STEP 1

Read about all of our programs

We offer a wide variety of career programs, seven apprenticeship programs, plus many programs and courses through Distributed Learning. This calendar highlights all of them and you can find out more online in the Programs & Courses section of our site.

STEP 2

Choose the program you want to take

If you need more information, contact our Academic Advisors at (403) 320-3323 or via e-mail at: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Program Chairs can also provide detailed information on their programs and courses. You’ll find the Program Chair's name and telephone number in the program description section of the Academic Calendar and online in the Programs & Courses section of our site.

STEP 3

Submit an 'Application for Admission' form or apply online

When applying to Lethbridge College, a $60 CAD non-refundable, non-transferable processing fee must accompany your application. Please make cheques or money orders payable to ‘Lethbridge College’. You can also pay over the telephone or in person using VISA or MasterCard. Call us at 403.320.3323 or toll-free at 1.800.572.0103 ext. 3323 if you’d like to pay over the telephone.

Application forms are available from high school guidance counselors, career centres, agencies and post-secondary institutions across Alberta. Electronic and printable applications are available on our web site: lethbridgecollege.ca/go/apply.

Lethbridge College is a participating institution of the Alberta Post-secondary Application System (ApplyAlberta). ApplyAlberta will provide individuals with the opportunity to apply to multiple Alberta post-secondary institutions and authorize transfer of Alberta high school and/or post-secondary transcripts from participating institutions. Lethbridge College will be using ApplyAlberta in 2010.

For more information about ApplyAlberta, please visit http://www.applyalberta.ca.

The Portal
As an applicant, you will be assigned a Lethbridge College student ID number. This student ID number will provide you with access to the Portal that includes self-service options including LC e-mail message centre, admission status, required admissions documents, class schedule, web registration, and billing information.

Any information concerning you, including all documentation provided in support of your Application for Admission, will be kept confidential. Information concerning you will be released to third parties only upon your written authorization. For information, see the Student Records (Collection, access to and disclosure of information) policy in the student policies section of our website.

The College will not be responsible for incorrect mailing or for missed deadlines due to your failure to report such information as a change of address or failure to have supporting admission documents delivered to the College by the specified deadlines. It is your responsibility to notify the College of any change of name or address.

Application Dates
Lethbridge College will accept applications for admission at any time during the year. Certain high-demand programs may have some limitations on the timelines for accepting applications. If you choose one of these programs, you will be advised by mail as to the procedures.

STEP 4

Submit Supporting Documentation.

Due to the range and depth of materials covered, you may need to complete additional requirements for admission to specific programs at Lethbridge College. For more details on admissions to individual College programs, refer to the program pages in this Calendar.

Academic requirements refer to those high school (or equivalent) courses required to ensure success in the particular program of study. In all cases, equivalencies to those courses will be considered. Non-academic requirements have been implemented for some programs as a means of enhancing your success and placing more emphasis on employability following graduation.

Students who lack academic admission requirements in their high school courses may upgrade by completing high school equivalency courses. For further information, see the College and University Preparation program in this calendar.

Questionnaires may assist our admissions staff in evaluating the admissibility of applicants to certain programs. You will be contacted if these are required for admission. Failure to supply necessary information will delay the processing of your application.

Transcripts
Official transcripts are the academic records from any high school, college, technical institute or university you have attended. An official transcript is sent directly from a provincial department of education and/or from other institutions to the Admissions Office at Lethbridge College. The Admissions Office will notify you of required transcripts.

Current High School Students
If you are currently enrolled in Grade 12 courses, you may report on your courses in progress by submitting a schedule from the high school showing your course enrolment.

Applicants who apply through ApplyAlberta will be able to authorize the transfer of their Alberta high school and/or post-secondary transcripts to Lethbridge College at the time of application.

High School Transcripts from Other Provinces
Transcripts may be obtained by contacting the appropriate education board of the province in which you attended or are attending high school. Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and PEI high school students can request transcripts directly from the high school attended. Official transcripts should be sent directly to Lethbridge College in a sealed envelope from the school attended.

Post-Secondary Transcripts
Transcripts from post-secondary institutions must be issued in a sealed envelope, signed by the institution and bear the official seal. At your request, an official transcript is sent directly from the institutionto the Admissions Office at Lethbridge College. In order to obtain official copies of your post-secondary transcripts, contact the Registrar’s Office of the institution(s) that you attended.

Apprenticeship and ESL applicants are not required to submit high school or post-secondary transcripts.

All transcripts submitted to the College become the property of Lethbridge College. Neither the original transcript nor copies will be released to you or anyone outside the College.

The transcripts and other supporting documentation of all applicants who are not admitted or who do not attend are destroyed. If you wish to re-apply at a later date, a new set of documents must be supplied.

Admissions Assessment
A number of College programs require admissions assessment. If you apply to these programs you will be asked to show proof of identity at your assessment appointment. The admissions assessment will not be administered if you fail to produce appropriate identification. Only identification which includes a recent photograph will be accepted (e.g. driver’s license, valid passport).

Medical History
A completed Medical History Form and medical examinations are required for some programs. You will be notified if a medical examination is required following submission of the Application for Admission.

While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of admissions requirements, the information stated in this calendar is only correct at the time of printing. You are encouraged to consult with the Admissions Office for the most current admission requirements and information. Admissions for specific programs are listed in the program pages.

STEP 5

What happens next?

We’ll begin processing your application as soon as we receive it. We will give careful consideration to your choice of program and if an interview or an assessment is required before an admission decision can be made, we’ll contact you promptly and let you know. Once processing is complete, you’ll receive a letter from us with our decision on your application.

STEP 6

Becoming a Student

Upon meeting admission requirements, we’ll send you an Offer of Admission. If you’d like to accept our offer, return the Response to Offer of Admission along with your $300.00 tuition deposit by the specified deadline. The tuition deposit will be applied to your tuition for the semester you were admitted. Failure to respond and pay the tuition deposit by the specified deadline may result in loss of acceptance. Please make cheques or money orders payable to ‘Lethbridge College’.

All fees associated with this acceptance and resulting course or program registrations become the responsibility of the student and/or sponsoring agent as of the acceptance date.

You can also pay over the telephone or in person using VISA or MasterCard. Call us at 403.320.3323 or toll-free at 1.800.572.0103 ext. 3323 if you’d like to pay over the telephone. The tuition deposit will confirm your place in our program. If you do pay over the telephone, please remember to mail or fax us your Response to Offer of Admission prior to making your payment. Remember to reply before the deadline for admission, which you will find in your Offer of Admission.

STEP 7

Get ready to join Lethbridge College

Once you accept our Offer of Admission by returning the Response to Offer of Admission to us with your $300.00 tuition deposit before the admission deadline, we’ll send you written confirmation of your admission. We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our College. Should you have any questions call us toll-free at 1.800.572.0103 ext. 3323 or locally at 403.320.3323. We’ll be happy to help.