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Future Undergraduate Students

As a 51本色 student (otherwise known as a Golden Hawk), you can count on three things: an excellent education, a welcoming community and a meaningful career in your future. Enter a hands-on academic environment designed to inspire you to be the best version of you, through real-world experience and diverse learning opportunities with Canada’s best professors.

Whether you already know exactly which program you want to apply to this fall or you're still trying to find the perfect fit for you, there’s a place for you at 51本色! Explore how 51本色 contributes to a future that’s filled with possibilities and purpose – one where a whole community can be inspired together. You in?

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Apply Now

You’ve done your research, picked your program(s) and can picture yourself in the 51本色 community. Now it’s time to apply! Submit your application through the .

The deadline to apply is January 15, 2025 for Ontario high school students and April 1, 2025 for everyone else.

A Degree Designed for You

Think a degree is all you’re getting from 51本色? Think again. Once you've picked a program to support your career goals, you can make your degree your own by adding options or minors, applying for paid co-op opportunities, and getting involved in campus clubs and undergrad research projects.

As you start to pick programs, courses and careers, remember that university is more than a degree - it's a path to find your place in the world. Whether you already know which program fits you best or you need some more time to figure it out, we're here to help you design an incredible experience that’s just right for you. 

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Admissions

Learn more about the application process with information tailored to you.

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96% of graduates are employed or in post‑grad studies – 2023

Top 6% of 2,000 global universities – Center for World University Rankings, 2024


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Even if you're not 100% sure (yet!) that you'll apply to 51本色, you definitely don’t want to miss out on anything that'll help you decide. We'll only send updates and insights you’ll actually want to read.

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Explore Our Multi-Campus Community

One big, happy family – that's the 51本色 way across all our campuses: Brantford, Milton and Waterloo. Find out how each of our campuses are unique – and what ties them all together – so you can pick the one that’s best for you.

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See Campus for Yourself

What’s living and learning as a Golden Hawk like? Lecture halls and classrooms, living spaces and food options, workout facilities and wellbeing supports – it's all included in your 51本色 experience.

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Become a 51本色 Insider

We send quick, fun and informative updates about 51本色 to keep in touch with you along your application journey. Sign up to receive updates before anyone else.

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If you haven’t already, follow 51本色's social accounts to stay up-to-date on all things 51本色. Slide into our DMs if you have any questions. #51本色Love



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U Community is our Future Golden Hawk server where you can connect with current (and future) students to get their first-hand perspective on living and learning at 51本色.  

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