Admission for Domestic Mature Students
How We Assess Applicants
Nipissing University considers all applicants for admission using the education presented on their application. If you highest level of education was:
- High school -> Use Admission for High School students in Canada to find admission for your program of interests
- College or University -> Use the Admission for College/University transfer students to find admission for your program of interests
Applicants who do not qualify for undergraduate admission as a regularly qualified applicant may be considered for admission consideration as a mature student.
To be considered a Mature student, applicants must:
- be 20 years of age or older by the end of the semester in which they wish to enrol; and
- have been away from formal education (secondary school, community college, etc.) for at least the previous two years; and
- be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Applicants are required to declare and submit official transcripts for all postsecondary institutions attended and/or are currently attending. Official secondary school transcripts may also be required. There is no special application required.
Mature students who qualify for admission can be admitted full-time on probation with a reduced course load to a maximum of 24 credits. Upon successful completion of 18 credits and having cleared academic probation, mature students are eligible for a full 30 credit load status.
Find Requirements BY Degree Type
Choose the degree type you are seeking to view your admission requirements.
Notes:
Limited Enrolment Programs include Bachelor of Arts in History with an Orientation to a Master of Arts in History, Nursing and Physical and Health Education.
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Apply to NU
Choose the application link applicable to you to submit your application.
| Intake | Application Link |
|---|---|
| Fall Full-time (Sept intake) | Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC) |
| Fall Part-time (Sept intake) Winter (Jan intake) Spring/Summer (May intake) | Nipissing University Application |
Mature Students Admission FAQ
We’ve collected some of our most common questions from undergraduate applicants to help you plan and prepare.
Get in touch with our team if you still have questions – we’re happy to help.
I am a mature student. How do I apply?
Refer to the definition above to see how Nipissing consider an Mature student application and other details
Refer to the Apply to NU section to see the application portal for Mature students.
What are the requirements to qualify for admission consideration as a mature student?
Refer to the definitions above to see who qualify as a Mature students.
What are the admission requirements for a mature student?
Nipissing University considers all applicants for admission using the education presented on their application. If you highest level of education was:
- High school -> Use Admission for High School students in Canada to find admission for your program of interests
- College or University -> Use the Admission for College/University transfer students to find admission for your program of interests
Applicants who do not qualify for undergraduate admission as a regularly qualified applicant may be considered for admission consideration as a mature student.
To find requirements for mature students BY Degree Type, use the dropdown menu above.