Visiting university students

If you are currently enrolled in a degree or diploma program at another university and would like to take courses at Saint Mary's to transfer back to your home institution, you can apply as a Visiting Student. Applicants should provide either a current transcript from their home institution or a letter of permission and must follow all standard application deadlines. Visiting students must follow standard registration procedures.鈥� 

As a visiting student, it is your responsibility to ensure the courses you complete at Saint Mary's are transferable to your home institution. This generally means obtaining a letter of permission that lets us know that you have the approval to register in classes at Saint Mary's. 


 Here is how you can apply to Saint Mary's as a Visiting Student:鈥� 

  • Complete the鈥�online application. 
  • Send supporting documentation, including a current official transcript from your home institution or a letter of permission. 
  • Register for classes online through鈥�. You can find your SMU ID number in your letter of acceptance.鈥� 

Note: Saint Mary's University does not require official proof of English language proficiency from visiting students. However, we expect all undergraduate students have language proficiency equivalent to our鈥�minimum English proficiency requirements. When testing results are not available, please provide a written statement issued by the international office or a faculty member attesting to your English proficiency. 

For more information, contact the Admissions and Transfer Assessment Office at admission.status@smu.ca.