How to Apply

Checklist & tips

You've decided the program you want to take and are ready to apply.

Before you click on Alberta's post-secondary application system, ApplyAlberta, you'll need 5 things. Each of the items is explained in more detail below.

Your own My Alberta.ca account [Name changed March 16, 2023 My Alberta Digital ID (MADI)].
Your Alberta Student Number (ASN).
The names of all the high schools and post-secondary institutions you attended or are currently attending.
High school courses and marks - Canadian students only.
A credit card to pay the application fee.

Do some double checks

Device and browser

Use a desktop or laptop computer to fill in your online application. It's much easier to see and do all the actions on a larger screen. It's very difficult to complete the application on a mobile phone.
Check your web browser. You need to use an up-to-date browser and also enable some functions. The ApplyAlberta FAQ has details.

Are you in the right place?

If you're an international student - check eligible programs, as well as if there is still space for international students.
If you're an apprentice, use My Tradesecrets to register for your training.
If you're looking for continuing education registration, go to our new con ed registration platform. All currently scheduled courses will be listed.

Application open dates

Application Open Dates:

Fall 2023 - Open October 1, 2022
Winter 2024 term and Emergency Service Technology (EST) 2024 platoon - open May 1, 2023
Bachelor of Applied Business: Emergency Services 2024 cohort - open March 1, 2023
Firefighter training 2023 (all intakes) - open August 15, 2022
Firefighter training 2024 (all intakes) - open August 10, 2023
Online programs - Application open and close dates are different than the above. On the program pages, check the important dates tab for when applications and course registration opens and closes for each term.

Current waitlists

Programs now being waitlisted for winter 2023:

Parts Technician (all 3 periods) for program start date no later than Dec 15.

Waitlisted? Still apply

Some programs do fill up quickly.

Even if your program does have a waitlist, you should still apply.
People's plans change. Waitlists do move.
Stay in touch with your enrolment specialist.

Tips for using ApplyAlberta

ApplyAlberta is an online application system for Alberta post-secondary institutions. The system also includes a transcript transfer process for anyone who went to school in Alberta.

The ApplyAlberta process has 6 steps:

Create a secure login account.
Find your Alberta Student Number (ASN), or get one if you're not from Alberta.
Authorize a transcript transfer.
Fill in your profile.
Complete the application.
Submit your application and pay the application fee.

Need more help, see the resources below

From ApplyAlberta

The best source of help is from ApplyAlberta. So, if you're still not sure about how to apply, check out these resources:

watch a video with the ApplyAlberta steps
check out the ApplyAlberta FAQs

Tips

if you have a problem, there's an ApplyAlberta help desk
split your screen with the ApplyAlberta site on one side and this page open on the other. You can refer to this page for tips and help.
check your browser as there have been issues with Google Chrome. You might need to try another browser.
don't use the browser's back button to go back to a previous page. There are back and next buttons within the application.

The best source of help is from Apply Alberta. So, if you're still not sure about how to apply, check out these resources:

watch a video with the ApplyAlberta steps.
check out the ApplyAlberta FAQs

Tips

if you have a problem, there's an ApplyAlberta help desk
split your screen with the ApplyAlberta site on one side and this page open on the other. You can refer to this page for tips and help.
check your browser as there have been issues with Google Chrome, so try another browser.
don't use the browser's back button to go back to a previous page - there are back and next buttons within the application.

From Lakeland College

These tips come from the admissions and enrolment staff who have worked with many, many students.

Tips

If you have a problem, there's an ApplyAlberta help desk.
Split your screen with the ApplyAlberta site on one side and this page open on the other. You can refer to this page for tips and help.
Check your browser as there have been issues with Google Chrome, so try another browser.
Don't use the browser's back button to go back to a previous page. There are back and next buttons within the application.

Plus, they developed this e-document guide. You can look at it full screen or download it as a pdf.

My Alberta.ca account [formerly MyAlberta Digital ID (MADI)]

My Alberta.ca account was set up to make it easier for Albertans to access a number of Alberta government services.

It's also required when you use ApplyAlberta, whether or not you're an Albertan.

Only a basic account is required to access ApplyAlberta. However, if you're an Albertan you should create an ID verified account.

We've also created a brief document showing you the steps to creating a MADI account. Note: An updated document it coming soon.

You should also know

If you used ApplyAlberta before, you will need to transfer from the SIAMS system to the MADI system. This is about 7 steps into the MADI set-up. You'll need the SIAMS number you were assigned.
An email address can only be used for one for MADI. Use your own email. If you are a parent or guardian filling out the form, don't use a family email or your personal email.
You'll have to confirm your email address before your account is created. Be ready to check for the confirmation link. It expires in 96 hours.
If you're an Albertan, you might want to create an ID verified account. You'll be using your MADI for more than ApplyAlberta and verified ID may be required.
If you're filling in a basic account, please use your legal name including a middle name. We need that information for our student and financial records.

Alberta Student Number (ASN)

This student registry system provides the means for transcripts to be sent directly to Lakeland.

If you went to school in Alberta
If you don't know your ASN, you can look it up. The link is in the ApplyAlberta process, but you should look it up first. Go to the Lookup ASN page.

If you haven't gone to school in Alberta

You need to get an ASN number. Go to the request an ASN page.

You should know

Your ASN is unique to you and is yours for life. Record it and keep with other important documents.
A parent, legal guardian or other authorized person can look up or request your ASN.

Personal information

Personal information includes:

your full legal name, please include your middle name
your birth date
your mailing address and other contact information
your citizenship

Academic information includes:

high school(s) you attended
post secondary institutions you attended
high school courses

About high school courses: You only need to list the courses required for the program you're applying to take. Check the Courses to Declare by Program e-document.

Academic information and high school courses

Academic information includes:

high school(s) you attended
post secondary institutions you attended
high school courses

About high school courses:

You only need to list the courses required for the program you're applying to take. Check the Courses to Declare by Program e-document.

Sending your transcripts

Then you need to:

If you are a...	...then you need to
current Grade 12 student attending an Alberta curriculum school	email us a list of the courses you are enrolled in, for the first and second semester.
current Grade 12 student attending a school in Lloydminster	have your school email or fax a transcript showing all of the high school courses you completed in Grade 10 and 11, and confirmation of the courses you’re enrolled in for grade 12. Note: All Lloydminster high schools follow Saskatchewan curriculum. We do not receive your transcript electronically from Alberta Education.
current Grade 12 student attending a school outside of Alberta	have your school email or fax a transcript showing all of the high school courses you completed in Grade 10 and 11, and confirmation of the courses you’re enrolled in for grade 12.
graduate of an Alberta a high school	relax. We will automatically receive your official transcript from Alberta Education. Our admissions team will email you if we need additional information.
graduate of a high school outside of Alberta (including Lloydminster)	mail or drop off an official transcript. To speed up the process, if you have a copy of your transcript you can email it, and then submit the official one later.
graduate with education from outside of Canada	email copies of your educational documents, including any English Language Proficiency tests.

Please note:

Transcripts can be emailed to admissions@lakelandcollege.ca or faxed to 780 853 8594 (Vermilion) or 780 875 1813 (Lloydminster).
For final admission, you must provide an official transcript at least one month before your program's start date. An official transcript is not a photocopy, a fax or an email.Finally apply now

Finally, apply now

Congratulations, you're finally ready to apply

Here are your options for starting your application.

Option 1: Start on the Before You Start page on applyalberta

There are reminders on this page about all the things you need to complete your application
Use the a green Apply Now button on the right.
Your click takes you to the My Alberta sign in page. You'll use your My Alberta Digital ID (MADI) to sign in
Start your identity check by clicking yes or no about having a SIAMS account. Tip: Transfer your SIAMS account to MADI before you start your application.
The next identify check level shows your full name, address, and Alberta Student Number. If you haven't entered your ASN before, you'll be prompted here.
Next is a privacy and legal agreement.
Now you're in applyalberta

Option 2: If you've gone through all the things to do before you apply, you can skip two steps. Go directly to the go to the My Alberta sign on page. Follow the directions above from there.

How to Apply

Checklist & tips

Do some double checks

Device and browser

Are you in the right place?

Application open dates

Current waitlists

Tips for using ApplyAlberta

Need more help, see the resources below

From ApplyAlberta

From Lakeland College

My Alberta.ca account [formerly MyAlberta Digital ID (MADI)]

Alberta Student Number (ASN)

Personal information

Academic information and high school courses

Sending your transcripts

Finally, apply now

Congratulations, you're finally ready to apply

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