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Foundation Program - pimâcihisowin

Admission Criteria

Admission Requirements

Regular admission

Applicants must have a high school diploma and be 17 years of age by the beginning of the intake term. 

Mature admission

Applicants must be 20 years of age or older and have been out of full-time high school for at least 1 year by the beginning of the intake term. High School diploma not required for mature students, but applicants must have a minimum of 50% in English 10-1 or English 10-2 (or equivalent).

Application Process

Online applications are processed through ApplyAlberta, an application service used by most post-secondary institutions in Alberta. You will need to pay a non-refundable application fee to complete your online application.

All applicants are required to provide official transcripts.

Transcripts from Alberta Institutions

All application are required to provide a Letter of Intent:

  • Tell us about yourself and highlight your career and personal aspirations.
  • How do you see this program benefitting your education journey.
  • A maximum of 1000 words

Submit the required additional documents to the kihêw waciston Indigenous Centre office after you have applied to the program and received a letter of acknowledgement from the Office of the University Registrar.