This programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups.

Have completed your high school education outside of Alberta.

Eligibility for admission to the University Arts Diploma program at Red Deer Polytechnic requires applicants to meet minimum academic requirements.

Students applying to University Arts must have a minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in the following courses or their equivalents: ELA 30-1

4 courses from Groups A, B, or C (Social Studies 30 and a 30-level Language Other than English highly recommended), with no more than one course from Group B. or

ELA 30-1

1 additional course from Group A, B or C.

Group A

Aboriginal Studies 30

English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1

Social Studies 30-1

Language 30 or 35 (other than English)

Group B

Art 30

Art 31

Band 35

Choir 35

Dance 35

Drama 30

Music 35

Performing Arts 35A

Note: Other 5-credit Fine Arts and/or Advanced Level CTS courses may be considered.

Group C

Biology 30

Chemistry 30

Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2

Mathematics 31

Physics 30

Science 30

Five credits of Advanced Level Computer Science (CSE)

Note: Some universities require Math 30-1 for admission or as a prerequisite for required courses. Transfer students are responsible for learning the specific admission, progression and prerequisite requirements of their programs.

English Language Proficiency

• IELTS Academic - 6.5 with at least 5.5 on each band score
• TOEFL - 83 iBT 557 PBT
• CAEL - 60 with at least 55 on each band score
• MET - 61 with at least 58 on each band score
• PTE – 59 with at least 56 on each band score
• Duolingo English Test - 115