How to Apply

Application Deadline

The application portal will be open from April 1 to May 30, 2025.

Have Your Supporting Documents Ready

Your application will require you to upload some documents. Having them ready will expedite your application process.

    1. A 1-2 page résumé outlining teaching experience and other relevant experience

    2. A Letter of Intent (about 1000 words) outlining your reasons for pursuing a graduate degree and area(s) of interest as potential research topics.

    3. Two References: the names and email addresses of two people who will attest to your academic aptitude and commitment to your profession. A link will be sent to your referees that will allow them to upload their letters.

    4. MES Student Information Form (also available on the application portal).

    5. Scanned, up-to-date transcripts from all of the post-secondary institutions you have attended (including incomplete studies, exchange and transfer credit courses). Note: your application will not be processed until up-to-date transcripts from all post-secondary institutions are provided.

      • Up-to-date is defined as transcripts dated or issued in the fall/winter session of the year of application (if currently registered) or within a year of the term for which you are applying (if not currently registered). For example, if you are a new student applying for the Fall term, the print date on your transcript must be no later than September 1 of the previous year.
      • The transcript must be scanned in its entirety (front and back pages), including the transcript legend typically printed on the back of the transcript, and be legible. Ensure that no information is cut off during scanning.
      • The following are acceptable for uploading to GSMS:
          • PDF copies of transcripts that have been mailed to you from the issuing institution
          • PDF copies from Bear Tracks for U of A students
          • PDF copies from other institutions' student portals (must have the institution's URL clearly visible)
          • PDF copies from MyCreds (email to yourself, then upload PDF copy to GSMS).

    Please review the Application Requirements for Academic Documents page to ensure that your transcripts meet ALL of the listed requirements.

  2. When you receive your letter of admission from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), you will be asked to send official transcripts directly to them.

    Application Process

    Specific application procedures will be provided soon. For now, start preparing your application documents as outlined above.