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Admissions

Dates & Deadlines

Timing is everything. Depending on your program, you can apply for Fall, Winter, or Spring admission. Mark your calendar with all of our Important Dates.

  • Fall - Applications open in October and close in mid-August prior to the September start of the semester.
  • Winter - Applications open in February and close in mid-December prior to the January start of the semester.
  • Spring - Applications open in June and close mid-April prior to the May start of the semester. 
Mark Your Calendar

Certificate, Diploma, University Studies & Academic Upgrading Applications

  1. Identify the program or course you wish to take and ensure you meet the requirements. Keep in mind that depending on your situation or the program or course, some requirements may be flexible. Our academic advisors can help you find the right fit.
  2. Track down your transcripts. This proof of education details high-school or post-secondary courses and associated grades, and will accompany your application.
  3. Look up or create a new Alberta Student Number.
  4. Make it official - hit the Apply button below, and you’ll be taken to the Apply Alberta portal. Follow each step carefully, and ensure all documentation is provided. There is an $80 non-refundable application fee for all new and returning domestic students, and a $150 fee for international students. 

Apply

Apprenticeship Applications

We put the earn into learn with 13 distinctive apprenticeship pathways.

  1. Identify the apprenticeship you wish to take.
  2. Check to make sure you meet the eligibility and entrance requirements.
  3. Find a Sponsor or Employer. You won’t need one when you apply, but you will need to find one and complete a Confirmation of Sponsorship form after you’ve completed your first period of classroom training.
  4. Make it official - hit the Apply button, and you’ll be taken to Apprenticeship and Industry Training Alberta, where you can get the ball rolling.

Apply

International Students

Applying to Northwestern Polytechnic is simple, and we’re here to guide you. Whether you’re applying for a certificate, diploma, degree or upgrading your skills, everything you need to get started is right here.

Get Application Guidance

Get in Touch

We are here to help you navigate the world of post-secondary education.

Office: H103

Campus: Grande Prairie Campus

Phone: 780-539-2911

Toll-Free: 1-888-539-4772

Email: studentinfo@nwpolytech.ca

Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM