Admission Requirements

Do You Qualify?

The only admission requirement that applies to every Arctic College program is that applicants must be 17 years of age or older.

In addition, there is a list of admission requirements for individual programs. These requirements are different for each program and outline the minimum academic level and specialized skills and interests. To find out what the admission requirements are for each program, see the Programs and Courses section of this web site.

See the How to Apply section to find out how to apply.

Mature Students

Applicants who lack the minimum academic requirements for entry may apply as mature students provided that they are 19 years of age or older and have not attended secondary school for at least one year prior to application.

Mature applicants may be required to complete the Nunavut Arctic College Placement Package as well as show through an interview that they possess the potential to proceed with postsecondary studies. Applicants for mature student status will be required to submit proof of age, at least two letters of reference from persons able to assess the candidate's ability to proceed with post-secondary studies, and a personal letter outlining the grounds for requesting mature student status. Applicants must also submit official transcripts, documents showing formal and informal academic qualifications, and information about related work experience.

Since admission as a mature student is not on the grounds of age alone, the College reserves the right to refuse admission to any applicant or offer the option of enrolling in a College Adult Basic Education or College Preparatory program where available.