Admissions Information | St. Francis Xavier University

Important announcement regarding our online application system

Exciting News – StFX has launched a new online application system! Please go to www.stfx.ca/apply to submit your application for this coming September or for January 2026.

How to Apply

We’re excited you’re planning to apply to StFX University! Before you submit your application, please take a moment to review the following details.

Your Step-by-Step Guide:

Choose your program. We have incredible academic programs across four outstanding faculties. Find the one that most interests you. Click here to search for a program.
Confirm your program pre-requisites. Click here to review the entry requirements for your program.
Confirm your program start date. Most programs begin in September or January, but some have start dates at other times of the year. Find yours here.
Login to stfx.ca/apply to complete your online application.
After you apply, if you wish to make changes to your application, please return to stfx.ca/apply to access your dashboard and locate the Application Change form.

Program Start Dates

Program	Start Dates
Bachelor of Arts	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027) January admission (Full Academic Year 2025-2026), Spring (May 2026), and Summer (July 2026) are considered using the same application
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Forensic Psychology	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027)
Bachelor of Arts in Aquatic Resources	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027) January admission (Full Academic Year 2025-2026), Spring (May 2026), and Summer (July 2026) are considered using the same application
Bachelor of Arts in Human Kinetics	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027)
Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Governance	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027)
Bachelor of Arts (first-year experience colloquia): Humanities or Social Justice	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027)
Bachelor of Business Administration	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027) January admission (Full Academic Year 2025-2026), Spring (May 2026), and Summer (July 2026) are considered using the same application
Bachelor of Business Administration with Advanced Major in Business Intelligence & Analytics	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027)
Bachelor of Arts and Science in Climate & Environment	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027)
Bachelor of Arts and Science in Health	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027)
Bachelor of Education	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027)
Bachelor of Music	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027) January admission (Full Academic Year 2025-2026) is considered using the same application
Bachelor of Science	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027) January admission (Full Academic Year 2025-2026), Spring (May 2026), and Summer (July 2026) are considered using the same application
Bachelor of Science in Applied Forensic Psychology	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027)
Bachelor of Science in Aquatic Resources	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027) January admission (Full Academic Year 2025-2026) is considered using the same application.
Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027)
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (4-Year)	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2-Year Accelerated)	Program begins January 2026 (Full Academic Year 2025-2026) Program begins January 2027 (Full Academic Year 2026-2027)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN to BScN Diploma pathway - online with on-campus mandatory components)	Spring Term (May 2026)
Bachelor of Science with Diploma in Engineering (4-Year)	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027)
Bachelor of Science with Diploma in Engineering (3-Year)	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027)
Diploma in Engineering	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027)
Diploma in Artificial Intelligence	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027)
Diploma in Scientific Data Acquisition and Analysis	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027)
Online Learning - Nursing (Internationally Educated Nurses)	Program begins January 2026 (Full Academic Year 2025-2026) Internationally Educated Nurses have various intake options in a calendar year, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and Continuing & Distance Education will communicate with you which intake you will be considered for.
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting Studies	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027)
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Actuarial Science	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027)
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Actuarial Science	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027)
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027)
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Studies	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027)
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Data Science	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027)
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Digital Marketing	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027) January admission (Full Academic Year 2025-2026) is considered using the same application
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Enterprise Information Technology Management	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027) January admission (Full Academic Year 2025-2026) is considered using the same application
Master of Applied Computer Science	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027)
Master of Adult Education	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027) January admission to limited programs (Full Academic Year 2025-2026) is considered using the same application
Master of Arts	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027)
Master of Education	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027) - Recommended January admission (Full Academic Year 2025-2026), Spring (May 2026), and Summer (July 2026) are considered using the same application (limited programs available)
Master of Science	Full Year Academic Year (September 2026 - April 2027)