Life at RDC

Apply to RDC

We are thrilled you are applying to Red Deer College! Our students are our first priority and we know that once you get here you will understand why so many people attend RDC, and remain to live and work in central Alberta even after graduation

So what makes RDC so great?

  • Our highly qualified faculty value one-on-one instruction, so you can be guaranteed you will get the answers and education you need to succeed
  • Small class sizes allow for personal growth and the chance to have that close-knit college community experience you've always wanted
  • Before you even get here, we have staff ready to help you with everything from registration, academic advising, to scholarship research - every step you need to prepare yourself for your first day of classes and beyond
  • With 75 different programs to choose from - certificates, diplomas, university transfer degree programs and apprenticeships - we're certain you'll find something that suits you.
  • Red Deer and other central Alberta communities offer all the amenities of a larger urban centre, without the traffic headaches!

If you have any questions about the application process or RDC in general, contact us by calling 1.888.732.4630.

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How To Apply

For detailed information regarding admission to RDC, please refer to the Academic Calendar Admission process.

Download Printable Application 
2 Pages - PDF Format - 39KB

Application is not processed until payment is received - payment date is the date used for processing your application.

Where to Send Your Application

Mail the application and fee (if not applying online) to the following address:

RDC 
100 College Boulevard  
Box 5005  
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada  
T4N 5H5 
E-mail:  admissions@rdc.ab.ca  

If you fax your application, please include a Visa, Mastercard, or American Express number and expiry date to cover the application fee.

Application Fees

Canadian Applicants $70.00 non refundable 
International Applicants $140.00 non refundable (CDN funds)

This application replaces any previous application(s). You will be considered for the program indicated on the most recent application submitted.

When To Apply

It is to your advantage to apply as early as possible since most programs can accommodate only a limited number of students. We process applications according to the date they are received.  If RDC declares a program closed, you will no longer be able to apply for that program for that year.  For more information on closed programs, contact admissions@rdc.ab.ca or phone 403.342.3400 to inquire if your program choice is still available.

Opening day for applications:

Term         Month       Day
Fall            October        1
Winter        April            1
Spring        August          1

 

Transcripts

You must arrange to have an official copy of your high school transcript and all post-secondary transcripts sent to us. An official transcript is one which is sent directly to RDC from the Department of Education or from the issuing institution.

Transcripts and other documents become property of RDC and will not be returned you. If your file is inactive for two years, you may be asked to submit a new set of documents with your application.

International Students

You may be asked to have your transcripts evaluated by IQAS (International Qualification Assessment Service). You will be responsible for any assessment fee. For additional information, please visit the International Education website.