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These instructions are for new BEDS students who have not yet studied architecture or have studied it for only a year or two. They are also for transfer architecture students who have completed a pre-professional architecture degree (BA-Arch, BAS, BArchSci, etc.).

Steps to Follow

1. Go to AV¾ãÀÖ²¿'s .
   • Choose level of study: AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Undergraduate
   • Create a new account (or login).
   • Start New Application.
   • Academic year: 2026-2027Ìý
   • AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Undergraduate Application
2. The application pages will guide you through the steps and indicate where to submit the application fee.
3. If you are a new BEDS student, Select Your Program:
   • I want to apply to: a degree
   • Select your program of study: Environmental Design Studies
   • Select your entry term: 2026 September
   For you, AV¾ãÀÖ²¿'s application portal opens in January and the deadline is March 1.
4. If you are a transfer architecture student, Select Your Program:
   • I want to apply to: Individual courses
   • Select your program of study: Non-degree
   • Select your intended major: Architecture and Planning
   • Admission term: 2026 January
   For you, AV¾ãÀÖ²¿'s application portal is open all year round.

Items to Submit

Please upload the following items to the application portal. For each item, indicate your surname at the start of the file name. A complete set of files might be named, for example,
• carney-transcript-toronto.pdf
• carney-transcript-mcgill.pdf
• carney-portfolio.pdf
• carney-statement.pdf
• carney-resume.pdf
• carney-reference-biden.pdf
• carney-reference-harris.pdf
• carney-english.pdf

a) Official academic transcript from each post-secondary institution you have attended
Print or digital transcripts are acceptable. You can also order a digital transcript from . A transcript in a language other than English or French must be accompanied by a certified translation into English. Independent test scores (e.g., SAT, GRE) are not required. 

b) Personal Statement
In this letter to the Admission Committee (1–2 pages), please describe your interest in architecture and in the program at AV¾ãÀÖ²¿. The statement may also mention your aspirations, interests, travel, activities, etc.

c) Digital portfolio of design work (about 10–15 items)
The portfolio is intended to demonstrate your creativity and/or artistic skill. It may include free-hand sketches, precision drawings, paintings, furniture, sculpture, craft objects, creative photography, design projects, construction projects, etc. Items should be submitted in a single multi-page PDF, max. 20 MB, with your name on the first page. For any collaborative projects, include a list of the team members and a description of your role. In the PDF, please do not include animations or links to external files or websites. To keep the PDF file size small, please adjust the resolution of your images first. Do not include your statement of intent, resumé, or reference letters in the portfolio; they must be submitted as separate PDFs.

d) Resumé
1–2 pages

e) Two letters of reference
At least one letter should be from an academic instructor, preferably at university level. A referee may submit a (tinyurl.com/dal-arch-reference) or a letter saved as a PDF. To be valid, it must be signed by the referee. Please ask them to name their file with your surname, reference, and their surname; e.g.,
• carney-reference-starmer.pdf

f) Evidence of English language proficiency (if required)
Because the BEDS program typically leads to the MArch program, the BEDS English requirement is the same as for graduate admission. If your first language is not English, an official test result must be submitted. The typical requirement is IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 92 iBT; other tests are also acceptable. A lower score, followed by university courses, is not sufficient. Completion of AV¾ãÀÖ²¿'s English Language Studies Department EAP Level 2 course with a grade of A– or higher is also acceptable. A Duolingo test is not acceptable. A certificate from a language college also is not acceptable. If you have completed a degree at an English-language university, this requirement may be waived. For Canadian students whose first language is French, an English test is not required for undergraduate admission.

Confirming that Items have been Received

To confirm that all of your items have been received by the Registrar's Office, please check the AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ .

Admission Result

The university will notify new BEDS applicants of their admission result in mid-May. Transfer applicants will be informed throughout the year.