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Dual Admission

Become a University student while attending College of the Rockies

Are you university-bound? Studies have shown that students who begin at College of the Rockies complete university with overall higher grade point averages than did their counterparts at most other BC colleges and universities.

The Dual Admission program provides you with a smooth transition from College of the Rockies to the University of Lethbridge. 

University of Lethbridge Dual Admission

Benefits:

  • You spend up to your first two years studying at College of the Rockies enjoying smaller class sizes which provides more individualized support, and lower tuition.
  • Once you successfully complete your transferable courses at College of the Rockies you move seamlessly to ULethbridge to complete your degree program (provided you meet the program admission requirements).
  • Learn which courses will transfer for full credit right from the start.
  • Access to academic advising at both institutions.
  • Eligibility for scholarships at both institutions. ULethbridge scholarships are payable during the first term of registration at ULethbridge.
  • Early access to Cooperative Education (Co-op) opportunities and access to Co-op coordinators to assist with successful career planning and job search.
  • Continuing student status when applying for ULethbridge campus housing.

Who should apply?

This program is designed for students who are looking to attend or transfer to University of Lethbridge to earn a Bachelor degree in Arts, Fine Arts, or Science:

  • High school students – interested in earning an Arts, Fine Arts, or Science degree at University of Lethbridge
  • First year College of the Rockies students – students beginning their first year of University studies
  • Incoming students – mature students interested in earning an Arts, Science or Fine Arts degree at University of Lethbridge

Programs Eligible for Dual Admission

University of Lethbridge offers a wide variety of degree programs. The dual admission option is available for most of their Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs and Pre-Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education and Pre-Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education. Dual Admission is also available for a selection of their Bachelor of Fine Arts programs and for the Pre-Bachelor of Fine Arts -Art/Bachelor of Education program. Admission is also available (but not guaranteed) for some other competitive entry programs. You will have the option to transfer to the University of Lethbridge after completing a minimum of 15 credit hours (5 courses) toward your degree.

For more information you can view the Dual Admission Guide for University of Lethbridge and College of the Rockies.

Eligible Degree Programs:

  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Arts and Science
  • Pre-Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education
  • Pre-Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts – Art (Art Studio)
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts – Multidisciplinary
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts – Indigenous Art (Art Studio)
  • Pre-Bachelor of Fine Arts – Art/Bachelor of Education

Application Steps:

Complete the Application for Dual Admission. We encourage you to book an appointment with a College of the Rockies Education Advisor to help with course selection and the application process.