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University Studies Diploma

Portage College
www.portagecollege.caPortage College is a public board-governed college operating in northeastern Alberta. With main campuses in Lac La Biche, Cold Lake, and St. Paul, as well as satellite campuses in Boyle, Frog Lake Cree Nation, Saddle Lake Cree Nation, and Whitefish Lake First Nation #128, we offer students across our region local options for quality post-secondary education. Portage prides itself on being able to offer students a more personal touch to their educational journey that larger schools with more students just can’t provide. Instructors and professors have time for you at Portage.
Portage College offers certificate and diploma programs across a number of disciplines like apprenticeship training, education and human services, healthcare, business, college preparation, university transfer, culinary arts, hairstyling, environmental studies, and more. With online options for some programs, we offer students the flexibility they need to complete their education their way.
Satellite Campuses
Boyle, Frog Lake, Whitefish Lake First Nations #128, Saddle Lake.
Admissions
Box 417, 9531 - 94 Avenue
Lac La Biche, Alberta, T0A2C0, Canada
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Program Type University Transfer
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Credential Type Non-Credential
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Length 2 Years
- Part Time Only
- Cooperative Education
- Continuing Education
- Distance Learning
Students can be admitted in one of the following categories:
High School Matriculation: A minimum average of 60% and no mark lower than 50% in the following courses:
1. ELA 30-1
2. Four other 30 Level courses (5 credits each) selected from the following list:
Humanities: Social Studies 30-1, 30-Level language other than English, Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits minimum)!div> • Fine Arts: Art 30, ART 31, Dance 35, Drama 30, Music 30 (10 credits maximum)
• Sciences: Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Science 30, Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2*, Mathematics 31* (courses may be pre-requisites for particular junior level science or mathematics university courses) (*these two courses might not be accepted by other institutions as entrance requirements or prerequisites.)
• Electives: Physical Education 30, World Geography 30, Advanced CTS subjects (5 credits maximum)!div> !div> Mature Student: 19 years of age or older, out of high school for at least one full year, and a minimum average of 60% with at least 50% in English 30 or English 30-1 and one other five credit Grade 12 course.!div> Open Studies Admission: Successful completion of nine credits.!div> Advisor Assisted Admission: Students who do not meet other admission requirements are encouraged to discuss options for admission into the University Studies Diploma program with a Portage College advisor.!div> International Student Admission: Based on transcripts, students may need to complete a Grade 12 English proficiency exam and subject area proficiency exams based on the degree stream selection.!div>
Documents
Complete high school transcripts and post-secondary transcripts, if any work completed at a post-secondary institution.!div> Other
May be required to do an interview with the instructor or coordinator.!div>
Two weeks prior to start date
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Transfer(s) available outside of Transfer Alberta: Not available
Updated February 26, 2025. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.
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