Applying Dates & Deadlines
The university application process starts in the fall of the year before you intend to begin your studies. We encourage you to submit your application and your supporting documents well in advance of posted deadlines. Admission decisions will be released beginning in January and continue through to late May. Decisions may also be released in the summer, depending on the program and applicant type. If we receive your application from OUAC after the program is closed, your application will be cancelled with no refund.
2026 admissions Deadlines to apply
2026 admissions Deadlines to submit supporting documentation
Applicants who submit required documents early are able to maximize their opportunities for admission consideration. Documents received after the published deadlines will be considered as space allows.
| Program area | Document deadline |
|---|---|
| Applied Science & Engineering | January 15 |
| Architecture, Landscape, and Design | February 2 |
| Arts & Science, ²ÝÁñ2024еس¶Ò»¶þ St. George | February 2 |
| Kinesiology & Physical Education | February 2 |
| Music | January 15 |
| ²ÝÁñ2024еس¶Ò»¶þ Mississauga | February 2 |
| ²ÝÁñ2024еس¶Ò»¶þ Scarborough | February 2 |
2026 admissions Deadlines to submit supplemental applications
Some program areas require a supplemental application, like a profile or statement of interest. The Join ²ÝÁñ2024еس¶Ò»¶þ applicant portal, or the Engineering Applicant Portal, will have details on any supplemental applications you may need to submit.
| Program area | Supplemental application deadline |
|---|---|
| Applied Science & Engineering | due January 15 |
| Architecture, Landscape, and Design | due February 2 |
| Arts & Science, ²ÝÁñ2024еس¶Ò»¶þ St. George | due February 2 due February 2 |
| Kinesiology & Physical Education | due February 2 |
| Music | due January 15. |
| ²ÝÁñ2024еس¶Ò»¶þ Scarborough | due February 2 (required for some program areas) |
Deferrals
If you have received an offer of admission for fall 2025 and would like to request a one-year deferral of admission, please submit your request by September 12.
Early applicants
Prospective undergraduate students who wish to receive an earlier admission decision are encouraged to apply by November 7 and submit all required documents by December 2. Our early consideration process works to expedite the review of these applications. Students who apply by November 7 and complete the necessary next steps listed on the by December 2 will be eligible to be considered for admission in the first admission round, as well as subsequent admission rounds.
New to Ontario
If you're currently finishing high school in Ontario but completed Grade 11 outside the province, we encourage you to apply by November 7 and follow the instructions on the to submit your Grade 11 results, along with any other required documents, by December 2.