Military and Veteran Friendly Campus
As a military member, veteran, or military family member, you bring unique experiences and strengths to our campuses. The University of Alberta supports military-connected students with their academic journeys as a member of the Canadian Military, Veteran and Family Connected Campus Consortium (CMVF3C). Whether transitioning from military service to civilian life, balancing service with studies, or continuing your education as a veteran, we offer support for your specific needs.
Programs and services
- University transition and preparation: Support with prior learning assessments and recognition reports (PLARs), program information, applications, orientation programming and academic readiness.
- Service navigation: Access the information and services you need when you need them.
- Community: Connect with other campus learners.
- Assistance: From deployments to serious illnesses that disrupt your studies, if you encounter barriers or have questions, we can help.
Need assistance?
Contact us at mvfc@ualberta.ca to learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find designated learning institutions:
- Alberta open in a new tab - This list of designated institutions in Alberta is updated regularly.
- across Canada open in a new tab
Military members and Veterans can apply for many programs offered by post-secondary institutions. Prospective students are encouraged to review admissions requirements and application deadlines as they vary by program and institution.
Career counselling is available through the U of A Career Centre or VAC Career and Transition Services open in a new tab. The Student Service Centre can help with any admissions, programs, and eligibility questions.
Interested in applying for post secondary education? See the Apply Alberta website open in a new tab and follow their steps of the application process
How do I apply to the U of A?
Interested in applying to the University of Alberta? Learn more about the admissions process.
Post-secondary institutions appreciate the wealth of experience military members and Veterans bring. Each institution and program handles credits differently. Some institutions can help you explore your prior learning assessment and credit recognition (PLAR) options.
At the U of A, the MVFC team can provide assistance. MVFC partners can learn more about PLAR by contacting mvfc@ualberta.ca.
Military members may be eligible for funding through the Canadian Armed Forces through education and training pathways.
Veterans may be eligible for the Education and Training Benefit open in a new tab through Veteran Affairs Canada. Veterans may also qualify for scholarships like the Alex Decoteau Scholarship of Honour open in a new tab, which are specially tailored to Veterans. After applying to a program, Veterans can fill out a single application and be assessed for scholarships and awards.
Scholarships and loans are also available to students. At the U of A, please see scholarships and loans
Several post-secondary institutions across Alberta and Canada have been providing support services to address the unique strengths and needs of military and Veteran students. As a demonstration site in Alberta, the U of A provides these students with wraparound academic, financial, social and mental health support that leverages existing services at the U of A and collaborates with the Canadian Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Canada to ensure student success.
All current students, including military members and Veterans, have full access to existing student services available at the post-secondary institution in which they are enrolled. At the U of A, these include academic support, health and wellness services, as well as military and Veteran-specific student resources available through student services and the MVFC team.
Contact our MVFC team by emailing mvfc@ualberta.ca.
Meetings with Post-Secondary Institutions and Partners in Alberta occur each month. Please contact the MVFC team by emailing mvfc@ualberta.ca for more information.
The Canadian Military, Veteran and Family-Connected Campus Consortium (CMVF3C) meets every 2nd Friday of the month at 1200 ET / 1000 MT. Please see the CMVF3C website open in a new tab for further details or email cmvf3c@ualberta.ca.
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