Undergraduate Application Process and Deadlines

The Student Service Centre acts as an advisory office for all categories of new students, other than those eligible for direct admission into the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies. See Inquiries for Student Service Centre contact information.

Definitions

The following definitions pertain to the information contained in the subsequent chart.

  1. Academic Year: The academic year is divided into four periods known as “terms” as follows:

The eight-month period from September to April is referred to as Fall/Winter. The four-month period from May to August is referred to as Spring/Summer.

  1. High School Applicant: A student whose most recent education has been taken in a high school and who has also never attended a postsecondary institution.
  2. Postsecondary Transfer Applicant: A student who is transferring from another postsecondary institution and who has not previously attended the University of Alberta.
  3. Internal Transfer Student: A student who wishes to transfer from one program to another program within the same Faculty or to another Faculty.
  4. Previous Student: A student who has been required to withdraw and is now reapplying to the same program, or a student who is reapplying after any absence of 12 consecutive months or more to the same program in which the student was most recently enrolled. (If another institution has been attended in the interim, then the classification is Postsecondary Transfer Applicant.)
  5. Open Studies Student: A student who is registered in selected credit courses, but who is not following a degree or diploma program.
  6. Special Student: A student who has been permitted to register in one or more courses which are not being taken for credit toward a degree or diploma at this or another institution. To be considered for admission as a Special Student, applicants must normally have received a university degree from an accredited postsecondary institution, must present a competitive admission grade point average, and meet English Language proficiency requirements as specified in Language Proficiency Requirements . Special Students must apply for admission to the Faculty in which they plan to take the majority of their courses. Since the University is a limited enrolment institution, priority in admission is given to applicants to degree programs.
  7. Visiting Students: Bona fide students of other universities or colleges who have been permitted to take one or more courses for transfer of credit to their own institutions which have agreed in advance to such an arrangement.
  8. Admission and Readmission Documents: All students must submit two complete and official transcripts of work they have completed at institutions other than the University of Alberta before a final decision is made on admissibility. These documents must be submitted as soon as possible after the results of their most recent examinations are available.
    Note: A student will not be considered if any document or required item is received after the stated deadline.
  9. Other Requirements: The other requirements column listed in the following chart refers to all students, whether applying for admission or readmission, unless otherwise stated.
  10. Document Deadline: If the published deadline falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, the Office of the Registrar will accept items if they are received or postmarked by the end of the next full working day.

Application Procedures

  1. There is one combined application form for admission and readmission or internal transfer. Students may submit an application in one of the following ways:
    1. Online: Students are encouraged to apply and pay the application processing fee online as the process is secure and faster. Students can apply online at Undergraduate Admissions & Programs page.
    2. PDF Format: a PDF version of the Application for Admission form is available from the above website, and can be downloaded, completed and printed.

    Electronic Communications for Students and Applicants

    The University of Alberta uses and will use electronic communication with its students and applicants in lieu of many paper-based processes. “Electronic communication” includes anything that is created, recorded, transmitted or stored in digital form or in any other intangible form by electronic, magnetic or optical means or by any equivalent means. Currently, this most often includes information communicated by e-mail and via a website.

    All references in the Calendar and in other University policies to any method of communication by the University by any media, shall be deemed to include the right of the University to make such communication by electronic means. For the detailed policy and important information for students and applicants, refer to Electronic Communications Policy for Students and Applicants .

    Application for Admission

    1. Applications received from students who have never attended the University of Alberta, will be processed as applications for admission. Admission deadlines for these students are listed by Faculty and program in the Admission and Readmission Chart.
    2. There are two categories of applicants for admission:
      • High School Applicant [see also High School Applicant]
      • Postsecondary Transfer Applicant [see also Postsecondary Transfer Applicant]

    Application for Readmission or Internal Transfer

    1. Applications received from current University of Alberta students who wish to transfer programs within a Faculty or transfer to another Faculty, and from former University of Alberta students who wish to reapply to the University will be processed as applications for readmission or internal transfer. Readmission deadlines for these students are listed by Faculty and program in the Admission and Readmission Deadlines Chart.
    2. There are two categories of applicants for readmission or internal transfer:
      • Internal Transfer Students [see also Internal Transfer Student]
      • Previous Students [see also Previous Student]

    Admission and Readmission Deadlines

    (for applications to the Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 terms.
    If you are applying to an earlier term, please refer to the deadlines in the 2023-2024 Calendar.)

    Notes:

    Deadlines by Faculty:

    College of Health Sciences

    College of Natural and Applied Sciences

    College of Social Sciences and Humanities

    Standalone Faculties

    Open Studies

    Admission Decision Process

    Offers of Admission

    In order to receive an offer of admission, applicants must satisfy the University’s general undergraduate admission requirements and any other additional requirements that are determined by the programs of study. Faculty/ program specific requirements are detailed in Admission Requirements by Faculty .

    Presentation of the minimum admission requirements and average does not guarantee admission. Admission to all programs at the University of Alberta is competitive.

    Admitted students will have their admission offers revoked if they do not meet the conditions specified on their offers of admission.

    Admitted students must maintain the level of academic performance upon which the offer was made. Admitted students may have their offers revoked if their final calculated average is significantly lower than the average presented at the time of the offer of admission.

    Offers of admission are only valid for the term(s) and program specified on the admission offer letter.

    Applicants are encouraged to submit certified or notarized copies of irreplaceable documents. Documents submitted in support of an application become the property of the University and are not returned to the applicant unless they are irreplaceable as determined by the Office of the Registrar. For more information, please visit our Undergraduate Admissions & Programs website.

    1. High School applicants
      To be considered for admission, applicants must submit an official transcripts of all in-progress and/or completed high school courses and grades. All in-progress courses and grades, as well as courses to be taken, can be self-recorded. See Admission Chart 1 for high school courses used for admission.
      All applicants must submit final and official transcripts by the document deadline. See Admission and Readmission Deadlines. For more details, please visit our Undergraduate Admissions & Programs website. Admitted students will have their admission offers revoked if they do not meet the conditions specified on their offers of admission.
    2. Postsecondary Transfer applicants
      To be considered for admission, applicants must submit official transcripts of all completed postsecondary course work as well as interim transcripts of first term results and second term registration. Some programs may require final and official high school transcripts.
      All applicants must submit final and official transcripts by the document deadline. See Admission and Readmission Deadlines. Admitted students will have their admission offers revoked if they do not meet the conditions specified on their offers of admission.
      For more details, please visit our Undergraduate Admissions & Programs website.
    3. Readmission and Internal Transfer applicants
      Admission is offered in a number of programs to current University of Alberta students applying for internal transfer, or previous University of Alberta students applying for readmission, who have achieved above average academic standing in their completed coursework.
    4. Admission on Academic Probation
      At the discretion of the Faculty an applicant may be admitted on academic probation in the following circumstances:
      1. When the applicant’s previous academic attainment is difficult to assess (e.g., refugees lacking academic records); or
      2. When the applicant’s previous academic record is either deficient in some respect or below the standard ordinarily required.

      The Faculty may require the student to meet specified course, program, and performance standards to maintain eligibility in the program.

      1. Appeal of Admissions and Readmissions Decisions
        Admission and readmission decisions are final. There is no formal appeal to any other body or person within a Faculty or the University. Applicants who wish to improve their qualifications for admission or readmission in a subsequent year may seek advice from the office of the Faculty to which they want to apply.

      Acceptance of Admission Offers

      Upon notification of admission, admitted students except those admitted to programs listed in Program-specific Deposits on Confirmation of Admission are required to accept the admission offer and pay the tuition deposit by the posted deadline in their UAlberta Launchpad portal. The admission offer will be cancelled if it is not accepted by the deadline or declined by the student.

      An admitted student can only accept an admission offer to one program in a term. If a student has accepted an offer and paid the tuition deposit and is subsequently admitted into a different program, the student can transfer the acceptance and payment to the other program if desired.

      The deposit will be credited toward payment of tuition upon completion of registration. The tuition deposit is nonrefundable unless an admitted student fails to meet the conditions on the admission offer and the offer is revoked.

      Program-specific Deposits on Confirmation of Admission

      Upon notification of admission, successful applicants to certain programs listed below must confirm their admission and intention to register by submitting a nonrefundable program-specific deposit within the time specified in the letter of acceptance. The deposit will be credited toward payment of tuition upon completion of registration. Should a candidate withdraw after accepting a position or not meet specified conditions as stated in the offer of admission, this deposit is forfeited. The following undergraduate programs require a deposit:

      • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
      • DDS Advanced Placement
      • Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene)
      • Juris Doctor (JD)
      • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
      • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
      • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) for Practicing Pharmacists
      • Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
      • Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy

      Applicants should contact specific Faculties for more information about program-specific deposits, including specific amounts. (See Tuition Deposit )

      Registration

      After an offer of admission has been accepted, students will receive information regarding registration in Bear Tracks, see Registration .