How to Apply Checklist

Create your MyNAIT Portal student account

You will need to create a  MyNAIT portal to receive application updates and notifications. It's important to check it daily throughout the application process.

• To create a MyNAIT account, you will need a valid email address (we recommend using the same email address you will use on your application).

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Get your NAIT Student ID

Once you have created your account, NAIT will send you an email that contains your NAIT Student ID Number. This number is yours for the entire time you are at NAIT. You will need it for future applications, ordering transcripts, etc. Keep this number safe.

Apply online

 NAIT’s degree, diploma, certificate and Academic upgrading programs through Apply Alberta (APAS).  You will use APAS to submit your application online, upload supporting documents (such as transcripts) and pay application fees.

You will need:

• Your 9-digit Alberta student number.  If you do not have one, watch the video guide: How to Create an Alberta Student Number. If you already have an Alberta Student Number account, login to apply.
• NAIT student ID number
• Email address (use the same address as you did for your NAIT ID number)
• Valid credit card (pay non-refundable application fee)
• Digital copies of your transcripts, diplomas, degrees and English exam (optional: you can only be considered for conditional admission if you scan your documents with your application)

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Tips for applying

• Enter your name exactly as it appears on your passport and personal details into the relevant fields in the ‘Create Profile’ section. If you have only one name, enter the same name into the first and last name fields).
• Ensure your contact information, including your email address, is correct. You cannot use someone else's information.  
• If you make an error when entering your personal information, click ‘Edit Profile and Restart’; this will return you to an earlier place in the application process.
• On the ‘Alberta Student Number’ screen, click ‘Yes’ if you know your Alberta Student Number (this would be generated if you had submitted a previous application to NAIT OR you attended any school or post-secondary institute in Alberta or Lloydminster). Otherwise, click ‘No’.
• If you clicked ‘yes,’ the system will attempt to locate your existing Alberta Student Number and may request additional information to do so. If you made an error when entering your personal information, click ‘Edit Profile and Restart’; this will return you to an earlier place in the application process. If you click ‘No’, a new Alberta Student Number will be generated for you. Please keep this number for future reference.
• Click ‘Continue’ when the system locates the Alberta Student Number.
• When entering your country of citizenship, be sure to use the country on your passport. If you do not select Canada, you will be asked to provide some additional information to determine your residency status. Be honest when entering your information, as it will be used to fill out  your admission letter. You will need to submit the admission letter with your study permit application.
• When you enter your high school and university (not required) grades, please note that NAIT will still review your official transcripts to determine your actual grades during the document assessment. To receive an admission, NAIT will need you to send in your transcripts and documents
• When selecting the term and program that you would like to apply for, please also select a second choice if applicable, as NAIT cannot add a second-choice application after the application is complete. You may apply for other programs for an additional $115 fee per application.

Submit documents

To receive full admission, you must submit paper documents to NAIT in-person, by courier, or by mail.  Transcript deadlines are on your MyNAIT Portal. NAIT will revoke your offer of admission if paper documents are not received by the deadline.

External assessment

These assessments are valid for use at NAIT as well as other post-secondary institutions. Processing times may vary and are not the responsibility of NAIT. Prices may vary.

NAIT will accept:

• An official International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) course-by-course Educational Assessment
• An official World Education Services (WES) course-by-course Credential Assessment (applicable to post-secondary documents only). These assessments are valid for use at NAIT as well as other post-secondary institutions. Processing times may vary and are not the responsibility of NAIT.

Plan tuition and plan finances

Track your application

You can track your application status through your MyNAIT Portal. Admission processing times depend on the time of year and on how many people apply. At some points in the year, admissions can take up to two months to process. Ensure your application is complete to avoid delays.

• Once your documents arrive on our campus, our admissions experts will review your documents. Once complete, your assessment will be added to your MyNAIT Portal under ‘My Applications’ and ‘Upload & View Documents’
• Next, your application will be processed for admission to NAIT. Check your MyNAIT portal often.  
  • If you scanned copies of your documents on your MyNAIT portal, you will only be able to qualify for conditional admission.
  •  If you sent your paper documents to our campus, you may qualify for full admission.

Application status definitions

Accept your offer

Before you accept our offer of admission, open your MyNAIT Portal to see if you have  a study permit deadline/condition. If you do, review the study permit processing times in your country. If the processing time is longer than the deadline on your portal, do not accept your offer. Instead, consider applying to the next term.

If the study permit processing time is shorter or you do not have a condition on your MyNAIT Portal, then pay the required tuition deposit by the deadline displayed on your MyNAIT Portal under “Make a Payment”. After paying your tuition deposit, you will receive a second letter on your MyNAIT Portal to confirm you have accepted NAIT’s offer of admission. You can use this second letter to apply for a study permit.

• Study permit denial: if your study permit is denied, you can apply to receive a refund.
• If you applied to 2 programs and have been offered admission into both at the same time. Select the program you would like to attend on your MyNAIT Portal and pay the tuition deposit.
• If you have been offered admission to your second choice program, we will process your first choice program application.
• If you have been offered admission to your first choice program, your second choice application will be automatically cancelled.
• If you have been offered admission to your second choice program, and have been placed on a waitlist for your first choice, you will need to decide if you want to wait and take the risk or study in your second choice.  
• Alternate offer of admission: after reviewing your application, if we determine that we are unable to offer you admission in both your first and your second choices, we may provide you an alternate offer of admission to a related NAIT program.

Apply for a Study Permit

Most international students will need a study permit to study at NAIT. Students will need a NAIT letter of acceptance to complete their study permit application. You will receive this letter by email and in your MyNAIT portal after you pay your tuition deposit. If your study permit is denied, you can apply to receive a refund.

Students will need a NAIT letter of acceptance to complete their study permit application. You will receive this letter by email and in your MyNAIT portal after you pay your tuition deposit. NAIT's designated learning institution number is O18713200642.

Watch these video guides for step-by-step instruction to apply for a study permit

1.  How much time do you need for the study permit process?
2. Confirm your admission  to NAIT
3. Confirm your admission to NAIT - ESL Students
4.  What you need to apply for study permit
5. Creating an IRCC account to track your application
6. Prepare your documents and complete the application
7. What to do after you apply

Learn more about visa requirements for NAIT programs