Apply to Attend RDC

How to Apply

• Domestic Students: Submit your application to RDC through Apply Alberta, the Alberta Post-Secondary Application System.
• International Students: Complete the International Online Application. 
  • Review international student program availability (the information below pertains to domestic students)
  • Review international admission information
• Apprenticeship Students: Information about the process and criteria to become a Registered Apprentice is found on Apprenticeship and Industry Training's website then submit your application directly to Apprenticeship and Industry Training.
  • If you are already a Registered Apprentice, you can register for your technical training on your MyTradesecrets account or by calling our Apprenticeship Registration line at 403.342.3100.
  • Although non-registered apprentices may be able to attend some classes at RDC with special permission, Registered Apprentices receive priority for the seats that are available.  For more information, please contact tradesandtechnologies [at] rdc [dot] ab [dot] ca.

When to Apply

Application Fees

Domestic Applicants: $120 non-refundable
International Applicants: $200 non-refundable (CDN funds)

Note: The application fee is good for one academic year.

Program Admission by Term

Disclaimer:

1. The information below is for domestic applicants only.  International applicants should check availability here.
2. The information below is accurate as of May 11, 2021. Red Deer College reserves the right to modify the list without notice or prejudice.

Availability Definitions:

• Open: Program still has seats available.
• Waitlisted: Program is full and qualified applicants are being placed on a waitlist. There is no guarantee that waitlisted applicants will be offered a seat, however it is common for seats to become available until the start of class. As seats become available, they are filled from the waitlist.
• Closed: Program is no longer accepting applications for that term.
• N/A: Not available this term.

**Admission to the Bachelor of Business Administration is based on successful completion of the RDC Business Administration diploma. First year applicants should apply to Management Certificate or Business Administration diploma.

***First year students should apply to Bachelor of Education - Elementary listed under University Transfer programs. Entry to third year is competitive.