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Undergraduate Deferral Requests

Applicants admitted to an undergraduate degree or post-baccalaureate diploma program who are unable to begin their studies for the term admitted to may submit a request for a deferral.

Deferral Requests

  • Available for applicants admitted to full-time studies only.
  • Reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
  • Not guaranteed and decisions are at the discretion of Nipissing.
  • Only available if you are attending Nipissing for the first time.
  • Only for the program in which you were admitted and accepted an offer to.

Approvals

  • Approvals are not transferable to any other program of interest.  If you change your mind as to what degree/major, you would like to study you will need to apply for admission consideration as a new applicant.
  • Applicants approved to defer are not eligible to attend any postsecondary institution during the deferral period. If you attend an accredited postsecondary institution after being granted a deferral (without prior approval), your deferral will be rescinded. Once a deferral is rescinded you will be required to reapply for admission consideration to Nipissing as a new applicant and be required to disclose all new academic information.
  • One approved, tuition deposits (if applicable) will be moved to your next start term. Any tuition fees paid will be refunded and you will be deregistered from your courses.
  • There is no cost to request a deferral. You will, however, be required to fill out an application for the intake you deferred to and pay the appropriate application fee.  You will not be required to submit any documentation.  All documents will be kept and added to your application.

Eligibility

Deferral requests are typically granted for exceptional or extenuating circumstances.  Examples include but are not limited to:

  • Unforeseen illness or medical condition
  • Financial issues
  • Study permit issues (i.e., Denial, delay in processing)
  • Work or volunteer opportunities related to future career goals
  • Studies for religious or cultural reasons

Ineligible Programs

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – RPN to BScN Bridging Blended Delivery

Next Steps

Before submitting a deferral request you must have:

  • Accepted your offer of admission. See your offer of admission letter for information on how to accept.
  • Met all conditions of your offer and have no outstanding documents required. You should check WebAdvisor regularly to track receipt of required documents. Login information is provided in your acknowledgement package that is mailed and/or emailed to you. A checklist of required documents will appear under Important Documents – Outstanding/Received under the Prospective Student menu. Please allow up to 7 business days for any documents received to be reflected on WebAdvisor.
  • Reviewed the information in the tab below that best fits your applicant category.

Current Ontario High School Applicants or Domestic Canadian High School Applicants

This following information applies to current ON high school and domestic (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident) Canadian high school applicants. All other applicants should view the appropriate applicant type tab below.

Application Open: June 8

Application Closed: August 31

Deferral Period: One Year (September to September)

Processing Timeline

Deferral requests will be processed in July and August. If you have not met the conditions of your offer by August 15 you will have your request denied. Decisions will be emailed to you using the email address that you provided on your application. All deferral requests will be responded to by September 4.

If approved, you will not be eligible to attend any postsecondary institution during the deferral period. You can return to high school to complete additional courses.  An official transcript should be forwarded to Nipissing University no later than June 30 of the new intake year for any additional high school courses completed. 

Application:  Undergraduate Deferral Request Form

Scholarships

If you are eligible for a guaranteed entrance scholarship your eligibility will also be deferred. The entrance scholarship amount will be based on your final overall average on your best six 4U/4M courses and the scholarship values in effect for the intake you deferred to. If you return to high school during your deferral period, you must submit an official transcript to reassess your scholarship and provide an updated amount (if applicable). All other scholarships, bursaries, and awards will not be deferred.

Residence

You will be required to reapply to residence. Your guaranteed status will be deferred. Any questions about applying to residence should be directed to residence@nipissingu.ca.

Additional Information

  • Do not submit a deferral request unless you are sure that you will be unable to attend Nipissing in the fall. This is extremely important if you will be requesting a deferral for a limited enrollment program (Bachelor of Arts in History with an Orientation to a Master of Arts in History, Bachelor of Physical and Health Education, Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
  • Ensure that you update your email address if it has changed from the one provided on your application. This can be done by logging into WebAdvisor.
  • Nipissing University reserves the right to request additional information to support your deferral request. All information and documentation will remain confidential and will be reviewed for your request for a deferral only.
  • While Nipissing does not anticipate suspending admission to any of our programs, please note that the availability of programs in future intakes is subject to change. If admission is suspended during the deferral period for the next intake of your program, we will do our best to offer you alternate options.

All Other Domestic Applicants to Undergraduate Programs

The following information is for applicants to Nipissing not applying directly from high school, transfer applicants and mature students that are a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident. All other applicants should view the appropriate applicant type tab.

Application Open:  June 8

Application Closed: August 31

Deferral Period:  One Year (September to September)

Processing Timeline

Deferral requests will be processed in July and August. If you have not met the conditions of your offer by August 15 you will have your request denied. Decisions will be emailed to you using the email address that you provided on your application. All deferral requests will be responded to by September 4.

Application:  Undergraduate Deferral Request Form

Residence

You will be required to reapply for residence for the next intake.  Information on how to apply for residence will be provided with your new offer of admission. Any questions should be directed to residence@nipissingu.ca.

Additional Information

  • Do not submit a deferral request unless you are sure that you will be unable to attend Nipissing in the fall. This is extremely important if you will be requesting a deferral for a limited enrollment program (Bachelor of Arts in History with an Orientation to a Master of Arts in History, Bachelor of Physical and Health Education, Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
  • Ensure that you update your email address if it has changed from the one provided on your application.
  • Nipissing University reserves the right to request additional information to support your deferral request. All information and documentation will remain confidential and will be reviewed for your request for a deferral only.
  • Do not use this form if you are a current Nipissing student and wish to take a leave of absence from your studies.  If you are in a program offered within the Faculty of Education and Professional Studies, please contact the Director of your program for more information. If you are in a program offered within the Faculty of Arts and Science, please contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@nipissingu.ca for more information.  All current Nipissing student’s should be aware of the Readmission policy and the Responsibility of Registration of Readmitted Students.
  • Do not use if you are looking to delay your start by one term only.  Please email the Registrar’s Office at registrar@nipissingu.ca for more information.
  • While Nipissing does not anticipate suspending admission to of any of our programs, please note that the availability of programs in future intakes is subject to change. If admission is suspended during the deferral period for the next intake of your program, we will do our best to offer you alternate options.

International Applicants

The following information is for applicants to Nipissing that are studying in Canada (on a study permit) or you are studying or have completed your studies in another country (no status in Canada).

If you are a current Ontario high school applicant, please review the information found in the Current Ontario High School Applicants or Domestic Canadian High School Applicants tab.

International applicants who have accepted an offer of admission and would like to request a deferral should email internationaladmiss@nipissingu.ca or use the deferral request process within your application.

Additional Information

  • Deferral requests should only be requested by the applicant only.
  • Do not submit a deferral request unless you are sure that you will be unable to attend Nipissing in the fall. This is extremely important if you will be requesting a deferral for a limited enrollment program (Bachelor of Arts in History with an Orientation to a Master of Arts in History, Bachelor of Physical and Health Education, Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
  • Ensure that you update your email address if it has changed from the one provided on your application.
  • Nipissing University reserves the right to request additional information to support your deferral request. All information and documentation will remain confidential and will be reviewed for your request for a deferral.
  • If you are eligible for a guaranteed entrance scholarship your eligibility will also be deferred. All other scholarships, bursaries, and awards are not deferred.
  • All applicants will be required to reapply for residence for the next intake.  Information on how to apply for residence will be provided with their new offer of admission. Any questions should be directed to residence@nipissingu.ca.
  • Do not use this form if you are a current Nipissing student and wish to take a leave of absence from your studies.  If you are in a program offered within the Faculty of Education and Professional Studies, please contact the Director of your program for more information. If you are in a program offered within the Faculty of Arts and Science, please contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@nipissingu.ca for more information.  All current Nipissing student’s should be aware of the Readmission policy and the Responsibility of Registration of Readmitted Students.
  • While Nipissing does not anticipate suspending admission to any of our programs, please note that the availability of programs in future intakes is subject to change. If admission is suspended during the deferral period for the next intake of your program, we will do our best to offer you alternate options.

Graduate Studies Deferral Requests

Applicants admitted to Graduate Studies who are unable to begin their studies for the term admitted to may submit a request for a deferral.

Deferral Requests

  • Reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the department, School of Graduate Studies, Dean of the Faculty the program is associated with and the Registrar’s Office.
  • Not guaranteed and decisions are at the discretion of Nipissing.

Approvals

  • Approvals are not transferable to any other graduate studies program.  If you change your mind as to what program you are interested in, you will need to apply for admission consideration as a new applicant.
  • Applicants approved to defer are not eligible to attend any postsecondary institution during the deferral period. If you attend an accredited postsecondary institution after being granted a deferral (without prior approval), your deferral will be rescinded. Once a deferral is rescinded you will be required to reapply for admission consideration to Nipissing as a new applicant and be required to disclose all new academic information.
  • Once approved, tuition deposits (if applicable) will be moved to your next start term. Any tuition paid will be refunded and you will be deregistered from your courses.

Eligibility

Deferral requests are typically granted for exceptional or extenuating circumstances.  Examples include but are not limited to:

  • Unforeseen illness or medical condition
  • Financial issues
  • Study permit issues (i.e., Denial, delay in processing)
  • Work or volunteer opportunities related to future career goals
  • Studies for religious or cultural reasons

Deferrals will not be granted to attend another grad studies or professional program.

Next Steps

Before submitting a deferral request you must have:

  • Accepted your offer of admission. See your offer of admission letter for information on how to accept.
  • Met all conditions of your offer and have no outstanding documents required. You should check WebAdvisor regularly to track receipt of required documents. Login information is provided in your acknowledgement package that is mailed and/or emailed to you. A checklist of required documents will appear under Important Documents – Outstanding/Received under the Prospective Student menu. Please allow up to 7 business days for any documents received to be reflected on WebAdvisor.
  • Reviewed the information in the tab below that best fits your applicant category.

Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident Applicants to a Masters Program OR Applicants to MEd and PhD Programs regardless of Status in Canada

This following information applies to:

  • All applicants to Nipissing’s MEd and PhD programs (regardless of citizenship); and/or
  • Applicants to Nipissing’s Masters programs who are a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Masters Deferrals

Application Open:  March 16

Application Closed:  August 31

Deferral Period

Deferrals are typically granted for one year (September to September). One term deferral requests may be considered.  Please note if you are requesting a deferral to a term that is not a regular intake for your program, we may not be able to accommodate your request. If this is the case, your request will also be considered for the next available intake.

Processing Timeline

Deferral requests will be processed in July and August. If you have not met the conditions of your offer by August 15 you will have your request denied. Decisions will be emailed to you using the email address that you provided on your application. The email will contain all the conditions for your deferral to remain valid. All deferral requests will be responded to by September 4.

PhD Deferrals

Application Open:  March 16

Application Closed:  May 15

Deferral Period

Deferrals are granted for one year (July to July).

Processing Timeline

Deferral requests will be processed in April/May. If you have not met the conditions of your offer by May 15 (unless you have received prior approval for a later date) you will have your request denied. Decisions will be emailed to you using the email address that you provided on your application. The email will contain all the conditions for your deferral to remain valid. All deferral requests will be responded to by June 1.

Application:  Graduate Studies Deferral Request Form

Funding

Any scholarship and/or funding you may have received is not guaranteed for the next intake. The committee will review your application along with all other applications and determine if you will be eligible for scholarship and/or funding opportunities.

Additional Information

  • Do not submit a deferral request unless you are sure that you will be unable to attend Nipissing in the fall.
  • Ensure that you update your email address if it has changed from the one provided on your application. This can be done by logging into WebAdvisor.
  • Nipissing University reserves the right to request additional information to support your deferral request. All information and documentation will remain confidential and will be reviewed for your request for a deferral only.
  • Do not use this form if you are a current Nipissing student and wish to take a leave of absence from your studies.  Please reach out to the School of Graduate Studies for more information. All current Nipissing students should be aware of the Continuous Enrollment policy and Leave of Absence request procedures.
  • While Nipissing does not anticipate suspending admission to any of our graduate programs, nor can we anticipate the availability of your supervisor for the next intake please note that the availability of programs and/or supervisors in future intakes is subject to change. If admission to your program is suspended during the deferral period for the next intake or your supervisor is unavailable, we will do our best to offer you alternate options.

International Applicants to a Masters Program except MEd

The following information is for applicants Masters programs at Nipissing (except MEd) that are studying in Canada (on a study permit) or studying or have completed studies in another country (no status in Canada).

International applicants who have accepted an offer of admission and would like to request a deferral should email internationaladmiss@nipissingu.ca or use the deferral request process within your application.

Funding

Any scholarship and/or funding you may have received is not guaranteed for the next intake. The committee will review your application along with all other applications and determine if you will be eligible for scholarship and/or funding opportunities.

Additional Information

  • Deferral requests should only be requested by the applicant only.
  • Do not submit a deferral request unless you are sure that you will be unable to attend Nipissing in the fall.
  • Ensure that you update your email address if it has changed from the one provided on your application.
  • Nipissing University reserves the right to request additional information to support your deferral request. All information and documentation will remain confidential and will be reviewed for your request for a deferral only.
  • Do not use this form if you are a current Nipissing student and wish to take a leave of absence from your studies.  Please reach out to the School of Graduate Studies for more information. All current Nipissing students should be aware of the Continuous Enrollment policy and Leave of Absence request procedures.
  • While Nipissing does not anticipate suspending admission to any of our programs, please note that the availability of programs in future intakes is subject to change. If admission is suspended during the deferral period for the next intake of your program, we will do our best to offer you alternate options.

Bachelor of Education Deferral Requests

Applicants admitted to the 2-year Bachelor of Education who are unable to begin their studies for the term admitted to may submit a request for a deferral. 

Deferral Requests 

  • Reviewed on a case-by-case basis. 
  • Not guaranteed and decisions are at the discretion of Nipissing. 

Approvals 

  • Approvals are not transferable to any other division and/or teaching subject.  If you change your mind as to what division and/or teaching subject, you are interested in you will need to reapply for admission consideration as a new applicant. 
  • Applicants approved to defer are not eligible to attend any postsecondary institution during the deferral period. If you attend an accredited postsecondary institution after being granted a deferral (without prior approval), your deferral will be rescinded. Once a deferral is rescinded you will be required to reapply for admission consideration to Nipissing as a new applicant and be required to disclose all new academic information.  
  • Once approved, tuition deposits (if applicable) will be moved to your next start term. Any tuition paid will be refunded and you will be deregistered from your courses. 
  • There is no cost to request a deferral. You will, however, be required to fill out an application for the intake you deferred to and pay the appropriate application fee.  You will not be required to submit any documentation.  All documents will be kept and added to your application. 

Eligibility 

Deferral requests for medical reasons (unforeseen illness or medical condition) only will be accepted for consideration. This includes both physical and mental health illnesses and/or conditions. 

Next Steps 

Before submitting a deferral request you must have: 

  • Accepted your offer of admission. See your offer of admission letter for information on how to accept. 
  • Met all conditions of your offer and have no outstanding documents required. You should check WebAdvisor regularly to track receipt of required documents. Login information is provided in your acknowledgement package that is mailed and/or emailed to you. A checklist of required documents will appear under Important Documents – Outstanding/Received under the Prospective Student menu. Please allow up to 7 business days for any documents received to be reflected on WebAdvisor. 
  • Reviewed the information in the tab below that best fits your applicant category. 

Domestic Applicants

This following information applies to applicants who are a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident. 

Application Open:  April 1 

Application Closed: August 31  

Deferral Period:  One Year (September to September) 

Processing Timeline 

Deferral requests will be processed in July and August. If you have not met the conditions of your offer by August 15 you will have your request denied. Decisions will be emailed to you using the email address that you provided on your application. All deferral requests will be responded to by September 4. 

Application:  Consecutive BEd Deferral Request Form 

Residence 

You will be required to reapply for residence for the next intake.  Information on how to apply for residence will be provided with your new offer of admission. Any questions should be directed to residence@nipissingu.ca.  

Additional Information 

  • Do not submit a deferral request unless you are sure that you will be unable to attend Nipissing in the fall.  
  • Ensure that you update your email address if it has changed from the one provided on your application. This can be done by logging into WebAdvisor. 
  • Nipissing University reserves the right to request additional information to support your deferral request. All information and documentation will remain confidential and will be reviewed for your request for a deferral only. 
  • Do not use this form if you are a current Nipissing student and wish to take a leave of absence from your studies.  Please reach out to the Faculty of Education and Professional Studies for more information. 
  • While Nipissing does not anticipate suspending admission to any of our teaching subjects, please note that the availability of teaching subjects in future intakes is subject to change. If admission to your teaching subject is suspended during the deferral period for the next intake, we will do our best to offer you alternate options. 

International Applicants

The following information is for applicants to Nipissing that are studying in Canada (on a study permit) or studying or have completed studies in another country (no status in Canada). 

International applicants who have accepted an offer of admission and would like to request a deferral should email internationaladmiss@nipissingu.ca or use the deferral request process within your application. 

Residence 

You will be required to reapply for residence for the next intake.  Information on how to apply for residence will be provided with your new offer of admission. Any questions should be directed to residence@nipissingu.ca. 

Additional Information 

  • Do not submit a deferral request unless you are sure that you will be unable to attend Nipissing in the fall.  
  • Ensure that you update your email address if it has changed from the one provided on your application. 
  • Nipissing University reserves the right to request additional information to support your deferral request. All information and documentation will remain confidential and will be reviewed for your request for a deferral only. 
  • Do not use this form if you are a current Nipissing student and wish to take a leave of absence from your studies.  Please reach out to the Faculty of Education and Professional Studies for more information. 
  • While Nipissing does not anticipate suspending admission to any of our teaching subjects, please note that the availability of teaching subjects in future intakes is subject to change. If admission to your teaching subject is suspended during the deferral period for the next intake, we will do our best to offer you alternate options. 
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