Welcome to Iniskim!
Like the tree, the roots of Indigenous Peoples go deep in the history, body and blood of this land.
Our ancestors form the base of this tree, the trunk, from which we, their descendants, can build and branch out because of the foundation they laid out for us. Your university path will be filled with many challenges and triumphs as your body and mind grow and develop, but know that the spirit of your ancestors will lift you up along your way. You are standing on their shoulders so that you can reach the sky. Do not stop. Be steady and move forward on your path, honouring your ancestors who gave you life. You can be solid and wise like the rock, but you first must be brave like the warrior. I believe you can do it. I look forward to joining the many spirits who will be singing an honour song for you on your graduation day.
Dr. Leroy Little Bear, Iikaisskini (BASc ’74, DASc ’04)
Vice-Provost, Iniskim Indigenous Relations
Application Fee Waived for Canadian Indigenous Students
To support the achievement of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, particularly removing financial barriers to attaining a post-secondary education, Iniskim, the University of Lethbridge is waiving the application fee for all Canadian Indigenous students.
Any self-identifying Indigenous (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) student who completes the Indigenous Student Application for Admission via email or in-person will have their application fee waived. Completed application forms can be submitted to admissions@uleth.ca.
You are encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts, both high school and post-secondary, in support of your application.
Download the Indigenous Student Application form
*NOTE: Application fees cannot be waived through the ApplyAlberta portal at this time. Please complete an Indigenous Student Application for Admission as indicated above to have your application fees waived.
*Applications to the Indigenous Student Success Certificate remain free of charge. Interested Indigenous students should apply through the ApplyAlberta portal.
Aamskapi Pikuni - Blackfeet Student Tuition
To acknowledge the ancestral territory of the Siksikaitsitapi that extends beyond the international US-Canada border, Iniskim, the University of Lethbridge, will offer international Blackfeet Students from Aamskapi Pikuni (modern day Montana) a differential tuition fee rate equal to the difference between the domestic and international tuition, reimbursed in the form of a scholarship, allowing the international Blackfeet student to pay the same as a Canadian resident would pay for the same program. Interested students are encouraged to contact the office of the Vice Provost, Students, for further information.
Download the Blackfeet tuition differential request form
Eight Steps to Apply for Undergraduate Admission
We have 150+ programs to choose from. Learn more at https://www.ulethbridge.ca/future-student/programs.
The following are the admission routes and requirements for uLethbridge:
- Canadian High School
- AP and IB
- Transfer Student
- Mature Student
- The Indigenous Student Success Certificate (ISSC)
- International / ELP
- School of Graduate Studies
When should you apply? Check out dates and deadlines.
Some programs have requirements in addition to our general requirements. Program specific additional requirements can be found here: https://www.ulethbridge.ca/ross/admissions/undergrad/additional-admission-requirements
Before beginning the process, you might want to have the following items handy:
- Your Alberta Student Number (ASN). If you are unsure whether you have an ASN, have forgotten it, or need to create one, you can look this up or create one (if needed) here: https://learnerregistry.ae.alberta.ca/
- Unofficial copies of your transcripts, both high school and post-secondary (if applicable).
You are encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts in support of your application. All students who have studied outside of Alberta are required to submit their unofficial transcripts at the point of application. The University of Lethbridge will consider unofficial documents and documents reporting interim grades or courses in progress to make a conditional admission decision but reserves the right to request official documents and to verify all transcripts and test scores.
To support the achievement of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, particularly removing financial barriers to attaining a post-secondary education, Iniskim, the University of Lethbridge is waiving the application fee for all Canadian Indigenous students.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply by email by completing the Indigenous Student Application for Admission. Completed application forms can be submitted to admissions@uleth.ca.
You are encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts, both high school and post-secondary, in support of your application.
If you’ve only attended schools in Alberta, we can electronically request your transcripts from most institutions. For those who attended Red Crow Community College, we are unable to request transcripts on your behalf. If you’ve studied outside of Alberta, you’ll need to arrange for your transcripts to be sent directly to our Admissions office. They can be emailed to admissions@uleth.ca or mailed to:
Admissions
University of Lethbridge
4401 University Drive W.
Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4
Visit the Housing Services website for more information about on-campus housing options and to apply to live in residence. The application opens September 15 each year.
We have a number of scholarships and awards with deadlines ranging from December 15 to June 15. With the exception of the Board of Governors’ Awards, all awards require a separate application. It may take a bit of effort, but you’re worth it. The main award application opens in early-mid January each year!
Have any questions? Want some support?
We encourage you to connect with our Indigenous Recruitment Officer, Beth Grier, if you have any questions or need some guidance or support through the application process. You can reach out to Beth via email (elizabeth.grier@uleth.ca) or book a virtual appointment with them.
Learn more about Indigenous Services available to ULethbridge students, please visit: https://www.ulethbridge.ca/indigenous
