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Post-Secondary Admissions

Why apply early?

• You receive a student number allowing you to apply for residence. 
• You have an increased focus on your post-secondary plans. 
• You remove the pressure of meeting later deadlines.

When can you start applying?

• This can be different at every post-secondary.
  • University of Lethbridge is Sep. 1
  • University of Calgary is Oct. 1
  • SAIT is Oct. 3
• Always check the post-secondary website for current information. 
• When the admission cycle ends will be different for each post- secondary.

General Application Process

• For post-secondaries within Alberta: www.applyalberta.ca 
• For post-secondaries within Ontario: www.ouac.om.ca
• You will need your Alberta Education Number which is found on all your report cards. It is not your CBE ID number. 
• For other institutions, you may apply through their website.
• Other Great Resources:
  • www.schoolfinder.com 
  • Career Cruising: Public Libraries – You need a library card. It’s free! 
  • www.alis.gov.ab.ca
  • “Time to Choose” book (It’s an Excellent Resource)
• Self-reporting grade 12 courses and grades can be the norm for some post-secondaries ….except the U of C for 2019- 2020 school year. 
• All post-secondaries will request a final official transcript to be sent from Alberta Education to them before the deadline, which is usually Aug. 1 
• Indicate faculty and program you wish to pursue. Many are competitive. 
• Many institutions will allow you to select a first and second choice. 
• You can submit applications to several institutions. 
• Application fees can range between $75.00 and $300.00 per institution.
• You should receive some acknowledgement of receipt of your application. Read it carefully as it will tell you what to do next. 
• Some post-secondaries require separate application for Entrance Scholarships. Some do not, as it is automatic. 
• Don’t forget to submit an application for residence. Some post- secondaries guarantee residence for first year students, some do not. 
• After receipt of conditional/early admission, you will register for classes in the spring. You may be required to pay a fee to hold your spot.

What Courses Do Post-Secondaries Accept?

• Again, each Post-Secondary and faculty can be different. Always check websites 
• For universities, they require English 30-1 and four other courses. 
• Nursing at U of C: English 30-1, Math 30-1 or Math 30-2, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, and one other approved course or option. 
• Nursing at MRU: English 30-1, Math 30-1 or Math 30-2, Biology 30, one of Chemistry 30 or Physics 30 or Science 30, and one other approved course or option. 
• Some faculties are more restrictive: Engineering: English 30-1, Math 30-1, Math 31, Chemistry 30, and Physics 30. 
• For a Polytechnic (S.A.I.T.) or college, they may require English 30-1 or 30-2 depending on the program. Again, many programs are competitive. 
• U of C does accept science 30 as an approved course 
• On Sep. 26 at the lunch hour meeting, U of A stated they do not take WK EXP 35 

Aboriginal Student Admission

• Special consideration for Aboriginal Students is given by most/all Canadian post
  • secondaries and most or all of their programs.
• To qualify for this category the applicant must:
  • self-identify as an Aboriginal applicant
  • meet the definition of an Aboriginal applicant (generally defined as Canadian who is a Status Indian/First Nations, Non-Status Indian/First Nations, Metis, or Inuit)
  • meet the minimum admission requirements as indicated in the general admission requirement for each post-secondary as well as program level admission requirements

International/ELL Students

If you are in English Language Learner (ELL) it means English is not your first language

We will support you to:

• determine your English language abilities based on a language assessment 
• build a personalized course plan 
• take English as a Second Language (ESL) courses to help you be successful and earn high school credits 
• You may/will need to write a TOEFL or IELTS test for Post – Secondary. The scores needed will vary depending on the institution. Calgary Test Centre locations and practice tests are on the web.

Students on an IPP (Individual Program Plan)

• While in high school, use your accommodations. If not, the post-secondary may not allow you to use them 
• Register with the Post- Secondary’s Accessibility Services department as soon as you receive your early/conditional acceptance 
• Provide documentation of required accommodations 
• Meet with an Access Advisor 
• Remember…self-advocacy is the best

Upcoming Post Secondary Visits

*ELAA (Educational Liaison Association of Alberta) Post Secondary’s within Alberta
**OPPP (Out of Province Post-Secondary Fair) Post Secondary’s from all over Canada
***Due to Post Secondary travel, this schedule may be subject to change without advance notice.

Upcoming Post-Secondary Open House Dates