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Earlier today, the Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) community gathered to celebrate the spirit of inclusion and Pride with a new art installation on main campus.
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Transform your future and your community. With more than 80 different programs, our practical learning approach is designed with your future in mind.
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New Student Orientation (NSO)
Join us September 3, 2024
Are you a new student starting at RDP this fall? We’re thrilled to welcome you to campus and join our vibrant community. Get ready to participate in a variety of sessions designed to help you make your first connections on campus. Your RDP journey starts here!
Upcoming Events at RDP
Stay connected and immerse yourself in a vibrant community of academic, cultural and social activities.
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We learn and work on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis Ancestral Lands
Red Deer Polytechnic acknowledges that we learn and work on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands, the gathering place of many Indigenous Peoples. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.