International Admissions

*This page is part of the official Academic Calendar

International Admissions Quick Links:

Step 1 | CHOSE A PROGRAM & DESIRED START DATE

International students may apply to many of the programs offered at RDP; however, we recommend you consider one of the programs listed here What You Can Study at RDP.

RDP has four “terms”, or intakes, to start a program. Not all programs have an intake in every term. Review programs here What You Can Study at RDP to determine which Terms you may start your program in.

Fall Term	September to December
Winter Term	January to April
Spring Term	May to June
Summer Term	July to August

Important Notes:

International students interested in apprenticeship training should contact Apprenticeship and Industry Training for more information.
If you would like to enroll in a program that is delivered online, we strongly encourage you to review the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (Government of Canada)’s webpage on Distance Learning.

Step 2 | REVIEW PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS & APPLICATION DEADLINES

English Language Proficiency:
In order to gain admission into an RDP program, international applicants must meet English language proficiency requirements. RDP provides several methods for international applicants to demonstrate their English language proficiency. Review the information on the English Language Requirements webpage.

Academic Requirements:
In order to gain admission into an RDP program, international applicants must also meet the academic program requirements. International applicants should select their program from the Academic Calendar and review the information in the “Requirements” section. The Office of the Registrar will assess your prior learning from other education to determine international equivalencies to meet academic admission requirements. Review more information about how international students can meet academic admission requirements here.

Application Deadlines:

Term	Application Deadline
Fall	May 1
Winter	October 15
Spring	January 31
Summer	March 30

Step 3 | SUBMIT ONLINE APPLICATION & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Apply Online
Submit your online application through RDP's International Online Application. It is important that you submit your application prior to the published application deadlines. You will be asked for the following information when submitting your online application:

Basic Personal Information
Program of Choice (1st Choice Program and 2nd Choice Program)
- You are able to identify your first and second choice programs. If you are not qualified for your first choice program, the Office of the Registrar will automatically assess if you meet the requirements for your second choice program.
Basic Academic History
- Only international applicants who have attended high school in Canada are required to fill out specific course details.

Once you complete your online application, you will be prompted to pay your $150 non-refundable international application fee.

Email supporting documentation to international [dot] admissions [at] rdpolytech [dot] ca

In order to assess an international application, the Office of the Registrar must be emailed documentation to assess if the applicant meets the academic and English Language –Proficiency requirements for their program of choice.

Once you submit your online application, you must email the following information to international [dot] admissions [at] rdpolytech [dot] ca :

Basic Personal Information	This includes your name and date of birth. This will ensure the Office of the Registrar is able to associate your email with your online application.
Program of Choice	State your first choice program and your second choice program.
Proof Applicant Meets Academic Requirements (Secondary school transcripts and Post-secondary school transcripts)	Review the methods to provide this information here.
Proof Applicant Meets English Language Proficiency Requirements	Review the methods to demonstrate your English language proficiency here.

Step 4 | RDP’S OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR REVIEWS APPLICATION

Once your online application has been submitted and your supporting documentation has been emailed to international [dot] admissions [at] rdpolytech [dot] ca, your complete application will be assessed to determine if you are admissible to your program of choice. If additional information is required to support your application, this will be posted on your account on RDP’s online student portal: TheLoop. It is your responsibility to log-in regularly and check the “Applications” section to stay up-to-date on changes to your application. Watch “How do I check the status of my application?” for a step-by-step guide (must log into TheLoop to view video).

Step 5 | RECEIVE YOUR LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE & PAY YOUR TUITION DEPOSIT

If you meet the admission requirements for your program of choice and there is a seat available, your Letter of Acceptance will be available on your account on TheLoop. To view or download your Letter of Acceptance, click “Applications” and scroll down to the “Letter of Acceptance for International Students” section. Watch “How do I access my RDP Letter of Acceptance?” for a step-by-step guide (note that you must log in to TheLoop to view video).

Once you have received your Letter of Acceptance you need to pay your tuition deposit ($1,400) to secure your seat in your program. Visit our International Tuition & Fees page for more information. You can also watch “How do I make a payment?” for a step-by-step guide (must log into TheLoop to view video).

Step 6 | APPLY FOR A STUDY PERMIT

Use your Official RDP Letter of Acceptance and proof that you have paid your tuition deposit to apply for your Study Permit. Visit the Government of Canada’s website for more information on the study permit application process. Refugees must also apply to IRCC to obtain a Study Permit. Upon proof of Refugee status, these students will pay domestic fees not international fees.

Step 7 | PROVIDE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION TO RDP FOR FINAL VERIFICATION

Although the Office of the Registrar is able to review your “unofficial” or scanned documents in order to admit you to a program and provide a Letter of Acceptance, you must provide official documentation to the Office of the Registrar prior to the first day of classes. This is a vital step in the admissions process and you will not be granted “clear” admission until this step has been completed.

Important Note: Admission will be cancelled if official documents are not submitted by the first day of class.

You must provide official versions of two key documents:
Official Transcripts and Proof of English Language Proficiency
Any documentation used to support your admission into an RDP program, such as secondary (high school) or post-secondary transcripts must be provided to the Office of the Registrar in one of the following methods

Option 1 | Documents Mailed from the Issuing Institution Directly to RDP
Official documents must be final and sent directly from the issuing institution to the Office of the Registrar at the following address:
Red Deer Polytechnic
Office of the Registrar
Box 5005
100 College Boulevard
Red Deer, AB T4N 5H5
Canada
Option 2 | Provide RDP with Information to Access Official Transcripts through an Online Portal (if available)
If the issuing institution has an online portal that external parties can access in order to verify official transcripts, include the information required to log in to international [dot] admissions [at] rdpolytech [dot] ca.
Option 3 | Bring Official Transcript with you to RDP in an envelope sealed by the issuing Institution. Transcripts received in any other format will not be accepted as official.

Study Permit
A valid Study Permit must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar on or before the first day of classes. This includes refugees and protected persons.

Medical Examinations (only if required by program)
Students with Study Permits admitted to a program with a practicum or clinical placement in childcare, primary/secondary school teaching, or health service field must complete Medical Examinations as required by Citizenship and Immigration Canada one month prior to the start of classes. This includes students in the following programs:

Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Early Learning and Child Care
Educational Assistant
Medical Lab Assistant
Occupational & Physiotherapist Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
Practical Nurse
Unit Clerk

For more information on the Medical Examination, please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website.

Step 8 | PREPARE TO STUDY AT RDP!

Congratulations! You are now ready to become an international student at RDP. Next you will need to:

Login to TheLoop
Register for classes
Pay Full Tuition

Visit the Preparing to Study at RDP page for more information.

Still have questions? Visit the International Admissions FAQs

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