Innovative Offerings

Dual Credit

Dual credit is an opportunity for students in high school to take university entry-level courses while still attending high school. It introduces students to the rigors of postsecondary to ease the transition to university life and eventually to the workplace. Students will earn the usual five credits for a high school course and a three-credit course from ULethbridge.

As of Spring 2022, 433 students have participated in dual credit courses, with 167 dual credit participants joining ULethbridge for further studies.

Finance Diploma

Newly offered by the Dhillon School of Business, the Finance Diploma is a two-year (20-course) university credential without a four-year degree commitment. The diploma will prepare students for entry- and mid-level management positions. This program is suitable for anyone with at least a high school education and who wants to build on their financial knowledge or pursue a professional designation in finance (i.e., GFA, QAFP, or CFP).

Professional Degree Completion

Students who complete a professional degree in dentistry, law, medicine, social work or veterinary medicine at another institution following three years of approved full-time study at ULethbridge may qualify to receive their bachelor’s degree. This pathway is limited to the Faculty of Arts & Science and all 30-course programs must be first approved by the dean on a caseby-case basis. If your student’s goal is to pursue one of these professional degrees, this may be a great choice. They should consult with an academic advisor early in their program to help navigate this route and seek dean’s approval.

Living and Learning Communities

If your students apply to any of our three living and learning communities below by the deadline and pay their deposits, they are guaranteed a bed in residence! Learn more about our living and learning communities at ulethbridge.ca/future-student/ opportunities

Career Kickstart Cohort (CKC)

The CKC will help you make the most of your studies and career-building opportunities at uLethbridge. There are several milestones to achieve as a University student before reaching the ultimate goal of leveraging your studies and experiences into a fulfilling career.

Through the CKC, you will access career and professional development activities as well as experiential and work- integrated learning opportunities. Discover unknown skills and passions, define meaningful career options and challenge yourself to explore new interests and intersections between work, life and learning.

Dhillon School of Business Edge (DSB Edge)

DSB Edge is for students enrolled in a Bachelor of Management program and who are joining ULethbridge directly from high school. As part of DSB Edge, you’ll have a built-in community that enhances academic performance and social success. You’ll make friends, find study partners, develop resilience, and fine-tune your interpersonal skills.

You gain exclusive access to a special DSB Edge student orientation, leadership development opportunities, networking events and other student activities. Most importantly, you will be a part of a tight-knit community of business-minded students.

Early Start Experience

Through the Early Start Experience, students can take a liberal education course for credit before the start of the Fall 2023 term. It promotes success and eases the transition from high school to university while giving you credit for your degree. Get to know the Lethbridge campus, meet fellow students and your professors, and familiarize yourself with the resources we offer. You’ll also learn to articulate the value and impact of your experiences to future employers and highlight the range of skills developed during your degree.

Did You Know?

The Dhillon School of Business is the first business school in Canada to include an Indigenous course requirement as part of the core Bachelor of Management. Students can choose from a wide variety of Indigenous content courses including Aboriginal health, conversational reconciliation, Indigenous art history, Indigenous governance in Canada, Indigenous languages, and more.