Post-Secondary Planning
Applying for Post-Secondary Programs can be a daunting task, but it need not be. Students should realize that universities and colleges want students to enter their programs and will accommodate them providing they meet basic requirements and deadlines.
Be aware of deadlines for applying to these institutions. For most programs at the University of Alberta and the University of Saskatchewan, May 1st is the application deadline, although this may vary for certain programs. If you have not looked into this yet, you should do so immediately. Lakeland College will accept applications up to September 1st for their University Studies program; however, students are advised to apply much earlier than that.
Students are also advised to consider applying to more than one institution in the event they are not accepted at the location of their first choice. You will have to pay an application fee, but this is preferable to not being able to attend a post-secondary program at all.
What Happens Once You Apply?
Once you have applied, the institution will notify you as to your status. Typically there are three categories:
Conditional Acceptance - Usually granted if the applicant meets the requirements of the program. Your second term marks must remain at an acceptable level in order to receive final acceptance.
Waiting List - You may be placed on a waiting list for a particular program if the course is over-subscribed. If placements open up, you may be accepted however you will want to be investigating other options in the event this does not occur. Apply to another institution, college or unclassified studies.
Non-Acceptance - If you are not accepted into the program you desire, try to register as an unclassified student or apply to another program.
What are transcripts and how do I get them?
All post-secondary institutions will require transcripts when you apply and will ask for a final transcript after your final marks have been submitted. Your final acceptance will be based on your final transcript. You will start the process of obtaining your Official Transcripts during Grade 12. You will order them through MyCreds and they will be updated as you finish your Grade 12 courses.
To apply for Transcripts follow the steps in document below:
Student Loan Applications
Available from the counseling office. Please stop by and ask for an application and assistance filling one out.