• An applicant’s learning must be relevant to and align with the degree program they are pursuing to meet the Brock minimum PLAR standards
• Applicants must have the motivation and commitment to complete the PLAR process and pursue a University degree
• Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, and be able to attend any in-person, on-campus academic and non-credit activities taking place at the St. Catharines, Ontario campus

The minimum eligibility requirements for Convention Refugee applicants include: 

• Applicants must provide proof of Convention Refugee status, including a letter outlining the circumstances preventing them from submitting official transcript documentation from secondary school and/or post-secondary education 
• If English is not your first language, Convention Refugee applicants must meet Brock’s English Language Requirements 
• Applicants must be living in Canada and be able to attend any in-person, on-campus academic and non-credit activities taking place at the St. Catharines, Ontario campus

1. Consultation. Review the “Am I Ready?” Checklist and complete the Self-assessment.  Email [email protected] to book an appointment to meet with the PLAR Manager for a free consultation and learn what to expect during the PLAR process.
2. Application.  Once you have decided that you want to move forward with the PLAR process, the PLAR Manager will provide the link for the application, and you can pay the application fee – $130.  The application fee is non-refundable. Once the application form is completed and submitted, you will receive an e-mail to activate a Brock account through the my.brocku.ca student portal. This will also be where you will upload the additional documentation required to complete your application in full. You will be required to submit a resume, official transcripts from all educational sources (high school, post-secondary) and the Admission Criteria Competency Sheet.  *See Application Notes Below
3. Create your Portfolio.   Review the PLAR Portfolio Guidebook for recommendations on creating a strong portfolio for admission assessment.
4. Assessment. Your portfolio and other admission documents will be assessed.
5. Result. Admissions decisions are communicated to applicants by e-mail and through the my.brocku.ca portal, where the initial document upload took place.

Review this “Am I Ready?” Checklist to see if PLAR is right for you.

Prepare for your consultation by completing the self-assessment. 

Then book your consultation with [email protected]

Submitting official transcripts

Learn more about how to submit an official transcript, and the difference between official and unofficial documentation by reviewing the document and transcript submission information on our website.

Submitting Required Documents (Resume and Admission Criteria Competency Sheet)

As part of your application, submit a 1-2 page resume as a PDF document through the my.brocku.ca portal that provides information about your past and present education, employment, volunteer experiences, and skills.  Additionally, applicants will download and submit the PLAR Admission Criteria Competency Sheet for your program. This sheet is located in the Portfolio Builder in Brightspace. The information to guide you in completing your competency sheet is in the PLAR Portfolio Guidebook.  You will receive this guide during your consultation.

Proof of status and proof of English proficiency (if applicable)

Applicants who have Convention Refugee status should submit official proof of status documentation through the my.brocku.ca student portal. If English is not your first language, your application to Brock will prompt you to provide proof of English proficiency through the my.brocku.ca student portal.