Language Proficiency Test
- Note: You will be notified via email if this is required for your application.
Not current Ontario high school students:
- University of Guelph applicants currently enrolled in a high school outside of Canada cannot upload documents through OUAC Document Upload. Instead, they should use their University of Guelph Admissions Portal.
- All other applicants can view a list of required documents on their University of Guelph/Guelph-Humber WebAdvisor account and submit the appropriate documentation via OUAC Document Upload in the Undergraduate Application. Required documents may include:
- Unofficial Language Proficiency Test
- Unofficial Exam Result
- Unofficial Transcript
- Unofficial Credential Evaluation
- Not all documents are mandatory. Do not upload documents that do not apply to you.
Université de Hearst
All applicants:
- Not applicable.
Lakehead University
Current Ontario high school students:
- Not applicable.
Not current Ontario high schools students:
- Proof of Status in Canada
- Language Proficiency Test
- Unofficial Exam Result
- Unofficial Transcript
- Unofficial Credential Evaluation
- Supporting Documentation
Laurentian University
All applicants:
- Proof of Status in Canada
McMaster University
All applicants:
- Proof of Status in Canada
Nipissing University
All applicants:
- Not applicable.
OCAD University
All applicants:
- These documents are not mandatory. If the document does not apply to you, you are not required to submit it. You can also submit applicable documents directly to OCAD U.
- Proof of Status in Canada (not Canadian citizenship documentation)
- Language Proficiency Test
- Unofficial Exam Result
- Unofficial Transcript
- Unofficial Credential Evaluation
Université de l’Ontario français
All applicants:
- Proof of Status in Canada
- Language Proficiency Test
- Unofficial Exam Result
- Unofficial Transcript
- Unofficial Credential Evaluation
- Supporting Documentation
Ontario Tech University
All applicants:
- Not applicable.
University of Ottawa
All applicants:
- Once you receive your login information for uoZone, the University of Ottawa’s student portal, consult your Admission File to see what documents you need to submit directly to the University of Ottawa.
Queen’s University
All applicants:
- Not applicable.
University of Toronto
All applicants:
- Not applicable.
Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)
All applicants:
- Proof of Status in Canada (not Canadian citizen or Indigenous)
Trent University
All applicants:
- Not applicable.
University of Waterloo
All applicants:
- Proof of Status in Canada
Western University
Current Ontario high school students:
- Not applicable.
Not current Ontario high school students:
- Proof of Status in Canada (only permanent resident [landed immigrant], Diplomatic and Convention Refugee/Protected Person are required)
Wilfrid Laurier University
All applicants:
- Proof of Status in Canada
University of Windsor
All applicants:
- Proof of Status in Canada (not Canadian citizen or Indigenous)
York University
All applicants:
- Proof of Status in Canada
Examples of Documents Accepted as Proof of Status in Canada
Proof of Canadian Citizenship
- Canadian passport or
- Canadian birth certificate and government-issued photo identification or
- Canadian citizenship certificate/card + government-issued photo identification/valid international passport
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) or
- Band membership card
Examples of Other 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
- Secondary and postsecondary
Unofficial Credential Evaluation
- World Education Services (WES)
- International credential advantage package (ICAP)
- International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS)
Supporting Documentation
- Examples include:
- Extenuating circumstances
- Medical documentation