Domestic Apply
Use this process to apply to Portage College if you are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident (landed immigrant) or a protected person (refugee).
Create your course plan!
Our University Transfer Program allows students to attend as full-time or part-time students. Students can choose from a wide selection of university courses offered in person, hyflex, or online. Working with a student advisor, you can build a course plan to suit your future and get started right here at Portage College. Transfer to other post-secondary within the province with ease. Just one of the advantages of our program flexibility. You choose the courses that fit your schedule and accommodate your needs.
Entry 100 Level University Courses are free to high school students who meet the course requirements.
These programs are available to International Students. Our Designated Learning Institute (DLI) number is 0111010246767.
New Computer Science Courses
Use this process to apply to Portage College if you are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident (landed immigrant) or a protected person (refugee).
Browse through funding options available to students at Portage College to see what may be available to you.
If you would like to receive more information about this program please use the Info Request Form linked here.
International students, once you have chosen your program and checked the admission requirements you are now ready to apply for admission.
Your study permit is the document that allows you to stay in Canada and study. It is different from a student visa, which is the document that allows you to enter Canada.
Our international student representatives are happy to answer your questions about programs, services and any immigration related questions that you may have. Please use the form link provided.
Learn about getting admitted, transferring and support for planning your pathway through post-secondary.
Career Potential
Graduates of our Univerity Programs are able to continue their studies in a degree programming such as a Bachelor of Arts, Business, Education, Science, Social Work, or Nursing.
Our University Transfer program also supports working professionals who need a university degree for career advancement.
Admission Requirements
High School Matriculation: A minimum average of 60% and no mark lower than 50% in the following courses:
1). English Language Arts 30-1
2). Four other 30 Level courses (5 credits each) from the following list:
Mature Student: 19 years of age or older, out of high school for at least one full year, and a minimum average of 60% with at least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English 30 and one other five credit Grade 12 course.
Open Studies Admission: Successful completion of nine credits.
Advisor-Assisted Admission: Students who do not meet other admission requirements are encouraged to discuss options for admission into the University Transfer program with a Portage College Student Advisor
Use this chart to check Provincial high school equivalencies accepted at Portage College. Note: This is just a guide.
English Language Proficiency Information
Transferability
Transfer agreements are in place with many different post-secondary institutions across the province and country including the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary, and MacEwan University.
Students are encouraged to check out our partnership bachelor programs.
Program Start/End Dates
Program Start/End Dates
August 29, 2024 to December 20, 2024 (Fall Term)
January 6, 2025 to April 25, 2025 (Winter Term)
April 28, 2025 to June 20, 2025 (Spring Term)
Application Deadlines
Fall Term:
Domestic: August 15, 2024
International Student: June 30, 2024 (Applications will be considered if you can obtain a study permit and all the relevant documents before July 15, 2024)
Winter Term:
Domestic: December 12, 2024
International: October 15, 2024 (Applications will be considered if you can obtain a study permit and all the relevant documents before December 15, 2024)
Spring 2025 Term:
Domestic: April 17, 2025
International: February 15, 2025 (Applications will be considered if you can obtain a study permit and all the relevant documents before April 15, 2025)
Locations
Cold Lake Campus
Lac La Biche Campus
St. Paul Campus
Domestic Student Fees
Application Fee $53.50
Tuition Deposit $100 (non-refundable for oversubscribed programs)
Fall Term
Fee payment deadline: August 15, 2023
Tuition | $2,594.46 |
Student Association | $116.70 |
Technology Fee | $82.71 |
Recreation Fee | $54.57 |
Total | $2,848.44 |
Winter Term
Fee payment deadline: December 15, 2023
Tuition | $2,594.46 |
Student Association | $116.70 |
Technology Fee | $82.71 |
Recreation Fee | $54.57 |
Total | $2,848.44 |
Part-time Fees
Tuition is calculated using “cost-per-credit.” One credit is $170. Calculate the cost by multiplying the number of credits per course by $170.
Spring Term
Fee payment deadline: April 21, 2024
Spring tuition is calculated using “cost-per-credit.” One credit is $170. Calculate the cost by multiplying the number of credits per course by $170.
Other mandatory Part-time Spring fees
Student Association | $68.95 |
Technology Fee | $82.71 |
Recreation Fee | $23.54 |
Total | $175.20 |
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International Student Fees and Tuition
Application Fee $160.00
Tuition Deposit $3500 (non-refundable)
Fall Term
Fee payment deadline: August 15, 2023
Tuition | $8,385.62 |
Student Association | $116.70 |
Technology Fee | $82.71 |
Recreation Fee | $54.57 |
Total | $8,639.60 |
Winter Term
Fee payment deadline: December 15, 2023
Tuition | $7,783.37 |
Student Association | $116.70 |
Technology Fee | $82.71 |
Recreation Fee | $54.57 |
Total | $8,037.35 |
Spring Term
Fee payment deadline: April 21, 2024
Spring tuition is calculated using “cost-per-credit” one credit is $510. Calculate the cost by multiplying the number of credits per course by $510.
Other mandatory Part-time Spring fees
Student Association | $68.95 |
Technology Fee | $82.71 |
Recreation Fee | $23.54 |
Total | $175.20 |
Total for the spring semester if taking 3 credits $1705.20, if taking 6 credits $3235.20.
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Need help funding your education? Check out our funding options.
Other purchases may be necessary in order for students to complete their courses/program.