After You Apply

Essential Student Information

Welcome Huskies! We want you to have the best experience possible at Keyano College. As a new student, we want to help you be as prepared as possible for your coming studies, so please review the items below.

Please read through and complete each step carefully to ensure your transition to Keyano College goes as smoothly as possible.

Remember to ask for help when you need it, we are here for you!

Get ready! Get set! Go!

Step 1: Accept Your Offer of Admission

Conditionally and fully offered students must accept their offer on your MyKeys admission portal and pay the admission deposit. The deposit is required to reserve your seat and will be applied toward your first term tuition. If we do not receive your deposit by the deadline, your offer will be rescinded.

Once your admission deposit is received you will be sent an acceptance email.

If you change your mind after accepting, decline your seat through the MyKeys portal or email admissions@keyano.ca.

If you withdraw from the College, complete a Withdrawal Form or drop all courses in Self Service before the add/drop deadline. See the Academic Schedule for dates.

International applicants: as of March 2024, deferrals are no longer offered. Admission deposit for 2025–2026 and onward is $5,000. If your Study Permit is denied, a refund (minus $300 admin fee) will be issued if you:

Submit the denial letter before the Tuition Due date.
Ensure the letter is dated before the Tuition Due date.

See the Academic Schedule for dates.

Step 2A: Contact International Education Office and Apply for Study Permit

If you are not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you must:

Obtain a valid Study Permit
Use the Tuition Maximum Letter for your permit application
Request a Co-op Work Permit Letter if your program includes work placement
Visit the International Education Office for support with permits and life in Canada

Step 2B: Submit Your Study Permit

Submit proof of your valid study permit on your MyKeys portal by the deadline:

Fall Intake: August 1
Winter Intake: December 1
Summer Intake: April 1

If not submitted on time, your acceptance will be revoked and course registrations removed. Reinstatement depends on space availability.

The study permit is collected only to verify eligibility. Visit IRCC for regulations.

Step 3: Accommodation and Housing

Keyano College student housing offers convenient and comfortable accommodations for students and families.

Learn your rights by reviewing the Tenants Act.

Explore other options:

Step 4: Student Policies

Students are expected to comply with all policies and procedures at the College, especially:

Student Rights
Academic Misconduct
Non-Academic Misconduct

Keyano College may modify or cancel any course or program at any time. Students will be notified of significant changes. Staying informed is your responsibility.

Step 5: Register for Classes and Program Information

Student Login and Email

Set up your password reset security and authentication for Moodle and Keyano Student Email before accessing Self Service.

Read the Welcome Letter, review the Self Service instructions, and follow your Course Registration Guide to register for classes.

Registration opens mid-April for the next academic year.

You may be eligible for:

Advanced Credit if you've taken courses elsewhere
Prior Learning Assessment Recognition if you have relevant work experience

Once registered, view your schedule and financial balance in Self Service.

Know your full-time or part-time status. It affects eligibility for sponsorship, loans, awards, and services. Status is shown in Self Service.

If you change your mind, submit a Withdrawal form to the Office of the Registrar.

Step 6: Budgeting and Financial Aid

Be ready to pay tuition and fees by the deadline listed in the Academic Schedule.

Budgeting

Explore your funding options using savings, earnings, and loans.

Student Loans

Government student loans are interest-free while in full-time study. Repayment begins six months after.