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IMPORTANT NOTICE

Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) will be temporarily closing applications from September 8 – 17, 2025, as part of a system update. During the closure period, new applications cannot be submitted, and existing applications cannot be modified. Applications that have already been submitted can also not be processed during this closure. Admission services will be available again beginning at 8:30 AM on September 17, 2025. Apprenticeship registration through MyTradeSecrets will not be impacted by this closure. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this period.

Continuing Education Students

If you need to cancel your registration for your Continuing Education program or course, please read the Refund and Cancellation Policy.