Mature Student Applicants

Are you 21 or older and ready to pursue a creative degree?
If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and will be 21 years of age or older by the first day of classes at AUArts, you may be eligible to apply as a mature student even if you haven't completed a high school diploma.

Academic Requirements for Mature Students

As a mature applicant, you are not required to have a high school diploma. However, you must meet the English requirement equivalent to those of the Bachelor’s degree admission standards.

You can meet the English requirement through one of the following:

  • English Language Arts 30-1 (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of 60%
  • English Language Arts 30-2 (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of 65%
  • Equivalent Grade 12 English course as determined by the AUArts Admissions Office
    (If you studied outside Alberta, be sure to check our out-of-province equivalency guidelines or contact the Admissions Office for clarification.)