General Admission Requirements
For admission to all programs at StFX, all student types must complete required pre-requisite courses for admission consideration. Please, note, students who are currently in grade 12,applying for early admission, must have the program requirements in grade 11, and be registered in the program prerequisites in grade 12, to be eligible for an early offer. Otherwise, offers will be made after receipt of final first term grade 12 transcript.
NOTE: StFX does not conduct formal reviews of academic qualifications, transfer credits, and/or pre-requisites until after an official application, with application payment, has been submitted.
Please, find your program on this page before proceeding to the application for information needed when applying. There are six application types when you proceed to the "Apply" page and it is important to complete the correct application for your application to be assessed in a timely manner. StFX requires applicants for some programs complete or submit additional forms or tests for admission. In addition to the information below, please visit our key dates and deadlines before applying, as well as our checklist for admission consideration to StFX after you apply.
Application Types defined:
Application Type
Applicant Category
Undergraduate Application
If you are a High School student (Canadian or International) OR
If you are a Mature student (you have been out of high school at least three years and not completed any post-secondary study)
Undergraduate Transfer Application
If you are transferring from or have completed courses at another post-secondary institution to complete an undergraduate degree OR
If you have completed studies at StFX and wish to return to StFX
Bachelor of Education Application
If you wish to complete a Bachelor of Education degree at StFX (must have completed undergraduate degree or be in progress in your final year of study)
International Educated Nurse Application
If you are an Internationally Educated Nurse and wish to complete baccalaureate level courses at StFX
Graduate Studies Application
If you wish to apply to Graduate Studies at StFX
Post Baccalaureate Diploma Application
If you wish to apply to a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma at StFX
Program
Application Term Entry
Supplemental Requirements (in addition to pre-requisites)
Bachelor of Arts
OR
Full Yr Sept 2023 - April 2024
January admission is considered using the same application.
None
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Forensic Psychology
Undergraduate Transfer Application)
Full Yr Sept 2023 - April 2024 only
Admissions to our Applied Forensic Psychology program options is competitive, meeting the minimum average does not guarantee admission.
Supplemental Application form
Bachelor of Arts in Aquatic Resources
Bachelor of Arts in Human Kinetics
Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy & Governance
Bachelor of Arts: 1st Year Experience Colloquia: Humanities, Social Justice
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts and Science in Climate & Environment
Bachelor of Arts and Science in Health
none
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Education Supplemental Application
Bachelor of Education Reference form
Bachelor of Music
Audition Required
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in Applied Forensic Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Aquatic Resources
Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (4-Year)
Admissions to our Nursing program options is competitive, meeting the minimum average does not guarantee admission.
1st Choice only on Application
March 2, 2023 Deadline
CASPer test requirements
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2-Year Accelerated)
Full Yr Sept 2023 - April 2024 only. Program begins January 2024.
May 2, 2023 Deadline
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN to BScN Diploma pathway - online only)
Spring Term/May 2023 only
February 2, 2023 Deadline
Bachelor of Science with Diploma in Engineering
Diploma in Engineering
Continuing and Distance Education -Nursing (Internationally Educated Nurses)
International Educated Nurse
Full Yr Sept 2023 - April 2024. Please note the Internationally Educated Nurses have five intake options in a calendar year, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and Continuing & Distance Education will communicate with you which intake you will be considered for.
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Application
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Enterprise Information Technology Management
Master of Applied Computer Science
Graduate Studies Reference form
Master of Adult Education
Spring Term/May 2023
Summer Term/July 2023
Master of Arts
Graduate Studies Refererence form
Master of Education
Master of Science
Get in touch at 1.855.396.7839 or email futurestudent@stfx.ca