Provincial Attestation Letters | International Undergraduate Students

Yes! Applications are now open for our winter (January) 2025 and fall (September) 2025 intakes. 

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The University of Guelph is a public university, meaning U of G operates under government regulations and is accountable to the public. You can rest assured we provide a top-ranked, high-quality education experience.  

U of G’s Designated Learning Institution Number is O19305391192, which covers our main campus, Ridgetown Campus, and the University of Guelph-Humber. Our campuses are not impacted by the discontinuation of post-graduate work permits for public-private partnerships.

Your PAL requirement will depend on a variety of factors, including if you have an existing study permit or if you are a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident.  

Review the Government of Canada website to ensure you are required to submit a PAL with your study permit application. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have all of the required documents when applying for a study permit.

We continue to offer international entrance scholarships alongside additional scholarships for international applicants.  

Visit our Funding Your Education page for additional information about ways to earn money through co-op and part-time employment.

In the case we are unable to issue you a PAL, you will be eligible to receive a full refund on the tuition deposit. More information can be found on the international tuition deposit page.  

PALs will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. You are encouraged to complete the process as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 

If you are unable to begin your studies in the fall, you can apply to defer your offer of admission for one year.

Deferrals are usually considered for fall entry only, but some programs offer winter entry. We also offer a refund policy for tuition and fees. 

Questions may be sent to internat@uoguelph.ca. 

Yes! We continue to receive, process and review applications. Admission decisions are being made on an ongoing basis. 

Applications from students enrolled in high school outside of Canada are processed on a rolling basis. If you are awaiting a response, we encourage you to check your Admission Portal for any outstanding required documents to be submitted.  

If you are currently enrolled in high school within Canada, you can expect to receive admission decisions for all programs to which you applied by no later than May 29th. 

Transfer applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis as applications are complete (e.g. all required documents are received).  To help expedite an admission decision, please ensure all required documents are submitted as soon as possible.

The recent announcement will not impact our admission processing times. 

Undergraduate applicants to the University of Guelph may contact the admission team by emailing intapps@uoguelph.ca. 

Once you’ve received a PAL, you will have all of the required documents from U of G to complete your study permit application.  

Verify that you require this document and connect with our Global Pre-Arrival Support (GPS) team if you have any questions. 

The Government of Canada website provides a list of criteria for those students who do not require a PAL. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have all of the required documents when applying for a study permit.  

Be sure to connect with our Global Pre-Arrival Support (GPS) team if you have any questions.

As you are applying to U of G from within Canada, you may be exempt from obtaining a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL). Please check the Government of Canada website to ensure you meet the PAL exemption. 

As of today, according to IRCC, students who are inside Canada with a valid study permit may begin their studies at the University of Guelph without getting a new one. You need to update your online account when you change schools.

However, if the study permit does not cover the entire duration of your studies at the University of Guelph, you should apply for an extension. To find more information on applying for a study permit extension visit the Government of Canada website.

Be sure to connect with our Global Pre-Arrival Support (GPS) team if you have any questions.

If you submitted your completed study permit application before January 22, 2024, you were not required to include a PAL.

Follow the steps above to request a PAL from U of G. 

Yes, you must pay a $1,000 international tuition deposit to receive a PAL. This deposit affirms your commitment to U of G and will be applied to your fall 2024 tuition fees. It is not an additional fee. 

More information can be found on our international deposit page. 

WebAdvisor is accessed using your University of Guelph email address. Your login credentials and instructions to activate your account will be sent by email shortly after accepting your offer.  

If you are unable to locate your central login please email intapps@uoguelph.ca. It may take several days after you have accepted your offer for the account to be generated. 

Once U of G has received a copy of your passport and proof of your deposit being paid, we will move as quickly as possible to issue your PAL.  

PAL requests are submitted by U of G to the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) for processing during business hours. You will be notified by email once we have received your PAL and it is ready to download from WebAdvisor. 

We are confident that all applicants who accept their offer, complete the steps above, and require a PAL will get one, however, quantities are limited.  

In the unlikely case we are unable to issue you a PAL, you will be eligible to receive a full refund on the tuition deposit. More information can be found on the international tuition deposit page. 

You are encouraged to complete the process as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We will keep you updated if circumstances change. 

Undergraduate applicants to the University of Guelph may contact the admission team by emailing intapps@uoguelph.ca. 

Visit the Guelph-Humber website for information on the PAL request process. 

Students who have been identified to require a PAL will be contacted by email with instructions from our Ridgetown Campus. 

Students who have been identified to require a PAL will be contacted by email with instructions from our English Language Programs department in OpenEd. 

Exchange students attending U of G in 2024 and 2025 will be limited to a one-semester stay. As a result, students will not require a PAL or study permit as their program length will be under 6 months. 

Visit the Centre for International Programs (CIP) website for more information. 

The announcement does not apply to graduate student study permits, with limited exceptions for graduate diploma students. 

Students who have been identified to require a PAL will be contacted by email with instructions from the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. 

Please note the $2,000 International Tuition Deposit mentioned above is not required for graduate students.

If you have questions, connect with gradapps@uoguelph.ca.