Winter admission pathway
The pathway
While Telfer School of Management students usually begin their BCom program in the fall, we understand that circumstances may lead you to prefer winter admission. To support you, we offer the winter admission pathway. This program lets you start in January while still completing your degree alongside students who began in the fall, ensuring you can take full advantage of everything Telfer has to offer.
June Early Application Window for International Students
Are you an international applicant ready to begin your Bachelor of Commerce as soon as possible?
We understand that the admission process can feel lengthy for international applicants, particularly given the wait times associated with study permit processing. To better support students in this situation, we are introducing a new pilot project that enables eligible international applicants to submit their applications earlier for admission to the Winter 2027 term.
You may be eligible to apply as early as June 2026 for a January 2027 start date. If you qualify for this early application pathway, the typical $248 application fee will be waived.
To qualify, applicants must have already completed all program prerequisites. This means:
- You cannot be currently enrolled in high school.
- You cannot be completing prerequisite courses during the summer months.
- You must have already graduated from high school or be currently studying at a college or university.
How to Apply
If you believe you meet these criteria, please email
Attach the following documents:
- All high school and postsecondary transcripts
- A copy of your language test results (if required for admission)
Our team will review your documents to confirm your eligibility for early application. If you meet the requirements, you will receive an email detailing next steps.
- Eligible applicants will receive an admission decision by mid-July.
- While you wait for your decision, start gathering all documentation for your study permit application.
- You will have 5 days to respond to your offer.
- The $2,000 admission deposit will be due on October 1.
- Once the deposit is paid, we will issue your Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL).
- You can then start your study permit application.
By applying in this new window, you’ll have more time to:
- Secure your study permit
- Access university resources for immigration support
- Arrange for housing, finances, and travel
You’ll join the same Telfer BCom program, faculty, and #TelferNation community with the added flexibility of a January start, and save on the application fee.
- Who is eligible to have the application fee waived?
To qualify, applicants must have already completed all program prerequisites by the time of your application between June 1-5. This means:
- You cannot be currently enrolled in high school.
- You cannot be completing prerequisite courses during the summer months.
- You must have already graduated from high school or be currently studying at a college or university.
- How much is the application fee?
The application fee is typically $248. If you apply during this period and meet all eligibility requirements, you will not pay that amount. - If I apply in June, when is my admission deposit due?
If you are admitted during the June application period, your admission deposit will be due on October 1. - What is the difference between starting the Bachelor of Commerce in January, compared to September?
There’s no difference in the program or student experience. A January start lets you join the same professors, courses, and community while giving you extra time to prepare for life in Canada. - When exactly is the early application period for international students, and how do I apply?
If you’ve completed all requirements, you can apply between June 1 and 15 to take advantage of the fee waiver and early admission decision.
Not ready yet? The regular October deadline remains available (with an application fee).
Deadline for winter admission
While the timeline for winter admission is very specific, you can start thinking about this pathway now! Explore the specific application deadlines for a Winter intake.
Your winter integration support
Worried about starting in the winter? Don’t be! At Telfer, no student is left behind. We’ve designed integration services and activities for you:
- Academic advisor support: Once you accept your offer of admission, an academic advisor will contact you to assist you with available academic resources and enrolment. Of course, you can enrol on your own, but we're here to support you as well!
- Peer mentors: Connect with upper-year students who have recently taken the courses that you're about to take. They’re a valuable resource for questions — not to mention that they also offer several social and academic development activities. Learn more about the peer mentors.
- Student experience: Our student leaders oversee nearly 20 student clubs at Telfer. They help offer close to 100 events for students each year. For a student like you starting in the winter term, they'll lead several events in early January to support your transition.
- Telfer Career Centre: Even in January, we offer workshops designed to jumpstart your career development. Learn more about the Career Centre.
- Scholarships: We’re proud to offer over 100+ scholarships to students, some with application deadlines during the winter term.
Throughout your time at Telfer, our resources and support will be available to you.
Course sequence
Knowing what courses you need to take is crucial. We’ve designed the sequence below to ensure the courses you need to take are offered, so you can graduate alongside your classmates who started in the fall. Once you complete your second year, you can personalize your program structure with our various BCom option sequences.
*Note: The sequence applies to students admitted without transfer credits. If you have transfer credits the sequence may be different. For personalized guidance and questions email the
| Winter 1st Year | Fall 1st Year |
| ADM 1300 or 1700 | ADM 1301 or 1701 |
| ADM 1305 or 1705 | ADM 1340 or 1740 |
| ECO 1104 or 1504 | ADM 1370 or 1770 |
| Out-of-faculty elective | ECO 1102 or 1502 |
| Out-of-faculty elective | ENG 1131 or FRA 1518 |
| Winter 2nd Year | Summer 2nd Year |
| ADM 2302 or 2702 | ADM 2304 or 2704 |
| ADM 2303 or 2703 | ADM 2337 or 2737 |
| ADM 2320 or 2720 | ADM 2381 or 2781 |
| ADM 2336 or 2736 | Out-of-faculty elective |
| ADM 2341 or 2741 | Out-of-faculty elective |
Co-op and French immersion
The co-operative education program and French immersion are still available to you even if you enter in the winter term. With co-operative education, this usually means you complete three work terms.
Next steps
To start in in the winter, you must apply for your program by the appropriate deadlines. After you accept your admission offer, we will contact you to ensure a successful integration into Telfer.
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