Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

When can I apply?

Applications for September (Fall Semester) or January (Winter Semester) are accepted as early as October 1 of each year. Applications for Fall semester are typically accepted until July 30 and applications for Winter semester are typically accepted until November 30. Certain programs may have earlier application deadlines.

Your application to a program will be considered if you meet the admission requirements described in the Admissions section of this Calendar. Normally, students should be 18 years of age on or before December 31 of their first year at the College.

How do I apply?

Apply online at www.gprc.ab.ca/apply or send a completed Application for Admission form.

Fairview Campus
Student Services
11235 98 Avenue
P.O. Bag 3000
Fairview, AB T0H 1L0
Fax 780-835-6788

Grande Prairie Campus
Student Services
10726 106 Avenue
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4C4
Fax 780-539-2888

Internet
http://www.gprc.ab.ca/

Where do I get an Application for Admission Form?

Apply to GPRC by clicking the Apply Online button on our website or visit www.gprc.ab.ca/apply.

What other information do I need to provide with my application?

Alberta high school and post-secondary students, who apply through their Apply Alberta account, will have their transcripts requested on their behalf by the GPRC Admissions Team. If you are currently in classes, complete the information requested in the Education section with your interim or expected grades.

If you are currently attending or have previously attended another post-secondary institution, please ensure that you include this information in your application. We will expect to receive official copies of your academic transcripts from those institutions.

If you attended high school or a post-secondary school outside of Alberta, you will need to make arrangements for an official transcript to be sent directly to the College once final grades are released at the end of the school year.

Do I need an Alberta Student Number and how do I get one?

The Alberta Student Number (ASN) is a unique identifier for all Alberta learners which provides students with access to improved programs and services in the Alberta Education System. You are encouraged to provide this information with your application form. You can look up your ASN at https://learnerregistry.ae.alberta.ca/ or if you are new to Alberta you may request an ASN when applying at http://www.applyalberta.ca/.

What does it cost to apply?

Application fees are under review for the 2021-2022 Academic year and are subject to change.

$80 for Canadian residents.
$150 Canadian for international students.

The application fee is non-refundable. You may pay by cheque, cash, direct debit, and money order, or by American Express, MasterCard, or Visa. Cheques and money orders must be made payable to Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC).

When will I be admitted?

You will receive an acknowledgment of your application. If you are currently in high school, and you reported your high school subjects completed or in-progress on your application, you may receive a conditional admission. If you did not report your high school subjects, we will request this information from you.

Students who apply through their Apply Alberta account and attended an Alberta high school and/or post-secondary institution will have their transcripts ordered on their behalf by the Admissions team. 

If you attended high school or post-secondary outside of Alberta, you will need to have your official transcripts forwarded as soon as possible.

What is a Conditional Admission?

If you are registered in high school subjects while you are seeking admission to GPRC, you may be granted conditional admission. This conditional admission will be based upon the information you provide regarding the interim grades or final grades for subjects in which you are currently registered or have completed.

It is your responsibility to ensure that your final transcript is forwarded to Student Services. If official transcripts do not confirm that you have successfully met the requirements for admission to your chosen program or if the transcripts are not received by August 2, the conditional admission may be withdrawn or your registration may be revised.

What if I am not admitted?

If you are not admitted to the program of your choice, you will be given the reason and offered assistance in choosing another program. For example, if you are missing a high school requirement, you may be offered an opportunity to be admitted to Open Studies. Admission to Open Studies gives you an opportunity to complete admission requirements for your chosen program while starting other courses at the same time.

How do I register for courses?

You will receive information that will include the process for registration. This information will normally be distributed by mid-April.  Simply follow the instructions included in the package.

What should I be doing while I wait for college to start?

Be sure that you have made all the financial arrangements to cover the cost of your tuition, fees, and living expenses. If you need to apply for a loan, loan applications are available on-line. See www.gprc.ab.ca/services/financialaid for more information. You can apply for a student loan before you are offered admission.

Consider where you might be living during your time at college and make application for housing early. If you are interested in living in College Housing at either campus, be sure to check out Housing information in the Directory of Services or at www.gprc.ab.ca/services/housing.

If I fail a course required for admission, can I still come to the College?

Yes!  Many students register prior to receiving their final high school results. If you fail to pass a course required for admission to College, you must contact Student Services immediately. GPRC offers high school equivalent courses. Normally, we would adjust your registration to help you pick up the missing high school requirement. Your admission may be modified to indicate you are an Open Studies student or an Upgrading student depending on the number of upgrading courses you require.

Will I know what to do when I get to the College?

You can expect to receive an invitation to an orientation that might be scheduled before classes begin or may be part of your first day at college. Be sure to attend to get the best start to your studies. Students are invited to attend an orientation which is a fun, informative event that helps new students ease into college life. This college-wide program provides an introduction to life on campus and offers short seminars on a variety of topics including money management, survival tips, deadline dates, GPA and other useful information.