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University of Alberta

University of Alberta
Administration Building, University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2M7

Official telephone: (780) 492-3113
Fax number: (780) 492-7172
Website: www.ualberta.ca
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Lihong Yang,
Assistant Registrar, Admissions
Contacting the office: 780 492-3113
855 492-3113 (toll free)
780 492-7172 (fax)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: varies by program
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Application fee: $125, (Canadian dollars)
Can the application fee be waived? no
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: 0
Admissions requirements:
Five units of grade 12 or equivalent subjects required, including English, humanities, fine arts, science, and academic electives. Minimum grade average of "B" required for secondary school applicants; higher grade average recommended of applicants to limited enrollment programs.
High school graduation is: required, GED is not accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required of some
Off-campus interview: not available
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required, SAT II required of some
School's test preference: SAT I
SAT II tests that are required or recommended: math and sciences
SAT II tests are: required/recommended of applicants submitting SAT I or ACT
Dates test scores should be received: as early as March 15 for SAT I/ACT, as early as March 15 for SAT II
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Portfolio required of art program applicants.
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
  • Audition required of theatre program applicants.
School has formalized early decision program: yes
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Admissions is need blind: yes

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: must accept by June 1

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
School has a waiting list policy: no
Tuition deposit amount: $500, nonrefundable; (Canadian dollars)
Room deposit amount: $500, nonrefundable; (Canadian dollars)
Admission may be deferred: no

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