Undergraduate Application Information

How to Apply to Undergraduate Programs

All students must be admitted to the University prior to registering for courses.

Admission criteria are determined by the Nipissing University Senate. Please note that meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Applicants for admission who have questions regarding program choices, admission procedures, or current admission status should contact the Office of the Registrar.

Ontario Applicants

Applicants currently attending an Ontario Secondary School
as a full-time student

Fall/Winter Session – Full-time University Study

Information about applying online is available through high school guidance offices. Final and midterm/interim grades are sent to Nipissing University through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) by the school. Applicants completing secondary school courses through distance education while enrolled in an Ontario secondary school are responsible for ensuring that Nipissing University receives official course registration and grades (both midterm/interim and final) for these courses.

All Ontario applicants apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) using the Undergraduate Application.

Domestic Students or Permanent Residents
(residing outside Ontario)

Fall/Winter – Full-time University Study

Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents not currently attending an Ontario Secondary School

All domestic applicants (Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident) apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) using the Undergraduate Application.

Fall Session – Part-time University Study

Applications can be found at www.nipissingu.ca/registrarforms.

Winter/Spring/Summer Session – Full-time or Part-time University Study

Applications can be found at www.nipissingu.ca/registrarforms.

International Applicants

Fall/Winter Session – Full-time University Study

OUAC 105 applications are completed online through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC), at www.ouac.on.ca.

All international college and university transcripts must be assessed (Credential Evaluation Report, including a Course-By-Course Analysis) by World Education Services – www.wes.org/ca.

Other Applicants

Please refer to the individual programs for application information:​​

For further information, please contact