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Admissions changes related to COVID-19

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Winter 2023

Oct. 1, 2021

 Applications open
July 5-8, 2022

Enrolment opens
July 25, 2022 Open studies enrolment opens
Dec. 7, 2022 Tuition payment due
Jan. 9, 2023 Winter term starts*

Spring 2023

Oct. 1, 2021

 Applications open
July 5-8, 2022 Enrolment opens
July 25,  2022

Open studies enrolment opens
Apr. 12, 2023 Tuition payment due
May 8, 2023 Spring term starts*

Fall 2023

Oct. 1, 2022

 Applications open
To be announced Enrolment opens
Aug. 15, 2023 Tuition payment due
Sept. 1, 2023 Fall term starts*

Winter 2024

Mar. 1, 2023 *new date*

 Applications open
To be announced Enrolment opens
Dec. 13, 2023 Tuition payment due
Jan. 8, 2024 Winter term starts*

Spring 2024

Jun. 1, 2023 *new date*

 Applications open
To be announced Enrolment opens
To be announced Tuition payment due
May 6, 2024 Spring term starts*

*Most programs will start on the date listed above but there are some exceptions. If your program starts on a different date, your tuition payment deadline will be four weeks before the start of classes.

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Program Previews give prospective students an in-depth look at NAIT's schools and programs, student supports and the application process.

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Find your program

Getting the most out of your education is all about finding the right fit. Knowing what you want and what you love will help make sure you’re going to love your chosen career.

  • Health & Life Sciences
  • Business
  • Engineering Technologies
  • Construction
  • Environmental and Natural Resources
  • Trades and Apprenticeship
  • Computers and IT
  • Hospitality and Culinary
  • Design and Communications
  • Upgrading and ESL
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Degrees, diplomas and certificates

Explore our degree, diploma and certificate programs in business, sciences, technology, health and trades.

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Apprenticeship training

Interested in the trades? Choose an apprenticeship or diploma/certificate pathway to earn your Journeyperson Certificate.

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Open studies

Try out day, evening, or online credit courses without committing to a program. Take credit courses to meet entrance requirements for programs like Business Administration.

Continuing Education

Offerings for professional development, personal interest or starting a new career.

Flexible learning options

We know that not everyone can commit to a full-time education schedule and have developed flexible learning options that allow you to create a class schedule that fits your life schedule. Many of our degree, diploma and certificate programs can be taken full-time or part-time through on-campus and online delivery options. Check your program page for more details.

Full-time

  • Enrolled in at least 60% of a full-time course load per semester. 
  • Please review the full-time course load page to know how many credits you need to be considered a full-time student in your program.
  • Student Aid, scholarships, bursaries, government and other funding agencies may have different definitions of full-time status for eligibility. Refer to funding options for more information.

Part-time

  • Enrolled in less than 60% course load per semester. 
  • If your credits are less than what's listed on the full-time course load page for your program, you will be considered a part-time student. 
  • This may impact your eligibility for certain types of student aid or funding.  Refer to funding options for more information.

Structured part-time pathways

  • Part-time study that is specially designed to accommodate busy daytime schedules
  • Work or stay at home during the day, and pursue a diploma education in the evening.

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View the Viewbook for additional information about programs, life on campus, High School requirements and where to find resources.

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