Undergraduate Application

Thank you for your interest in our programs. In this section of our site, we have provided answers about the application process, so please read carefully through the pages about applying to the program(s) of your choice.

Learn about:

• Admission requirements
• Our online application (required for all students)
• Our portfolio application (required for BDes and BFA students)
• What to do after you apply

Before you apply, learn about the Undergraduate Programs we offer:

• Bachelor of Design (BDes)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
• BA (Honors) in History of Art, Design, and Visual Culture (HADVC)
• BA Major in Art & Design
• BEd Major in Art & Design

If you have general questions about your application or requirements, e.g. about tuition and fees, applying for student residence, English Language Proficiency requirements for international students, etc., please return to the main University of Alberta homepage and use the search bar to investigate.

If, after reading through our website, you have any remaining questions about our Department's specific program applications or requirements, please contact Undergraduate Advisor Caitlin Wells at artdesug@ualberta.ca.

Deadlines

• Bachelor of Arts: March 1 (online application)
• Bachelor of Design (BDes): May 1 (online application and portfolio submission)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA): May 1 (online application and portfolio submission) 

We highly recommend BDes and BFA applications submit your online application prior to March 1.