“I’m interested in University Canada West. How do I apply?”

Start here, with our step-by-step Admission Guide. You’re just a few simple steps from making UCW your university.

Step-by-Step Guide for High School Students
Step-by-Step Guide for Transfer Students
Step-by-Step Guide for Mature Students
Step-by-Step Guide for International Students

Step-by-Step Guide for High School Students

1. Explore our website to find out more about UCW
   
2. Check our list of Academic Programs – both Undergraduate and Graduate
   
3. Review our admission requirements
   
4. Complete and submit an application for admission.
   
5. Ask your high school office to send us an “official high school transcript”. An official transcript is one that is sent directly from one institution to another. We cannot use unofficial transcripts to process your application.
   
6. Submit a $100 application fee if you are a Canadian student and $100 application fee if you are an international student.

Step-by-Step Guide for Transfer Students

1. Explore our website to find out more about UCW
   
2. Check our list of Academic Programs – both Undergraduate and Graduate
   
3. Review our admission requirements
   
4. Complete and submit an application for admission.
   
5. Ask any colleges, universities, or vocational schools you have attended to send us your “official transcript”. Also ask your high school office to send us your final “official high school transcript”. An official transcript is one that is sent directly from one institution to another. We cannot use unofficial transcripts to process your application.
   
6. Submit a $100 application fee if you are a Canadian student and $100 application fee if you are an international student.

Step-by-Step Guide for Mature Students - age 21 and older

If you are a mature student, you have the chance to show us that you have the potential to succeed at UCW by other than strictly academic means. We will review each mature student application on its own merits.

To qualify as a mature student you must:

Have been out of school for at least two years

Be 21 years of age, on or before the first day of classes

Be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Have shown us that you have the potential for success through your academic, professional or volunteer activities and other accomplishments.

Meeting the mature student criteria does not guarantee that you will be admitted to the University. We review each applicant individually.

If you are admitted to UCW as a mature student, you must achieve a minimum 60% overall average in your first Quarter before you will be allowed to register for your second Quarter.

1. Explore our website to find out more about UCW
   
2. Check our list of Academic Programs – both Undergraduate and Graduate
   
3. Review our admission requirements
   
4. Complete and submit an application for admission.
   
5. Send the following documents to UCW (please see Student Admissions – Supporting Documentation for more details):
   

   a. A copy of your “official high school transcript”. An official transcript is one that is sent directly from one institution to another. We cannot use unofficial transcripts to process your application.
   b. Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (colleges, universities, or vocational schools) you have attended.
   c. A detailed chronological résumé
   d. A letter of intent that tells us clearly why you are applying as a mature student and explains your academic intentions. This letter should tell us about your background and describe any personal qualities you feel would contribute to your academic success at UCW.

6. Submit a $100 application fee for Canadian Students and $100 application fee for International Students.

Step-by-Step Guide for International Students

1. Explore our website to find out more about UCW
   
2. Check our list of Academic Programs - both Undergraduate and Graduate
   
3. Review our admission requirements
   
4. Find out what you will need to do to apply as an international student.