Undergraduate Calendar 2011-2012

Admission Procedure

All Military and Civilan Applicants

All individuals interested in pursuing their undergraduate studies at the Royal Military College of Canada must apply for admission to the undergraduate degree of their choice. All military applicants, including those enrolled under the Continuing Education Officer Training Plan (CEOTP) and civilians wishing to be considered for admission into an Undergraduate programme of Study must complete and submit an Undergraduate Studies Application - along with supporting documentation to the Registrar's Office - Admissions.

Every applicant must include the following documentation:

  • Official transcripts of all high school, college, CEGEP, or university courses completed;
  • If a Regular CF member, a Military Personnel Record Resume (MPRR) (formerly CF490A);
  • If a Reserve CF member, a CF 1007 Record of Service;
  • If a spouse of a Regular CF member, a copy of your spouse's MPRR;
  • If a full time civilian employee of DND, a copy of the letter of offer; and
  • Payment of the administrative fee for the processing of an application for admission

ROTP and RETP Applicants

Civilian applicants wishing to pursue their undergraduate degrees at RMC through the subsidized programs:

  • Regular Officer Training Plan (ROTP); or
  • Reserve Entry Training Plan (RETP)

must apply in person to a Canadian Forces Recruiting Center.

Applications should be made as early as possible, and all documentation should be submitted without necessarily waiting for the results of the first set of examinations in the final year of high school. However, the Canadian Forces Recruiting Center will the require the applicant's co-operation in furnishing high school transcripts and in arranging the earliest possible receipt of final marks for the present school year.

The deadline for application for admission under the ROTP or RETP is normally in early February of the academic year. Information concerning the application process may be obtained from any Canadian Forces Recruiting Center (CFRC) at 1-800-856-8488 or at: www.recruiting.forces.gc.ca

To be eligible for enrolment into the Canadian Forces and to be admitted to RMC ROTP/RETP applicants must meet the following conditions:

  • Be a Canadian citizen;
  • Be 16 years of age;
  • Meet the minimum medical standard required for enrolment into the Canadian Forces;
  • Pass pre-enrolment tests
  • Pass the Initial Assessment and Basic Officer Training Period
  • Possess the necessary academic qualifications outlined above.

Military Applicants

All military applicants wishing to pursue their undergraduate degrees at RMC through the:

  • University Training Plan Non-Commissioned Member (UTPNCM);
  • Initial Baccalaureate Degree Programme (IBDP);
  • Army Officer Degree Programme (AODP); or
  • Air Force Degree Completion Program (AFDCOMP)

must submit their candidacy for these programs to their chain-of-command in concurrence with the annual competition for these programs. For IBDP, AODP, AFDCOMP students requiring confirmation of current academic standing it is suggested that application for admission to RMC occurs well in advance of applying for the intended program.