Admission Information

Whenever possible, transcripts must be submitted electronically. The admissions committee will consider uploaded (unofficial) documents in order to make a provisional admission decision. However, official transcripts – received directly from the issuing institution – may be required at any time during the admission process, and are always required to finalize an offer of admission. 

Transcripts are mandatory for all enrolled university programs, whether completed or not. Transcripts from non-university programs are not mandatory but can be included if desired.

Unofficial Transcripts

• are transcripts that have been sent to the applicant from the institution
• screen grabs or pdf reports from a Student Information System

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
• are preferred to be sent digitally by email: emmanuel.admissions@utoronto.ca 
• if physical transcripts are only available they should be mailed to: 

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.

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

References can be also emailed directly to emmanuel.admissions@utoronto.ca from the referee. 

All letters of recommendation are due by April 15.

Academic Reference

If you have been in university recently then a past university professor/instructor would be preferred. If you have been out of school for a number of years, then a university-educated colleague or connection who is capable of assessing you according to the guidelines listed below would be acceptable.

*Academic letters of recommendation should be on official letterhead.

The academic reference should comment on the following:

• intellectual and academic strengths and/or weaknesses;
• critical and analytical skills;
• maturity;
• written and oral communication skills;
• ability to work with and learn from others;
• integrity;
• motivation and initiative; and
• personal judgment.

Pastoral/Spiritual Reference

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

The ministerial/pastoral or community/spiritual leader reference should address the following:

• character and personality; 
• emotional maturity; 
• capacity for professional boundaries, self-awareness, compassion and curiosity 
• formation by/engagement with spiritual or religious tradition(s) 
• ability to work with and learn from others, including those who have different beliefs, commitments and cultures; and 
• potential for theological study and/or potential for ministry, spiritual care or other leadership. 

Personal Reference

This reference should not be related to the applicant.

The personal reference should address the following:

• character and personality;
• emotional maturity; 
• capacity for professional boundaries, self-awareness, compassion and curiosity;
• ability to work with and learn from others, including those who have different beliefs, commitments and cultures; and
• potential for theological study and/or potential for ministry, spiritual care or other leadership.

Musical Reference

Master of Sacred Music Applicants only.

Musical references should be a musical instructor, colleague or peer in the field with a minimum of 10 years of leadership experience.

The musical reference should comment on the following: 

• The nature of the relationship and the length of time the reference has known the applicant;
• The applicant’s musical ability; and
• The applicant’s suitability for studies in advanced liturgical music.

TST Transfer Student Reference

Current, lapsed or withdrawn TST students will require a letter of recommendation from their Basic Degree director, Vice Principal or Dean of Students commenting on academic standing and character.

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 $54.06 must be received before an application can be processed.

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