In the online application you will be asked to list all post-secondary institutions attended, with the option to upload unofficial transcripts. For the purposes of application assessment, unofficial transcripts will suffice, however official transcripts are required upon an offer of admission and can be ordered to the Office of Admission anytime prior to the application deadline. 

Transcripts are required for all University enrolled programs, completed and uncompleted. Transcripts from non-university programs are not required, but can be included.

Unofficial Transcripts

• are transcripts that have been sent to the applicant from the institution; or a report showing marks accessible from a Student Information System, and can be uploaded to the application

Official Transcripts

• are transcripts sent directly to Emmanuel College's Office of Admissions, from the institution via post or email 
• are only required upon an offer of admission, but can be sent anytime prior to the Application deadline
• During COVID-19, if your institution has the option, please request official transcripts be sent by email: emmanuel.admissions@utoronto.ca 

International Transcripts

Graduates of recognized academic institutions outside Canada should hold an appropriate bachelor’s degree or its equivalent as assessed by the University of Toronto.

Applicants are encouraged to submit official international academic transcripts directly to World Education Services (WES) Canada for verification as part of the admission process.

Transcripts, certificates and other formal academic credentials not in English or French must also be translated by a certified translator and included with the original document if WES is not used.

All programs require at least three letters of recommendation. References and their email addresses will be entered into your application. Upon submission of an application, the referee's will receive an automated email with instructions and a link to upload their reference letter directly to your application. References can be also emailed directly to emmanuel.admissions@utoronto.ca from the referee.

Academic Reference

This should be a university professor/instructor or a university-educated connection who is capable of assessing you according to the guidelines listed below.

Pastoral/Spiritual Reference

In certain cases, a second academic letter of recommendation may be substituted.

Personal Reference

This reference should not be related to the applicant.

Musical Reference

Master of Sacred Music Applicants only.

TST Transfer Student Reference

Students transferring within TST will require a letter of recommendation from their college commenting on academic standing and character.

Applicants will be required to enter the names and valid email addresses for all references cited in your online application.

References will receive an automated email with letter guidelines, along with a link and instructions for uploading their letter of recommendation directly to your application. References may be contacted to verify legitimacy.

Reference Guidelines

Please provide a general overview of how you plan to fund your theological education, indicating percentage from savings, employment income, government student loans, bank loans, other outside funding sources and Emmanuel College.

Example:

• 50 per cent Government Student Loans
• 25 per cent Savings
• 15 per cent Family Support
• 10 per cent Employment

A non-refundable application fee of $50.00 CAD must be received before an application can be processed.

Please pay online through PayPal. 

The Master of Sacred Music Program requires Additional Specific Admission Information here.