Advising Information
Transfer Credit Information | High School Pre-Requisites | After Degree Programs | Mature Students | Campus Visit Program | Application Options | Part Time/Online Study | Course Descriptions | Drop In Advising Schedule | Contact Information
Transfer Credit Information
Due to the large number of applicants to our programs and the complexity of transfer credit assessment, we are unable to do preliminary advising on post secondary transfer credit. You are asked to submit a U of A application and supporting documents which will enable us to assess your previous post secondary courses for transfer credit and make an admission decision.
Block Transfer Agreements- Students or gradutes from these diploma programs are eligible for transfer credit based on successful completion of the related diploma program. High school pre-requisites remain in effect; please review the admission requirements of your program for more information.
Transfer students from an Alberta post secondary college, university college or technical school may confirm transfer credit course equivalents with an advisor at their current school or through the online transfer guide.
My school is not listed in the online transfer guide. How can I tell if a course will transfer to my ALES program?
Students can identify a potential course equivalent by reading the course calendar description for the required U of A course and finding the closest matching course at their current school.
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High School Pre-Requisites
Students who need to upgrade a high school subject(s) to meet program admission requirements are encouraged to check with an upgrading organization in their local community, as the U of A does not offer high school upgrading classes. Students wanting to begin their U of A program in September have until August to complete the upgrading course(s).
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After Degree Programs
The Faculty of ALES does not offer any separate after-degree programs. All students, regardless of academic or employment background, must complete the requirements of the four year undergraduate program. Where possible, transfer credit from a previous degree will be awarded and will reduce the amount of time required to complete the program. A minimum of 60 credits must be completed while attending the U of A.
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Mature Students
A mature student is defined as someone who will be 21 years or older by the first day of classes in which admission is sought, and who has not attended any other post secondary school since leaving high school. Students admitted under this category must still present a competitive admission average in the required high school subjects. Please review the admission requirements of your program for more information.
Students who are 21 or older and have previously attended a post secondary school will be evaluated for admission as a transfer student. High school pre-requisites remain in effect; please review the admission requirements of your program for more information.
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Campus Visit Program
Interested in checking out the campus and program in person? Campus guests may choose to receive a tour of the campus and/or residence as well as attend classes at the U of A. A student advising session can also be arranged upon request.
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Application Options
Fall term (September) start date- applications from all students for all programs must be submitted by May 1 of each year.
Winter term (January) start date- applications from current U of A students as well as high school or transfer students who are not attending any other school in the preceding Fall term are accepted until November 15 of each year.
*** January admission is not available for the Nutrition and Food Science program or BA Environmental Studies program.
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Part Time/Online Study
All of our programs are available for part time or full time study and require students to attend weekday classes on the North campus in Edmonton. Distance or online learning is not available at this time.
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Course Descriptions
The ALES Course Catalogue provides information on courses offered by Departments in the Faculty of ALES. Each course listing describes in more detail what you learn in the various ALES programs.
Descriptions for courses that are not listed (ie. English, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Math etc.) can be accessed through the U of A course calendar descriptions.
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Drop In Advising Schedule
Still have questions about admission to the faculty? Come and speak to Melody in 231 General Services Building during an upcoming drop in advising time. Additional dates will be added throughout the term so be sure to check back regularly.
Tuesdays: May 15 from 9 AM to 12 PM
Wednesdays: May 16 from 1 PM to 4 PM
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Please contact a member of the Student Services Team at new2ales@ualberta.ca or 780-492-4933 or 231 General Services Building if you have any additional questions.