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The University Studies program at NLC allows you to take your first 2 years at Northern Lakes College instead of going to a major center for university. Our university transfer courses are accessible, affordable, and convenient. Class sizes are small, and instructors are helpful and caring.
You will earn university credits towards a Northern Lakes College certificate or diploma and be eligible to transfer to another program at another university or a diploma program at NLC. You can also transfer the university credits to another institution, into programs such as Aboriginal Studies, Arts, Education, General Studies or Social Work. To start planning your university education, please meet with our Program Coordinator. You can contact them at uscoordinator@northernlakescollege.ca
For more details about the University Studies (US) courses and their description, access the US Student Handbook by selecting below: Programs Requirements, Fees, and Additional Information and Program Resources.
Program Locations
Jul 02, 2025 - Jun 25, 2026 - NLC Anytime, Anywhere - Available AnywhereSince learning is online, you need to access to a computer, Internet, and the textbook(s) or resource(s) assigned to each course. You could also access technology if you live close to any of the NLC campuses.
For more information about textbooks and additional resources, you can request the Student Handbook at uscoordinator@northernlakescollege.ca
Fluency in English is required:
English 30-1 (60%) or English 30-2 (70%) or ENGL0190 (60%) or an English equivalency (ACCUPLACER assessment).
If English is your second language, refer to the International Student Information.
You will also need to submit all post-secondary transcripts with your application.
If you want to transfer into a diploma or degree program, the program may have other admission requirements, including high school math and science prerequisites.
You can discuss the requirements with the University Studies Program Coordinator (uscoordinator@northernlakescollege.ca) when you select courses.
Some courses are transferable to other programs and institutions. Please refer to Transfer Alberta at https://transferalberta.alberta.ca/.
Completion of NLC University Studies courses towards the University of Calgary Community-Based Bachelor of Education (BEd) does not guarantee acceptance into this program. Students must apply directly through the University of Calgary between Oct. 1st and Mar. 1st as soon as possible to seek acceptance and must maintain a GPA of 2.7 in their NLC courses (i.e., non-educational courses). Requirements are subject to change at any time, under the discretion of the University of Calgary.