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It’s
your
time to
shine!
Congratulations on being offered
admission to the University of Lethbridge!
We look forward to receiving your
acceptance and to helping you have an
extraordinary university experience.
This guide is the first in a series of resources available to you as
you prepare for your studies here. It provides detailed information
about your Offer of Admission, the steps to accept it and what’s
next for you as a new uLethbridge student.

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 Have You ACCEPTed YOUR
OFFER OF ADMISSION?
You should have already received your Offer of Admission in an email sent to the address
you used when you applied to the University. In order to confirm your admission you need
to accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit. This deposit is non-refundable and will be
applied to your tuition costs for your first term.

Your Offer of Admission has an expiry date, so if you need more time to confirm your offer,
please contact our Admissions Office prior to the deadline at admissions@[Link].

How to Accept Your Offer of Admission

1. Online: Simply click on the link in your Offer of Admission and log into the Bridge.

uLink & Your Campus Login You can accept your offer and pay your tuition deposit using a credit card.

2. Mail: You can pay by cheque, online banking or money order, but do not send cash in
the mail. Print off your Confirmation of Admission, complete the information required
and mail your form and payment to:

Registrar’s Office
University of Lethbridge
ULink is your single sign-on gateway SU140, 4401 University Drive West
to the tools you need for a successful Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4

academic experience including the Bridge, 3. In person: Visit the Registrar’s Office in the Student Union Building (SU140) and hand in
Moodle, email, important dates, student your completed Confirmation of Admission form with your tuition deposit. You can pay
with cash, cheque, debit, credit card or online banking.
opportunities and more!
4. By fax: print and fill out your Confirmation of Admission form and fax to 403-329-5159.
If you have not already done so, set up your Campus Login: You can pay your tuition deposit by credit card or through online banking.
1. Have your nine-digit uLethbridge ID number
(from your Offer of Admission) available. After you confirm your admission, payments made towards your tuition and student account
will be handled through the Cash Office. The Cash Office is unable to process credit card
2. Go to [Link] and select “Need help?”
under the login button. Select “I need a user name” payments for tuition. These payments will need to be made using one of our other options;
cash, cheque, money order or online banking. Visit the Cash Office website for more
3. You will be asked to enter your 9-digit uLethbridge
ID number and birthdate. information: [Link]/financial-services/payment-methods.
4. Follow the steps to select a username, password
and security questions. International Students
You will use this username and password to log in to the ULink as well as Once you have obtained the Letter of Introduction from Citizenship and Immigration Canada
many other important tools at uLethbridge, including the Bridge, email, stating approval of your study permit and entry visa, please email a scanned copy to the
library account and Moodle. It is a good idea to change your password International Centre at [Link]@[Link].
regularly at [Link]/webtools.

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 once you accept
your offer of admission
Program Planning Guide Admission Requirements
You can access your appropriate Program Planning Guide at Once we receive your final documents, we will check to ensure your final grades
[Link]/ross/ppgs (guides for the upcoming calendar year are released and averages meet or exceed the requirements of your program. You must also
at the beginning of April). This guide will provide you with the course requirements successfully complete any applicable program-specific admission requirements
for your specific program, as well as additional information provided by your (e.g., Biology 30 is an admission requirement for the BHSc in Public Health).
faculty. You will use it to guide your course selection and keep track of your course
Canadian and international high school admission requirements may be found at
requirements as you progress through your degree.
[Link]/ross/admissions/undergrad/high-school
In addition to your Program Planning Guide and the information contained in this
Post-secondary applicants must have an overall minimum admission GPA of at least
guide, you will find the following resources helpful when preparing to register for
2.0, calculated on all transferable courses completed prior to admission. Some
your courses at uLethbridge:
programs may be competitive, require a higher admission GPA, or have additional
• Registration Guide | [Link]/ross/registration program-specific admission requirements.
• Academic Calendar | [Link]/calendar
Conditional English Language Proficiency Admission Route
Refer to the next section, Information for New Students, for Applicants admitted via the conditional English Proficiency Admission Route who
program-specific registration information. wish to fulfull the ELP requirement by successfuly completing the University’s English
for Academic Purposes (EAP) program must apply to the EAP program as directed in
your Offer of Admission.
Meeting the Conditions of your Offer of Admission
Any conditions associated with your Offer of Admission will be listed in your Offer uLethbridge Email
of Admission letter and on the Admissions menu on the Bridge.
Your uLethbridge email account is where you will receive all official information from
[Link]
the University — important dates and deadlines, information about registration,
Unless otherwise specified, all admission conditions must be met by the Final Official emergency updates and more. Upon confirmation of admission, you will receive a
Document Deadline for your program. University email account, and the University will use this account for all future email
See [Link]/ross/admissions/undergrad/deadlines. correspondence with you. You can log in and check your email on ULink:
If your admission conditions are not met by the appropriate deadline, your Offer [Link].
of Admission may be rescinded or your registration privileges restricted.
Confidentiality: Student email addresses are published in an online Campus Directory. As online
Official Documents communication is a major component of student success, students are strongly encouraged to have their
To be considered official, admission documents must be received by the Admissions email address listed as part of the Campus Directory, which is accessible only to members of the uLethbridge
community. You must contact the Registrar’s Office if you wish to have your email excluded from
Office in envelopes sealed by the issuing institution(s). If you have any outstanding
this directory.
documents, arrangements should be made for them to be sent directly to:

Admissions
University of Lethbridge
4401 University Drive West
Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4
Canada

A complete list of your outstanding documents may be found on the Admission

menu on the Bridge: [Link].

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 Information for New Students
Academic Calendar High School Course Prerequisites Bachelor of Education
The Academic Calendar contains all of the dates and deadlines you need to know Some of our programs require specific high school courses for admission or as Once you have accepted your offer of admission to the BEd or a combined degree
during your academic career, as well as general information about the University, prerequisites for required courses in that program. It is your responsibility to ensure program with BEd, we will register you in Professional Semester I. If you have any
academic regulations and program information. It is published once per calendar that you have the necessary prerequisites for the courses required in your program. questions, please contact our Registration Help Line 403-329-2052.
year. The Academic Calendar in effect the year you are admitted outlines the You can view required and recommended high school course prerequisites by major
requirements you will need to meet for your program. Your calendar year can be at: [Link]/ross/admissions/undergrad/program-availability It is critical that you attend the mandatory orientation for Professional Semester I; if
found on the Bridge. If you take a break from your studies, you will follow the program If you are unsure or have questions, please contact your academic advisor. not, your registration may be cancelled.
requirements of the current Academic Calendar when you are readmitted. As you [Link]/ross/academic-advising
move through your program, you will be governed by the current Calendar in all other
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Theatre and Dramatic Arts
areas (e.g., academic regulations, fees, course prerequisites). Accommodated Learning Centre Transfer and Post-diploma Performance Majors: To register in DRAM 3310 (Acting:
If you have a documented disability or received support services in high school, please Scene Study I), you must pass an audition with the Drama Department. Details are
The Academic Calendar may be found at [Link]/calendar. If you have
contact the Accommodated Learning Centre as soon as you have confirmed your available at [Link]/finearts/departments/drama/drama-
any questions about the Academic Calendar or about your program, don’t hesitate to
admission to uLethbridge. The staff will work with you to ensure accommodations additional-requirements.
talk to our Admissions Office or an academic advisor:
are in place when you begin classes. The centre can assist with exam accomodations,
[Link]/ross/academic-advising.
funding applications, assistive technology, learning strategies and other specialized
Calgary Campus
Transfer Credit supports. For more information or to register for services, please contact the Calgary Campus offers several programs including a Post-Diploma Bachelor of Health
Accommodated Learning Centre: Sciences in Public Health and, through the Dhillon School of Business, a Bachelor of
If you have completed courses at a post-secondary institution and are eligible for
Management (BMgt), Post-Diploma BMgt, Management Certificate, and Professional
transfer credit, you can access your Transfer Credit Statement through the Admissions University Hall B760
Diploma in Accounting. Our classes are offered in the evenings and on weekends so
menu on the Bridge: [Link]. This Transfer Credit Statement reflects your Phone | 403-329-2766
you can continue to work, balance family life and further your education. You can study
current available transfer credit, any courses that are currently being assessed for Email | ALC@[Link]
full- or part-time, whichever fits best with your lifestyle. The Calgary Campus provides
transfer credit and any courses that require outlines to be sent. [Link]/ross/accommodated-learning-centre
a full range of student services.
Transfer credit for courses in progress will be evaluated when we receive and process Bachelor of Nursing Collaborative Programs Post-Diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) in Public Health with
your final transcript. You can view current uLethbridge transfer equivalencies to find
The Bachelor of Nursing (BN) and Bachelor of Nursing (After Degree) (BNAD) a minor in Health Leadership
out how your courses will transfer.
[Link]/ross/ted programs are offered in collaboration with Lethbridge College. Students in the four-
Our post-diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences will help you build on your existing
year BN program will register in and attend courses at Lethbridge College for the first
health-related diploma education and work experience by adding an appreciation for
We may request course materials to help us assess your post-secondary courses. two years and uLethbridge for the final two years of the program. BNAD students will
population health, including health policy and promotion, while adding skills in health
Prior to submitting any materials, please review the information available at register in and attend most courses at Lethbridge College for the first two terms and
research, program evaluation and leadership.
[Link]/ross/admission-information/adm_routes/new_transfer. then complete the program at uLethbridge.
Professional Diploma in Accounting
All questions about how your transfer courses will fit into your Information regarding registration in your fall courses as well as the date and time
uLethbridge program should be directed to your academic advisor. for the mandatory orientation meeting in September will be provided by Lethbridge If you are seeking the Chartered Professional Accounting designation, you will need
[Link]/ross/academic-advising College following receipt and processing of your acceptance and deposit. If you have a transcript evaluation from CPA Alberta before meeting with an academic advisor to
questions in the meantime, please call the Lethbridge College Call Centre plan your program.
More information is available in the Transfer Credit section of Part I of the at 403-320-3323.
Undergraduate Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue at: Contact an academic advisor at the Calgary Campus
[Link]/calendar. Scholarships and Student Loans: While registered at Lethbridge College, scholarships if you have any questions about your program, available
and student loans are administered through the Lethbridge College Student Awards minors or if you would like more information:
Residence Requirements and Time Limits Office. You must be admitted to the program and have your Lethbridge College
student ID number before you can apply. Their awards application is July 1. Visit Calgary Campus
Each program has a residence requirement that stipulates the minimum number of
[Link]/awards for more information. Phone | 403-571-3360
courses that must be successfully completed at uLethbridge and, if applicable, when
Email | [Link]@[Link]
they must be completed in the program. For example, to be eligible for the Bachelor of Residence Requirement (BN): Eligibility for the Bachelor of Nursing degree is [Link]/calgary
Arts degree, students must have completed at least 20 courses at uLethbridge, including contingent upon the successful completion of 20 courses (60.0 credit hours) at
the last 10 taken for credit toward the degree. Some programs also have time limits for uLethbridge, including a minimum of 12 in Nursing and Health Sciences. In order to
the retention of individual course credit and/or the completion of the program. meet this requirement, students must complete all third- and fourth-year courses at
uLethbridge, including two of the four electives required in the program.
Complete details are available in the Academic Regulations section of the
Undergraduate Academic Calendar: [Link]/ross/calendar.

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 You are one step closer to joining the ranks of more Housing
On campus
Student Mentors
Every new student is assigned a mentor who communicates with

than 8,700 uLethbridge students and 43,000 alumni.

Apply today! Residence is not guaranteed and is in high demand, so them through Mentor Mail and personal emails. Your mentor is
it is important to apply as soon as possible. Housing begins accepting here to support you with advice, answers to your questions, to
applications as of September 15 for the upcoming academic year. share information or contacts and to help you take on all the new

By now you might be asking yourself, “now that I’ve [Link]/future-student/home-sweet-home

Off campus
changes and challenges of your first term. Your mentor will be at
all events such as Ahead of the Herd, New Student Orientation,

accepted my offer, what’s next?”

Commencement and Open House, so there’s plenty of chances to
We maintain a registry of current off-campus housing opportunities. meet face-to-face!
Sort by area of the city, street, type of accommodation and more to
narrow your search and find the perfect place. Visit Campus
Register for Courses [Link]/offcampushousing
Let us host you and your family on our beautiful campus. Take a tour
Our Orientation and Transition team is here to provide you with support as After you accept your offer, the next big step is registering for your courses. To Resident Parking of campus or participate in Student-for-a-Day.
you prepare to begin your studies. We know the start of a new experience ensure you get the courses you want at the times you want, register as soon as [Link]/future-student/request
can be overwhelming, but we also have people who are here to support you you can. Your registration date will be indicated in your Offer of Admission email. Resident parking permits are in very high demand and sell out
every step of the way. The Next Steps website is a great resource with a step by step guide to the course quickly. The Online Check-In System is the best way to obtain a
registration process. resident parking permit. These permits are allocated on a first-come,
Shortly after you accept your offer, you will begin to receive Mentor Mail in
your uLethbridge email account. You will be connected with a current senior-level You’ll need your program planning guide and transfer credit statement
first-serve basis prior to the fall term. If you require a parking pass, We look forward to
welcoming you to our
plan to purchase online via the Online Check-In System. Once the
student at uLethbridge who will share information with you, answer any and all (see pg 6 and 7) as you prepare for registration. system is closed, you should plan to purchase a pass via Parking
questions you have and who will support you through the transition to university.
They know what you’re going through because they went through it too! Fund your Education Services as they are available. Students have the option of purchasing
yearly, eight-month or term permits, with eight-month permits being
campus!
uLethbridge has many scholarships for new students; all you need to do is apply. the most popular. There is short-term parking in various lots on
To keep connected with everything we have planned and organized to help you
If the application in the Bridge is not available yet, don’t worry. We will email you campus at pay-and-park dispensers. Students living in residence who
start your studies at uLethbridge, become familiar with the Next Steps website:
as soon as it opens. However, it will only be available for a limited time so apply as have a vehicle must purchase a resident parking pass.
[Link]/future-students/nextsteps. This website has information,
links to register for upcoming events like New Student Orientation and contact soon as you can. Our Scholarships and Student Finance office can also help you
with exploring other funding options, such as government student loans and awards
UPass
information for staff who can help you as you prepare to come to university.
external to uLethbridge. Visit [Link] and then click on the Bridge UPass gives undergraduate students enrolled at uLethbridge
Next Steps also includes important dates, major events and key deadlines. Make to apply. unlimited access to local transit during each term they are registered
sure you mark these dates on your calendar today. for classes. It is an environmentally friendly, cost-effective and safe
[Link]/ross/student-finance
way to navigate Lethbridge.
[Link]/ross/admissions/undergrad/deadlines.
Family Mail
The To-do List Ahead of the Herd
Going to university is a huge change and, for some, a challenge. Knowing your
Before residence move-in day and before your first day of classes,
The To-do list is found on the Next Steps website. It is a complete listing of all family and loved ones have your back can make a big difference, which is why
Ahead of the Herd is your chance to meet the staff, faculty and
the things you need to do between now and your first weeks on campus. We we created Family Mail to keep your biggest supporters informed and up to
current student mentors who are here to support you. You can see
recommend you print it off and take a look at it every few weeks. Your mentor will date about important events, deadlines and opportunities at uLethbridge. Family
campus and explore the buildings on a guided tour, see two first-year
be giving you updates and mentioning the To-do list in mentor mail as you get closer members can sign up for Family Mail at: [Link]/future-student/
residence accommodations and attend informative sessions to help
to the start of your semester. family-mail.
you make the leap into university life! We even have sessions for
family, such as parents or significant others, to let them know what to
expect during your first year at uLethbridge.

Next Steps
New Student Orientation (NSO)

New Student Orientation (NSO) is an essential part of the first-year

experience. This two-day event gives you opportunities to meet fellow
first year students, staff and your own specific faculty team who will
be key to your success while you’re a student. You’ll also get a head
start on developing your own unique community network.
We provide the place, the food, and the people.
[Link]/future-student/nextsteps All you have to do is show up!

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4401 University Drive W.
Lethbridge, Alberta
T1K 3M4
403-382-7134
admissions@[Link]

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