13
Admission to Undergraduate Programs
13.5
Admission Decision Process
13.5 Admission Decision Process
13.5.1 Early Offers of Admission
High School applicants Early admission is offered annually before completion of the final year of high school to students who have achieved above average standing in their first semester/first term courses. Students are considered on the basis of Grade 12 (or equivalent) courses and grades entered on the Application for Admission. To be considered, applicants should enter all Grade 12 (or equivalent) courses completed, in progress (including second semester/second term) and any final or interim grades available. Students must meet specific conditions set out in their offer letters in order to receive final admission. | |
Postsecondary Transfer applicants Early admission is offered in a number of programs to currently attending postsecondary transfer students who have achieved above average academic standing in transferable postsecondary coursework. To be considered applicants must submit official transcripts of all completed postsecondary course work as well as interim transcripts of first term results and second term registration. Students must meet specific conditions set out in their offer letters in order to receive final admission. | |
Readmission and Internal Transfer applicants Early admission is also offered in a number of programs to current U of A students applying for internal transfer, or previous U of A students applying for readmission, who have achieved above average academic standing in their first term coursework. Students must meet specific conditions set out in their offer letters in order to receive final admission. | |
Registration After an early offer of admission has been made, students will be sent an e-mail regarding registration information in Bear Tracks. New students may begin registering online using Bear Tracks as early as April. |
Note: If early admission is not offered, the application for admission, readmission or internal transfer remains active. Applicants will be reassessed for final admission once final grades are available.
13.5.2 Final Offers of Admission
Applicants with early offers of admission will have their files reassessed for final admission upon receipt of all final official documentation. Early offers are withdrawn if the conditions in the offer letter are not met.
Offers of final admission are made upon receipt of all final official documentation. Decisions are generally made within the first two weeks of July for postsecondary transfer applicants and during the last week of July and the first week of August for high school applicants.
Applicants who identify incorrect information or errors should address their concerns to the Assistant Registrar (Admissions), Office of the Registrar and Student Awards.
13.5.3 Admission on Academic Probation
At the discretion of the Faculty an applicant may be admitted on academic probation in the following circumstances:
when the applicant's previous academic attainment is difficult to assess (e.g., refugees lacking academic records); or | |
when the applicant's previous academic record is either deficient in some respect or below the standard ordinarily required. |
The Faculty may require the student to meet specified course, program, and performance standards to maintain eligibility in the program.
13.5.4 Deposits on Confirmation of Admission
Upon notification of admission, successful applicants to certain programs are required to remit a nonrefundable deposit to the University to confirm their admission. The deposit will be credited toward payment of tuition upon completion of registration. The following undergraduate programs require a deposit:
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
Diploma in Dental Hygiene
Bachelor of Laws
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
Applicants should contact specific Faculties for more information about deposits, including specific amounts. Applicants who have paid an admission confirmation deposit are not required to pay an additional confirmation deposit upon registration (See §22.1.6)
13.5.5 Appeal from Admissions and Readmissions Decisions
Admission and readmission decisions are final. There is no formal appeal to any other body or person within a Faculty or the University. Applicants who wish to improve their qualifications for admission or readmission in a subsequent year may seek advice from the office of the Faculty to which they want to apply.