Undergraduate Application Guide
The information below is intended to provide guidance for applicants to an Undergraduate program at Nipissing University.
Use the Graduate Studies Application Guide to find instructions on how to apply to a Graduate program.
Before Submitting an Application
1. Choose a Program
Explore our undergraduate programs with innovative course design and hands-on learning opportunities.
Build a Degree That's Yours
Learn how to create a degree that aligns with your interests, strengths, and career goals.
Indigenous Admission Pathway & Indigenous Education Programs
Nipissing University offers some programs designed specifically to provide extra resources for Indigenous learners or for individuals pursuing a career in an educational setting.
2. Check Admission Requirements
To see specific admission requirements for your program of interest, use the link below and select the student group that applies to you.
Admissions for Other Applicants, Transfer Credits & Resources
To find admission information for homeschool, second degree, part-time applicant, letter of permission applicant, special student, readmission, or AP, IB, college and university transfer credit, use the link below.
3. Check Application Deadline
Don’t miss your chance – check the key dates for undergraduate applications.
4. Check Required Documents
You will need to submit documents after submitting an application in the applicable portal. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with these required documents in order to be more aware of what you will need to gather.
English Proficiency Requirements
If English isn’t your first language, you’ll need to meet Nipissing’s English-language test requirements. Use the link below to learn more.
Questions about Admissions?
Apply to NU
Your application portal depends on your student type or whether you are applying to Consecutive Education.
After Submitting Your Application
When we refer to Domestic or International Applicants in the information below
Check “Apply to NU” section above to determine your Applicant Definition or Type.
1. Monitor Your Application Status & Submit Additional Documents (if required)
Domestic Applicants: Checking Your Application Status
Step 1: Access your information through “My Nipissing”
- Access the Nipissing University home page and click on “My Nipissing”.
- Enter your username (no spaces and case-sensitive) – as provided in your acknowledgement package.
- Enter your password. If you have not previously accessed “My Nipissing” your password will be your date of birth in the format Mmmddyyyy. (i.e., March 3, 2007 would be Mar032007 with the first letter of the month a capital letter.)
- Click on “Go to WebAdvisor”.
- We highly recommend that you change your password at this time. Your password must be 6 to 9 characters in length and must contain both alpha and numeric characters. You may also enter a password hint that will help you later if you forget your password.
- Click on Go to WebAdvisor.
- Click on Prospective Students.
- At this point, you can check for any outstanding documentation and/or your admission status. Make sure to check for outstanding documentation even if you have an offer of admission. Some offers of admission are conditional, and there will be documentation that we need to receive in order to determine if you meet the conditions of your offer.
Step 2: Check your Admission Status & Outstanding Documents
- Click on Admission Status under Admission Information. This will be where you will see an admission decision if one has been made.
- Click on Important Documents – Outstanding/Received under Communication. This will show you all the documents required to make an admission decision and/or what documents are required to meet the conditions of the offer you received. Once we have received a document, it will show as Received in the list. Anything that is not marked Received means that it is still outstanding.
International Applicants: Checking Your Application Status
The Nipissing International Application Service portal (IAS) is a one stop shop for everything related to your application. You will be able to view up-to-date information about your application status, including whether your transcripts and other required documents have been received. This is also where your offer of admission and fee receipt(s) will be posted. Make sure you check it regularly.
Required Documents
We encourage you to familiarize yourself with these required documents in order to be more aware of what you will need to gather. This list of documents is meant to provide a guide for applicants.
2. When to Expect a Decision on Your Application
Get an understanding of when to expect your offer of admission from us.
Alternate Offer
If you do not meet the admission requirements or admission averages for programs you applied to, we will automatically consider you for an alternative program that you do qualify for.
3. Receiving & Accepting Your Offer
Domestic Applicants
Once you receive an offer of admission from Nipissing University, you will need to accept your offer by the deadline indicated. Instructions on how to accept your offer of admission will be included in your offer of admission. Unless otherwise stated, you will accept your offer through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) website. OUAC has helpful FAQs and How-to videos.
It’s important to respond before the stated deadline, or the offer may expire. If you received a conditional offer, you’ll also need to follow Nipissing’s next steps. Make sure to check both your OUAC, the Nipissing student portal, and/or all other communication from Nipissing regularly for updates and further instructions.
International Applicants
Decisions are posted on the International Application Service (IAS) portal. The deadline to accept your offer of admission will be outlined in your offer of admission letter. This letter will be uploaded to your application once a decision has been made.
Accept your offer of admission by the date indicated in the offer letter using the International Application Service Portal (IAS) or contact your agent to assist you with accepting your offer through the portal. It’s important to respond before the stated deadline, or the offer may expire. It is strongly advisable that you accept your offer within two weeks of the date of your letter.
4. Already Accepted Your Offer?
Registration information packages will be e-mailed to new students. New full-time students are encouraged to attend Orientation.
All new students, especially those with transfer credit, are encouraged to seek academic advice prior to registering for courses.
Admissions FAQ
We’ve collected some of our most common questions from undergraduate applicants to help you plan and prepare.
If you have specific questions regarding your admission situation, please email admissions@nipissingu.ca.