NorQuest College (Edmonton) – Bachelor’s Admission Requirements

General Admission Criteria:

Diploma Completion:

Admission to a bachelor's program often requires completion of a diploma program (e.g., Arts and Sciences diploma with 24+ credits and a GPA of 2.0+).

Diploma graduates may qualify for transfer to bachelor's programs at University of Alberta and MacEwan University.

Academic Requirements:

Specific Program Requirements:

Each program has unique academic prerequisites (check NorQuest's website for details).

GPA Requirement:

Minimum 2.0 GPA for admission and good academic standing.

English Language Proficiency (ELP):

Ways to Meet ELP Requirements:

Canadian high school (3+ years full-time, including Grade 12 English).

Canadian post-secondary diploma/degree (2+ years full-time in English).

IELTS Academic: 6.0 overall, no section below 5.5.

PTE Academic: Overall 59, with no band lower than 50 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Additional Admission Considerations:

Application Fee: CAD 155 (for international students).

Age Requirement:

Applicants must be at least 18 years old in their first term OR provide parental consent.

Interviews: Some programs may require an interview process.

Transcripts & Documents:

Official transcripts (required for international applicants).

Additional documents may be needed based on the program.

Conditional Admission:

Available if you enroll in upgrading courses.

Academic Assessment:

Some programs offer free academic assessments to meet requirements.