Accept Your Offer
Congratulations on receiving an admission offer!
In order to confirm your intention to attend the University of Alberta, and to become eligible to register in courses, you will need to accept your offer.
How to Accept Your Admission Offer
You can accept (or decline) your offer in UAlberta Launchpad (and pay the tuition deposit, if applicable).
Step-by-step Instructions
- Log in to UAlberta Launchpad.
- Under Forms, click on "Reply to offer of admission program choice one".
- Once you click on "Submit", you will be taken to the payment page, where you can pay the $1000 tuition deposit (if applicable).
- To pay your deposit, click on "Submit Payment"; this will take you to our secure payment site.
Fall Deadlines
The deadline to accept your offer is listed in your Launchpad. For most programs, the deadline to accept your offer for Fall semester is as follows:
Offer Date | Deadline to Accept/Pay |
On or prior to April 1 | May 1 |
April 2 - Aug 1 | 30 days |
After Aug 1 | 14 days |
Fall Deadlines — Professional Programs
The deposit amount and deadlines to accept your offer to professional programs (Medicine and Dentistry, Law) vary. Please refer to the faculty website for more details.
Winter Deadlines
The deadline to accept your offer is listed in your Launchpad. For most programs, the deadline to accept your offer for Winter semester is as follows:
Offer Date | Deadline to Accept/Pay |
On or prior to Nov 17 | Dec 1 |
After Nov 17 | 14 days |
Spring/Summer Deadlines
The deadline to accept your offer for Spring/Summer semester is as follows:
Offer Date | Deadline to Accept/Pay |
On or prior to March 18 | April 1 |
After March 18 | 14 days |
How to Accept Your Residence (Campus Housing) Offer
If you applied for residence, you will be contacted starting in May with your housing offer. No further action is required.
The Fine Print
Even after you have received/accepted an admission offer, you are still required to meet any conditions stated in your offer letter. Otherwise, your admission could be revoked.
To review your offer letter, log in to UAlberta Launchpad. While you are there, check your Application Status and To Do List. This will indicate any outstanding documents or requirements.
Tuition Deposit Rules and Exemptions
If you are new to the university, you will also need to pay a $1,000 tuition deposit as part of the offer acceptance process.Chat with a Current UAlberta Student
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