Admission
Before You Begin
Review the information and requirements associated with your admission offer before starting your program. Understanding important policies, deadlines, and expectations will help ensure a smooth transition to graduate studies.
Your Offer of Admission contains important information about your graduate program and any requirements you must complete before beginning your studies. Students should carefully review all documents included with their admission offer and retain copies for future reference. You should review:
- Your Offer of Admission letter
- Program of Studies form (if applicable)
- The School of Graduate Studies Policies and Procedures
- The School of Graduate Studies Governing Principles
- The Graduate Studies Calendar and Course Catalogue
It is student's responsibility to read and understand the documents included in their Offer of Admission sent from the University of Lethbridge Admissions Office (admissions@uleth.ca).
Students must accept their Offer of Admission before the expiry date indicated:
- In the Offer of Admission letter
- In the application status section of the Bridge
To accept the Offer of Admission:
- Log in to the Bridge
- Make the tuition deposit on the Bridge after accepting
- Register for courses
Students who no longer plan to attend the University of Lethbridge in the upcoming term should contact the Admissions Office at admissions@uleth.ca with their full name and ULethbridge ID number.
Any conditions attached to your admission will be listed in:
- Your Offer of Admission letter
- The Admissions section of the Bridge
Students are responsible for ensuring all admission conditions are satisfied before registering for courses.
Common admission conditions may include:
- Submission of final transcripts
- Submission of official documents
- Completion of outstanding degree requirements
Students should review the Supporting Documentation page for submission instructions.
Failure to satisfy admission requirements may result in the withdrawal of an admission offer.
Graduate students are encouraged to seek funding from a variety of sources, including scholarships, bursaries, awards, and research grants.
Because many funding applications require official transcripts, students should retain additional official transcript copies wherever possible, particularly if they attended an institution outside Canada.
For information about graduate funding opportunities, contact the Graduate Funding Facilitator.
Register for Your Program
Before beginning your studies, ensure you meet all registration requirements and understand your responsibilities as a graduate student. Registration is required to maintain active status in your program.
Before registering, students must:
- Meet all conditions of their Offer of Admission
- Complete the mandatory Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Training
Registration will not be available until these requirements have been completed.
Graduate students are required to maintain continuous registration throughout their program (12 months of the academic year).
The academic year consists of three terms:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Students should review the Graduate Student Registration information for details regarding registration requirements.
Tuition & Fees
Understanding your tuition and fee obligations can help you plan financially for your graduate studies. Review important information about payment deadlines, fee assessments, and related costs before registering.
Students should review tuition and fee information before the start of their program. Understanding financial obligations early can help students plan for registration, funding applications, and academic expenses.
Prepare for Arrival
Prepare for your transition to graduate student life by accessing orientation resources and becoming familiar with university services, supports, and expectations.
The School of Graduate Studies and the Graduate Students' Association (GSA) host welcome and orientation events throughout the year.
Students are encouraged to:
- Attend graduate student orientation activities
- Explore resources available through the
- Review program-specific information
Individual Faculties, Schools, and Departments may also offer orientation sessions for new students.
Important information about registration, coursework, university services, and campus events will be sent to your University of Lethbridge email account. Students should monitor their @uleth email regularly before and after the start of their program.
Additional Resources for Newly Admitted Graduate Students
Explore additional resources and services available to support your transition to graduate studies and help you prepare for the start of your program.
Students who are unable to begin their program as originally planned may be eligible to request a deferral. To be considered for a deferral, students must:
- Have been offered admission to a graduate credential program.
- Have submitted all required admission documentation by the deadline specified in their admission offer.
- Provide a rationale or supporting documentation explaining the request.
The length of an approved deferral depends on program intake schedules and individual circumstances. Students interested in requesting a deferral should contact their Graduate Program Office.
The ULethbridge serves as a student's primary form of identification within the university community.
Students should review the instructions for on obtaining their card before or shortly after arriving on campus.