1. Determine Eligibility to your Program

The first step in the admission process to any program at New West College is determining if you are eligible. There are 2 types of applicants, each with different admission requirements.

1.1 Standard applicants to New West College:

• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

• Must have completed secondary or post-secondary education, either in Canada or abroad. 

• Must be able to provide proof of English language proficiency.

1.2 Mature applicants to New West College:

• Must be over the age of 18. 

• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

• Must attest their level of education through a scholastic level exam for students who have not completed secondary education or cannot provide proof through transcripts.

• Must be able to provide proof of English language proficiency.

If you believe that you meet the criteria listed above, then you are eligible to apply to one of our program! Read the steps below to know exactly what documents need to be submitted, and the different steps to the admissions process.

2. Provide Proof of English Language Proficiency 

New West College accepts various forms of proof of English language proficiency, and only one is required to complete an application to all of our programs. See the list below for all acceptable forms of proof.

• Grade 12 Alberta Education English Language Arts (or non-Alberta Equivalent), as verified through a transcript

• International IQAS/WES verified English Language Arts examination

• Transcript demonstrating successful completion of two (2) full time semesters at a post-secondary institution with English as primary language of instruction

• IELTS minimum score of 6

• CELPIP minimum score of 7

• Pearson minimum score between 59-64

• CAEL minimum score of 50

• Duolingo minimum score of 105-115

It is the student’s responsibility to obtain proof of English language proficiency, and this will need to be completed prior to your application to New West College. Please note that New West College does not administer any of the above examinations. 

3a. Gather Proof of Secondary Education

The next step in applying to New West College as a standard applicant is to gather your proof of education documentation. There are a few ways that you can demonstrate proof of completing the minimum required education, whether you did it in Canada or abroad. 

New West College accepts all of the following documents as proof of education, and only one is required to complete an application to the Supply Chain Management and Logistics program.

• Alberta High School Diploma (or non-Alberta Canadian equivalent), verified by transcript

• Canadian General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.), verified by transcript

• International IQAS verified High School Diploma, backed up by transcript

• International World Education Services (WES) verified High School Diploma, backed up by transcript

• Canadian diploma for post-secondary education (minimum 1-year program), verified by transcript

3b. Proof of Education Examination

For mature student applicants who do not have proof of education listed in Section 3a, a scholastic level examination will need to be completed. New West College requires a Wonderlic in-person SLE Test Score greater than 20/50, or online SLE-Q Test Score greater than 17/50.

Please note that if you require a scholastic level examination to be completed, you can submit all other required application documents and let the New West College registrar know, as we will coordinate the administration of the examination with you.

4. Submit Documentation to New West College

Once you have determined that you are eligible for admission and gathered all required documentation listed above, you will need to complete the following forms and contracts.

• New West College Admission form

• Copy of a photo ID (passport, driver’s license, 

• Consent to Disclose Personal Information Contract (if applicable)

• Acknowledgement Form for Students Not Seeking Employment (if applicable)

If you aren’t sure about whether a form or contract is required, don’t hesitate to contact us via our Contact page, or email at admissions@newwestcollege.com.

5. Complete the Interview

The next step in being admitted to New West College is to complete an interview with the registrar. 

Once all your documents have been reviewed and deemed complete & satisfactory, a New West College representative will contact you to set up your interview. 

• Applicants who need to complete a scholastic level examination will need to come in person OR schedule an appointment by video conference if they live outside of the Greater Calgary Area.

• All other applicants can choose to complete the interview process in person or on the phone.

6. Complete the Alberta Student Enrolment Contract

Once you’ve passed the interview, one of our admissions team staff will send you the Alberta Student Enrolment Contract for signature through DocuSign.

7. Receive a Letter of Admission

Upon successful review of your application as a standard or mature applicant you will receive a letter of admission to New West College. This should happen within 5 business days of successfully completing the interview. 

Your program start date, as well as any other relevant information, will be included in your letter of admission. 

8. Apply for Funding as Required

Once you have been accepted your program at New West College, you may apply for financial aid, as required by your circumstances. 

For more information visit our Financial Aid page.

Get the full admissions package along with relevant forms to complete for the 2023-2024 academic year!