The University Studies Diploma program at Portage College is for students looking to take a full-time program. The Program offers a range of transferable university courses that provide students with a foundation for pursuing further studies and career preparation in selected areas of Science, Arts, Health, Business, Education, and Human Services.

Students can select courses to meet their individual needs, bridge into diploma programs at Portage College, or transfer credits to other institutions, including universities.

Course credits are transferable to universities and colleges in Alberta.

To graduate with a University Studies Diploma, students must complete 60 credits according to the following requirements:

A minimum of six credits of Junior level English: English 106 and English 108

Six credits in Science: Biology; Chemistry; Earth & Atmospheric Sciences; Mathematics; or a combination thereof.

Six credits in Humanities: Senior-level English; History; Philosophy; Religious Studies or a combination thereof.

A maximum of 42 credits at the 100 junior level

Please check individual course delivery with our student advisors.

High School Matriculation: A minimum average of 60% and no mark lower than 50% in the following courses:

Four other 30 Level courses (5 credits each) from the following list: 

Humanities: Social Studies 30-1, a 30-Level language other than English, Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits minimum)

Fine Arts: Art 30, Art 31, Dance 35, Drama 30, Music 30 (10 credits maximum)

Sciences: Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Science 30, Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2*, Mathematics 31 (courses may be pre-requisites for particular junior level science or mathematics university courses) *dependent on the program this course may not be accepted by other institutions as entrance requirements or pre-requisites

Electives: Physical Education 30, World Geography 30, Advanced CTS subjects (5 credits maximum)

 19 years of age or older, out of high school for at least one full year, and a minimum average of 60% with at least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 and one other five-credit Grade 12 course.

 Complete high school transcripts and post-secondary transcripts, if any work completed at a post-secondary institution

 May be required to do an interview with the instructor or coordinator

 Based on transcripts, students may need to complete and Grade 12 English proficiency exam and subject area proficiency exams based on the degree stream selection

Transfer agreements are in place with many different post-secondary institutions across the province and country including the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary, and MacEwan University.

Students are encouraged to check out our partnership bachelor programs.

Admissions Option 2

Introduction To Statistics & Research Methods

Introduction To Earth Sciences: Geology & Geomorphology

Introduction To The History Of Western Art I

Introduction To The Profession Of Teaching

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Graduates of our Univerity Programs are able to continue their studies in a degree programming such as a Bachelor of Arts, Business, Education, Science, Social Work, or Nursing.

Our University Transfer program also supports working professionals who need a university degree for career advancement.

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