You are considered a mature student for admission purposes if you:

  • are or will be 21 years old by September 1 (fall semester admission) or January 1 (winter semester admission); and you
  • have not been registered in full-time studies at CEGEP (Quebec students) or high school (out-of-province students) or a college or university for at least 24 months

General Admission Requirements

Satisfy the University that you have the potential to be successful in undergraduate courses, usually through:

  • successful completion of at least three university-level courses in one semester on a part-time basis; and/or
  • evaluation of previously completed studies; and/or
  • a history of professional experience with increasing responsibility

Mature students are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. For more information on your exact situation, you may contact the Admissions Office at 819-822-9600 ext. 2680 or admissions@ubishops.ca.

Required Supporting Documents

  • Proof of English proficiency. All applicants must submit proof of English proficiency. Consult the English Language Proficiency Requirements page to determine what, if any, supplementary documents you must provide.
  • Copy of most recent academic transcript(s)
  • Copy of CV/resumé
  • Letter of Intent. The letter of intent should clearly answer the following questions:
    • Why, if you receive an offer of admission, would you enroll at Bishop’s in the program you have selected?
    • What is your motivation to undertake university-level studies at this time?
    • What from your previous educational, personal, and/or professional experience(s) makes you prepared for university-level study?

Additional Supporting Documents: Program-Specific

  • Applicants to the following Music programs must provide an audition and letter of musical background (see the Music Admissions Information Sheet for more details):
    • BA Major in Music and Culture
    • BA Major in Music Performance
    • BA Major in Music: Musical Theatre Concentration
    • BA Major in Arts Administration: Music Concentration
    • B.Ed. Teaching & Learning of the Creative Arts: Music

How to Submit Documents

All supporting documentation can be uploaded via our online system at the time of application or can be submitted via your myBU Applicant Portal via the “Submit Missing Documents” option. They can also be sent to us via email to admissions@ubishops.ca.

Admission Timeline

Once the evaluation period has begun for an admissions cycle, files are assessed on a rolling basis. What this means is that as soon as all required documents are received, our office will complete an initial evaluation within 10 business days. (Exception: Master’s Programs, Applications for our Music programs, which need to be evaluated based on their audition as well, and competitive admissions programs).

Questions?

You can contact the Admissions Office directly by email at admissions@ubishops.ca or by telephone at 819-822-9600 ext. 2680.