Admission Requirements
General Admission
Admission requirements for programs are listed in the Admission Guide charts on the following pages and are described in greater detail at the beginning of each program description. If you do not meet the admissions requirements for your program of interest, please contact 780-539-2944 for programs offered at the Grande Prairie campus or 780-835-6605 for programs offered at the Fairview College campus. GPRC can often tailor a program to suit the individual needs of students.
Home schooled students considering to apply to Grande Prairie Regional College should contact the Admissions Office. Applicants presenting International Baccalaureate (IB) or Advanced Placement (AP) courses should also contact the Admissions Office.
University Transfer Admission
Admission requirements for university transfer programs include English 30-1 and four grade 12 subjects, as specified by your chosen program. Normally you will require a minimum overall average of 60 per cent. If you have a mark less than 50 per cent on a high school course, that course will not be considered for admission.
Degree Admission
Having the minimum admission requirements for entry into GPRC university transfer programs is no guarantee that you will be accepted at your chosen university or into a degree program offered on site. Admission to the universities may vary from program to program and university to university. Quota programs at the universities tend to have higher academic requirements for admission.
The University of Alberta, University of Calgary and University of Lethbridge have various admission requirements for high school graduates and for non-matriculated adult students. Examine carefully the admission requirements for the university and the program of your choice to be certain that you meet the admission requirements.
Mature Student Admission
Admission requirements for adult students, 21 years of age or older, to university transfer programs include English 30-1 and one or two additional 30 level subjects, depending on the department to which you are seeking admission. A minimum grade of 50 percent is required in each course and you must have a minimum overall average of 60 percent. Students who do not have a grade of 60 percent in English 30-1 must present six credits of Junior English with a minimum grade of C-. Placement assessments and a recommendation from an advisor in Student Services may be required. Contact the Office of the Registrar for more information.
Out-of-Province Student Admission
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 your chosen program.