With our focus on teaching and learning, Grant MacEwan University is an excellent environment to learn in, and we would be honoured to have you as a student if we are the right fit for your career/educational goal.
In order to make the right educational choice for yourself, follow these steps:
1. Determine where you are in the career planning process
2. Research your options
- Check out MacEwan's programs online information.
- Visit MacEwan University’s Open House.
- Attend an information session.
- Be a student for a day in a MacEwan program.
- See how successful MacEwan grads are in their careers by consulting MacEwan’s Graduate Survey.
- View the ALIS Occupational Profiles.
- Speak to people working in careers that interest you.
- See a Student Advisor in MacEwan’s Student Resource Centre.
3. Choose a program that fits
4. Investigate Admission Requirements
- For minimum admission requirements, consult the program pages.
- Do you have/are you enrolled in the proper courses?
- Is the program competitive?
- Does the program have early conditional acceptance?
5. Apply to your program of choice
6. Figure out your finances
- Look at the cost of your program.
- Factor in living expenses.
- Investigate funding options.
- Make a budget.
Still undecided?
If you know you want to be a university student but are unsure about your program, consider applying to one of the following programs:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Science
- General Studies.
See a Student Advisor in the Student Resource Centre to discuss your options.
If you are unsure about becoming a student…
To be a successful university student, you need to want to be a university student. Studying at the post-secondary level is hard work – your Grade Point Average (GPA) is a permanent record, and you must achieve at least a C average in your courses in order to remain in your program. Consider taking the time you need to be sure you want to be a student before committing the time, money and energy it takes to be successful. It is never too late to come back to school.
Gap Year
Taking a year or two off from school could give you an opportunity to explore your options, get to know yourself better and investigate the world of work. You can travel, work or both.
For example, Katimavik offers Canadian youth the opportunity to contribute to the sustainable development of communities across Canada through challenging volunteer service programs.
Get Help from Local Career Counselling Support
BGS Enterprises Inc.
BGS Enterprises Inc. provide support for participants as they journey through the decision-making and action taking process of reaching their employment, career, and training goal. They offer career planning, job search and transition to education workshops.
Alberta Career Services Centre
Access career services and related information at career services centres in your area of Alberta. Labour Market Information Centres (LMICs) are multi-media resource centres with an extensive range of print and electronic resources to help you make career, education and work decisions. LMICs also include access to Career Cruising: an interactive career guide to help you explore career options, make education decisions and track your progress.
