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Applying to KPU

KPU seeks applications from a diverse range of learners who would benefit from the educational offerings of a polytechnic university and welcomes applications from domestic and international students.

Refer to Faculty and program listings in the University Calendar for specific admission requirements to each area of study. Open intakes are subject to Faculty admission requirements. Direct-entry programs that have limited intakes are subject to program-specific admission requirements. The admission requirements published in the university calendar will be used to assess applicants for eligibility.

To submit an application for admission online, visit kpu.ca/apply. Payment of a non-refundable application fee is required before an application for admission is processed. Admission application fees are published in the university calendar.

Applications for admission are only valid for the intake indicated in the application, however KPU will grant deferral requests in exceptional circumstances. Qualified applicants who are waitlisted for admission will remain on the qualified list of applicants only for the intake indicated. Waitlists are not carried forward or deferred to a future intake.

Applicants who are provided an offer of admission are required to accept their offer of admission by a specified deadline and pay a non-refundable confirmation deposit as part of the acceptance to KPU.

Detailed information about the application process, along with application deadlines are published in the online Admissions Guide (kpu.ca/admission).

For additional details on Admission to KPU, refer to Policy AR2 and its associated procedures (kpu.ca/policies).

Application Timelines

Applications for admission to programs on a semester-based instructional cycle may be accepted as early as 10 months prior to the start of a program.

Applications for admission to programs on a fixed-term instructional cycle may be accepted as early as 24 months prior to the start of the program.

Applications for admission to programs on a continuous instructional cycle may be accepted as early as 12 months prior to the start of a program.

For specific application opening and closing dates, refer to the online Admissions Guide at kpu.ca/admission/deadlines-fees

Last Updated: 11-Jun-2015

This online version of the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Calendar is the official version of the University Calendar. Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy at the time of publication, KPU reserves the right to make any corrections in the contents and provisions of this calendar without notice. In addition, the University reserves the right to cancel, add, or revise contents or change fees at any time without notice. To report errors or omissions, or send comments or suggestions, please email Calendar.Editor@kpu.ca.