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 $500 tuition deposit (if applicable).
- To pay your deposit, click on "Submit Payment", this will take you to our secure payment site.
Winter 2022 Deadlines
| Offer Date | Deadline to Accept/Pay |
| On or prior to November 17 | December 1 |
| After November 17 | 14 days |
Fall 2022 Deadlines
The deadline to accept your offer is listed in your Launchpad. For most programs the deadline to accept your offer for Fall 2022 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 |
Alberta School of Business Offers
The deadline to accept your offer for the Alberta School of Business for Fall 2022 is as follows:
| Offer Date | Deadline to Accept/Pay |
| On or prior to April 1 | June 1 |
| April 2 - Aug 1 | 30 days |
| After Aug 1 | 14 days |
Fall 2022 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.
Spring/Summer 2022 Deadlines
The deadline to accept your offer for Spring/Summer 2022 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 Offer
If you applied for residence, you must accept your residence offer in Bear Tracks to secure your space. After you've accepted, you will receive a link to your residence contract, along with information about your residence and life on campus. If you applied for residence on your application form in Launchpad, you can accept the residence and admission offer at the same time by filling out the "Reply to Offer of Admission" form.
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 Checklist. This will indicate any outstanding documents or requirements.
Tuition Deposit Rules and Exemptions
If you are new to the university, you may also need to pay a non-refundable $500 tuition deposit as part of the offer acceptance process. However, some types of applicants are exempt from having to pay the tuition deposit.