Graduate academic calendar 2012 - 2013 - Trent University

GRADUATE PROGRAMS Admissions
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ADMISSIONS
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirement for admission to a Master’s program is a Bachelor’s degree, in an
Honours program or the equivalent, from a recognized university. Applicants to a Ph.D. program
should normally have an M.A. or M.Sc. degree as appropriate.
The applicant must have achieved an average of at least an upper second-class standing
(B+/77%) or equivalent in the work of the last completed four semesters or the last two completed
undergraduate years (full-time equivalent). Individual programs may require higher entrance
averages or have additional admission criteria. Applicants should consult the individual program
admission requirements in the program section of the calendar for further details.
Admission Process
All applications will be initially examined and evaluated by the appropriate programs. All
supporting documents (transcripts, letters of reference, etc.) must be received before any application
can receive formal consideration. A program’s recommendations for admission will be forwarded
to the School of Graduate Studies whereupon the completed applications will be considered by the
Graduate Studies Committee.
Official letters of acceptance are only for the academic year indicated. Successful applicants
must reply in writing indicating whether or not they accept the offer of admission. Acceptance of an
offer of admission will normally be required within four weeks of the date of the offer letter. If the
applicant is unable to commence studies in the term agreed upon, the programs reserve the right to
reconsider their acceptance. There is no appeal of admission decisions.
Application
Initial enquiries concerning graduate study at Trent University should be made directly to
the graduate programs. Applications for admission to graduate studies can be found at
www.trentu.ca/graduatestudies/howdoiapply.php. Applications are due by February 1 in order to be
considered for admission and funding. Students are urged to apply early.
Online Application
The Trent University application for graduate studies is located online through our graduate studies
website www.trentu.ca/graduatestudies. Applicants are responsible for collecting and submitting all
required documents to the School of Graduate Studies by the deadline. In order to be considered
official, transcripts must be received in envelopes sealed by the issuing institution or ordered online
through the application site. Letters of recommendation from faculty must be received in sealed and
signed envelopes. Assessments and transcripts will be verified. Official TOEFL and GRE scores, where
required, must be sent to Trent University by Educational Testing Service. Incomplete applications
will not be processed.
Application Fee
The $85 application fee is non-refundable and will not be counted towards tuition fees. Applications
will not be processed unless the Application Fee is received. This requirement cannot be waived or
deferred. Payment must be made by credit card, cheque or money order payable online or to the
Ontario Universities’ Application Centre and mailed to the address listed on the application site.
Qualifying Courses
Applicants who meet the minimum average for admission but whose curriculum background is not
sufficient for direct entry into a graduate program may be advised to undertake qualifying courses.
Successful completion of these courses as recommended by the program concerned will permit
students to compete for admission on an equal basis with other applicants. Subsequent admission
to a graduate program is not, however, guaranteed.
Special Admissions
Applicants who demonstrate the ability to succeed in a graduate program but do not meet the
published minimum academic requirements due to exceptional circumstances may qualify for special