Academic Essentials

If you are a newly admitted or continuing undergraduate student, you may change your program of study by filling out the appropriate form. Students are strongly advised to speak with an academic advisor prior to making changes to their program of study.

Please read below before continuing:

• If you are wanting to change your Year of the Calendar but not your program you must apply to your Faculty or School Academic Advising or Student Program Services office.
• Are you graduating and applying to a second undergraduate degree, or currently enrolled in Open Studies or EAP and applying to an undergraduate program? If yes, you need to complete the online Undergraduate Application.
• Are you applying to a graduate program? If yes, then you need to complete the online Graduate Application.

If none of the above apply to you and you are you continuing within your program (e.g. Bachelor of Arts) but changing area of study (if applicable), major (e.g. Anthropology, Computer Science, Economics), dropping part of your combined degree (e.g. changing from a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education to only a Bachelor of Arts program), or changing a minor, concentration, specialization or general major disciplinary stream then continue below.

Request to Change Program

Note: Application deadlines and admission requirements vary by program, campus and term. Detailed information and admission requirements are available online at Undergraduate Application and Document Deadlines.

Often, you will need to provide these letters to apply for RESPs and lines of credit at banks. Also, utility companies may offer student discount rates if you can provide them with a Verification of Enrolment letter.

If you are an international student and need a Verification of Enrolment for the purpose of a study permit extension application, please see Student Enrolment and Registrar Services (SU140). The Verification of Enrolment found on the Bridge is not sufficient for study permit application purposes.

Verification of Enrolment

The ULethbridge Grading System can be found here. Official transcripts have a link at the top of the page to the Grading Systems page. A student's consent is always required before an Official Academic Transcript can be released and is sent directly between institutions or from the student to the receiver through the MyCreds digital wallet.

The charge for official transcripts is:

• Digital Copies: $12 per copy
• Paper Copies: $17.50 per copy

With each paper transcript request, an official digital transcript will be uploaded to the secure MyCreds digital wallet. Learn more here. Official paper transcripts are sent by regular mail. An additional charge will apply for any other method of delivery (e.g. fax, courier). If you owe any fees to ULethbridge (including library fees), transcripts will not be released.

How to Order an Official Transcript

You must first be logged into the Bridge to request an official transcript. For the best user experience, please disable any ad-blocking plugin that you have enabled on these pages.

1. Log into the Bridge.
2. Click on the Bridge for Students link to be taken to the Student Dashboard, navigate to the Academic Essentials section, and select Request Official Transcript.
3. On the first page, you’ll be asked who the transcript is for:
   • If you're ordering a digital transcript, type MYCREDS in the recipient field.
   1. If you're ordering a paper transcript, enter the name of the person or institution it should be mailed to.

4. Click Continue and on the next page choose the format:

   • Digital Transcript:
     Will be delivered electronically through MyCreds. You will receive an email from MyCreds with instructions to access and share your transcript securely. A mailing address is not required.
     • The email will be sent to your uleth.ca address. If you no longer use that email, update it under Personal Information before submitting your request.
   • Paper Transcript: A printed copy will be mailed to the address you provide. Enter the full mailing address carefully below.
5. On the third page, enter the number of copies. For digital transcripts, only one copy will be sent to MyCreds.
6. Choose when you want it sent:
   • Immediately,
   • after final grades are posted, or
   • after graduation
7. Then select the delivery method:
   • Email for digital
   • Standard mail for paper
8. Click Continue, review your request to make sure everything is correct, and click Submit.
9. If you ordered a paper transcript you will be directed to a payment screen, enter your credit card information and click submit.
10. If you ordered a digital transcript, you’ll receive an email from MyCreds once your request has been processed, this may take up to 24 hours.
11. Once your request is submitted, you’ll see a confirmation message.
12. If you have any questions, contact Student Enrolment and Registrar Services:
    • Email: transcripts@uleth.ca
    • Phone: 403-320-5700

Before you apply, be sure to contact your academic advising office to request a program graduation check. This ensures you're on track to meet all your requirements.

You must first be logged into the Bridge. For the best user experience, please disable any ad-blocking plugin that you have enabled on these pages.

1. Log into the Bridge.
2. Click on the Bridge for Students link to be taken to the Student Dashboard, navigate to the Academic Essentials section, and select Apply to Graduate.
3. You’ll see a list of programs. Select the program you’re completing and click Continue.
4. Select the graduation date. There will be only one option available, select it and click Continue.
5. Review your name as it will appear on your parchment. This must be your legal name. If it needs to be updated, follow the contact information provided on the page. Click Continue to proceed.
6. On the Graduation Application Summary page, take a moment to review all your details. If everything looks correct, click Submit Request to complete your application.

You’ll see a confirmation page with important information—be sure to read it carefully. You can view your application anytime from your Student Profile. Keep an eye on it for updates about your graduation status.

If you have questions or need help, for additional information or to contact us visit the Convocation website.