Open Admissions Pathways - NorQuest College

NorQuest College has a new opportunity for students interested in our diploma and certificate programs.

The Open Admissions Pathway removes barriers to entry for students who do not meet existing program admission requirements (due to missing high school courses or English language proficiency requirements). Our pathway allows students to begin their studies through Open Studies, earn credits towards their certificate or diploma, and gain entry into the program of their choice.

How it works

Use ApplyAlberta to submit an application. First, choose Open Studies as your program. Then, select one of the Open Admissions Pathway options.

Accounting Technician,
Administrative Professional
Business Administration
Community Support Worker
Early Learning and Child Care (diploma or certificate)
Disability Studies
Justice
Indigenous Studies

Enrol as an Open Studies student in any three of the available courses listed below after being admitted to the Open Admissions Pathway.

You must achieve a grade of C or higher in each course to be eligible for admission to the program of your choice.

Once you have enrolled in three courses, submit a separate application for a future term to the program of your choice from the list.

You may request conditional admission to your program of choice once you have enrolled in courses through the Open Admissions Pathway

Course costs

The estimated cost to take three courses in the Open Admissions Pathway in 2021-22 are:

Canadian students / Permanent Residents: $2234.50 plus program and supplies fees for each course
International students: $5240.50 plus program and supplies fee for each course (We recommend international students contact NorQuest International before applying for this program.)

Are you an Indigenous learner?

Indigenous Relations & Supports at NorQuest offers bursaries that cover the entire program cost of tuition and fees up to a maximum of $2235. Contact indigenous@norquest.ca for more information.

Available courses

Accounting Technician

Administrative Professional

Business Administration

Community Support Worker

Disability Studies

Early Learning and Child Care

Justice

Indigenous Studies