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Mature applicants

If you do not meet our general entrance requirements, you may be eligible for admission to certain programs under our mature applicant policy.  

To apply as a mature student, you must:

  • be at least 21 years of age (by the first day of classes) 
  • be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident 
  • not be eligible for regular admission 
  • apply for the first year of an undergraduate program that does not require previous university-level study 
  • have completed Grade 12 Academic English with a minimum grade of 65  
  • have not studied at the university level 
    • if you have studied at the university level, you must have attempted one year or less of transferable work and been absent from study for a minimum of two years 

Need to obtain an academic prerequisite for admission or to upgrade?

If you are planning to apply to an undergraduate program and need to take a course to meet a prerequisite or to upgrade an existing mark in a subject, you may connect with the Mature Student Advisor by emailing msadvise@dal.ca.

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How to apply

  1. Complete the undergraduate application form (online or print) 
  2. Submit the following supporting documents to the Registrar’s Office:
    • Official transcript(s) of your last formal schooling (high school or post-secondary) 
    • A letter outlining life and work experience since your last period of full-time study. Be sure to clearly outline your educational goals and motivation to succeed at university study.