Undergraduate

Fall (September) entry

October 1
Undergraduate applications open

March 3
Extended deadline to submit your application for entrance scholarship consideration. Recommended deadline for Fall (September) 2025 applications.

May 1

Extended deadline for international applications. 

June 1

Extended deadline for transfer applications (applicants who have credits from a college, university or CEJEP).

June 30

Extended deadline for domestic applications.

Winter (January) entry

October 1
Deadline for international, domestic, and transfer applications (applicants who have credits from a college, university or CEJEP).

November 30
Extended deadline for domestic applications.

Late applications for Fall and Winter semesters may be considered upon request. Contact admissions@nscad.ca to inquire.

Grade 11 Study Opportunity

Summer Term B (July) Entry

March 1
Applications open.

May 30
Application deadline.

Non-Degree and Visiting

Fall (September) Entry

August 1                             

Application deadline

Winter (January) intake

December 1                     

Application deadline

Summer (May or July) intake

April 1                                  

 Summer A (May) application deadline

June 1                                  

Summer B (July) application deadline

Late applications for Fall, Winter and Summer semesters may be considered upon request. Contact admissions@nscad.ca to inquire.

Graduate (MDes / MFA / MAAE)

All graduate programs begin Fall term (September) only.

January 15
Application deadline.

• Master of Design Deadline has been extended to April 1, 2025
• Master or Arts in Art Education Deadline has been extended to May 15, 2025

Certificates

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Design

Fall (September) intake only

October 1                          

Applications open.

March 1                              

Application deadline.

Visual Arts Certificate (declared discipline or general practice)

Fall (September) Intake

March 1                              

Application deadline.

Winter (January) Intake

October 1                          

Application deadline.

Late applications for Fall and Winter semesters may be considered upon request. Contact admissions@nscad.cato inquire.

Visual Arts Certificate for Teachers 

Applications are accepted for this program on an ongoing basis. The program can start in the fall (September), winter (January) or summer (May or July) semesters.