1. Submit Your Application
Applying to Lethbridge Polytechnic has never been easier. We’re part of ApplyAlberta, your one-stop application site that allows you to apply to Lethbridge Polytechnic and authorize the transfer of your Alberta high school and/or post-secondary transcripts.
To assist you with your application, it is recommended that you have the following information readily available:
- a list of courses (high school and/or post-secondary) you are currently completing (if applicable)
- an Alberta Education Student Identification Number (if applicable)
- A credit card (Visa or MasterCard) to pay the non-refundable application fee.
- If you are a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a refugee in Canada, your application processing fee is $100
- If you are an international student, temporary resident (with a study permit, work permit, or visitor visa), or living in Canada but do not have a permanent resident or refugee status, your application processing fee is $150
Ready to take the next step?
If you do not have a credit card for payment, please contact admissions@lethpolytech.ca.
If you need help with your application, contact the ApplyAlberta Help Desk.
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM (MST/MDT), closed on holidays
Phone: 780-644-2696
Toll Free (within Alberta): dial 310-0000, followed by 780-644-2696
Email: AE.HelpDesk@gov.ab.ca
2. Application Deadlines and Availability
Programs tend to fill quickly; therefore, we strongly recommend applying early. The table below indicates the general application open and close dates; however, please be aware that some programs may close applications early due to high demand.
If applicants are applying to more than one program for the same term, a separate application and fee will be required for each application. Applicants may only accept an offer for one program per term.
Please note that application and document deadlines vary by term and residency status.
| Applicant Type | Deadline Type | Term | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUMMER 2026 | FALL 2026 | WINTER 2027 | SUMMER 2027 | ||
| All | Application Opens | June 1, 2025 | October 1, 2025 | February 1, 2026 | June 1, 2026 |
| Domestic | Application Closes & Unofficial Document Deadline | May 5, 2026 | September 8, 2026 | January 5, 2027 | May 4, 2027 |
| Domestic | Official Document Deadline | May 8, 2026 | September 16, 2026 | January 13, 2027 | May 12, 2027 |
| International (Non-Study Permit Holder or Study Permit Holder Outside of Canada or On-Shore Study Permit Holder Within Canada) | Application Closes & Unofficial Document Deadline | January 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | September 1, 2026 | January 1, 2027 |
| International | Official Document & Study Permit Deadline | April 1, 2026 | August 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026 | April 1, 2027 |
*IMPORTANT NOTE:
IRCC current regulations indicate that on-shore international students previously accepted to a different Designated Learning Institute (DLI) and who currently have a Study Permit for that DLI MUST apply for and receive a NEW Study Permit BEFORE they can begin their studies at Lethbridge Polytechnic. Ensure you are considering Lethbridge Polytechnic’s international student application processing times (typically 4 – 6 weeks) and IRCC’s current Study Permit processing times BEFORE you submit your application. More information on changing your school or program can be found here.
Unofficial transcripts are documents which are not issued directly by the institution to Lethbridge Polytechnic. This includes:
- If the transcript has been opened by the student
- If it is a copy (photocopy, emailed copy, etc.)
- If it was not produced by the institution attended
- If the official seal is broken
- If courses are listed as in progress
Transcripts are considered official if:
- They are sent directly from the issuing institution/body to Lethbridge Polytechnic
- If the official seal is not broken
- Certified true copies which are stamped and signed by the institution
- Digital copies which are sent through vendors such as MyCreds
3. Check Your Requirements
Once you know which programs you are interested in, you can make sure you have the requirements needed to gain admission.
4. Transfer Credit/Prior Learning
Get credit for what you know! There are two ways to get credit for what you have learned.
Transfer credit is credit given for course work successfully completed at one post-secondary institution and transferred towards the completion of a credential at another post-secondary institution.
Students must first be accepted into a program in order to apply for transfer credit.
Step 1: Apply for Transfer Credit
Applicants must submit a Transfer Credit Application form, official transcripts, and course outlines (if requested by Lethbridge Polytechnic) a minimum of one month prior to the start of the term to allow for review of transfer credit and/or prior learning credit in order to determine if outcomes are satisfied and award credit.
Transfer credit requests will be assessed within 3-4 weeks of the date that all forms and documents have been received.
Lethbridge Polytechnic may request that applicants provide detailed course outlines/syllabi for courses that have not been assessed previously. Course outlines must have all essential elements to be assessed. If you receive transfer credit, your Lethbridge Polytechnic transcript will indicate a grade of TR for transferred courses. This will not affect your Lethbridge Polytechnic GPA.
Step 2: Lethbridge Polytechnic Will Assess Your Eligibility
Transfer credit will be awarded if the following criteria have been met:
- The course(s) requested were completed at a public institution or an institution recognized by Alberta Council on Admissions & Transfer
- The course(s) requested cover at least 80% of the content of corresponding course(s) at Lethbridge Polytechnic that are either required for the student's program OR qualify as approved electives for the student's program
- The course(s) requested were completed within the last ten (10) years
- The student has been offered a seat in a Lethbridge Polytechnic program and confirmed the offer
- Lethbridge Polytechnic has received the official transcript from the institution(s) in which the courses were completed
For a list of courses that have been reviewed and approved for transfer credit at Lethbridge Polytechnic, you can visit our Transfer Credit Lookup tool, or Transfer Alberta's Search tool.
Note: Course transfer equivalencies with an end date may still be considered for credit upon request, provided detailed course information is submitted for re-evaluation.
Further information may be needed in order to determine if transfer credit can be awarded. In this case, the course outline (syllabi) must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office. The course outline should include the following information:
- Course code and number (if applicable)
- Title of course
- Institution
- Credit value/hours
- Method of evaluation (components for calculating grade)
- Course pre-requisites and/or co-requisites
- Textbook
- Learning outcomes or description of course content
- Schedule of topics
- Lab, practicum, or clinical, if applicable
If the course outline is missing information listed above, it may impact the decision of the transfer credit. Students are responsible for submitted all required information for transfer credit assessment.
If course outlines are not written in English, a certified translation must be submitted. Self-translations are not accepted.
Step 3: Transfer Credit is Determined
Once the Registrar’s Office has assessed the course completed, you will be notified through your Lethbridge Polytechnic email of the decision.
Already Studying at Lethbridge Polytechnic?
If you are currently studying at Lethbridge Polytechnic and want to take a course at another post-secondary institution and transfer it into your program, you must request a Letter of Permission. Contact admissions@lethpolytech.ca for more information.
Prior learning credit is awarded if the learning outcomes in a course can be demonstrated through our prior learning assessment (PLA) based on previous coursework and/or work/life experience.
For details on the Prior Learning Credit process, please visit the Records page.
5. Returning After an Absence
An application to return after an absence is subject to the following conditions:
- Students who are not enrolled in one or more fall or winter terms are required to submit a new application to Lethbridge Polytechnic
- Approval to return after an absence is based on space availability
- Students accepted to return after an absence are governed by the Academic Calendar pertaining to their year of re-admission as outlined in the polytechnic policy and procedure related to graduation requirements
You must remain in good standing to move forward in your program. Academic disqualification means you are:
- removed from your program
- prevented from further registration
An individual who has had a disqualified status in their last term of enrolment (fall, winter, spring, or summer terms) will not be considered for admission for the next immediate term following the disqualification. A minimum of one (1) regularly scheduled term (fall or winter) must elapse after the disqualification standing was imposed in order to be considered for re-admission.
Re-admission after a disqualified status will be considered upon submission of a new application and applicable application processing fee to Lethbridge Polytechnic.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their application for re-admission in a timely manner to allow for evaluation and re-admission requirements to be completed. Failure to submit the application and any required documents for re-admission is a timely manner may result in the application being denied.
Decisions to reinstate to Lethbridge Polytechnic is ultimately made by the Registrar, and may be in consultation with the Dean of the program the student is seeking admission to. Re-admission is not guaranteed.
Students who are readmitted will have an academic standing of Reinstated on Probation.