Statement of academic intent

A one- to two-page statement of academic intent outlining objectives in undertaking graduate study must be submitted through your Applicant Portal, after your OUAC application fee is submitted. You may describe career aspirations/plans, specific research interests (if known), and experience relevant to your interests. You may also include any challenges, shortcomings, or issues you faced during your studies.

If a potential thesis supervisor has been contacted, they must be identified in your statement of academic intent.

Please refer to the individual program pages for any program-specific guidelines that may be required for the content of your statement of academic intent. 

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