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How To Apply

When to Apply

 

Applications will be accepted according to the dates published in the Academic Schedule.

All Applicants (Except Apprenticeship) Submit

  • a completed Application for Admission form to the Registrar's Office by mail, in person or electronically.
  • a non-refundable application fee. The fee for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents is $70.00. International Students pay $140.00. 
  • official transcripts of all previous secondary and post-secondary education. Official transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution to the Registrar.

Note: All documents submitted become the property of the College. They are not returned to you.

Admission to Another Program (for students currently enrolled at RDC)

Apply at the Registrar's Office.  Applications will be accepted according to the dates published in the Academic Schedule.

International Students

For admission to RDC, follow all procedures outlined above, and if your first language is not English, submit evidence that you are capable in the English language. The College will accept as proof

  • a minimum TOEFL score of:  550 paper based, or 213 computer based, or 80 internet based   OR
  • a minimum grade of 60% in ELA 30-1 OR
    • IELTS - accept minimum score of 6.5 overall, with at least 5.5 on each band score
    • CAEL - accept minimum score of 60 overall, with at least 60 on each band score
    • MELAB - accept minimum score of 85 overall, with at least 80 on each band score

Note: IQAS - you may be required to have your documents evaluated by IQAS (International Qualifications Assessment Service)

University Transfer Entrance

  • As above
  • A minimum grade of 60% in ELA 30-1
  • An average of 60% overall on subjects required for the particular program

More Information?

Assessment & Test Services
Room 2208 Campus Map - Second Floor
Assessment (403) 342-3219
Test Centre (403) 342-3292
Email test.centre@rdc.ab.ca

If you are studying at RDC under student visa, you must consult the calendar of the institution to which you intend to transfer regarding their policy on admitting international students.

Readmission

You must reapply if

  • you are accepted and do not attend, or
  • you completely withdraw from a program, or
  • you leave the College for one term or more (Spring/Summer excluded)

Current admission policy will apply in most cases.