Indigenous Student Services
Information for Indigenous Students
The Indigenous Student Services team provides personalized advising and hosts events to support Indigenous students throughout your journey at RDP.
Meet the Team
Lloyd Desjarlais, Dean, Indigenous Initiatives
Justice Soosay, Indigenous Student Success Coordinator
Program Options
Certain programs at the Polytechnic recognize the need to facilitate access to post-secondary education for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners. To facilitate greater participation of Indigenous learners, certain programs have designated seats for qualified applicants who are Status Indian/First Nations, Non-status Indian/First Nations, Metis or Inuit.
These programs include:
- Bachelor of Education (10% of total seats)
- Bachelor of Science Nursing (four designated seats)
- Practical Nurse Diploma (two designated seats)
- Justice Studies Diploma (four designated seats)
Applying to Attend RDP
Step 1: Search for the program that interests you.
Step 2: Make sure you are aware of the deadlines to apply.
Step 3: Looking for funding options? Click here.
Step 4: Schedule an appointment with Indigenous Students Services, if you'd like to discuss your options.
Step 5: Follow the steps on How to Apply when you are ready to apply to your program.
Housing on Campus
Red Deer Polytechnic offers a variety of Residence options for students to have a comfortable and welcoming home away from home.