How to enroll in ILE courses

Interested students must fill out and submit an Open Studies Application. If you are already a U of Alberta student, you do not need to apply for admission. You can simply register for courses, either online through Bear Tracks or by contacting the ILE office.

Enrollment FAQ's

• What does it mean to be an Open Studies student?

As an Open Studies student you can take university level credit courses on a part-time basis without being admitted or committed to a degree or diploma program. Any courses you take through Open Studies are credit courses. This means they may considered toward a future degree or diploma.

• Can I transfer credits obtained from courses taken while in Open Studies to another university?

Credits from university courses can be transferred to other post-secondary institutions. You must check the institution you are applying to to find out what their policies and procedures are for transferring credits.

• Will these courses show up on my university transcript?

Yes! These are university credit courses.

• Is funding available?

There is limited funding available through the Enbridge Indigenous Language Leadership Award. These awards are available to members of communities in Treaty 6, 7, and 8 areas.  Preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelor of Education degree and working in the area of Indigenous languages education.

• Do I need to be fluent in my language?

Language fluency can mean a lot of different things to different people. You need only come with a desire and interest to learn your language and willingness to share language learning with others.