2025-2026 Preview Days

April 4-5, 2025

Outdoor Leadership Preview Day in Nordegg, Alberta! 

Come with us to Frontier Lodge to learn more about our Explore program! This event will include outdoor activities and experiencing life in the Rocky Mountains. Registration deadline is March 31, 2025.  

March 12-13, 2026

Join us for one of the days or stay overnight in our dorms and come for both!

Thursday, March 12 – Experience life as a student at Prairie College! Sit in on classes, meet and hang out with current students, and stay overnight in our brand new residence!

Friday, March 13 – Bring your family and learn more about Prairie and the program you are interested in! Tour campus, eat lunch in our dining hall, and chat with our admissions and finance team.

Now offering shuttles from Calgary, Red Deer & Edmonton for our March Preview Day! View the registration form for more details. 

May 23, 2026

Come enjoy an introduction to Prairie College life at this Saturday Preview Day. Designed specifically for students and their families, this event takes advantage of a quieter campus to give you the time and space to really get to know us! 

You’ll start with an insightful overview of what makes Prairie unique to see if this is the right place for you, followed by a tour (including our brand-new residence), a delicious meal in our dining hall and a chance to connect personally with Prairie staff and Faculty.

Upcoming Preview Dates:

If you can’t join us in November we would like to invite you to our other Preview Days at the following times: 

  • March 12-13, 2026
  • May 23, 2025

May 23, 2026

Come enjoy an introduction to Prairie College life at this Saturday Preview Day. Designed specifically for students and their families, this event takes advantage of a quieter campus to give you the time and space to really get to know us! 

You’ll start with an insightful overview of what makes Prairie unique to see if this is the right place for you, followed by a tour (including our brand-new residence), a delicious meal in our dining hall and a chance to connect personally with Prairie staff and Faculty.

Fall 2026 Special Offer

Ready to start your journey this Fall? Join us for May Preview Day, and when you enroll for the Fall 2026 semester, we’ll apply a $250 tuition bursary straight to your account. This is our way of supporting your transition to campus life—come explore your future and save on your studies.

Frequently Asked Questions about Preview Day

Is there a registration fee? 
No, the event is free for all who participate. 

Can parents, siblings, pastors or guidance counsellors join too? 
Yes, of course! We would love to have you participate. Please ensure that Mikayla knows who will be coming with you.

Where do I go when I arrive? 
When you arrive please come to the Maxwell Centre. It is the large building with glass exterior.

Am I required to be at every activity? 
No, this campus visit is for you and those supporting you in your post-secondary decision. You are welcome to choose the activities that you would like to participate in! Please be sure to let Mikayla know if you plan to arrive late.

Mikayla Armeneau

Campus Visit Coordinator

Phone: 403.443.5511 ext. 304

Can’t visit in person?

Book a Virtual Advising Appointment! One of our friendly admissions counsellors who love to chat and help you determine if Prairie is the right place for you!

Interactive Options

Sit in on a class (Friday Afternoon)
Every student at Prairie, no matter the program, gets to take Bible classes! Come and get a taste of what it is like to take a class from one of our remarkable professors. See first-hand why our students say that these classes are better than they ever imagined.
 
Interactive Nursing Lab (Friday Afternoon)
Curious about a career in nursing? Join us for an exclusive opportunity to step into our state-of-the-art nursing lab on campus! Get a feel for real-life nursing scenarios with simulations and practical exercises.
 
Digital Media Photoshoot (Friday Afternoon)
Curious about the magic behind the scenes of film and photography? Join us for an exclusive opportunity to observe a live studio shoot right here on campus! Visitors will be introduced to a variety of equipment and will get to try it out. 
 
Aviation Tour (Saturday Afternoon)
Join us for an exclusive aviation tour that will take you behind the scenes of our college’s Aviation program! Get up close and personal with our fleet of aircraft and talk with experienced instructors and students who are passionate about aviation and share their insights.
 
See Schedule for times and locations.

Canada & United States Application

Fall 2026 (September start), Winter 2027 (January start) and Online Education (start anytime) applications are open.

International Student Application

Prairie welcomes applications from individuals all around the world! To begin the International Student Application please click the link below. 

Master's Application

If you are applying for the Master of Christian Ministry Leadership please click the link below. 

Information Request

Complete the form, and we’ll contact you shortly to answer your questions. You’ll also be added to our email list for the latest Prairie College updates.

Here are key opportunities you can partner with Prairie

We have launched our Campaign for Greater Impact to provide students with the very best learning opportunities and campus facilities for the decades ahead. 

In Phase One of this Campaign, we plan to invest in much-needed campus renewal, including: upgraded Infrastructure, a new Student Residence, Cafeteria, Worship Auditorium, and expanded Aviation Training Centre. A modern campus requires an investment that is bold, and even expensive, but each Campaign Project is strategic, and designed to enhance Prairie’s campus and student life experience.

Expansion of Prairie Aviation Training Centre

This expansion of PATC’s facility is a key project of Prairie’s Campaign for Greater Impact. It will increase the College’s capacity to train a new generation of Christian aviators to serve God in missions, and also address the growing need for trained pilots in the commercial aviation sector.

Scholarships & Education Fund

Invest in the next generation of missional professionals. Each year Prairie College distributes over $500,000 in scholarships and bursaries to students. We are grateful for each gift that reduces the burden of students’ tuition and allows students to fulfill their God-given professions.

Prison Bible Encounter Program

Encourage inmates in five institutions across Alberta to discover or reconnect with Jesus Christ. This fund assists the students studying the Certificate in Bible program with scholarships, resources for classes, and instruction. 

General Ministries

Prairie College is educating students to pursue a Biblical foundation for life and career.  Your contribution to this fund assists in minimizing the College’s general operating expenses.  

To allocate your gift, please select one of the donation buttons below.

Now accepting applications for Fall 2026 for the Bachelor of Education

Admissions Requirements

Academic Admissions Requirement:

  • A minimum average of 60% in five grade 12 courses.
  • A minimum of 60% in English 30-1 or 30-2.

For Homeschool students and applicants outside of Alberta please visit our Steps to Apply page.

Christian Life & Testimony:
Prairie College requires that students demonstrate a Christian life and testimony in order to effectively participate in our Christ-centered community. Applicants show evidence of meeting this requirement in the following application items:

  • Personal Testimony
  • Spiritual Reference
  • Declaration for Admission

English Language Proficiency:
Applicants whose first language is not English must show proof of English Proficiency. See International Admissions Procedures for more information.

Program Specific Requirements 

In addition to our regular Admissions requirements, Digital Media applicants need to have a basic skillset and talent in the areas of photography & filmmaking. In order to assess this, we ask applicants to submit a digital portfolio. The digital portfolio should include 5-10 items that display the applicant’s skills in the areas we teach (photography, filmmaking).

The Bachelor of Education program is highly competitive. While we welcome all applications that meet our minimum requirements, meeting them does not guarantee admission to the program. 

Academic Admissions Requirement:

  • Applicants presenting Alberta High School diplomas must demonstrate proficiency in the following five Grade 12 (30-level) courses with the specified minimum grades and achieve a minimum overall average of 65% in the five courses.

    • English Language Arts 30-1: A minimum final grade of 65% is required.

    • Mathematics: Applicants must present one of the following:

      • Mathematics 30-1: A minimum final grade of 65% is required.

      • OR Mathematics 30-2: A minimum final grade of 70% is required.

    • Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2: Successful completion is required. While a specific minimum grade is not mandated, the overall academic record will be considered.

    • 30 level Science: Successful completion of a 30 level Science is required.

    • One other 30 level course: Successful completion of any other Alberta Education-approved Grade 12 course is required.

If you are a homeschool student, please reach out to admissions@prairie.edu for personalized guidance on meeting our admission requirements.

Christian Life & Testimony:
Prairie College requires that students demonstrate a Christian life and testimony in order to effectively participate in our Christ-centered community. Applicants show evidence of meeting this requirement in the following application items:

  • Personal Testimony
  • Spiritual Reference
  • Declaration for Admission

English Language Proficiency:
Applicants whose first language is not English must show proof of English Proficiency. See International Admissions Procedures for more information.

Admissions Committee Interview

In addition to the regular admissions requirements, applicants will complete an in-person or online interview with the Education Admissions Committee. This meeting will be scheduled after your application has been fully submitted and will determine overall fit for the program.