Our Ivey HBA admissions process ensures only the best and brightest students will be your Ivey HBA classmates.
To find out more about applying to the Ivey HBA program, select the link below that best defines you. For information on the admissions process as an international applicant, please click here.
Apply from Secondary School
1. Western Application
Apply for admission to Western or one of its affiliated university colleges through the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC)
2. Ivey Application
Apply for Ivey Advanced Entry Opportunity (AEO) conditional pre-admission to the Ivey HBA Program (please do not use your high school email address).
3. Accepting Your Offer
The deadline to accept your AEO offer of admission will be outlined in your official offer letter from Ivey. Don't miss it! Remember, once an offer expires or you decline it, it may not be possible to reinstate it. Please note: You need to accept your Western offer and your AEO offer separately.
Complete Years 1 & 2 At Western
Progression standards are required to maintain your conditional acceptance.
Apply from University
Ivey Application
Complete Years 1 & 2 of University
Apply from University with AEO status
Complete Years 1 & 2 at Western or Affiliated College and Follow AEO Progression Requirements
View a list of AEO Progression Requirements
Submit AEO1 Activity Report (April following year 1)
Complete an Ivey AEO Activity Report (found in your Ivey account) at the end of year 1 so that Ivey can provide feedback on progression to date
Submit AEO2 Intent to Register Application
Complete the Ivey AEO2 Intent to Register application (found in your Ivey account) in Year 2 to confirm your intention to join the Ivey HBA Program in Year 3