Aboriginal Education Program

Aboriginal Education Program, Degree/Diploma Access Routes

Program Information

General Information

The Aboriginal Education Program at Mount Royal is a University College Entrance Program (UCEP) offering advanced upgrading for students of Aboriginal ancestry who wish to pursue a college or university education.

The program offers three levels of study, designed to ensure each student achieves the requirements for future educational goals, with concentration in English and math. The core subjects are supplemented with study skills, computer, language, and Native Studies courses. The program is supported by the Iniskim Centre programs including Aboriginal Housing Program, Elders/Medicine Trail (Naato’ohsokoy) Program and academic advising.

The inclusion of Aboriginal cultural content and support services is an integral part of the Aboriginal Education College Preparation Program.

Continuance in the Program

To be eligible for graduation, students must satisfactorily complete all degree program requirements and coursework. Students must achieve a minimum overall GPA of 2.00 to be eligible for graduation. If you are a continuing student you must meet complete a performance review once an academic year.

Financial Assistance

You are responsible for seeking out and maintaining funding. However, after your funding is secured the Aboriginal Education Program works closely with your funding agent. Other resource information regarding funding and scholarships is also available from the Student Awards and Financial Aid Centre on campus. The following is a list of possible funding sources for students:

• Individual First Nations communities
• Government agencies
• Various urban agencies

General Admission Requirements

Acceptance into the program is based on attendance at an information session, the completion of an AEP application and admittance is dependant on the number of seats available for new students. All students must:

• Be of Aboriginal ancestry
• Be a minimum age of twenty or possess the equivalent of an Alberta High School Diploma
• Have successfully completed grade 10 or better
• Submit an MRU application form indicating AEP with a letter of intent (an interview may also be required)
• Successfully complete a placement test
• Submit all transcripts from upgrading and/or secondary institutions

All criteria must be met for an application to be considered. Please note that enrolment in this program is limited and final admission is based on the criteria as well as available seats.

Academic Course Requirements

• Complete one semester of placement leveled English and math.
• Student must have met academic requirements to continue on in their program of choice.
• Students who are accepted into the Aboriginal Education Program are placed in one of the three levels according to the performance on the placement test, as well as the information contained on their transcripts. Specific attention will be placed on the subject areas related to English and math. Once a student has been placed into one of the three levels, the student will be registered in the courses specified by the program curriculum.