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NSCAD University

NSCAD University
5163 Duke Street
Halifax, NS B3J 3J6

Official telephone: (902) 422-7381
Fax number: (902) 425-2420
Website: https://www.nscad.ca/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 888 444-5989
888 444-5989 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: May 1
Application fee: $35
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 306
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 229
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Admission may be deferred: yes

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