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AdmissionsGeneral Admission Requirements Master's programs
Doctoral programs
Individual programs may have further admission criteria. Detailed information about the Graduate Programs offered at Trent University can be accessed through the Programs of Study page. Fall 2012 Application Deadline: February 1, 2012 The online system for 2012 applications is now open. The deadline for applying to Graduate Studies for Fall 2012 admission is February 1, 2012. Students are encouraged to apply by the recommended application deadline. The Graduate Programs Admission Committees begin their selection process in the weeks following the application deadline, however some programs do consider applications received after this date (see chart below for summary). For Graduate programs starting in May 2012, applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the program prior to completing their online application.
All admission decisions are final; there is no appeal of admission decisions. Trent Semesters - Graduate Studies The School of Graduate Studies has three semesters per academic year commencing with the Fall semester. Fall Semester (GF) September 1 - December 31 Winter Semester (GW) January 1 - April 30 Spring Semester (GS) May 1 - August 31 Application Fee The School of Graduate Studies uses an on-line application form that may be used to apply to any of the graduate programs at Trent University, except the Trent-Queen's graduate program. To apply to one of the Trent-Queen's graduate programs, please access the application through the Trent-Queen's webpage. A student will be able to make up to 2 program choices for the same application fee. Some programs require a student to indicate an area of specialization. A student may choose more than one area if their interests encompass more than one area of study (up to a maximum of three). Please read the complete application instructions before completing the on-line application. Before mailing in the required documents, please use the application checklist to ensure a complete application. If you have any questions, please contact the program office before completing the application. Application Instructions and Required Documentation for all Graduate programs
* Please refrain from stapling documents. Required documents include: 1. Official transcripts - submit one certified copy for all post secondary institutions you have attended. In order to be considered official, transcripts must be received in envelopes sealed by the issuing institution, or received from the Ontario Universities' Application Centre. Trent students do not need to order transcripts. The School of Graduate Studies will obtain your records for your application free of charge. 2. Two letters of reference - academic references are preferred; however, professional references will be accepted. Have referees fill out the required template in additional to any letters submitted on the applications behalf. Referee Template 3. A plan of study- typically 1-2 pages, outlining applicant's objectives in a graduate program. Any specific research interests (if known), relevant experiences, and/or career aspirations can be included. If a potential supervisor has been discussed, please identify this in your plan of study. Plan of Study 4 . A writing sample - submit a sample of your writing of about 20 pages or less. Writing samples must be submitted electronically by emailing graduate@trentu.ca. Preferred format is PDF. Please indicate in the subject line of your email: student name and program choice. Hard copies will not be accepted. Choose your best writing sample, but also something that you think will interest the program to which you are applying. Writing Samples are required for all programs except the Applied Modelling and Quantitative Methods M.Sc./M.A. and the Materials Science M.Sc./Ph.D. programs. For these programs, a detailed plan of study including research interests is sufficient. Note about Writing Samples: Good choices for writing samples include: an undergraduate essay, lab report, research report, journal article, a chapter from a masters thesis, or a published article. 5. Proof of Citizenship (ie. copy of passport or birth certificate) 6. Proof of English Language proficiency for those applicants whose first language is not English. Technical Questions Regarding the On-line Application If you have technical questions about using the on-line application service, you must direct your questions to the Ontario Universities' Application Centre.
CANADA All Supporting Documents should be mailed to School of Graduate Studies Email: graduate@trentu.ca Application for Financial Support Students are encouraged to apply early for external scholarships (i.e. OGS, NSERC, SSHRC) through their home universities. Please note the deadlines to apply for external scholarships are typically in early October of the year prior to your admission date. All applicants are automatically considered for teaching assistantships, research fellowships and/or internal scholarships. Trent provides a competitive financial package to all graduate students accepted into programs. Graduate students with extraordinary financial need above the standard financial support package may apply for a Trent University Bursary based on demonstrated financial need. Admission Process 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. English Proficiency Requirements Where the language of instruction in the previous university education has been English, the Committee on Graduate Studies is prepared to consider alternate proof of English language proficiency. Applicants who studied at a university in Bangladesh, India, Nigeria or Pakistan are not eligible for this exception and must provide proof of English language proficiency using one of the tests listed below. The following tests are acceptable forms of proof of English language proficiency:
Applicants must make their own arrangements for taking language tests and having the results sent to the University in time to meet its application deadline by contacting the centre in their locale or by writing to one of the above. Graduate Record Examinations Qualifying Courses Special Admissions Transfer of Credit Ontario Visiting Graduate Students (OVGS) Trent Graduate students wanting to take a course at another Ontario university (while remaining a registered student at Trent), should apply using the Ontario Visiting Graduate Student Application Form. Along with this form, provide an outline and details for the course. Students must be formally approved by their home Program Director and their Supervisor before submission to The School of Graduate Studies at Trent. Students enrolled in a graduate program at another Ontario University wishing to take a graduate course at Trent University as a visiting graduate student should apply using the Ontario Visiting Graduate Student Application Form. These students should first contact The School of Graduate Studies at their home institution for more information on this process. |
