How to Apply for Royal Military College

Established in 1876, the Royal Military College of Canada, located in Alberta, is a federal school that offers an education for officer-cadets who wish to pursue a military career. The college aims to develop leadership, communication and a high standard of physical fitness in cadets, as well as instill awareness for the military's ethics. Education and boarding for RMC students is paid for by the Canadian government, and graduating students are admitted to the military for at least five years. Admission to the university rests upon applicants meeting the requirements and following the procedure.

Instructions

  1. Admissions Requirements

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      Graduate from high school with satisfactory grades and meet the Canadian citizenship requirements. Students can possess a high school equivalent, and the admissions office will determine if the applicant's grades meet RMC standards.

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      Complete required high school prep courses for the desired field. Bachelor of Arts applicants must complete English or French and mathematics. Bachelor of Science students require English, algebra or calculus, physics or biology and chemistry.

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      Attend one year of a pre-university program. This is necessary if the applicant is from Quebec.

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      Have the military qualifications. Applicants should be one of the following: an applicant for the Regular Officer Training plan or the Reserve Entry Training plan; a member of the regular or reserve forces having completed Military Occupational Structure Identification Code training; an active member of the Canadian Forces with a recommendation from their unit commander; honorably released from regular or reserve forces; an employee of the Department of National Defense; or the spouse of a member of the Canadian Forces.

    The Admissions Process

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      Apply early. It's a good idea to apply around six months before the start of the semester.

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      Complete the forms and submit them with transcripts and test scores. The forms are available on the school's website. Applications should be submitted to the registrar's office by mail or fax.

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      Pay the undergraduate studies application fee, which is $50, as of January 2011.

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      Transfer credits from another college if you are not applying straight out of high school. Not all credits are transferable. Transfer students should have satisfactory grades and will pay an additional fee for transfer, which is $250, as of January 2011.

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