Open Admissions Pathways
NorQuest College offers new opportunities for students interested in our diploma and certificate programs.
The Open Admissions Pathway helps students who don't meet standard admission requirements, such as missing high school courses or English language proficiency.
Why choose Open Admission Pathways?
Our pathway allows students to begin their studies through Open Studies, earn credits towards their certificate or diploma, and gain entry into the program of their choice.
How it works
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Apply to NorQuest College.
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Choose Open Studies as your program.
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Select Open Admissions Pathway as your study option.
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After being admitted, enroll in your courses.
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Once enrolled, submit a separate application for a future term.
Find your path now
Applying for Winter or Spring 2026?
If you're applying through an Open Admissions Pathway, select one of the following options based on your program of interest:
Open Admissions Pathway Business
Choose this pathway if you are applying to one of the following programs:
- Accounting Technician
- Administrative Professional
- Business Administration
- Sustainability Coordinator
Open Admissions Pathway Community Studies
Choose this pathway if you are applying to one of the following programs:
- Community Support Worker
- Dental Office Assistant
- Disability Studies
- Early Learning and Child Care
- Hospital Unit Clerk
- Indigenous Studies
- Justice
- Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
- Medical Office Assistant
- Veterinary Office Assistant
Accounting Technician
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Apply to NorQuest College
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents visit ApplyAlberta
- International students apply using our virtual admissions system
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Choose Open studies as your program
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Select Open Admissions Pathway for Accounting Technician as your study option
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After being admitted enroll in the following three courses:
- Business Communications I (BUSD 1001)
- Introduction to Accounting (BUSD 1004)
- Organizational Behaviour (BUSD 1380)
You must achieve a grade of C or higher in each course to be eligible for admission to the program of your choice.
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Once you have enrolled in the three courses, submit a separate application for a future term.
You may request conditional admission to your program of choice once you have enrolled in courses through the Open Admissions Pathway.
Tuition and fees
Once you have paid for and have passed a course for your desired program through the Open Admissions Pathway, you will not need to take these courses or pay the tuition for them again once you have entered your program of choice.
The current estimated cost to take three courses in the Open Admissions Pathway:
| Tuition estimate | Fees estimate | Total estimate | |||
| Canadian students | $1,879.20 | + | $695.50 | = | $2,574.70 |
| International students | $4,491 | + | $695.50 | = | $5,186.50 |
International students
We recommend international students contact NorQuest International before applying for this program.
Administrative Professional
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Apply to NorQuest College
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents visit ApplyAlberta
- International students apply using our virtual admissions system
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Choose Open studies as your program
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Select Open Admissions Pathway for Administrative Professional as your study option
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After being admitted enroll in the following three courses:
- Business Communications for Professionals (BUSN 1195)
- Introduction to Accounting (BUSD 1004)
- Organizational Behaviour (BUSD 1380)
You must achieve a grade of C or higher in each course to be eligible for admission to the program of your choice.
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Once you have enrolled in the three courses, submit a separate application for a future term.
You may request conditional admission to your program of choice once you have enrolled in courses through the Open Admissions Pathway.
Tuition and fees
Once you have paid for and have passed a course for your desired program through the Open Admissions Pathway, you will not need to take these courses or pay the tuition for them again once you have entered your program of choice.
The current estimated cost to take three courses in the Open Admissions Pathway:
| Tuition estimate | Fees estimate | Total estimate | |||
| Canadian students | $1,879.20 | + | $695.50 | = | $2,574.70 |
| International students | $4,491 | + | $695.50 | = | $5,186.50 |
International students
We recommend international students contact NorQuest International before applying for this program.
Business Administration
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Apply to NorQuest College
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents visit ApplyAlberta
- International students apply using our virtual admissions system
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Choose Open studies as your program
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Select Open Admissions Pathway for Business Administration as your study option
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After being admitted enroll in the following three courses:
- Business Communications I (BUSD 1001)
- Introduction to Accounting (BUSD 1004)
- Organizational Behaviour (BUSD 1380)
You must achieve a grade of C or higher in each course to be eligible for admission to the program of your choice.
-
Once you have enrolled in the three courses, submit a separate application for a future term.
You may request conditional admission to your program of choice once you have enrolled in courses through the Open Admissions Pathway.
Tuition and fees
Once you have paid for and have passed a course for your desired program through the Open Admissions Pathway, you will not need to take these courses or pay the tuition for them again once you have entered your program of choice.
The current estimated cost to take three courses in the Open Admissions Pathway:
| Tuition estimate | Fees estimate | Total estimate | |||
| Canadian students | $1,879.20 | + | $695.50 | = | $2,574.70 |
| International students | $4,491 | + | $695.50 | = | $5,186.50 |
International students
We recommend international students contact NorQuest International before applying for this program.
Community Support Worker
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Apply to NorQuest College
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents visit ApplyAlberta
- International students apply using our virtual admissions system
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Choose Open studies as your program
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Select Open Admissions Pathway for Community Support Worker as your study option
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After being admitted enroll in the following three courses:
- Written Communication (COMM 1007)
- Utilizing Technology (COMP 1016)
- Introduction to Community Support Work (COSW 1100)
You must achieve a grade of C or higher in each course to be eligible for admission to the program of your choice.
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Once you have enrolled in the three courses, submit a separate application for a future term.
You may request conditional admission to your program of choice once you have enrolled in courses through the Open Admissions Pathway.
Tuition and fees
Once you have paid for and have passed a course for your desired program through the Open Admissions Pathway, you will not need to take these courses or pay the tuition for them again once you have entered your program of choice.
The current estimated cost to take three courses in the Open Admissions Pathway:
| Tuition estimate | Fees estimate | Total estimate | |||
| Canadian students | $1,879.20 | + | $695.50 | = | $2,574.70 |
| International students | $4,491 | + | $695.50 | = | $5,186.50 |
International students
We recommend international students contact NorQuest International before applying for this program.
Dental Office Assistant
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Use ApplyAlberta to submit an application
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Choose Open studies as your program
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Select Open Admissions Pathway for Dental Office Assistant as your study option
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After being admitted enroll in the following two courses:
You must achieve a grade of B- or higher in each course to be eligible for admission to the program of your choice.
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Once you have enrolled in the two courses, submit a separate application for a future term.
You may request conditional admission to your program of choice once you have enrolled in courses through the Open Admissions Pathway.
Tuition and fees
Once you have paid for and have passed a course for your desired program through the Open Admissions Pathway, you will not need to take these courses or pay the tuition for them again once you have entered your program of choice.
The current estimated cost to take two courses in the Open Admissions Pathway:
| Tuition estimate | Fees estimate | Total estimate | |||
| Canadian students | $1,879.20 | + | $695.50 | = | $2,574.40 |
Disability Studies
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Apply to NorQuest College
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents visit ApplyAlberta
- International students apply using our virtual admissions system
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Choose Open studies as your program
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Select Open Admissions Pathway for Disability Studies as your study option
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After being admitted enroll in the following three courses:
- Written Communication (COMM 1007)
- Utilizing Technology (COMP 1016)
- Introduction to Disability Studies (DISB 1002)
You must achieve a grade of C or higher in each course to be eligible for admission to the program of your choice.
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Once you have enrolled in the three courses, submit a separate application for a future term.
You may request conditional admission to your program of choice once you have enrolled in courses through the Open Admissions Pathway.
Tuition and fees
Once you have paid for and have passed a course for your desired program through the Open Admissions Pathway, you will not need to take these courses or pay the tuition for them again once you have entered your program of choice.
The current estimated cost to take three courses in the Open Admissions Pathway:
| Tuition estimate | Fees estimate | Total estimate | |||
| Canadian students | $1,879.20 | + | $695.50 | = | $2,574.70 |
| International students | $4,491 | + | $695.50 | = | $5,186.50 |
International students
We recommend international students contact NorQuest International before applying for this program.
Early Learning and Child Care
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Apply to NorQuest College
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents visit ApplyAlberta
- International students apply using our virtual admissions system
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Choose Open studies as your program
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Select Open Admissions Pathway for Early Learning and Child Care as your study option
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After being admitted enroll in the following three courses:
- Written Communication (COMM 1007)
- Utilizing Technology (COMP 1016)
- Introduction to Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC 1002)
You must achieve a grade of C or higher in each course to be eligible for admission to the program of your choice.
-
Once you have enrolled in the three courses, submit a separate application for a future term.
You may request conditional admission to your program of choice once you have enrolled in courses through the Open Admissions Pathway.
Tuition and fees
Once you have paid for and have passed a course for your desired program through the Open Admissions Pathway, you will not need to take these courses or pay the tuition for them again once you have entered your program of choice.
The current estimated cost to take three courses in the Open Admissions Pathway:
| Tuition estimate | Fees estimate | Total estimate | |||
| Canadian students | $1,879.20 | + | $695.50 | = | $2,574.70 |
| International students | $4,491 | + | $695.50 | = | $5,186.50 |
International students
We recommend international students contact NorQuest International before applying for this program.
Hospital Unit Clerk
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Use ApplyAlberta to submit an application
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Choose Open studies as your program
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Select Open Admissions Pathway for Hospital Unit Clerk as your study option
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After being admitted enroll in the following two courses:
You must achieve a grade of B- or higher in each course to be eligible for admission to the program of your choice.
-
Once you have enrolled in the two courses, submit a separate application for a future term.
You may request conditional admission to your program of choice once you have enrolled in courses through the Open Admissions Pathway.
Tuition and fees
Once you have paid for and have passed a course for your desired program through the Open Admissions Pathway, you will not need to take these courses or pay the tuition for them again once you have entered your program of choice.
The current estimated cost to take two courses in the Open Admissions Pathway:
| Tuition estimate | Fees estimate | Total estimate | |||
| Canadian students | $1,879.20 | + | $695.50 | = | $2,574.70 |
Indigenous Studies
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Apply to NorQuest College
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents visit ApplyAlberta
- International students apply using our virtual admissions system
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Choose Open studies as your program
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Select Open Admissions Pathway for Indigenous Studies as your study option
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After being admitted enroll in the following three courses:
You must achieve a grade of C or higher in each course to be eligible for admission to the program of your choice.
-
Once you have enrolled in the three courses, submit a separate application for a future term.
You may request conditional admission to your program of choice once you have enrolled in courses through the Open Admissions Pathway.
Tuition and fees
Once you have paid for and have passed a course for your desired program through the Open Admissions Pathway, you will not need to take these courses or pay the tuition for them again once you have entered your program of choice.
The current estimated cost to take three courses in the Open Admissions Pathway:
| Tuition estimate | Fees estimate | Total estimate | |||
| Canadian students | $1,879.20 | + | $695.50 | = | $2,574.70 |
| International students | $4,491 | + | $695.50 | = | $5,186.50 |
International students
We recommend international students contact NorQuest International before applying for this program.
Justice
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Apply to NorQuest College
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents visit ApplyAlberta
- International students apply using our virtual admissions system
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Choose Open studies as your program
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Select Open Admissions Pathway for Justice as your study option
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After being admitted enroll in the following three courses:
- Introduction to the Criminal Justice System (JUST 1101)
- Introduction to Composition (ENGL 2550)
- Principles of Psychology (PSYC 1060)
You must achieve a grade of C or higher in each course to be eligible for admission to the program of your choice.
-
Once you have enrolled in the three courses, submit a separate application for a future term.
You may request conditional admission to your program of choice once you have enrolled in courses through the Open Admissions Pathway.
Tuition and fees
Once you have paid for and have passed a course for your desired program through the Open Admissions Pathway, you will not need to take these courses or pay the tuition for them again once you have entered your program of choice.
The current estimated cost to take three courses in the Open Admissions Pathway:
| Tuition estimate | Fees estimate | Total estimate | |||
| Canadian students | $1,879.20 | + | $695.50 | = | $2,574.70 |
| International students | $4,491 | + | $695.50 | = | $5,186.50 |
International students
We recommend international students contact NorQuest International before applying for this program.
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
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Use ApplyAlberta to submit an application
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Choose Open studies as your program
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Select Open Admissions Pathway for Medical Device Reprocessing Technician as your study option
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After being admitted enroll in the following two courses:
You must achieve a grade of B- or higher in each course to be eligible for admission to the program of your choice.
-
Once you have enrolled in the two courses, submit a separate application for a future term.
You may request conditional admission to your program of choice once you have enrolled in courses through the Open Admissions Pathway.
Tuition and fees
Once you have paid for and have passed a course for your desired program through the Open Admissions Pathway, you will not need to take these courses or pay the tuition for them again once you have entered your program of choice.
The current estimated cost to take two courses in the Open Admissions Pathway:
| Tuition estimate | Fees estimate | Total estimate | |||
| Canadian students | $1,879.20 | + | $695.50 | = | $2,574.70 |
Medical Office Assistant
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Use ApplyAlberta to submit an application
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Choose Open studies as your program
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Select Open Admissions Pathway for Medical Office Assistant as your study option
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After being admitted enroll in the following two courses:
You must achieve a grade of B- or higher in each course to be eligible for admission to the program of your choice.
-
Once you have enrolled in the two courses, submit a separate application for a future term.
You may request conditional admission to your program of choice once you have enrolled in courses through the Open Admissions Pathway.
The current estimated cost to take two courses in the Open Admissions Pathway:
| Tuition estimate | Fees estimate | Total estimate | |||
| Canadian students | $1,879.20 | + | $695.50 | = | $2,574.70 |
Tuition and fees
Once you have paid for and have passed a course for your desired program through the Open Admissions Pathway, you will not need to take these courses or pay the tuition for them again once you have entered your program of choice.
Sustainability Coordinator
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Apply to NorQuest College
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents visit ApplyAlberta
- International students apply using our virtual admissions system
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Choose Open studies as your program
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Select Open Admissions Pathway for Sustainability Coordinator as your study option
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After being admitted enroll in the following three courses:
- Introduction to Sustainability (SUST 1001)
- ESG Fundamentals (SUST 1003)
- Sustainability Policy and Regulation (SUST 1008)
You must achieve a grade of C or higher in each course to be eligible for admission to the program of your choice.
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Once you have enrolled in the three courses, submit a separate application for a future term.
You may request conditional admission to your program of choice once you have enrolled in courses through the Open Admissions Pathway.
Tuition and fees
Once you have paid for and have passed a course for your desired program through the Open Admissions Pathway, you will not need to take these courses or pay the tuition for them again once you have entered your program of choice.
The current estimated cost to take three courses in the Open Admissions Pathway:
| Tuition estimate | Fees estimate | Total estimate | |||
| Canadian students | $1,879.20 | + | $695.50 | = | $2,574.70 |
| International students | $4,491 | + | $695.50 | = | $5,186.50 |
International students
We recommend international students contact NorQuest International before applying for this program.
Veterinary Office Assistant
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Use ApplyAlberta to submit an application
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Choose Open studies as your program
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Select Open Admissions Pathway for Veterinary Office Assistant as your study option
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After being admitted enroll in the following two courses:
- Veterinary Terminology and Animal Health Systems (HLTH 1013)
- Introduction to Communications (COMM 1001)
You must achieve a grade of B- or higher in each course to be eligible for admission to the program of your choice.
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Once you have enrolled in the two courses, submit a separate application for a future term.
You may request conditional admission to your program of choice once you have enrolled in courses through the Open Admissions Pathway.
Tuition and fees
Once you have paid for and have passed a course for your desired program through the Open Admissions Pathway, you will not need to take these courses or pay the tuition for them again once you have entered your program of choice.
The current estimated cost to take two courses in the Open Admissions Pathway:
| Tuition estimate | Fees estimate | Total estimate | |||
| Canadian students | $1,879.20 | + | $695.50 | = | $2,574.70 |
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