Frequently-Asked Questions

ApplyAlberta is a secure online application system that allows students to apply to one or more of Alberta's public colleges, universities, and technical institutes through a common starting point, and to authorize the transfer of their Alberta high school or post-secondary transcripts.

• Makes it easy for students to apply to one or more post-secondary institutions. The first time students use ApplyAlberta they will create a profile with their personal and academic history. This information is filled in automatically on each of the Alberta post-secondary applications they complete.
• Facilitates the transfer of academic transcripts. Within ApplyAlberta, students authorize institution(s) to request the transfer of their Alberta Education high school and/or post-secondary transcripts. Students will not be charged a fee for transcripts transferred through ApplyAlberta.
• Speeds up the application process. The ability to apply to multiple institutions without having to re-enter basic information and to authorize transcript transfers will save students time.

When you use ApplyAlberta, you will follow a series of steps to apply for admission to participating institutions:

• You will create a secure logon account and your personal information will be protected by the Government of Alberta's secure identity system
  • ApplyAlberta uses the Alberta Student Number (ASN) to authenticate an applicant's identity. If you have applied to, or attended, an Alberta school or post-secondary institution the system will try to find your Alberta Student Number (ASN).
  • If you do not have an ASN, the system will issue one to you. New ASNs are not linked to any other information such as previous attendance records or Alberta high school transcripts.
• During the application process, you will authorize post-secondary institution(s) to obtain your Alberta high school transcripts or your post-secondary transcripts from participating institutions that are using the ApplyAlberta system.
• You will fill out a basic personal and academic profile containing key information such as your name, birth date, address, contact information, citizenship, and academic history.
• Once you select an institution, you will then complete the institution-specific part of the application such as term and program.
• You will have to pay the institution's application fee and submit your application.
• The institution will then process your application and deal directly with you.
• You can return to ApplyAlberta at any time to apply to additional institutions.

The ApplyAlberta website (www.applyalberta.ca) lists the institutions using the application system. Check the homepage or the list of Participating Institutions.

You should apply directly to post-secondary institutions that are not yet using ApplyAlberta. If you go to the list of Participating Institutions you will find the links you need to apply directly to these institutions.

No. Institutions will be accepting applications through ApplyAlberta for undergraduate academic programs that are at least one academic year in length and that lead to a certificate, diploma or degree. Complete program information will be available on each institution's website.

Yes. Anyone applying to an Alberta public post-secondary institution can use ApplyAlberta.

Apply Alberta uses state-of-the-art encryption and other security technologies to ensure the protection of data. The ApplyAlberta application system complies with all privacy requirements under provincial and federal legislation.

Yes. You can logon to ApplyAlberta and change the information stored in your profile at any time.

The following web browsers are supported for use with the ApplyAlberta system. It is recommended that you use the most up-to-date version. Other browsers may operate successfully but are not currently supported.

• Chrome
• Edge
• Firefox
• Internet Explorer
• Safari

The following browser options are also required:

• Javascript must be enabled
• Cookies must be enabled
• Pop-up blockers must be disabled

If a site feature does not work when using a browser listed above:

• Download the latest version of the browser and try again;
• Try using a different browser;

If you continue to experience issues, contact the  Help Desk for assistance.

Mobile devices may also operate successfully, but are not currently supported for use with the ApplyAlberta site.
The Help Desk does not provide support for hardware devices or the operating systems on which browsers are installed.