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NSCAD University

NSCAD University
5163 Duke Street
Halifax, NS B3J 3J6

Official telephone: (902) 444-9600
Fax number: (902) 425-2420
Website: https://my.nscad.ca
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2015 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Terrence Bailey,
Director of Admissions and Enrolment Services
Contacting the office: 902 494-8259
902 425-2987 (fax)
admissions@nscad.ca

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: March 1
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 39%
Application fee: $70, (Canadian dollars)
Can the application fee be waived? no
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: 0
Admissions requirements:
College-preparatory academic program recommended. Standardized testing recommended of home-schooled applicants.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required of some
Off-campus interview: not available
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Portfolio required of art program applicants.
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: conditional admission, Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition for applicants not normally admissible.
School has formalized early decision program: yes
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 15

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Tuition deposit amount: $200, nonrefundable; (Canadian dollars)
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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