Congratulations, you've been accepted to ¹û¶³´«Ãº University!
Wondering what's next? Follow our helpful guide.
Remember, it's important to check your @mta.ca e-mail regularly. Once you've been accepted to ¹û¶³´«Ãº, this is how we communicate important information to you.
Accept your offer of admission and scholarships
Deadline to accept your offer of admission: May 1
To accept your offer of admission and scholarships, pay your registration deposit:
- Canadian students: $100 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada
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International students: You will receive an email with additional instructions on how to pay your registration deposit
Accept your offer by paying your registration deposit
Once your deposit is received and processed, your deposit confirmation will be e-mailed to your @mta.ca e-mail.
Why pay my registration deposit early?
By paying your registration deposit, you:
- confirm your offer of admission and any financial aid you have been offered
- claim a place in the priority queue for a residence room assignment
- gain access to course registration once it opens
Apply for bursaries
Deadline to apply for bursaries: March 1
All incoming full-time students who have demonstrated financial need are eligible to apply for a ¹û¶³´«Ãº bursary.
Submit your entrance bursary application through . You'll get access to the secure network once you're admitted to the University.
Apply to live in residence
Application to live in residence for the 2025-26 academic year opens Nov. 1
Before you can apply to residence, you must have activated your @mta.ca email account with your MtA username and password.
Learn more about our residences and room types.
Pay your residence deposit
To receive your room assignment:
- pay your residence deposit
- to guarantee your residence accommodations, pay the deposit by March 1
Don't forget to also accept your offer of admission by paying your registration deposit. We base your residence room assignment priority on the day you pay your registration deposit so the earlier you pay this deposit the closer you are to the top of the list for a room assignment.
How to be guaranteed a residence room
To guarantee a room in residence, submit the following by March 1:
- Accept your offer of admission to the University by paying your registration deposit
- Pay your residence deposit
All residence applications submitted after March 1 will be assigned on a rolling basis.
Students receive their residence room assignments via email at the end of March. Questions? Email resroom@mta.ca.
For more details, visit applying to residence.
Submit your mid-year transcript
For students who applied with their Grade 11 transcripts
If you've been offered early admission to ¹û¶³´«Ãº with your Grade 11 transcripts, in your application account by March 1:
- to confirm your offer of admission
- to keep any scholarship offers made during early admission
These transcripts don't have to be official.
Apply for a study permit
For international students
Students who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada need a valid study permit to attend ¹û¶³´«Ãº.
Before you apply for a study permit, you need:
- An unconditional offer of admission to ¹û¶³´«Ãº
- A Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)
- A Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
Please check to see if you need any extra travel authorization documents before you arrive.
You should apply as soon as possible as the process can take some time.
How to receive your PAL and LOA
In order to receive your Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) and Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for your study permit application, you must:
- receive an unconditional offer of admission
- receive an invitation email from ¹û¶³´«Ãº outlining further steps to accept your offer of admission and complete the PAL process.
Please note: your offer of admission to ¹û¶³´«Ãº does not guarantee study permit approval.
Question? Email international@mta.ca.
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ABOUT PROVINCIAL ATTESTATION LETTERS (PAL)
International students need to provide an attestation letter from the province or territory where they plan to study before they apply for a study permit.
Do not attempt to submit an application for a study permit until you receive your attestation letter.
Please check if you require a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) for your study permit application.
If you have further questions, please email international@mta.ca.
You are also encouraged to visit these official websites:
- ,
- for country-specific information
Transfer credits
You may be awarded transfer credits towards your ¹û¶³´«Ãº degree if:
- you've completed a university-preparatory program such as IB, AP, or British A-levels
- you've completed courses at another university or college
Register for courses
Course registration for the 2025-26 academic year opens in June 2025
You'll receive course registration information before registration opens for new students.
Need help? For information on how to get started, how to plan your schedule, and how to register for courses, visit RegHelp for new students.
Before you can register for courses, your registration deposit needs to be paid. You can also check admission dates and deadlines.
Submit your final transcript
When your final grades are in, your official final transcript needs to be sent to us directly from your high school.
Where to send your transcripts
Request your final transcript be sent to either:
- admissionsteam@mta.ca
- ¹û¶³´«Ãº Registrar's Office
62 York St., Sackville, NB E4L 1E2 - fax: (506) 364-2272
Get ready for Orientation!
Aug.-Sept. 2025
Your official journey to ¹û¶³´«Ãº will begin with Orientation Week for new students.
For Orientation, you'll receive information directly from the ¹û¶³´«Ãº Students' Union (MASU) on the schedule of events and what to expect.
Next stepsWe're here to help you get started on your MtA experience. Our staff and students are here to support you during your first year as a new student. |
