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Program choices: What you need to know

You can put three program choices on your application.
Your first choice should be your top choice. If you don’t get accepted to your first choice, we’ll automatically consider your other choices, in the order that you specify. If admitted to a program, your remaining choices will be cancelled.
Pick a new subject for each choice. For example, don't choose the specialization and major in the same subject (e.g. Psychology). If you don't meet the requirements for the specialization, we'll automatically consider you for the major instead.
Consider programs with different admissions requirements. Avoid selecting programs that have exactly the same requirements.
Consider including a less competitive program among your choices. This will help maximize your chances!
Some programs in the Faculty of Arts and Science may not be available to add as a second plan (for a double major) at the time of admission. If admitted to your first plan, you may contact the relevant department to inquire about adding a second plan.

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Official application deadlines

FALL ENTRY (September)

Deadline: March 1
International applicants: Apply no later than February 1 to allow time for immigration document processing. However, applying earlier is strongly recommended. Immigration processing times vary by country, and delays could prevent you from starting your studies on time.

Late applications will be considered if places are still available. Please check program availability for the term, before you start your application.

WINTER ENTRY (January)

Deadline: November 1
International applicants: Apply no later than August 1 to allow time for immigration document processing. However, applying earlier is strongly recommended. Immigration processing times vary by country, and delays could prevent you from starting your studies on time.

Not all programs are available for winter term entry. Please check program availability for the term, before you start your application.

Submitting documents

We recommend uploading your admissions documents rather than sending them by mail to prevent delays in the assessment of your application. (see Gather supporting documents)

Your deadline to submit proof of English proficiency

Please keep in mind that we cannot complete the assessment of your application until we receive your English proficiency test scores. If we are missing your test scores, we will send you an email requesting them. You will have three weeks to submit your English proficiency test scores. If you are unable to meet that deadline, but you are scheduled to take an English proficiency test, please upload a copy of your scheduled or planned test date.

Deadlines for additional program requirements

Many programs have departmental requirements that you must satisfy in addition to Concordia’s minimum admission requirements. Additional requirements might include portfolios, auditions, interviews, letters of intent, etc.

You must make arrangements to submit these additional requirements with the department you apply to.

Please consult the specific program page for more information on these requirements.

Academic year timetable

The academic year is based on three sessions: summer, fall, and winter.

Term	Dates	Important notes
Summer	May – August	Start of the academic year. However, you cannot enter an undergraduate program during the summer term
Fall	September – December (15 weeks)	Regular point of entry for most undergraduate programs
Winter	January – April (15 weeks)	Certain programs accept students in January, based on availability