Continuing Education ❯

How to Apply to a Program

Only the students who formally apply for admission to their selected program offered by Online and Continuing Education will be eligible to graduate.

To complete a program offered by Online and Continuing Education, you must submit a completed Application for Program Admission form and provide any related documentation required for that program.

    • Enables you to receive the formal credential (certificate, citation, etc.)
    • Application processing fee: $100
      — fee is waived for UAlberta Alumni & Associate Alumni: mention your status on the application form to receive this exemption.

    Application for Program Admission form

    Admission requirements vary based on the program

    Please check individual program pages for more information.

    What if I don't meet the admission requirements?

    You are still invited to apply for program admission on a provisional basis. This is a temporary classification which requires the student to complete their first two graded courses and maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. Students who do not meet the provisional admission requirements after their second course should contact their program advisor.

    How will I be notified of the admission decision?

    Student are notified via their ualberta.ca email of their admission decision. Students can access their Admission Letter in Bear Tracks by selecting Academics > My Academics > Official Correspondence.


    Am I able to check my admission status?

    Students can log into Bear Tracks to track the application progress.

    The application status can only be viewed for current or future terms. The Application Status informs students of the completeness of the application.