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 from My Alberta Digital ID (MADI)]. You actually have to have an account so you can go to ApplyAlberta.
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.

If you have all of those, then you can sign into My Alberta.ca and start the application process by choosing ApplyAlberta.

Double check

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 MyTradesecrets 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 opening dates

Winter 2024 and Emergency Services Technology (EST) 2024 — May 1, 2023
Bachelor of Applied Business: Emergency Services 2024 cohort — March 1, 2023
Firefighter training 2024 (all platoons — August 10, 2023
Fall 2024 — October 1, 2023
Winter 2025 – includes Business, University Transfer, Emergency Services Technology and Bachelor of Applied Business: Emergency Services) — first Wednesday in May 2024
Spring 2025 – includes Firefighter Training) — first Wednesday in August 2024
Fall 2025 — first Wednesday in October 2024

Online programs

Application open and close dates for online programs vary by program.
To check the specifics for your program, go to your program page and then choose important dates. Applications and course registration open dates and deadlines for each term are listed,

Current waitlists

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.

We created a brief document showing you the steps to creating my Alberta.ca account.

You should also know

An email address can only be used for one MyAlberta.ca account.

Use your own email.
Avoid using your high school email address as you may lose access to it after you graduate.
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 My Alberta.ca account 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

If you are a current Grade 12 student...

...then you need to

attending an
Alberta curriculum school

email us a list of the courses you are enrolled in
for all of Grade 12

attending a school in Lloydminster

All Lloydminster high schools follow Saskatchewan
curriculum, so we don't receive your transcript electronically
from Alberta Education.

So, 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.

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.

If you are a graduate..	...then you need to
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.
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.
with education from outside of Canada	email copies of your educational documents, including any English Language Proficiency tests.
If you didn't graduate from high school...	...send a copy of your transcript or a list of high school courses you completed. If you don't have the pre-requisite courses for the program, you may be eligible after entrance testing. Ask about our special admission process.

Please note:

Transcripts can be emailed to admissions@lakelandcollege.ca or faxed to 780 853 8594.
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.
If you need to order an official high school transcript from your province or territory, please visit the ALIS Alberta website for links.

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 Before you start page about all the things you need to complete your application
Use the a green Apply Now button on the right side of the Before you start page.
Your click takes you to the My Alberta sign in page. You'll use your My Albera.ca account to sign in
The next identity 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 My Alberta sign on page. Follow the directions above from there.

Option 1: Before you start page on ApplyAlberta

Option 2: You already have your My Alberta.ca account

How to Apply

Checklist & tips

Double check

Device and browser

Are you in the right place?

Application open dates

Application opening dates

Online programs

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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