Degrees, Diploma & Certificates

You can explore the full list of all programs and courses offered at NAIT.

If you’re still deciding on a program, take our Find Your Future quiz to get you thinking of what programs may be a good fit based on your interests, skills and aspirations.

Another way to explore what NAIT has to offer is by attending an upcoming event, taking a campus tour and checking out upcoming info sessions.

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Each program page lists the admission requirements that are required to be accepted to the program.

• Minimum entrance requirements are the required high school courses and the minimum final grades required to be considered for admission to the program. If you have education from another province outside of Alberta, check the high school course equivalencies.

• Some programs have competitive entrance requirements or a program interview as part of the admission process. 
• If you have previous education outside of Canada – in a country that is not on the exempt country list – you’ll also need to meet NAIT’s English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements as part of the admissions process.

Some NAIT programs have one delivery method, while others have multiple options available. For example, you may be able to take your program entirely online or hybrid (a mix of online and in-person instruction). 

Check program delivery options listed on the program page and carefully consider which delivery options will work best for you.

Intake dates for domestic applicants

Be sure to stay on top of important dates and deadlines. When you can apply will depend on the intake you’re applying for – remember, not all programs have multiple intakes. NAIT’s domestic applications open on:

• October 1 – Fall intake (starts the following September)
• March 1 – Winter intake (starts the following January)
• June 1 – Spring/Summer intake (spring starts the following May, summer starts the following July)

When you’re ready to get started on your application to NAIT, you’ll need:

• Alberta Student Number – Look up or request an ASN
• Basic Alberta.ca Account
• Personal email address
• Information about your previous education, including what schools you attended and when
• Valid credit card, Visa Debit, or Debit Mastercard to pay non-refundable application fee

Make sure you have the above items ready before you start your application.

Start your application

As a domestic applicant, you will submit your NAIT application online using the ApplyAlberta website. ApplyAlberta lets you apply to any public post-secondary in Alberta and helps with sharing your past transcripts.

If you're interested in multiple NAIT programs and would accept an offer of admission to either program, the application lets you pick an optional second choice program. Be aware that applicants who select a program as their first choice will receive priority for available seats.

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After applying, you will be emailed a NAIT Student ID number to the email account included on your application. This email will include instructions on how to create your MyNAIT portal account (my.nait.ca).

Write down your NAIT ID number somewhere safe. You’ll need it in future correspondence with NAIT.

Your MyNAIT portal is where you will:

• Monitor your application, including your application’s To Do List items
• View important application deadlines and due dates
• Review important e-letters

Need help navigating your MyNAIT portal? Visit the MyNAIT Self Service Guide.

Official documents

NAIT requires official transcripts to make a final admission decision. It’s important to submit all required documents as soon as possible after applying so your application is not delayed.

All transcripts and educational documents must be submitted 60 days after submitting your application or by your program's start date, whichever comes sooner.

If you are currently attending high school, depending on your current courses, you may be asked to submit a proof of enrolment or progress report form.

How to upload documents to your application in MyNAIT

1. Log in to your MyNAIT portal
2. Select Open Self Service
3. Select the Admissions tile
4. Select Submission of Documents on left panel navigation
5. Select the blue [+] to add and upload your required document(s).

Watch how to upload documents

Once uploaded, transcripts and submitted documents can take up to 10-15 business days to review.

When submitting documents via mail, it can take up to 7-10 business days once these documents are received for them to appear on your account.

Your application status

It is your responsibility to check your MyNAIT portal regularly and review your To Do List for each application.

You can view your application status and status definition on the homepage of your MyNAIT portal or by:

1. Logging in to your MyNAIT portal, and select Open Self Service
2. Choose the Admissions tile
3. Select your program application
4. View the application status and definition

Program interviews

If you applied to one of NAIT’s health programs with a program interview requirement, shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email with instructions on how to complete the interview. 

Outstanding To Do List items

Your application’s To Do List will change as your application is reviewed:

If your application is "Incomplete" you may be required to submit additional information or documentation – these requirements will be listed in your To Do list. Submit any requirements as soon as possible so we can assess your application without delays.

• Be sure to follow the deadlines (formatted as: mm/dd/year).
• If you do not fulfill your To Do List by the indicated deadlines, you risk the chance of your application(s) being cancelled.

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Admissions decision

Once NAIT has evaluated your application and made an admission decision, you will receive an e-letter in your MyNAIT portal. Read your e-letter carefully as it outlines important information and next steps.

Generally, admissions decisions will fall into one of the following 3 categories:

• Accepted
• Waitlisted
• Cancelled

You can find a full list of all applicant statuses and definitions on the MyNAIT portal.

 Glossary of NAIT Terms 

Waitlists

If your chosen program fills before your application is evaluated, you will be placed on a waitlist. Waitlisted applicants may receive an offer of admission later if a seat becomes available. This could happen anytime leading up to the start of the term. Learn more about waitlists, including a waitlist FAQ.