How to Apply

APPLICATIONS will close may 31, 2025

Please review the eligibility criteria before applying and ensure you have the following requirements:

  1. An open application with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Applicants will be asked to upload their letter from the College of Nurses of Ontario that explains their outstanding registration requirements. Applicants will also be asked to upload a screenshot of their dashboard showing their name, nursing education, transition to practice, evidence of recent practice, and English language proficiency requirements.
  2. Proof of authorization to work which includes Canadian citizenship, or permanent residence status, or authorization to practice nursing in Ontario. Applicants must be residents of Ontario. Ensure you have a scanned or electronic copy of one of the following:
    • Canadian birth certificate
    • Canadian passport
    • Certificate of citizenship
    • Permanent resident card
    • Certificate of Indian status
    • Landed immigrant papers
    • A valid work permit that authorizes you to practice nursing in Ontario
    • A valid study permit that authorizes you to practice nursing in Ontario
  3. Proof of Ontario residency. All applicants must be residents of Ontario. Ensure you have a scanned or electronic copy of one of the following:
    • Valid Ontario driver’s licence
    • Valid Ontario Photo Card
    • Utility bill (e.g. cable TV, hydro, gas, water) or property tax bill
    • Pay stub
    • Insurance policy (e.g. home, tenant, auto or life)
    • Mortgage, rental or lease agreement
  4. Proof of English language proficiency. You can upload a screenshot of your College of Nurses of Ontario dashboard which shows that you have met the English language proficiency requirement. You can also upload electronic or scanned copies of evidence that you have met the English language proficiency requirement. How to meet the English language proficiency requirement is listed in the chart below. Accepted English language proficiency test with minimum scores can be found here Accepted Language Proficiency Tests.

Language Proficiency Requirement Flow Chart (See Image Description below)

 

Meeting eligibility criteria does not guarantee admission because there are a limited number of seats in the program of study.