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Mature Applicants

HÂþ»­ is committed to lifelong learning, and we understand that experience matters. At HÂþ»­ we recognize that learning happens inside and outside of the classroom, and we want to ensure your education, life and work experience are considered in the admissions process. Applications accompanied by a Mature Applicant Portfolio will be assessed on various factors that show readiness for your HÂþ»­ program of choice.

Do you qualify as a Mature Applicant?

  • You do not meet requirements identified in the Admissions Profile for your program of choice.
  • You are at least 21 years of age.
  • You can demonstrate readiness through a combination of industry skills, training, work and life experience.
Excludes Practical Nurse Program and may exclude other accredited programs due to association standards.

Please note that the Mature Applicant process is not available to International applicants at this time.

This page provides step-by-step guidelines for assembling a Mature Applicant Portfolio. Mature applicants must meet the standard admissions requirements (though they may meet these in many ways). We will assess your application, considering all aspects of your prior learning and work experience.

Please note: You may be required to complete an interview with the Academic Chair of the program for which you are applying and or an academic assessment in addition to your portfolio to secure acceptance.

We will focus on the following:

  • Has the applicant researched the program for which they are applying?
  • Do they have relevant work experience, training, or life experience linked to entrance requirements or program of choice?
  • Have they completed any high school level, or equivalent, education which can be applied toward the program of choice?

Portfolio Step-by-Step

A Mature Applicant Portfolio will help demonstrate how your work, life, training and educational experiences make you the right applicant for the program.


Submit Your Portfolio

  • Complete your HÂþ»­ online application prior to submitting a Mature Applicant Portfolio.
    • You will need your HÂþ»­ Student ID or Application number to upload the portfolio;
    • Your HÂþ»­ Student ID and Application number are included in the acknowledgement email which is issued once your HÂþ»­ online application is successfully submitted.
  • Compile all documents/sections to complete your Mature Applicant Portfolio and save as one document.
  • Upload a copy of your Mature Applicant Portfolio using the button below.

Upload a copy of your portfolio


What else do I need to know?

  • Life experience matters! If you completed previous post-secondary courses or acquired program/course-related work experience, you may be eligible for credit transfer or formal recognition through our RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) program.
  • Post-secondary education is an investment that pays off! Learn about financial options available while attending college.
  • We are here to help! If you have questions or need more information, let us know We want to make your transition to HÂþ»­ as smooth as possible.