How to Apply 
- Know when to apply
- Do you meet the admission requirements?
- Apply to SAIT
- Send us your transcripts
- Are you enrolled in high school or upgrading courses?
- Check your admission status
- Additional Resources
Know when to Apply SAIT accepts applications for each intake up to the program start dates. However, SAIT does have continuous selection processes in place so it is best to apply early and within the suggested application dates as indicated below. | Intake | Application Start Date | Selection Commences | | Fall
(August - December) | October 21 | *October 21 | | Winter
(January - April) | August 1 | *August 1 | | Spring
(May-June) | October 21 | *October 21 | | Summer
(July-August) | October 21 (when applicable) | October 21 (if applicable) | * Selection timelines vary and some programs will have ongoing selection sessions, or may start selection at a later date. Please review the selection criteria for your program of interest. - You may apply to more than one program; however, a separate application and fee is required for each.
- Applications that are waitlisted for the September intake (beginning of the academic year) can be transferred to the January or May intake of that academic year when requested by the applicant. Applicants will need to re-apply for the next academic year. Applications are accepted for each intake up until classes start. In order to be considered in selection, applications must be at a qualified status.
Do you meet the admission requirements! All full-time programs have specific admission requirements outlined in SAIT's Online Academic Calendar. To be granted admission to SAIT, an applicant must satisfy one of the following: - Possess an Alberta High School Diploma (or equivalent) and satisfy the program admission requirements or,
- Qualify as a Mature Student and satisfy the program admission requirements.
Please review the admission requirements and selection criteria as listed within each program. Some programs require additional information to be included with the application. In all cases, applicants must meet the admission requirements outlined. English Language Proficiency: All applicants to SAIT Polytechnic must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada. If you do not meet the admission requirements
Apply to SAIT Click on any Apply Now! link in sait.ca to start your online application, and you will be directed to ApplyAlberta to create a secure log in. Apprentices
Do not apply online through SAIT/Apply Alberta. Visit Trade Secrets for information about becoming a registered apprentice. Once you are eligible through the apprenticeship board, you can register for apprenticeship training at SAIT. Application Fees - You will need a Visa or MasterCard to pay the $50 online application fee ($200 for International students).
- A hard-copy application (.pdf) is available with an application fee of $100 ($200 for International students), but the recommended method to apply to study at SAIT is online. This allows us to process your application quickly and saves you money!
- Application fees are non-refundable.
Send us your transcripts Please provide official transcripts of all high school and post-secondary education you have completed to date. Transcripts, or anticipated final grades, must be presented to Student Services before you will be considered for admission.
If you are enrolled in high school or upgrading courses You can enter your academic information, including grades to-date, in the online application. If you haven't completed a course yet, enter your anticipated final mark instead. This information will be used for admission until we receive your final transcript. If you are offered conditional admission to a program based on your anticipated final grades, make sure that: - your academic average remains at or above the minimum selection or early admission average for the program applied for; and,
- all required courses are successfully completed; and,
- all graduation requirements are satisfied.
*If you did not enter your anticipated final grades when you applied, you can complete an Anticipated Final Grades form. Please make sure we receive your final and official transcript by the Transcript Deadline. Applicants must meet or exceed their projected grades in order to maintain admission in the program.
Check your admission status
As your application is reviewed, you will be notified in writing as to any change in your admission status. You can also check the status of your application by logging in to your mySAIT.ca account, clicking the myApplication tab and then clicking on Check the status of your processed application(s).
Additional Resources
For more informationStudent Services - Student Services (Office of the Registrar) - admission, registration, U-Pass, ID cards, and more
- Student Resources (current and future students) - academic and support services, residence, financial, employment information, and more
- Disability Services - accommodations and services for students with disabilities. It is advisable to contact Disability Services as soon as you are accepted to a program.
- Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition - transfer credit for equivalent education at a post-secondary institution or previous relevant work experience.
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