Admission Categories

(This page is part of the official Academic Calendar)

You may apply as one of the following:

Regular Student

You are able to meet the regular admission requirements for the program. (See program list.) Regular admission requirements may include:

  • suitable courses, grades, and averages
  • tests, auditions, portfolios, or other approved criteria.

Mature Student

You must be 19 years of age or older and you must be out of school for at least one full year before the program starts. Admission under this category is not automatic. Check the specific admission requirements for the program you want to enter. (See the program section of this guide.)

Unclassified Student

You may take a maximum of two courses per term without presenting documents. Prerequisites for courses must be presented.

Visiting Student

You must present approval from another accredited institution to take a course(s) at RDC. Your home institution will determine admission requirements.

High School Student

If you have successfully completed at least one 30-level course and submit a letter from your school indicating you are currently enrolled in high school you will be eligible for admission into Open Studies on the recommendation of a Red Deer College Advisor.