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How to Apply to the Master of Arts in Mental Health

Prospective graduate students must apply to the University of Guelph online, through the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC). After submitting your online application, you will be invited to submit required documents through the University of Guelph's online system, WebAdvisor.

For full details on applying to be a graduate student at the University of Guelph, read the application guide from the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. The guide covers important information for all prospective graduate students.

This page covers information specific to applicants to MA.MH. Check out our frequently asked questions for more information.

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Master of Arts in Mental Health

Winter 2027 Entry Application Deadlines

Program starts in January 2027

  1. OUAC Application Deadline – October 15, 2026
  2. Supplemental Documents Deadline – October 29, 2026

Fall 2027 Entry Application Deadlines

Program starts in September 2027

  1. OUAC Application Deadline – June 15, 2027
  2. Supplemental Documents Deadline – June 29, 2027

Step 1: OUAC Application

Note: Applicants are asked to not contact MA.MH faculty prior to applying.

Log into or create an account for the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) to begin the initial online application for the University of Guelph.

Read and follow the instructions in the OUAC application very carefully. Enter all applicable information except for the Statement of Academic Intent and the Professional Background sections, which are not required for this program.

From the program list, select Master of Arts in Mental Health. If you do not see the program in the list, select Relational and Psycho­therapy Training first and then select Master of Arts in Mental Health.

If you are applying to multiple programs, add the additional program(s) from the program list.

You do not need to complete the Statement of Academic Intent on the Program Details page.

You have the option of ordering official (sealed) transcripts through OUAC for a fee. This is not required as we accept unofficial transcripts uploaded to WebAdvisor in Step 2.

An official copy of your transcript is only required if you accept an offer of admission.

If your first language is not English and this will be your first time completing a degree in the English language, you will be required to submit the results of a standardized language test.

If your first language is not English but you have completed prior post-secondary studies in English, contact csahs.admissions@uoguelph.ca to see if you are eligible to have the test requirement waived.

Provide contact information for two referees. See the FAQ for guidelines on requesting references.

Academic references are preferred, however, if you have been out of school for a long time, we will accept professional references instead.

References are due on the Supplemental Documents Deadline listed above, so ensure you give your referee plenty of time to prepare and complete your reference.

Guaranteed Admission Pathway

If you have been approved for the Guaranteed Admission Pathway, you do not need to include academic references in your application. However, you will not be able to complete the OUAC application without entering referee contact information, so enter:

  • csahsgap@uoguelph.ca in the Referee 1 field
  • gradapps@uoguelph.ca in the Referee 2 field

Step 2: Supplemental Documents

After you complete the initial application through OUAC, you will be invited to upload the required supplemental documents to WebAdvisor.

For your application to be considered complete, you must upload each document successfully and your referees must have completed their references by the application deadline. Questions about our program?

Download and complete the MA.MH Cover Page.

Upload the completed document to "Supplemental Document."

Guaranteed Admission Pathway

If you have been approved for the Guaranteed Admission Pathway, you must still complete the Cover Page.

Upload an unofficial transcript for each university you have attended.

An official copy of your transcript is only required if you accept an offer of admission.

Transcripts requested through OUAC will be automatically uploaded to your account. If you request an official transcript through OUAC, do not upload an unofficial copy of the same transcript to WebAdvisor.

Guaranteed Admission Pathway

If you have been approved for the Guaranteed Admission Pathway, you must still include transcripts in your application.

Upload your resume to "Resume/CV."

Ensure all your relevant employment, volunteer, and research experience is listed and described in detail.

Guaranteed Admission Pathway

If you have been approved for the Guaranteed Admission Pathway, you do not need to upload a resume.

Download and complete the MA.MH Letter of Interest Form (form updated July 22, 2026 for Winter 2027 entry).

Upload the completed document to "Statement of Interest/Research."

Guaranteed Admission Pathway

If you have been approved for the Guaranteed Admission Pathway, you do not need to upload the Letter of Interest.