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University of Prince Edward Island

University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3

Official telephone: (902) 566-0439
Fax number: (902) 566-0795
Website: www.upei.ca
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2013 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Karen Smythe
Contacting the office: 902 628-4353
902 566-0795 (fax)
newstudent@upei.ca

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Priority filing date for fall: April 1
Final filing date for fall: July 1
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 10%
Application fee: $35, (Canadian dollars)
Can the application fee be waived? no
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: yes
High school graduation is: required, GED is not accepted
A general college preparatory program is: required
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required of some
Standardized test requirements: SAT II recommended
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required
Foreign language: 4 recommended
Lab: 4 required
Math: 4 recommended
Science: 4 recommended
Social studies: 4 recommended
Academic electives: 4 recommended
Total: 20 required
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Audition required of music program applicants.

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not 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 not considered
  • work experience not considered
Admissions is need blind: yes

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: by January 15

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Tuition deposit amount: $100, nonrefundable
Room deposit amount: $50, nonrefundable
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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