Counsellors & Teachers

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It starts with you

Counsellors like you have helped thousands of UAlberta students discover their passion and get the most out of their university experience.

Thank you for all that you do

We recognize the invaluable role that high school counsellors and teachers play in helping students plan their university journey. Your influence and knowledge has helped shape the future of thousands of UAlberta students.

We've created this page so that you can quickly and easily find everything you need to know as a counsellor, at any time throughout the year.

Stay informed
Be sure to sign up for our email newsletter to receive timely updates about admissions and more.

Key admissions information

Dates & deadlines See all key dates at a glance for 2018-19.
Requirements Find out about our general and competitive requirements.
Admission steps How students can apply and accept their offer.
Submitting updates Learn how students can submit and update Grade 12 marks on their application.
Evaluation process How we evaluate applications and make offers.
Tuition & scholarships Information about scholarships, loans, and other financial support.

What's new at the U of A?

Boarding UAlberta
This new initiative brings in Grade 11 students from outside of Alberta to discover the U of A and Edmonton.

Augustana Calendar
Augustana Campus in Camrose has introduced a new 3-week / 11-week academic schedule.

Lister residence
We're expanding! Our fifth Lister residence tower is under construction and scheduled to open for Fall 2018.

PLLC residence
The Peter Lougheed Leadership College is opening a new residence, Peter Lougheed Hall, which will be open to all students beginning this September. (The PLLC program itself will remain application-based, for upper-year students).

Connect with us

Campus Tours
Students and counsellors are invited to take a Campus Tour. Or, consider booking a Group Tour with your class - we'll work with you to customize your visit!

In-school presentations
Let us come to you! We’d love to talk to your students about everything the U of A has to offer.

In-school application workshops
Our recruiters are available to come and guide students through the online application form as they apply on the spot!

Contact us
Please email us at counsellor@ualberta.ca to coordinate an in-school presentation or workshop, or if you have any questions.

Counsellor Events

We host counsellor update workshops for high school counsellors across Canada. Come ask questions and to network with fellow counsellors!

Advising

We offer one-on-one advising for students throughout the year both on and off campus as well as online. No matter what their questions are about the U of A, admissions, and university life, we've got them covered!

Indigenous students?

The University of Alberta is home to a welcoming and growing community of over 1,200 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students.

Our Indigenous Students page contains more information about admission options, including the Transition Year Program, as well as student services and support, special events, Indigenous student housing, and more.

We're also able to support Indigenous students who are considering applying for post-secondary through one-on-one advising and assistance with a variety of topics.

It starts with you

Thank you for all that you do

Key admissions information

What's new at the U of A?

Connect with us

Counsellor Events

Advising

Indigenous students?

Connect with us

Stay informed

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