HOW TO APPLY TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY IFP BRIDGING CONDITIONAL ADMISSION ROUTE OR IFP PATHWAYS ROUTE The following are step-by-step instructions on how to apply to the University of Calgary for the first time. If you already have a University of Calgary username and password, skip to step 8. If you have any questions or problems with the application, please contact the International Foundations Program by email: ifp@ucalgary.ca or by telephone at +1-403- 220-3277. If you start an application, you can always save your progress and come back to it later by signing back on to your UCalgary account. 1. Go to www.ucalgary.ca
2. Click on Future Students
3. Click on Undergraduate Then click on How to apply
4. Scroll down to: Apply online Click on either: Studied in Canada (you will use the applyalberta web site) or Studied outside of Canada (you will apply directly to the University of Calgary) the following instructions show this route. Then click on I m ready to apply
5. Click on Create an eid
6. An eid will be your user name when you sign into your University of Calgary account. 1. When creating your eid, it should be your firstname.lastname (i.e. mary.smith). If this does not work, use a 2 after your first name (i.e. mary2.smith). 2. You won t have a UCID number yet so click on I don t have a UCID and wish to register a guest account. 3. Fill in your Last Name, Birth date and email address.
1. Create a password for your UCalgary account. 2. Create Recovery Questions and Answers for your Password. 3. When finished, click on Continue
7. Your account registration will be confirmed. Click on the here to sign onto your new University of Calgary account.
8. Sign into your new myuofc account using the eid (username) that you created (your firstname.lastname) and your password.
8 a. To log on to your University of Calgary account in the future, go to the University of Calgary s home page (www.ucalgary.ca), then click on the down arrow and select My UCalgary.
9. To create a New Application click on Create a New Application 9a. If you have already started an application and would like to edit it, click on Edit and skip to Step 11.
10. Click Yes if you are or were an international student studying outside Canada or No if you are not an international student who is or was studying outside Canada Click on Create
11. Read through the page. Click on the box beside I have read this page Click Save & Continue
12. Fill in your information. You do not have to fill in the Alberta Student Number or Social Insurance Number if you do not have one. Leave blank.
13. Answer the following questions. Click on Save & Continue
14. Fill in your address. Click on Save & Continue
15. Fill in your email address and phone number then click on Save & Continue
16. Fill in your Citizenship and Immigration information and status then Click on Save & Continue **Note: you can still apply if you do not yet have a permit select Other and type will apply.
17. Select when you want to start studying (for example Fall 2018). *Note: Almost all degree programs at the University of Calgary begin in the Fall term so that will most likely be the term you should choose. **Note: Make sure you select the correct term for your desired program as the application fee is non-refundable. Click on Save & Continue
18. Answer High School questions and add in information about your High School. Click on Save
19. The system will confirm your answers. Edit if needed or click on Save & Continue
20. Fill in the school where you have or will have received the highest level of education and what that level is/will be. Click on Save & Continue
21. Add in the name of any Post-Secondary schools you have attended. Click on Save & Continue
22. Select your First Choice for what you want to study. A list of program s by faculty will appear. Pick the program you wish to apply for. Then click Save & Continue
23. Your First Choice selection will appear. 1. Click on Admission Requirements which will open in a new tab. 2. Read the requirements in the new tab. 3. Click on Student Admission tab to return to your application. 4. Click on the box indicating you have read, understood and will complete the admission requirements to be formally admitted. 5. Click on Add this Program 6. Click on Save & Continue
24. If you wish to select a second program to be considered for, click on Yes and select a second program. Choosing a second program is recommended. The steps to choose a second program are similar to the previous steps 22 and 23. If you do not wish to select a second program, click on No. Click on Save & Continue
25. Click on the box indicating that you understand the English Language Proficiency requirements must be met before admission. **Important: Click on the box indicating you want to be considered for International Foundations Program for Pathways or Bridging. If you do not do so your application will be delayed. Click on Save & Continue
26. Review your application status to ensure all sections are complete. Click on Continue
27. Review your application information. Click on Continue
28. Review the Application Declaration and Payment. Click on the box indicating you have read it.
29. Select the option indicating how you are going to pay the nonrefundable application fee. The total amount owing in Canadian dollars will be indicated.
30. Payment options: If you choose to pay by credit card, a screen will appear asking for your credit card information. If you choose to pay by online banking, international funds transfer, cheque, money order, bank draft, or wire transfer, a screen will appear asking for you to check a box indicating you understand your application will not be processed until the fee is received by the deadline date. Check the box. *Note: You should pay your application fee as soon as possible. Your application will not begin to be processed until the fee is paid. Click on Submit
31. Review the information on finalizing your application. Note the deadlines indicated when transcripts are due. Click on Exit
32. You have finished creating your application. Click on Logout
33. Scan and email unofficial transcripts as an attachment for initial evaluation purposes to: transcripts@ucalgary.ca indicating your UCID number. If admitted you must arrange for your school to send official transcripts directly to the to the University of Calgary admissions office. Mailing Address: Admissions and Recruitment MB 117, 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 Canada **Important: Documents which are in a language other than English must be submitted in the original language as well as with English translations prepared by a certified translator. Documents must indicate the courses studied and the grades obtained in each course. For current application and document deadline dates go to Future Students - Documents
34. The email address you provided will be used to communicate with you. You will receive the following by email: a confirmation of receipt of your application your University of Calgary ID number reminders of important dates
35. You will need to link your UCID number that you received in your email to your eid (username) in order to log in to the My UofC to view your application status. 38- Sign into your new myuofc account using the username that you created (your firstname.lastname) and your password.
36. Click on go to account dashboard, and select Link another UCID I have
37. Click on I cannot access my account
38. Scroll down to UCID Numbers Click on Link another UCID number I have
39. Enter your UCID Number Enter your Last Name Click on Link
40. An email will be sent to you. Click on the email link for confirmation. You will be directed to another confirmation page verifying the link. Click on Yes, link UCID You may now log in to your account.
Keep checking your application status, and if offered, accept your offer of admission Please see the Check Application-Accept Offer-Pay Deposit guideline for instructions on how to check your application status, accept your offer of admission, and pay your deposit. Updated October 10, 2017