Application

Application Procedures

All application materials are available online, at the Graduate Studies website.  Application forms are submitted electronically.  For further information, see the FGSRwebsite:

E-mail: grad.studies@uregina.ca
Internet: https://www.uregina.ca/gradstudies/future-students/index.html

Online Application Procedure

To apply to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, this is what you need to do:

1) Read the Application Requirements

If you are applying for a Special Case program, read the Application Procedures for a Special Case Program.

2) Online Application Process

The online application takes about 30 minutes to complete.

The first time you access the online application, you will be asked to create a Login ID and PIN. For security reasons, it is important that you choose a unique (hard-to-guess) PIN number. Please make a note of your login information, as you will need it later.

Once you have started your application, you may choose to Finish Later. You can return to the application at any time by re-entering your Login ID and PIN number. However, you must complete it prior to the application deadline for your program.

Before you fill out the online application, you’ll need to have the following ready:

  • Personal information
  • Proxy or Third-Party information (if you want to designate a proxy or third party to act on your behalf)
  • Educational history of all higher post-secondary institutions attended, and dates attended. This includes institutions that you attended but no degree was awarded, and degrees that are in progress and have not yet been awarded.
  • English Proficiency test scores (if applicable)
  • Names and e-mail addresses of your references
  • Personal statement of interest.  Please review "Most Common Mistake Applicants Make"   before submitting your personal statement.
  • Resumeé or CV
  • Valid credit card (MasterCard, VISA, or American Express). Pre-paid credit cards and MasterCard Debit, VISA Debit or American Express Debit are not acceptable methods of payment.
  • Valid e-mail address

Please follow the instructions provided in each section of the application. If you require additional information or assistance, click on the HELP link located in the top right hand corner of each section. If you have further questions, you may e-mail our office at grad.studies@uregina.ca

Once you have completed all sections of the application and have verified that you entered your information correctly, click Application is Complete. You will be directed to the application fee payment screen where you can enter your credit card information. Please pay using either MasterCard, VISA, or American Express. Pre-paid credit cards and MasterCard Debit, VISA Debit or American Express Debit are not acceptable methods of payment.

Note that the application is not complete until you’ve paid the application fee. The application fee is non-refundable. Incomplete applications are not forwarded to the departments for review.

When you have paid the application fee, you will receive a receipt of payment by e-mail. You will also be presented with a Signature Page which will confirm your application has been received by our office.

You will need to log into your application to see if any additional information is required.

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Begin your Online Application

Note that the online application system works best in Mozilla Firefox.

Online Application User Tips

  • Do not use the back and forward features of your web browser as this could result in errors when submitting your application and fee.
  • Never leave web sessions unattended. For security reasons, you will automatically be logged out of your application if there is no activity within 30 minutes of login to the application.
  • Always close your web browser when finishing a session.

3) Apply online

Apply using the Online Application and pay the application fee. 

Note: The online application system works best in Mozilla Firefox.

The online portal will automatically log you out after 30 minutes. Please save frequently.

You can return to your application to complete an existing application, to start a new application, or to check on the status of a submitted application. To return to your application go to Online Application and login with your application Login ID and PIN.

  • Official transcripts of academic records in sealed envelopes from the issuing institution (a certified legal translation is required if transcript is in a language other than English or French).  We accept unofficial transcripts for review purposes.  However, if you are accepted, you must submit official documents in order to receive a final full offer of admission.  Submit your documents by email as a PDF to GradDocs@uregina.ca
  • Two confidential reference forms, or two letters of recommendation.  At least one of the references (and preferably both) should be from a faculty member who teaches English literature at a degree-granting university.  these may be sent to GradDocs@uregina.ca by the referees only.  They must be sent as an attachment on letterhead of their institution or company and must include their signature.  The applicant's name is to appear in the subject line of the email.  If the referee is sending the forms by mail, the letter must arrive in a sealed envelope with their signature across the seal.
  • Resumeé; plus personal statement of interest outlining the applicant's purpose in applying to the M.A. in English program.  Thesis-based M.A. applicants should outline their proposed area of thesis research.  The Admissions committee (Honours/Graduate Committee) pays particular attention to this section of the application in considering whether we can support the applicant's needs, so care should be taken to make the personal statement as detailed and specific as possible.
  • Writing sample of at least 8 pages, and preferably no more than 20 pages, on English literature (an essay from a previous English course is acceptable, but should be submitted as a clean, unmarked copy)
  • For Creative Writing applicants: an ADDITIONAL creative writing sample or portfolio of up to 20 pages.
  • Non-refundable application fee. A non-refundable fee of $125 (CAD) for all domestic and international graduate applicants must be paid online using a valid credit card before an application will be considered. Pre-paid credit cards or Visa Debit, MasterCard Debit or American Express Debit are not acceptable methods of payment.  Note that the application fee is subject to change.
  • If applicable (international applicants from a university in which the language of instruction was not English), official test scores from English language proficiency tests.

For further details, consult the Graduate Calendar.

Application Deadlines

Our current deadlines are October 15 for January admission and March 15 for Fall admission.