Apply to RDC

Begin application with Apply Alberta

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.

Application Fees

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

When To Apply

Opening day for applications:

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

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

Submitting a New Application Online (credit card required):

You can submit an online application to RDC through Apply Alberta, the Alberta Post-Secondary Application System.  This online application process makes it easy for you to apply for admission and if you attended high school or post-secondary in Alberta, your transcripts will automatically be sent electronically to RDC at no cost to you.

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

Follow these easy steps:

1. Click on the Apply Alberta link and select the Apply Now button.
2. You will be asked to register for an account with SIAMS, the Secure Identity and Access Management System.  Please retain your User ID and Password for future use.
3. You will need to find your Alberta Student Number (ASN).  This step is applicable to all students, whether you are a resident of Alberta or not.  If you are not a resident of Alberta and/or have never attended an Alberta high school or post-secondary school, an ASN will be assigned to you.
4. Create your personal and academic profile at Apply Alberta.
5. Select Red Deer College to have your profile forwarded to us and then complete the remaining portion of the RDC application.
6. Submit your RDC application with a Visa, MasterCard or American Express.

Submitting a New Paper Application (credit card required or pay in person):

You can submit a paper application by downloading the application and submitting it by mail, fax or in person.  Please note that applications are not processed until payment is received.