Indigenous University Bridging Program

The Indigenous University Bridging Program is a university preparation program for students of Indigenous ancestry. It's designed to meet the needs of Indigenous students preparing to pursue post-secondary education.

The program offers three levels of study designed for students requiring advanced upgrading with a concentration in Math and English. These core subjects are supplemented with Indigenous cultural courses, university preparation courses, and post-secondary arts and science courses. Tutorial services, academic and personal advising, social events and visits from community members support all levels.

Objectives

  • To help meet the educational needs of Indigenous peoples
  • To promote a culturally appropriate educational program that enhances the educational experience of Indigenous peoples
  • To enhance cross-cultural understanding within an institutional setting
  • To provide a positive learning environment that supports success

Curriculum

Please see the Mount Royal University course listings for detailed course descriptions, and upgrading courses offered. 

Admission*

Fall applications
Accepted between February 1 and May 15. 

Winter applications
Accepted between September 15 and November 15. Apply here. Please Note: This application is to attend the Winter 2026 semester that runs from January to April 2026. If you wish to attend the program in Fall 2026, our applications will open on February 1st. 

 

Criteria

1. Self-identify as having Indigenous ancestry.

2. Academically prepared for Math 10C and English 20-1 or higher. Please note English 20-1 is only offered in the Fall semester.

How to apply

Step 1:  Watch the information slideshow  or attend an information session (see dates below). Participants are invited to register for an information session, or they can come to the Iniskim Centre in T110 before 9:45 a.m. to be taken by a staff member to the session.

Choose one of the following dates to attend an information session:

Fall 2025 — Information Sessions
Date Time Location
February 21, 2025 10 a.m. to noon Registration is now closed.
March 7, 2025 10 a.m. to noon Registration is now closed.
April 4, 2025 10 a.m. to noon Registration is now closed.
April 25, 2025 10 a.m. to noon Registration is now closed.
May 9, 2025  10 a.m. to noon Registration is now closed.

 

Winter 2026 — Information Sessions
Date Time Location
September 26, 2025 10 a.m. to noon

On campus. Register here.
October 10, 2025 10 a.m. to noon

On campus. Register here.
October 24, 2025 10 a.m. to noon

Online. Register here.

*NOTE: Enrolment to this program is limited, and final admission is based on the above criteria and available seats.

Other Information

There are no fees for applying to the Indigenous University Bridging Program.

Here's how to look up your Alberta Student Number.

Contact us

Christy Lowrance
Program Administrator, Indigenous University Bridging Program
403.440.5040 |  iubp@mtroyal.ca 

Andrew Narraway
Program Assistant, Indigenous University Bridging Program
403.440.5015 | anarraway@mtroyal.ca 

Iniskim Centre T110