How to Apply to a Schulich Graduate Program 

The Schulich application is completed through our online application portal. You will create a Schulich profile, complete the application sections, upload your required materials, provide references, complete any required essays or video components, pay the application fee, and submit your application for review. 

Admission requirements, intakes, deadlines, documents, and test requirements vary by program. Before starting your application, please review the admissions requirements and deadlines for your program of interest. You may apply to one program per application. 

Before You Begin 

  • Review the admission requirements and deadlines for your program of interest.
  • Prepare your resume or CV.
  • Prepare transcripts for every post-secondary institution you have attended, including full-time study, part-time study, exchange, single courses, and post-baccalaureate study, whether or nota degree was completed. 
  • If you studied outside of Canada, make sure each transcript is clear and legible and includes the grading scale or grading key. This is often printed on the back or final page of the transcript.
  • Prepare contact information for your academic or professional referees. Personal references from friends or relatives are not acceptable.
  • If a GMAT, GRE, LSAT, TOEFL, IELTS, or other test is required for your program, have your score information ready. If you have not written the test yet, you can still complete your application and enter a planned test date where prompted. 
  • Use your legal name exactly as it appears on your passport or other legal documents.
  • Use an email address that you check regularly and plan to keep using after graduation. Schulich will use this address for admissions and other important communications.

Application Steps 

The application portal has 10 steps. These steps must be completed in order, but you can save your progress and return later.

Application Tip

You can move back and forth through Steps 1-5 while completing those sections. Once you submit Step 5 and move to Step 6, you will not be able to return to Steps 1-5 to make changes. Please review your information carefully before moving to Step 6. 

Portal Step What you will do Helpful note
1

Personal Information

 Enter your legal name, contact information, date of birth, and other personal details Your name should match your legal documents and will appear on Schulich communications and letters. 
2

Citizenship and Language 

 Confirm your citizenship, country of residence, and language information. International applicants can connect with Schulich International Relations for study permit and international student support. 
3

Academic History 

 List all post-secondary institutions attended and upload transcripts.  Include all institutions, even if no degree was completed. Upload clear transcripts with grading keys. 
4

Test Information

 Enter required admission test or English language proficiency information, if applicable.  If you have not written a required test yet, enter your planned test date where prompted. 
5

Employment History

 Upload your resume/CV and enter post-graduate employment history where required.  Review Steps 1-5 before submitting this step. After this point, those sections cannot be edited. 
Application steps, continued 
Portal Step What you will do Helpful note
6

Program

 Confirm your program and complete required program questions or written essays.  Your responses help the Admissions Committee understand your goals, fit, and communication skills. 
7

References

 Enter contact information for your referees.
 Your referees will receive instructions by email. It is your responsibility to ensure required references are submitted. 
8

Declaration

 Review and complete the application declaration.  After the declaration step, reference emails are sent to your referees. 
9

Video and Timed Written Essays 

 Complete any video or timed written components required for your program.  Requirements may vary by program. Follow the instructions in the application portal. 
10

Application Fee 

 Pay the application fee and submit your application.  Wait for the payment confirmation email and green check mark before submitting your application. 

Required Documents/Transcripts 

You can apply using unofficial documents/transcripts that are scanned and uploaded to your application 

If you are admitted, you will then be required to submit official copies of your transcripts and official test results before starting your program. 

  • Official transcripts must be issued directly by the institution in a signed and sealed envelope, or sent digitally through an approved official channel. If a physical transcript is opened before it reaches Schulich, it will be considered unofficial. 
  • Documents in a language other than English must include an English translation from the university, a recognized translation agency, or a certified translator. Documents in French do not require translation.
  • If you are currently completing a degree, indicate when it will be completed. 

Tests 

Some programs require an admission test such as the GMAT, GRE, or LSAT. Some applicants may also be required to provide proof of English language proficiency. Please review the admissions requirements for your program before you apply. 

If you receive an offer of admission, official test scores must be sent directly from the testing organization to Schulich. Scores must meet Schulich’s current validity requirements. 

References 

Choose referees who know you through a professional, volunteer, educational, or extracurricular setting and can comment on your goals, performance, potential, and qualifications for business school. Referees are typically employers, supervisors, professors, or others who know your work well. Friends and relatives cannot serve as referees. 

Please notify your referees before entering their information. Let them know they will receive an email from Schulich with instructions for completing the online reference form, and tell them your planned application timeline. Your application can only be reviewed once all required references have been submitted. 

Pay and Submit 

When all required application sections are complete, you will be prompted to pay the application fee of CAD $150 by credit card. After payment, wait for the payment confirmation email and for the green check mark to appear in the application fee section. Once payment is confirmed, you can submit your application.

Application Fee Note 

The application fee is non-refundable.  

Previous Schulich graduates may be eligible for an application fee waiver before submission. If you pay the fee before requesting a waiver, the fee cannot be refunded. 

After you Apply 

After you submit, monitor your email and Schulich Application Portal for updates. Your checklist will be updated once your application has been submitted and reviewed by the admissions team. If additional information is required, we will contact you. 

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