Academic Upgrading

About this programme

Thinking about going back to school or starting a new career path? NAIT’s Academic Upgrading program is designed to help adults from various academic backgrounds get the courses you need to gain prerequisites and entrance requirements needed for post-secondary career study. Once accepted into the program, you'll have the flexibility to choose specific courses to help you meet your educational goals. Once you complete your upgrading courses, you may be conditionally accepted into a NAIT career program, as long as you meet all the other entrance requirements. You can also use your upgrading courses to apply to other post-secondary schools in Alberta. Start your application today! Many programs have limited availability, so applying early can improve your chances for admission. Get the information and support you need to make the decision that's right for you. At NAIT, we honour and acknowledge that the land on which we learn, work and live is Treaty Six territory. We seek to learn from history and the lessons that have come before us, and to draw on the wisdom of the First Peoples in Canada. Only through learning can we move forward in truth and reconciliation, and to a better future together. Read more