Aboriginal University/College Transition

Full-time and part-time studies
On-campus or online delivery
16 weeks
Fall, winter, or spring start
Daytime classes
Downtown Edmonton, Wetaskiwin, and Stony Plain campuses and regional learning sites
Resident Elder
Ceremonial room
Dedicated Aboriginal program coordinator and tutorial support
Aboriginal counsellor, liaison worker, and advisor

Program Overview

NorQuest College, in partnership with the University of Alberta, Grant MacEwan University, and NAIT, offers a university/college transition program for Aboriginal students. Students in this program acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to be successful in a university or college program. They experience the academic rigour of post-secondary studies in a safe and supportive environment where Aboriginal culture is integrated and celebrated.

Students in the program will complete the prerequisite courses they need to enter university or college. The program focuses on post-secondary preparation and is designed to ease the transition to post-secondary studies and to develop a relationship with a primary contact at the receiving institution.

NorQuest College has a comprehensive student support strategy that provides Aboriginal students with the tools they need to reach their academic goals. This program follows the principles established in the Ben Calf Robe Upgrading program, providing a learning environment where Aboriginal students feel comfortable, safe, and valued in their pursuit of education.

Transferability

Upon successful completion of the necessary prerequisites, students may be granted admission to the faculty or program of their choice.

Admission Requirements (2011-2012)

English Language Arts 20-1 or English Language Arts 20-2
Other relevant 20-level courses or the ability to complete the necessary prerequisites in three terms
An interview with the Ben Calf Robe coordinator to determine the student's individual program

Admission Requirements (2012-2013)

English Language Arts 20-1 or English Language Arts 20-2
Other relevant 20-level courses or the ability to complete the necessary prerequisites in three terms. Students receiving AEI full-time funding will need to complete this program in their final term.
Program interview*

*For your program interview, please contact the Faculty of Foundational and Intercultural Studies at 780.644.5800.

Tuition and Fees

Please refer to our Tuition and Fees page for the 2011/12 tuition and fees schedule.

Funding Your Education

Students in this program may be eligible for Alberta government funding including costs for tuition, books, and living expenses.

Program Outline (2011/12)

Students in this program will take the following courses in addition to the academic upgrading courses they need to enter their program of choice.

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
Program of Study	16 weeks
UTRN 1001	University/College Transition	5.0
COMM 1100	AUCT Communications	5.0
	Total	10

Last updated: October 10, 2011