Admissions Information | St. Francis Xavier University

How to Apply

We’re excited you’re planning to apply to StFX University! Before you submit your application, please take a moment to review the following details.

Your Step-by-Step Guide:

Choose your program. We have incredible academic programs across four outstanding faculties. Find the one that most interests you. Click here to search for a program.
Confirm your program pre-requisites. Click here to review the entry requirements for your program.
Confirm which application to submit. The type of application you submit will depend on your program and student type. Consult the information in the menus below to learn more.
Confirm whether your program has supplemental requirements. Some programs require information in addition to the application form. Learn what’s required for your program in the menus below.
Confirm your program start date. Most programs begin in September or June, but some have start dates at other times of the year. Find yours here.
After you apply, if you wish to make changes to your application, please use the Application Change Form.

Application Type

Please select the example that best describes you. When you click on an action it will take you to a separate page where you will create your login for your admissions application. Be sure to review the Supplemental Application Requirements to ensure that you complete all of the required application steps for your program of choice.

Self-identification	Action
I am a high school student	Complete an Undergraduate Application
I am a mature student. (I have been out of high school for at least three years and have not completed any post-secondary study.)	Complete an Undergraduate Application
I am an undergraduate student at another university and want to transfer to an undergraduate program at StFX	Complete an Undergraduate Transfer Application
I completed some courses at StFX and want to return to the university	Complete an Undergraduate Transfer Application
I am an Licensed Practical Nurse and want to pursue the LPN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Pathway	Complete an Undergraduate Transfer Application
I have completed an undergraduate degree or am in my final year of study and want to apply to the Bachelor of Education program	Complete a Bachelor of Education application
I am an Internationally Educated Nurse and want to complete undergraduate level courses at StFX	Complete an Internationally Educated Nurse application
I want to apply to a graduate studies program at StFX	Complete a graduate studies application
I want to apply to a post-baccalaureate diploma program at StFX	Complete a post-baccalaureate diploma application

Supplemental Application Requirements

Some programs at StFX require information in addition to the application form. Please consult this list to see if your program has supplemental requirements.

Note: If your program is not listed, there are no supplemental requirements and you only need to submit your application form.

Program	Requirements
Applied Forensic Psychology Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science	Supplemental application form required Please note that Applied Forensic Psychology is a competitive and limited program.
Bachelor of Education	Supplemental application form, three references, and official transcripts are required.
Bachelor of Music	Audition required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 4-Year	Applicants must rank the program as their first choice Applications must be submitted by March 5, 2025 Other supplemental information required. Info can be found here
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2-Year Accelerated	Supplemental application form required January 2026 start Applicants must rank the program as their first choice Applicants must submit an ‘Undergraduate Transfer’ application Deadlines are the same as general applications to other programs. Other supplemental information required. Info can be found here
Bachelor of Science in Nursing LPN to BScN Diploma pathway - online only	Applicants must rank the program as their first choice Applicants must submit an ‘Undergraduate Transfer’ application Applications must be submitted January 1, 2025 Supplemental application form required Other supplemental information required. Info can be found here
Online Learning - Nursing (Internationally Educated Nurses)	Supplemental application form required Other supplemental information required. Info can be found here
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence	Supplemental application form required
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Studies	Supplemental application form required
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Digital Marketing	Supplemental application form required
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Enterprise Information Technology Management	Supplemental application form required
Master of Applied Computer Science	Supplemental application form required Graduate studies reference form required
Master of Adult Education	Supplemental application form required Graduate studies reference form required
Master of Arts	Supplemental application form required Graduate studies reference form required A StFX faculty supervisor is required
Master of Education	Supplemental application form required Graduate studies reference form required
Master of Science	Supplemental application form required Graduate studies reference form required A StFX faculty supervisor is required

Program Start Dates

Program	Start Dates
Bachelor of Arts	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026) January admission (Full Academic Year 2024-2025), Spring (May 2025), and Summer (July 2025) are considered using the same application
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Forensic Psychology	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026)
Bachelor of Arts in Aquatic Resources	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026) January admission (Full Academic Year 2024-2025), Spring (May 2025), and Summer (July 2025) are considered using the same application
Bachelor of Arts in Human Kinetics	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026)
Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Governance	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026)
Bachelor of Arts (first-year experience colloquia): Humanities or Social Justice	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026)
Bachelor of Business Administration	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026) January admission (Full Academic Year 2024-2025), Spring (May 2025), and Summer (July 2025) are considered using the same application
Bachelor of Business Administration with Advanced Major in Business Intelligence & Analytics	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026)
Bachelor of Arts and Science in Climate & Environment	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026)
Bachelor of Arts and Science in Health	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026)
Bachelor of Education	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026)
Bachelor of Music	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026) January admission (Full Academic Year 2024-2025) is considered using the same application
Bachelor of Science	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026) January admission (Full Academic Year 2024-2025), Spring (May 2025), and Summer (July 2025) are considered using the same application
Bachelor of Science in Applied Forensic Psychology	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026)
Bachelor of Science in Aquatic Resources	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026) January admission (Full Academic Year 2024-2025) is considered using the same application.
Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026)
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (4-Year)	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2-Year Accelerated)	Program begins January 2025 (Full Academic Year 2024-2025) Program begins January 2026 (Full Academic Year 2025-2026)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN to BScN Diploma pathway - online with on-campus mandatory components)	Spring Term (May 2025)
Bachelor of Science with Diploma in Engineering (4-Year)	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026)
Bachelor of Science with Diploma in Engineering (3-Year)	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026)
Diploma in Engineering	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026)
Diploma in Artificial Intelligence	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026)
Diploma in Data Acquisition and Analysis	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026)
Online Learning - Nursing (Internationally Educated Nurses)	Program begins January 2025 (Full Academic Year 2024-2025) Internationally Educated Nurses have various 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 Accounting Studies	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026)
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Actuarial Science	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026)
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Actuarial Science	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026)
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026)
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Studies	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026)
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Data Science	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026)
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Digital Marketing	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026) January admission (Full Academic Year 2024-2025) is considered using the same application
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Enterprise Information Technology Management	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026) January admission (Full Academic Year 2024-2025) is considered using the same application
Master of Applied Computer Science	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026)
Master of Adult Education	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026) January admission to limited programs (Full Academic Year 2024-2025) is considered using the same application
Master of Arts	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026)
Master of Education	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026) - Recommended January admission (Full Academic Year 2024-2025), Spring (May 2025), and Summer (July 2025) are considered using the same application (limited programs available)
Master of Science	Full Year Academic Year (September 2025 - April 2026)