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Admissions

Programs That Work.

Your success is our priority. At NWP we have a variety of pathways to choose from, each with specific requirements.

All Programs

General Admission

Use our handy Entrance Requirements Table to quickly confirm program eligibility.

 

Program Name (Campus Location) Grade 10 English & Math Grade 11 Math Grade 11 English Grade 12 English Grade 12 Math Additional requirements and competitive selection information
Academic Upgrading (GP)           Applicants must be ≥ 18 in the semester they enter the program.
Animal Health Technology (FV)       check_circle check_circle High school diploma with Chemistry 30, Biology 30 and one of Math 30-1 (50%) or Math 30-2 (65%). Applicants must have 40 hours of documented work experience in the field. See program for more details.
Business Administration (GP)   check_circle   check_circle   60% in Math 20-1 or 20-2, or 50% in Math 30-1 or 30-2.
Computer Systems Technology (GP)       check_circle check_circle 50% in Math 30-1 and English 30-1.
Early Learning and Child Care (GP)       check_circle   50% in English 30-1 or 30-2; police information check, Standard First Aid and CPR certificate.
Educational Assistant (GP)       check_circle   60% in English 30-2 or 50% in English 30-1 or ACCUPLACER assessment; Standard First Aid and CPR certificate; police information check.
Harley-Davidson® Technician (FV) check_circle         50% English 10-1 or 10-2, and Math 10C or 10-3.
Health Care Aide (GP & FV)     check_circle     English 20-1 or English 20-2 with a minimum 60% or English 30-1 or English 30-2 with a minimum 55% or deemed equivalent by completion of ACCUPLACER assessment.
Kinesiology (GP)       check_circle   Overall average of 60% in: English 30-1; Two subjects from Group A or C; One subject from Group C; One subject from Group B, C, Physical Education 30, or Rec Leadership Adv (CTS). Only one language other then English will be accepted.
Motorcycle Mechanic (FV) check_circle         Students without these subjects may be admitted by passing the apprenticeship entrance exam. See program for more details.
Office Professional (GP)   check_circle   check_circle   50% in English 30-1 or 30-2;
50% in Math 20-1 or 20-2 or 20-3.
Personal Trainer (GP)       check_circle   English 30-1 or 30-2; one subject from Group A or C or Physical Education 30 or Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2. See program for more details.
Power Engineering (FV)       check_circle check_circle 50% English 30-1 or 30-2; 65% in Math 30-1 or
70% in Math 30-2; and 65% in Chemistry 30 or Physics 30. See program for more details.
Practical Nurse (GP)   check_circle   check_circle   60% English 30-1 or 70% English 30-2; 50% in Math 30-1 or 60% in Math 30-2 or 60% in Math 20-1 or 70% in Math 20-2; 60% in Biology 30.
ThinkBIG Service Technician (FV)       check_circle check_circle High school diploma preferred. Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency required. Please see program page for other admission requirements as determined by Finning Canada.
Visual Arts and Design (GP)       check_circle   High school diploma or equivalent. 50% English 30-1.
Welding, Pre-Employment check_circle         English 10-1 or English 10-2; Math 10C or Math 10-3; Science 10 or Science 14.

Admission requirements for university transfer programs include:

  • English 30-1 and four grade 12 subjects, as specified by the chosen program.
  • Normally, the program will require a minimum overall average of 60 percent.
  • If applicants have a mark of less than 50 percent on a high school course, that course will not be considered for admission.

Having the minimum admission requirements for entry into Northwestern Polytechnic's university transfer programs does not guarantee applicant acceptance. Admission to partner universities varies from program to program and will be evaluated at the time of application.

 

 

CLASSIFICATION OF ALBERTA EDUCATION COURSES: Grade 12-level subjects required for admission have been grouped according to the classification of Alberta Education courses. Students may contact the Admissions Office for further information on out-of-province and out-of-country equivalencies.

GROUP A (HUMANITIES)

  • Aboriginal Studies 30
  • Social Studies 30-1
  • 30 - Level Language other than English

GROUP B (FINE ARTS)

  • Applied Graphic Arts 35
  • Art 30
  • Art 31
  • Communication Technology
    • Advanced, 5 credit
  • Dance 35
  • Drama 30
  • Music 30
    • (Choral/Instrumental/General), 5 credit
  • Music 35
  • Musical Theatre 35
  • Performing Arts 35
  • Technical Theatre 35
  • Theatre Arts 35
  • Other Group B subjects – contact Admissions

GROUP C (SCIENCES)

  • Biology 30
  • Chemistry 30
  • Computing Science
    • Advanced Level CTS, 5 credits
  • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2
  • Mathematics 31
  • Physics 30
  • Science 30
REQUIRED COURSES: Admission requirements for Northwestern Polytechnic university transfer programs are based upon transfer to the University of Alberta. An overall average of 60% in five grade 12 subjects is typically required. If planning to transfer to a university other than U of A, be sure to inquire specifically about admission requirements for that institution.
Program 1 2 3 4 5 Comments and Recommended Courses
B. Arts Eng 30-1 Four subjects chosen from Aboriginal Studies 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, a Fine Arts (only one Fine Arts subject may be presented), Math 30-1 or Math 30-2, Math 31, Physics 30, Science 30, Social Studies 30-1, 30-level language other than English. Additional subjects may apply – contact Admissions.
  • For Psychology, Math 30-1 or Math 30-2.
  • For Economics and Mathematics, Math 30-1 and Math 31

B. Arts

(Faculté Saint-Jean)

 French 30, 31, Lang et Lit 30, Francais 30 or Fr. Lang Arts 30 Eng 30-1 A or B C A or C Social Studies 30-1 and Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 recommended.
B. Arts in Recreation, Sport and Tourism Eng 30-1 A or C A or B C A, C or PE 30 or Rec Leadership Adv (5 Credits) Only one language other than English accepted.
B. Commerce* Eng 30-1 Math 30-1 A or C A A, B or C Group C (Science) is recommended to ensure appropriate prerequisite for the Science requirements of B. Commerce program for U of C.
B. Education** Eng 30-1 A or C A or C A or C A, B or C or PE 30 or CTS Adv (5 Credits) Math 30-1 required for majors/minors in Math and Sciences

B. Education

(Faculté Saint-Jean)

 Fr 30, 31, Lang et Lit 30, Francais 30 or Fr. Lang Arts 30 Eng 30-1 A or B C A or C  
B. Fine Arts Eng 30-1 A or C A or C A or C A, B, or C
  • Only one Fine Art is accepted.
  • More that one language other than English may be accepted.
B. Kinesiology Eng 30-1 A or C A or C C B, C, or PE 30, Rec Leadership Adv (5 Credits)
  • Minimum overall 70% average required.
  • Biology 30 is recommended.
  • Only one language other than English will be accepted.
B. Science (General) Eng 30-1 Math 30-1 C (not Math 30-2) C (not Math 30-2) A, B, or C (not Math 30-2) Math 30-2 cannot be used.

B. Science

(Faculté Saint-Jean)

 French 31, 30, 30-9Y, 30-1 or 30-2; Francais 30-1 or 30-2 or FR Lang Arts 30-1 or 30-2 Eng 30-1 Math 30-1

C (not

Science 30 or Math 30-2)

 C (not Science 30 or Math 30-2) Neither Math 30-2 nor Science 30 can be used.
B. Science in Kinesiology English 30-1 Biology 30, PE 30, or Rec Leadership Adv (5 Credits) Chemistry 30 Math 30-1 Physics 30 Minimum 70% average required.
B. Science in Nursing Eng 30-1 Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or Math 31 Biology 30 Chemistry 30 or Science 30 A, B, or C Minimum of 60% is required in all subjects as well as an overall average of 65%.
Engineering Eng 30-1 Math 30-1 Math 31 Chemistry 30 Physics 30 Minimum 60% average required.

Pre-Professional: Chiropractic, Dentistry,

Medicine, Optometry

 Eng 30-1 Math 30-1 Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Physics 30  
Pre-Professional: Dental Hygiene, Medical Lab Science, Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy/ Physical Therapy, Veterinary Medicine Eng 30-1 Math 30-1 Biology 30 Chemistry 30 A, B, or C  

University Transfer Program Admission requirements for adult students who are 21 years of age or older on the first day of classes are as follows:

  • English 30-1 and up to three additional 30-level subjects, depending on the program.
  • A minimum grade of 50 percent in each course and a minimum overall average of 60 percent.
  • Placement assessments may be required. 

Admission requirements for out-of-province students include completion of high school and presentation of the equivalents of the Alberta Education high school subjects required for admission to the chosen program.

Your application to a program will be considered if you meet the admission requirements described in the Admissions section of the Academic Calendar. 

The language of instruction and communication at NWP is English. All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency to be considered for program admission.  

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