Application Checklist for Applicant

Overview

Applicants should begin work on the application package as soon as possible. No application can receive formal consideration until all documentation is received. All documents received in support of an application become the property of the University and will not be released or copied except to other officers of the University as required by University procedures.

Proposed supervisors can review the Application Checklist for Supervisors.

Note: Students who are graduates of non-Canadian universities must provide notarized English translations of all documents not in the English language.

Detailed Application Procedures

Detailed information regarding specific program application procedures can be found by clicking on the appropriate link below.

Application Checklist for MSc

Application
Official Academic Transcripts (sent directly from issuing institution to ROSS)
Three academic references (each referee submits a letter of reference articulating the student's background preparation and suitability for graduate work as well as completes a Letter of Recommendation form and submits both to the Admissions Office. The applicant must have studied with at least one referee)
Student's C.V. (include academic background, work experience, awards, scholarships, and publications
The Program Committee requires the submission of a one page Letter of Intent, indicating in general terms, the reasons, goals or objectives for seeking a graduate degree
Proof of English Language Proficiency (required by all applicants, whose first language is not English)
You must have a SUPERVISOR before your application will be considered

Application Checklist for MA

Application
Official Academic Transcripts (sent directly from issuing institution to ROSS)
Three academic references (each referee submits a letter of reference articulating the student's background preparation and suitability for graduate work as well as completes a Letter of Recommendation form and submits both to the Admissions Office. The applicant must have studied with at least one referee)
Student's C.V. (include academic background, work experience, awards, scholarships, and publications
The Program Committee requires the submission of a one page Letter of Intent, indicating in general terms, the reasons, goals or objectives for seeking a graduate degree
Proof of English Language Proficiency (required by all applicants, whose first language is not English)
You must have a SUPERVISOR before your application will be considered

Application Checklist for PhD

Application
Official Academic Transcripts (sent directly from issuing institution to ROSS)
Three academic references (each referee submits a letter of reference articulating the student's background preparation and suitability for graduate work as well as completes a Letter of Recommendation form and submits both to the Admissions Office. The applicant must have studied with at least one referee)
Student's C.V. (include academic background, work experience, awards, scholarships, and publications
The Program Committee requires the submission of a one page Letter of Intent, indicating in general terms, the reasons, goals or objectives for seeking a graduate degree
Proof of English Language Proficiency (required by all applicants, whose first language is not English)
You must have a SUPERVISOR before your application will be considered

Application Checklist for MFA

Application
Official Academic Transcripts (sent directly from issuing institution to ROSS)
Three academic references (each referee submits a letter of reference articulating the student's background preparation and suitability for graduate work as well as completes a Letter of Recommendation form and submits both to the Admissions Office. The applicant must have studied with at least one referee)
Student's C.V. (include academic background, work experience, awards, scholarships, and publications
The Program Committee requires the submission of a one page Letter of Intent, indicating in general terms, the reasons, goals or objectives for seeking a graduate degree
Proof of English Language Proficiency (required by all applicants, whose first language is not English)
Portfolio

Application Checklist for MMus

Application
Official Academic Transcripts (sent directly from issuing institution to ROSS)
Three academic references (each referee submits a letter of reference articulating the student's background preparation and suitability for graduate work as well as completes a Letter of Recommendation form and submits both to the Admissions Office. The applicant must have studied with at least one referee)
Student's C.V. (include academic background, work experience, awards, scholarships, and publications
The Program Committee requires the submission of a one page Letter of Intent, indicating in general terms, the reasons, goals or objectives for seeking a graduate degree
Proof of English Language Proficiency (required by all applicants, whose first language is not English)
Audition CD

Application Checklist for MSc (Mgt)

The School of Graduate Studies offers a Master of Science in Management, administered by the Faculty of Management.

For all details and forms, please refer to the MSc (Mgt) Application
Include your GMAT or GRE

Application Checklist for MEd and MC

The School of Graduate Studies offers Graduate Programs in Education, administered by the Faculty of Education.

Application
Review all upcoming Faculty of Education Graduate Program Offerings
Admission information for Master of Education programs
Admission information for Master of Counselling program

School of
Graduate Studies

Program Descriptions