You're in!

To accept your offer and submit your deposit head to our application portal. Note: You created an account when you applied. The admission confirmation deposit is non-refundable. It will be posted to your student account and applied to your first-term tuition. 

You need to activate your student ID to get a smu.ca email address and an S-Number (or S#).

Before activating your SMU Student ID, you must accept your admission offer and submit your admission confirmation deposit through the application portal.

Please note that it will take 1-2 business days after you accept the offer of admission before you gain full access to your SMU ID permissions.

When you activate your SMU account for the first time:

• Go to the “Activate Your Account” page at activate.smu.ca
• Enter your A-Number (sent to you with your admission acceptance) and PIN (your initial PIN is your date of birth in DDMMYY format)
• Create your account password
• An S-Number and SMU email will then be provided so you can access various systems.

If you are encountering problems, visit the EIT (Entreprise Information Technology) Knowledge Base for supporting information about activating your account or contact the Help Desk at hdesk@smu.ca.

Use your new SMU email (smu.ca) address for access to:

• On-campus computers and Wi-Fi
• Office 365: Your SMU Outlook email account, and other MS Office software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Note: Saint Mary’s Univesity email is used for all official communications from the Centre for Housing & Residence.
• Self-Service Banner: used for course registration, viewing your tuition/fees (account summary by term), final grades, tax forms, and much more.

Use your new S-Number login credential for access to:

• Brightspace (The Saint Mary's Learning Management System)
• The Residence Portal application system
• Access course content, announcements, and current grades
• SMUSA health/dental plan (SMUSA Health Waiver)

Need help?

Go to the EIT Knowledge Base page for Accounts & Passwords for instructions on how to create and activate your Student ID S-Number and more!

Your education isn't just a path to knowledge—it's an investment in your future. Start planning how you will cover the associated costs.

Use our online calculator to estimate your costs.

Costs

• Tuition and Related Student Fees
  Tuition is determined on a course-by-course basis. You can pay tuition online through Self-Service Banner using our Interac service. Check the website for payment due dates and the deadline to add and drop courses.
• Residence
  Costs vary depending on the type of accommodations you choose. If you live at home or in your own space, of course residence fees don't apply.
• Transportation
  Students in residence have minimal transportation costs as they can get to class within minutes. Public transportation for full-time students is covered by student fees. Students who drive to university should take into account parking fees.
• Health plan
  Students who have adequate health coverage in Canada can opt out of the Saint Mary’s University Student Association’s (SMUSA) health coverage in SMUport with appropriate documentation. See the Saint Mary's University Student Association (SMUSA) Health Care Plan pages for more information.

Ways to pay

• Entrance Scholarships
  Students who apply for admission by February 15 will automatically be considered for entrance scholarships.
  Learn more about Entrance Awards.
• Admission Awards
  Admission Awards are only available to those who apply and are admitted before February 15. They require a separate application and documentation. Applications are due February 15.
  Learn more about admission awards.
• Student Loans
  Student loans are available to Canadian students at the federal and provincial levels. The application process takes time, so apply through your province of residence as early as May or June. International students should check with local government and banking contacts. Students from the United States can use U.S. student loans at Saint Mary’s University. 

Need help?

Our Financial Aid & Awards Office can help with any financial-related questions you may have.

Applications open Feb. 1

Living in residence connects you to university life and is a great way to gain new experiences and meet friends. Our student housing is connected to the rest of campus, meaning students don’t even need to go outside to get to their classes! Students can choose between various housing options including single, double and apartment-style rooms.

Applications for residence open as early as February 1, but note that space is limited and we strongly encourage you to apply early. Your residence deposit is due by May 15. Applications for residence are still considered as space allows after May 15. For more information on housing options, please visit our Housing and Residence pages. If you are interested in living on campus, please complete the following steps:

1. Log in to the Residence Portal with your new smu.ca email address and password. Here you can pay your residence application fee, create a student profile, and select your residence room preferences.
2. Once your application has been completed, the Centre for Housing & Residence Life will email you (at your new smu.ca address) a Residence Agreement (contract).
3. Return the completed Residence Agreement and pay the confirmation deposit by May 15 to ensure that your residence bed space is reserved.

Need help?

Contact residence.housing@smu.ca with any questions regarding residence. 

Before you register for your first year classes, take the time to map out what your first year will look like. Your first year classes will provide a solid foundation for your degree program. Each degree program has a set of recommended first-year courses that you can find on the Planning & Registration section of our website. If you are having trouble choosing courses, please contact an Academic Advisor.

Before you can register for your classes, you must accept your offer of admission and submit your admission confirmation deposit through the application portal. Your admission confirmation deposit reserves your spot at the university and allows you to register for courses when registration opens for the term. When you register for courses, you hold a seat in each class. Please be aware that your courses have financial and academic components, and Saint Mary’s University has set withdrawal dates and payment due dates. We require students to complete their registration and pay their tuition and fees before the deadline.

1. Go to Self-Service Banner (There's a link for this under "Quick links" at the top of the smu.ca home page.)
2. Click “Enter Secure Area”
3. Enter your Saint Mary’s email and password
4. Search and register for your classes

We developed a video tutorial to assist you with the course registration process. You will also find detailed instructions on registering for classes on our website. Please note that registration for new undergraduate students begins in late April/early May. Keep an eye out for course registration updates in your email!

There’s nothing like experiencing the campus in person to see why Saint Mary’s is the right fit for you. You don’t have to imagine what life at SMU is like—you can see it for yourself with either an individual or group tour. Head to our Campus Tours and Events page to learn more and register.