This content applies to recently admitted and continuing NAIT full-time day program students.
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First year students: You will receive an acceptance letter from the Registrar’s Office. Pay the non-refundable $250 tuition deposit to hold your space. The deposit confirms you intend to study at NAIT. Pay at the Cash Office, or online if you have a student portal account (see step 2) |
Due date indicated on your acceptance letter |
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2 |
Log onto the student portal – there is lots of important information for new students. If you don’t have a user name and password, you will be able to create one. |
Before Classes Start |
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3 |
Review NAIT’s Health and Dental Insurance: The Medical and Dental fees are mandatory unless you have extended coverage through an employer or parent. Alberta Health Care is not sufficient coverage. |
If you are choosing to opt out of the plan you must bring your Health and Dental Waiver form to the Benefit Office (Room E125) by the deadline date. |
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4 |
Pay tuition fees. You can pay at the Cash Office or through the student portal. Note: Alberta students who are approved for student loans before the tuition deadline will have their tuition and fees deducted from their loans automatically. There is no need to make a payment as long as the amount of your loan is equal to or greater than your tuition fees. More information about student loans. |
Deadline indicated on your statement of invoice or on the student portal. |
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Confirm your attendance. You will not be able to confirm your attendance if your fees are not paid. |
As soon as you make the tuition payment. |
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Arrange for parking (if required). Parking locations, rates, permit applications and restrictions |
Before classes start. |
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Attend orientations – there are two main types: |
Program orientation dates |
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8 |
Confirm your classroom location and print your schedule. Log onto to the Student Portal and go to: |
Reconfirm the day before classes start (room locations are subject to change). |
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Print the NAIT Campus Map. |
Before classes start |