Future Students
Here’s what happens next
Everything you need to apply to Robertson, prepare for your program, and start with confidence. No runaround, no scattered pages
Where are you in your journey?
I’m still deciding
Browsing programs or comparing schools? Start here. Talk to someone or visit a campus before you commit.
I’ve been accepted
Congratulations. Here’s how to prepare for your start date — enrolment, documents, orientation, Brightspace.
I’m ready to apply
You’ve picked your program. Here’s what the application looks like — it takes less than 20 minutes.
Applying to Robertson
Choose your program
Browse by school, industry, or learning format. Not sure where to start? Speak with an advisor first.
Learn moreSubmit your application
Talk to an admissions advisor
An advisor contacts you within 1–2 business days to review your application and confirm next steps.
Learn moreSubmit your documents
Government student aid, scholarships, bursaries, and payment plans — guided by advisors who know what applies in your province.
Receive your acceptance letter
Your official letter of acceptance. You'll need this to apply for most external funding — Manitoba Bursary, Alberta Learner Grant, Canada Student Loan.
Confirm your enrolment
Pay any required deposit and confirm your start date. Your spot is reserved. You're in.
Most applications take under 20 minutes. Advisors are available to help at any stage — before, during, and after your application.
Admission requirementsStep-by-step preview of the application process
Step-by-step preview of the application process
Financing preparation checklist
What to have in place before your start date: admission letter, funding applications, employer letter, payment plan confirmation.
Get your finances ready
Start your funding applications before your program starts — not after. Most external funding (Manitoba Bursary, Alberta Learner Grant, Canada Student Loan) requires your acceptance letter first.
Most Robertson students combine more than one funding source
Estimate your cost
See what Robertson actually costs you after grants and employer contributions.
Use calculator
Explore funding sources
Manitoba Bursary, Alberta Learner Grant, Canada Student Loan, employer reimbursement, Robertson payment plans.
See all options
Talk to a financial aid advisor
A significant share of our employed graduates were hired by their practicum employer. Practicum is not just a box to check — it is your first real interview, running over weeks.
Book a call
Talk to someone
at Robertson
Speak with an admissions advisor
Program selection, application help, eligibility questions. Available by phone or video.
Book a campus tour
See the classrooms, meet the team, get a feel for the campus. Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, or online info session.
Talk to a financial
aid advisor
Specific to your program, campus, province, and situation. Bring your questions, leave with a plan.
General questions
Can’t find what you need? Email or call us directly. Real people, not a help-desk queue.
Career services starts before
you graduate
Robertson’s career service — Workforce — is built into your program, not bolted on at the end. From the first week, you’re working toward a placement.
Most of our practicum partners are within a fifteen-minute walk: Health Sciences Centre to the north, the Manitoba legislative buildings and law firms to the south, and the small-business and tech corridor along Princess and McDermot. Students commute by Winnipeg Transit, the Disraeli active-transit corridor, or the surface lots along James Avenue.
- A dedicated Career Services course included in every program.
- Practicum and work-integrated learning placements.
- Job placement support and employer connections at graduation.
- Post-graduation support with no time limit.
200
+Employer partners across all four campuses.
47
Average days from graduation to first job placement.
92
%Of graduates employed in their field within 12 months.
∞
Post-graduation support — no end date on your career services.
Once you’re accepted, here’s what happens
This is the window between your acceptance letter and your first day of class. Once you have Brightspace access and a student number, you’ll transition to the Current Students hub.
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Pay any required deposit and lock in your start date. Your spot is held once this is done.
Confirm -
2.
Government-issued ID for all programs. Health programs may require immunization records and a criminal record check.
Document checklist -
3.
Manitoba Bursary, Alberta Learner Grant, Canada Student Loan — apply now with your acceptance letter. 8–12 weeks lead time needed.
Financial assistance -
4.
You'll receive orientation details — date, location or Zoom link, what to bring — 2–3 weeks before your start date.
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5.
Your login credentials arrive by email before your start date. Brightspace is Robertson's learning management system — where your course materials live.
Brightspace guide -
6.
In-person or online depending on your program and campus. Orientation is where your cohort comes together for the first time.
Current Students
About applying
to Robertson
Direct answers to the questions we get most. Refund and withdrawal policy questions live on their dedicated pages.
How long does the application take?
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Do I need to choose a program before I apply?
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What documents do I need?
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Can I apply to more than one program?
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How long does it take to hear back?
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Can I defer my start date if I'm accepted?
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Can I take a tour before I apply?
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What if I'm transferring credits from another school?
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Do I need to attend orientation?
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Are Robertson credentials eligible for federal student aid?
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