University transfer students
Find your place at Saint Mary's
Not sure your university choice feels right? It’s never too late to chart a new path! At Saint Mary’s University, we believe everyone deserves a place where they can truly thrive — and we’re here to help you find yours.
If you’ve been admitted to another college or university but are rethinking your decision, we’d love to welcome you to Saint Mary's. Start fresh in a supportive, inclusive community where programs, connections and experiences are designed to help you succeed. There’s still time to make SMU your home and turn your university journey into one you’ll love!
Each academic program has different admissions requirements.
For the Bachelor of Arts program, you'll require an equivalent of Grade 12 English.
For the Bachelor of Commerce program, you'll require an equivalent of Grade 12 English and Grade 12 Mathematics.
For the Bachelor of Science program, you'll require the equivalent of Grade 12 English, the equivalent of Grade 12 Pre-Calculus, and two Grade 12 academic Science subjects.
If you have an overall average of C, but lack specific courses for Commerce or Science, you can be admitted to the Bachelor of Arts. Later, you may be eligible to transfer to your first-choice program if you have taken the courses needed to make up those requirements. You will also be required to provide your university or college transcripts.
If you are required to withdraw from another institution, you will not be considered for admission at Saint Mary's University for 12 months following the date of dismissal. Admission will not be automatic, and you will be placed on probation.
Read the Transfer FAQs to find out more.
- Complete an online application
- Arrange to have official copies of all university or college transcripts sent directly to our Admissions Office from each school.
- Request that your high school send us an official copy of your last transcript.
- If English is not your first language, submit the results of an English language proficiency test. The test results must be sent to Saint Mary's directly from the testing center where they were administered.
- Once you are accepted, your previous education will be reviewed automatically.
To learn more about your transfer pathway opportunities, connect with our Transfer Student Office at transfer@smu.ca.
For general questions about Saint Mary’s University, please contact Recruitment at recruitment@smu.ca.
Note that the equivalency of courses conducted at other institutions is at the discretion of the Dean of the Faculty.
To learn more about your transfer pathway opportunities, connect with our Transfer Student Office at transfer@smu.ca.
For general questions about Saint Mary’s University, please contact Recruitment at recruitment@smu.ca.
Note that the equivalency of courses conducted at other institutions is at the discretion of the Dean of the Faculty.