Frequently Asked Questions
Program Questions
Admission Questions
All applicants applying to the Bachelor of Education program at the University of Alberta are required to complete the Casper test as part of their application.
The Casper test is a 100-120 minute online situational judgement test. It is a standardized online assessment of non-cognitive skills, interpersonal characteristics, and personal values and priorities that we believe are important for successful students and graduates of our program. The Casper test will complement the other factors that we use for applicant review and evaluation.
We recommend applying as early as possible for admission and ensuring your application is complete as early as possible. Applications open on October 1st and the application deadline for September admission into the Faculty of Education is March 1st. Note that our programs are competitive and in previous years, the Faculty of Education has hit capacity before the end of the admission cycle and as such, an early application and submission of all required documentation is recommended as early as possible.
Teaching Profession
Changes to Admission Due to COVID-19
For ALL post-secondary students applying to an undergraduate or graduate program at the University of Alberta, grades for courses completed in Winter 2020 will not be included in the calculation of admission GPAs.
Passing grades from Winter 2020 will contribute to the credit requirements for individual admissions, provided the grades meet the threshold required for transfer credit as outlined in the University Calendar, and will be accepted as satisfying program prerequisites. Non-passing grades for Winter 2020 will not contribute to the credit requirements for individual admissions and will not be accepted as satisfying program prerequisites.
These admissions practice changes aim to ensure that the academic changes and disruptions in global education systems that have accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic do not disadvantage applicants to University of Alberta programs. The goal is to ensure all applicants are treated in a fair and equitable manner.
Grades and relative performance for the Winter 2020 term will not be used by the University of Alberta for any admission decisions.
CR/NC Admission FAQs
For external post-secondary students applying to an undergraduate or graduate program at the U of A, grades for courses taken in Winter 2020 will not be included in the calculation of admission GPAs.
Passing grades from Winter 2020 will contribute to the credit requirements for individual admissions, provided the grades meet the threshold required for transfer credit as outlined in the University Calendar, and will be accepted as satisfying program prerequisites.