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Apply to St. Mary’s University

Congratulations on your decision to pursue higher education at St. Mary’s University! We’ll walk you through the application process to get you set up for success.

Step 1:

Before You Apply

Do you have questions about St. Mary’s programs, admission requirements, or the application process? Please contact visitus@stmu.ca or use this link to speak with one of our Recruitment Officers.

Step 2:

Apply Online

When you get to the ApplyAlberta webpage, select the CONTINUE APPLICATION button to register for a secure log-on account. You will be asked to pay a non-refundable $100 application fee using a credit card. 

Step 3:

Check your Application Status

Login into your MyStMU Self-Service account. Hover over the Admissions tab, then click Apply. Your submitted applications(s) will be visible. Look for the Status and Decision sections to see the status of your application, along with date stamps of any activity. If your decision is Pending we are likely waiting on outstanding documents. 

*If you did not receive your log in information for your StMU Network Account (Self-Service log in credentials) please check your junk/spam folder. The email containing your username and password will be sent from support@stmu.ca.

Step 4:

Check if you have any Outstanding Documents

Login into your MyStMU Self-Service account. From the home screen, click the View Checklist button, or hover over Checklist, then click My Tasks. To view overdue or upcoming tasks, click Overdue or Later, then the title of the task. Additional information will appear, along with specific instructions/notes, due date from the assigning office. 

*Please note that your checklist will be updated within a few business days of our office receiving the document.

**If your checklist indicates that you have submitted all your supporting documents, then your application is likely in the process of being reviewed. Processing time is approximately 2 weeks once all required documents have been submitted. 

Step 5:

Pay your Registration Deposit

When you have been offered conditional or full admission, you will be asked to pay a $200 non-refundable tuition deposit. Instructions are included in your acceptance email.

Step 6:

Once Registration Opens

You can register for courses using your MyStMU Self-Service account. If you would like help with course selection, you can book an appointment with one of our Academic Advisors using the link provided in your acceptance letter or through the self-service portal.

*Registration for the Fall and Winter semesters typically opens in April.

Apply online though ApplyAlberta

ApplyAlberta is a Government of Alberta initiative that lets students apply to one or more Alberta post-secondary institutions and authorize transcript transfers between participating institutions through a secure web-based system.

Need Help?

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact admissions@stmu.ca.

Before applying, ensure that you meet the admission requirements for StMU’s programs.

Important Deadlines: Fall 2024

Application Deadlines:

Applications open October 1, 2023 

International Students – May 1, 2024

Domestic Students (Bachelor of Arts and Sciences & Diploma in Entrepreneurship & Social Responsibility): August 1, 2024

Domestic Students (Bachelor of Education): July 1, 2024

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