NLC Calendar (PDF) - Northern Lakes College
NLC Calendar (PDF) - Northern Lakes College
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<strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> <strong>College</strong> 2012–2013 <strong>Calendar</strong><br />
Application & Admission<br />
Students who are 17 years of age or older may apply to<br />
<strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> <strong>College</strong> programs by submitting an<br />
application form and other required documentation as<br />
specified for their program.<br />
Admission Requirements<br />
Program entrance requirements vary from program to<br />
program and may include the following:<br />
• academic prerequisites (shown through testing and<br />
transcripts);<br />
• interest and aptitude (shown by completion of career<br />
investigations and interviews);<br />
• previous experience (shown through application<br />
information and letters of reference).<br />
<strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> <strong>College</strong> admission requirements are<br />
designed to accommodate mature students. Applicants<br />
may not need a high school diploma to take programs or<br />
courses at <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> <strong>College</strong>. However, they must<br />
have the required prerequisites for the programs or courses<br />
selected.<br />
Provisional Admission: Applicants who do not meet all<br />
admission requirements for a program of study may ask<br />
that they be interviewed by the Dean to be considered for<br />
provisional admission. Provisional admission requires the<br />
applicant to complete a prior learning assessment and/or<br />
prescribed developmental studies or specified courses<br />
within the program prior to being converted to regular<br />
student status. Interested applicants need to submit an<br />
Application for Admission to the <strong>College</strong> and may be asked<br />
to submit documentation of prior learning and experience.<br />
Unclassified Student: Applicants who do not plan to<br />
pursue a certificate/diploma program but desire to take<br />
certain courses for personal benefit may be admitted as<br />
unclassified students without satisfying the pre-requisites<br />
of the program. A maximum of three courses may be taken<br />
at any given time as an unclassified student. Unclassified<br />
students are not eligible for student funding.<br />
Choosing a Program<br />
Check the program descriptions for specific entrance<br />
requirements as these vary. Counsellors and Admissions<br />
Specialists are available to assist in selecting a program<br />
and to discuss the entrance requirements. Program<br />
representatives, the <strong>College</strong> website, and <strong>College</strong> calendar<br />
provide additional information on <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
programs and services.<br />
When to Apply<br />
Applications are accepted and reviewed on a continuous<br />
basis. Applicants are advised to apply early, at least<br />
three months prior to the program start date, to allow<br />
adequate time to complete the application processes<br />
and arrangements for funding. Space is limited in some<br />
programs, and applicants are accepted on a first qualified,<br />
first served basis.<br />
Application Form<br />
Obtain and complete an Application for Admission form<br />
and forward it to the Office of the Registrar. Forms are<br />
available at all <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> <strong>College</strong> locations and on<br />
the <strong>College</strong> website. Applicants should inform the <strong>College</strong><br />
immediately of any changes in address or phone number(s)<br />
to ensure that they can be contacted about their application<br />
or program.<br />
<strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> <strong>College</strong> is a participant in the Alberta Post-<br />
Secondary Application System (ApplyAlberta). This online<br />
application system provides the opportunity to apply<br />
to multiple Alberta Post-Secondary institutions and to<br />
authorize electronic transfer of Alberta high school and/or<br />
post-secondary transcripts from participating institutions.<br />
Applicants using ApplyAlberta will create a profile and then<br />
have an application submitted to <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> <strong>College</strong>.<br />
Transcripts will be forwarded to <strong>NLC</strong> (if they are from<br />
participating institutions) at no cost to the applicant. Visit<br />
ApplyAlberta.ca or the <strong>NLC</strong> website to complete an online<br />
application.<br />
Other Information or Documentation<br />
For most programs, transcripts of previous education<br />
are required and are to be attached to the application.<br />
Applicants are informed by letter or phone of any additional<br />
items that are required to meet the entrance criteria (e.g.<br />
testing, interviews, additional forms, etc.)<br />
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For more information call toll-free 1-866-652-3456