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Unit 4 · Lesson 2

University Applications

Applying to a French-language university or a bilingual Canadian university requires specific vocabulary and phrasing. The admissions process in Quebec is particularly structured, with the cote R playing a key role for competitive programs.

Understanding each step: from soumettre votre demande (submitting your application) to completing l'inscription (registration): will help you navigate the process with confidence and in the right language.

Application vocabulary

la demande d'admissionapplication for admission
le dossier de candidatureapplication file / dossier
les conditions d'admissionadmission requirements
la cote RQuebec's R-score
le relevé de notes officielofficial transcript
la lettre de motivationletter of intent
les lettres de recommandationletters of recommendation
le programme contingentcompetitive / limited-enrolment program
la date limitedeadline
l'accusé de réceptionacknowledgment of receipt
la lettre d'acceptationacceptance letter
l'inscriptionregistration / enrolment

University application portal — sample excerpt

Fully in French — Quebec university context

Bienvenue dans votre espace de demande d'admission

Pour compléter votre dossier de candidature, vous devez téléverser les documents suivants avant la date limite du 1er mars : votre relevé de notes officiel du cégep, une lettre de motivation (maximum deux pages) et deux lettres de recommandation. Les programmes contingentés, comme le droit et la médecine, requièrent également la divulgation de votre cote R. Un accusé de réception vous sera transmis par courriel dans les cinq jours ouvrables suivant la soumission de votre dossier.

Translation: Welcome to your application space. To complete your application file, you must upload the following documents before the March 1 deadline: your official cégep transcript, a letter of intent (maximum two pages), and two letters of recommendation. Competitive programs such as law and medicine also require disclosure of your R-score. An acknowledgment of receipt will be sent to you by email within five business days of submitting your file.

University application vocabulary

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French

la demande d'admission

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English

Application for admission

Soumettre une demande d'admission = to submit an application. Done via the university portal or via SRAM/BCI in Quebec.

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Match the French term to its English meaning

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Click a French word, then click its English match.

Complete the application sentences

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Hint: Demande d'admission = application for admission. Soumettre = to submit.

Vous devez soumettre votred'admission avant le 1er février pour les programmes contingentés.

You must submit your application for admission before February 1 for competitive programs.

University applications quiz

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What is the 'cote R' used for in Quebec?