Geography

University of Calgary

~Low 80s
Entering average
Published approximate guidance: Low 80s. Fall 2027. Ontario secondary-school applicants to this exact choice.
UCalgary Geography BA · Fall 2027 Ontario application profile

Deadlines

March 2027

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Next deadlineMonday, March 1, 2027

Fall 2027 undergraduate application
Fall 2027 entry · Fall 2027 Geography BA applicants.
Official deadline

Other deadline details

March 1Application: Fall undergraduate admissionRecurring annual · Every year

March 1
Verbatim: "Deadline to submit your application, including paying your non-refundable application fee
Deadline to make changes to your program choices."
The Student Access Process application deadline and the Bachelor of Health Sciences supplemental documentation deadline are the same day

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No central deadline published by ApplyAlbertaApplyAlberta, deadlines are set per institutionRecurring annual · Every year

No central deadline published by ApplyAlberta
ApplyAlberta handles applications, but each institution publishes its own deadlines and fees

Full source wording

ApplyAlberta publishes NO deadline dates at all on its public pages. Its How to Apply page describes the process only: verbatim, "Now you will 'Start a New Application' at the institution of your choice. You will be directed to the institution's application portal where you will apply and pay any application fees", and "All application fees are paid directly to the institution you are applying to. Each institution has its own unique application fees". Deadlines must be read from each of Alberta's 26 publicly-funded institutions.

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Oct. 1Domestic application opens. Fall undergraduate admissionRecurring annual · Every year

Oct. 1
Canadian citizens / permanent residents
Undergraduate awards application also opens Oct
1

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Aug. 15International application opens. Fall undergraduate admissionRecurring annual · Every year

Aug. 15
For students requiring a study permit

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March 15Document deadline. Fall undergraduate admissionRecurring annual · Every year

March 15
Unofficial transcripts and supporting documents
Indigenous citizenship/membership documents and the Student Access Process personal statement share this date

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May 1Acceptance deadline. Fall undergraduate admissionRecurring annual · Every year

May 1

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

ENG4UGrade 12 English
MHF4U / MDM4UAdvanced Functions or Mathematics of Data Management
Three approved courses, including up to one approved option

Meet UCalgary’s English-language requirement.
Only one of Art, Dance, Drama or Music can count in the admission average.
Some Geography courses require Advanced Functions or its equivalent, including for students admitted with Data Management.

Application steps

Entry terms · Fall

Published Fall 2027 application cycle.

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through ApplyAlberta
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Academic transcripts and requested supporting records
- Applicants authorize retrieval from Alberta Education and participating Alberta institutions where applicable. Other applicants upload unofficial copies for review. Final official records must come from the education authority, institution or secure transcript delivery system to finalize an offer.
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Step 4Certified English translations, if applicable
- Any supporting record in another language must be accompanied by an English translation prepared by a certified translator.
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Step 5Select the degree and named major in the undergraduate application.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways

Alberta high school

Alberta curriculum applicants

English Language Arts 30-1
Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2
Three approved 30-level courses, one of which may be an approved option.

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements

The Geography BA requires 48–60 units in the Geography field, with 24 specified units and 24 units of required options.
The Geography options include 6 units at the 400 level from List A, 9 units at the 500 level from Lists A or B, 3 units at the 500 level from List C, and 6 units at the 400 level or above from Lists A, B or C.

References