ADMISSIONS DEADLINES
We consider applications year-round, however, we give priority to applicants
who apply by official deadlines.
Undergraduate
Fall (September) entry
October 1
Undergraduate applications open
March 2
Extended deadline to submit your application for entrance scholarship consideration. Recommended deadline for Fall (September) 2026 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.
October 1
Graduate applications open
January 15
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) application deadline.
May 1
Master of Design (MDes) and Master of Arts in Art Education (MAAE) application deadline
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.