Deferral Request Form (Undergraduate)

This form is for undergraduate admission only. Deferral of admission requests are considered on a case-by-case basis relating to exceptional circumstances only and approval is not guaranteed.

Decisions will be communicated in by email 1-3 weeks after submission to the email address provided on this form.

Full name

Email Address on your application

University of Calgary ID number.
This must be correct for your Deferral request to be considered.

Faculty of admission

Academic program you have been offered

Admission term as outlined in your offer of admission

Admission term to which you wish to defer you offer

Deferral of admission requests are considered on a case-by-case basis relating to exceptional circumstances only and approval is not guaranteed. Exceptional circumstances are unforeseen and extraordinary situations that are typically of a short-term nature and have a clear and definitive end date.

Deferral of admission requests for in progress Visa can be submitted starting:

September 1 for fall admission.
July 1 for summer admission.
May 1 for spring admission.

Deferral of admission requests for denied Visa can be submitted starting:

August 15 for fall admission.
June 15 for summer admission.
April 15 for spring admission.

Visa-related deferral requests are not normally considered after the drop deadline for the admission term.

Deferral Requests for Medical/Personal Reasons

Deferral requests for medical/personal reasons are not normally considered after the start of the admission term. Start dates for each term are defined as:

September 1 for fall admission.
January 1 for winter admission.
July 1 for summer admission.
May 1 for spring admission.

Deferral Request Form

Please complete the information below accurately. Including incorrect information may result in your deferral request being cancelled.

Note: UCalgary defines our admission terms as follows:

Fall – September start
Winter – January start
Spring – May start
Summer – July start

Request reason

Please explain the circumstances for which you are requesting a deferral of admission (max 500 words)

IRCC application received date

Supporting Documents

In most cases, we require supporting documentation prior to reviewing.

You're encouraged to submit documentation that will support your situation. Supporting documentation will depend on the reason noted in your circumstances. This could be medical documentation, a long description of your circumstance etc. The decision to provide supporting documentation that best suits the situation is at your, the student's, discretion.

You are required to show proof of submission of your study permit application. If your study permit was denied, provide a copy of your deny letter. If your study permit is still in progress, please upload a screenshot of your IRCC portal showing your date of application.

Supporting documents
(PDF or Word)

Student Visa supporting documents
(PDF or Word)

I understand that this form is for deferral of undergraduate admissions only. My deferral will not be reviewed otherwise.

I understand

I understand that students that attend another post secondary institution during the deferral period will have their deferral cancelled and must reapply for admission, unless the course is required to meet the conditions of admission as outlined in your Offer of Admission Letter.

I understand

I understand that if my deferral is approved, I will need to drop all of my courses within 3 days of approval notification and no later than the drop deadline for my admission term or my deferral request will be cancelled.
I also understand that if my deferral is not approved, I will be responsible for the tuition and fees associated with any courses I remain registered in after the drop deadline for my admission term.

I understand my admission deposit is non-refundable and an extension to pay it will not be given based on a denied deferral request.

I understand

I understand that if my deferral is not approved, I need to register in a course during my admission term to maintain my admission to the University of Calgary.

I understand

I understand that if my deferral is approved any scholarships, awards and bursaries I have received will be rescinded. Please contact ucawards@ucalgary.ca for more information on your award eligibility.

I understand

I certify that the information I have provided is accurate and complete and prepared by me. I further certify that I understand that this information may be shared with the faculty to which I am applying. I understand that this information is being supplied for the purpose of consideration of deferral of admission.

I certify

Collection of personal information
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