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STEP 1:ÌýComplete the Graduate Studies Online Application form.

Built into the online application are numerous questions requiring personal information specific to every applicant. Program specific requirements within the application are as follows:

• Letters of Reference: Within the online application, applicants must provide valid institutional e-mail addresses for three (3) referees. ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University will send an email to each referee applicants identify on the application form, asking for a reference in support of their application to be admitted. Referees will be invited to login to a secure portion of the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ website where they will be required to answer questions about the applicant and will be given the ability to 1) input (via text box) a reference letter either by typing it in directly or by cut-and-paste from an existing document or 2) to upload a letter of reference in PDF format.
• Statement of Research Interest and Preferred Supervisor(s): Within the online application, applicants are required to concisely outline their proposed area(s) of research interest should they be admitted to this program (1-page single-spaced maximum). Applicants will also be required to list the name(s) of one (1) or more ECP Human Development program faculty member(s), in order of preference, who they would like to supervise their doctoral research area of research interest(s). Applicants should consider their choices(s) of suggested faculty members focusing on matching research interest. Please consult the Human Development faculty membersÌýwebsite to review the list of faculty members and their program areas of expertise.ÌýFor more info on selecting preferred supervisors, see our Admission FAQs.

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STEP 2:ÌýSubmit your application
Once you have submitted your application an acknowledgement will be sent to the email address you have included in your application. You will be able to track your application online and start uploading documents.

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STEP 3:ÌýUploading supporting documents via online application

Upload (in PDF format) the following supporting documents by the December 1 application deadline. (More details on the uploading process can be viewed on the Online Help Site).

1. Transcripts: An unofficial copy of your complete university-level academic record to date must be uploaded to the online application - including any ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ transcripts. (Quebec residents: CEGEP transcripts are not required). All transcripts received via the upload process are considered unofficial. If you are offered admission, you will also need to provide official transcripts (sent to us by mail in a sealed envelope directly from the institution). Your offer of admission will be contingent upon the receipt and verification of these official documents. Please do not send these official records until we request them from you.
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV): A completed curriculum vitae using the ECP Curriculum Vitae Form [.doc] must be uploaded to the online application.
3. Personal Statement: A statement no longer than two (2) pages in length must be uploaded to the online application. Please write the words 'PERSONAL STATEMENT' as well as your first and last name at the top of the page of your pdf document. The statement must include the following information:
   • Your reason(s) for applying to the program;
   • Your career aspirations; and
   • Any additional relevant information about yourself that you wish to bring to the attention of the admissions committee, such as:
     • Your personal trajectoryÌý(optional): If any, please describe personal and/or professional challenges encountered during the course of your studies.
     • Equity, Diversity, and InclusionÌý(EDI) (optional):ÌýÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ would like to give you this opportunity to disclose any information about your identities and/or experiences. This information will facilitate access to any available financial aid and/or awards available to you during the application process.ÌýRest assured that all personal data submitted will be kept confidential and used only for operational decision-making; your personal information will never be shared with any internal or external bodies, nor with any instructors, supervisors, or fellow students. For more information regarding EDI at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University, pls visit thisÌýEquity at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÌýwebsite.
     • Self IdentificationÌý(optional):ÌýÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University strongly encourages applications from Black and Indigenous applicantsÌýto self-identify. This identification allows our committee to inform Black and Indigenous students of specific services and funding opportunities and assess our progress in recruiting and retaining said applicants.

STEP 4: Submit your English Language Proficiency Test Scores
Where applicable, arrange forÌýtest scoresÌý(TOEFL, IELTS) to be sent to ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ directly from the testing agency. You must indicate the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University institution code: 0935