How to Submit Documents


Every Dalhousie applicant will need to submit transcripts for their application to be considered complete. Some programs also require you to submit supplemental information and documents when you apply. 

Submitting all necessary documents when you apply will allow for a quicker assessment of your application. We'll inform you of any missing documents via the Application Portal. Follow the instructions below on how to submit your documents.

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Official transcripts

Official transcripts come directly from the issuing institution. Dalhousie is able to receive transcripts and other documents by mail and courier, however we are only able to access the mail once per week. This may cause a delay in processing your application, therefore we encourage you to have your official transcripts submitted by email. Canadian and International applicants can submit transcripts to admissions.documents@dal.ca

Students who have previously studied at the university or college level, are required to submit transcripts as a part of your application. You’ll be considered for admission based on your academic performance at this level.

Unofficial transcripts

An unofficial transcript is a document that includes your grade 11 courses, the marks you received in those courses and the grade 12 courses you are registered for. This does not need to come from your high school directly, and can be anything from a screenshot of your online grade portal (like Powerschool) to a copy of your transcript you downloaded yourself. This can be uploaded through the Application Portal from October 15th - January 31st.

Transcript - University/College

Official Transcript - University/College: An Official Transcript - University/College is required from every post-secondary institution you may have attended. A transcript is considered official if it is sent directly to Dalhousie from the issuing institution. Transcripts can be mailed, faxed or emailed to admissions.documents@dal.ca

Final Transcript - University/College: A Final Transcript - University/College is requested when we require an updated set of grades from an institution. This may be because a previous official transcript included in progress courses. A transcript is considered official if it is sent directly to Dalhousie from the issuing institution. Transcripts can be mailed, faxed or emailed to admissions.documents@dal.ca

Application Checklist Items

Proof of English Language ProficiencyEnglish Language Proof (ESL) is required when a student is applying from a country where English is not the primary language of instruction in schools. There are several ways an applicant can satisfy the Proof of Language Proficiency requirement, which are detailed on our website here. If you have not yet completed an appropriate ESL test, your application will still be reviewed and an offer of admission may still be made with the condition that you provide proof of English proficiency by a set date.

Complete list Grade 12 classes: A list of grade 12 courses is a list of the courses you have already take at the grade 12 level, or that you are registered for in your grade 12 year. This is most often requested when a transcript does not include current year registration. If we have requested this from you, it can be uploaded through the Application Portal from October 15th - January 31st.

Semester 1 Finals : Semester 1 Finals are requested when we are not able to offer admission on the basis of grade 11 marks. These marks are generally available at the end of January through mid-February. If your school is not semestered, you can send your mid-year marks. This must be offical and you should arrange for your high school to email your transcript to admissions.documents@dal.ca.

If you are applying from either Nova Scotia or Ontario, you are not required to submit high school transcripts if you have provided us with your provincial student ID or your OUAC number, as we will be able to download your grades automatically. You can verify that you have submitted your provincial ID or OUAC number in your Application Portal, by clicking on the “Update Your Information Here” link.

Final High School Transcript: A final high school transcript is required from all applicants. This is issued at the end of the academic year, usually in June, and includes final grades in all grade 12 courses. This must be offical and you should arrange for your high school to email your transcript to Admissions.Documents@dal.ca.

If you are applying from either Nova Scotia or Ontario, you are not required to submit high school transcripts if you have provided us with your provincial student ID or your OUAC number, as we will be able to download your grades automatically. You can verify that you have submitted your provincial ID or OUAC number in your Application Portal, by clicking on the “Update Your Information Here” link.

Dalhousie Final Marks (DALF): Dalhousie Final Marks (DALF) are requested when a student is currently enrolled in Dalhousie courses and we need to see final results in those courses. You do not need to request a transcript of these courses, we will access these results automatically when they are available.

Letter of Activities (ACTV): When students are absent from their program for more than two consecutive terms, we require a statement outlining what activities and/or studies were undertaken during that time. This information must be submitted by completing a form in the application for admission. 

Personal Statement: In addition to the application documents normally required, students who are seeking readmission to Dalhousie following an academic dismissal or who are applying to transfer to Dalhousie after a period of poor performance at another institution are required to submit a letter of poor academic performance. This letter is an appeal to the admissions committee and should be treated with the seriousness that entails. This information must be submitted by completing a form in the application for admission.  

WAEC Scratch Card Details: NECO/WAEC Scratch Card Information is the details we need to access either NECO or WAEC results online. To access WAEC results, we will need the following details:

  • Exam/Candidate Number
  • Exam Type
  • Exam Year 
  • Scratch Card Serial Number
  • Scratch Card Pin 

To access NECO results, we will need the following details:

  • Exam Year
  • Exam Type
  • Token 
  • Registration number 

Standard XII Exam Predicted Results: Standard XII Exam Predicted Results are required from applicants completing their education in India, through either state or national boards. Predicted results should be issued by the student's high school and can be issued issued to Dalhousie staring in November. These should be emailed to admissions.documents@dal.ca by the school.

Standard XII Exam Final Results: Standard XII Exam Results are required from applicants completing their education in India, through either state or national boards. Final results should be issued by appropriate educational board at the end of the educational cycle. 

Students completing their exams through the Central Board of Secondary Education and some state boards can provide login credentials to allow us access the results online.

Standard XI Mark Sheet: Standard XI Mark Sheets are required from applicants completing their education in India, through either state or national boards.  A mark sheet is considered official if it is sent directly to Dalhousie from the issuing institution. Transcripts can be mailed, faxed or emailed to admissions.documents@dal.ca

Standard X Exam Final Results: Standard X Exam Results are required from applicants completing their education in India, through either state or national boards. An official exam result is required. A result is considered official if it is sent directly to Dalhousie from the issuing institution or the high school. Transcripts can be mailed, faxed or emailed to admissions.documents@dal.ca

IGCSE/O Level Final Results: IGCSE/O Level Final Results are required from all students following a British pattern curriculum. In our Self-Reporting Period, from October 15th - January 31st, an applicant can upload this result through the Application Portal.

After January 31st, we will require an official copy of this document which must be emailed to admissions.documents@dal.ca from the issuing institution.

Applicants completing their examinations through Cambridge can submit final results unofficially at any time, as Dalhousie can verify final results through the Cambridge digital portal.

A level Predicted Results: Final A Level Predicted Results are required from all students following a British pattern curriculum. In our Self-Reporting Period, from October 15th - January 31st, an applicant can upload this result through the Aapplication Portal.

After January 31st, we will require an official copy of this document which must be emailed to admissions.documents@dal.ca from the issuing institution.

Applicants completing their examinations through Cambridge can submit final results unofficially at any time, as Dalhousie can verify final results through the Cambridge digital portal. 

A Level Final Results: A Level Predicted Results are required from all students following a British pattern curriculum. We require an official copy of this document which must be emailed to admissions.documents@dal.ca from the issuing institution.

Applicants completing their examinations through Cambridge can submit final results unofficially at any time, as Dalhousie can verify final results through the Cambridge digital portal. 

Predicted AS level results: AS Level Predicted Results are required from all students following a British pattern curriculum. In our Self-Reporting Period, from October 15th - January 31st, an applicant can upload this result through the Application Portal.

After January 31st, we require an official copy of this document which must be emailed to admissions.documents@dal.ca from the issuing institution.

Applicants completing their examinations through Cambridge can submit final results unofficially at any time, as Dalhousie can verify final results through the Cambridge digital portal. 

AS Level Final Results: AS Level Predicted Results are required from all students following a British pattern curriculum.

We require an official copy of this document which must be emailed to admissions.documents@dal.ca from the issuing institution.

Applicants completing their examinations through Cambridge can submit final results unofficially at any time, as Dalhousie can verify final results through the Cambridge digital portal. 

Supplemental information and documents

Before you complete your application, check to ensure you’ve submitted any supplemental information and documents required for admission into your program of choice. For example, Nursing applicants will need to submit their CASPer test results.

To submit supplemental information and documents, you’ll need to follow the instructions given on the form or document itself.

Documents for your entrance award application

To submit additional documents to complete your entrance award application, please upload them directly to your the application portal

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at awards@dal.ca