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
- Unofficial Exam Result
- Unofficial Credential Evaluation
Brock University
- Not applicable.
Carleton University
- Not applicable.
University of Guelph and University of Guelph-Humber
- Not applicable.
Université de Hearst
- Not applicable.
Lakehead University
- Not applicable.
Laurentian University
- Proof of Status in Canada
McMaster University
- Proof of Status in Canada
Nipissing University
- Not applicable.
OCAD University
- 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
- Proof of Status in Canada
- Language Proficiency Test
- Unofficial Exam Result
- Unofficial Transcript
- Unofficial Credential Evaluation
- Supporting Documents
Ontario Tech University
- Not applicable.
University of Ottawa
- 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
- Not applicable.
University of Toronto
- Not applicable.
Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)
- Proof of Status in Canada (not Canadian citizen or Indigenous)
Trent University
- Not applicable.
University of Waterloo
- Not applicable.
Western University
Group A applicants:
- Not applicable.
Group B applicants:
- Proof of Status in Canada (only permanent resident [landed immigrant], Diplomatic and Convention Refugee or Protected Person are required)
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
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 or card + government-issued photo identification or valid international passport
Proof of Permanent Resident Status
- Permanent resident card, front and back, or
- Record of Landing or Confirmation of Permanent Residence and government-issued photo identification
Proof of Convention Refugee or 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
- Secure Certificate of Indian Status card (SCIS) or
- Canadian Certificate of Indian Status 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 education
Unofficial Credential Evaluation
- World Education Services (WES)
- International credential advantage package (ICAP)
- International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS)
Supporting Documents
- Example:
- Extenuating circumstances