Through the new General Studies program, students can get a head start on their university journey without leaving the NWT. The program allows students to earn up to 60 credits of comprehensive undergraduate-level courses in a variety of areas of study with a Northern, Indigenous focus.
Completion of the 60 credits, including required prerequisites and minimum grade point averages, will prepare students to apply to enter the third year of Aurora College’s new Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Social Work programs, scheduled to be offered as soon as fall 2027. There is also the ability to transfer credits to other diploma or degree programs at Aurora College and partner institutions. Depending on availability, students may be able to take elective courses from other Aurora College post-secondary programs such as Business Administration, Environment and Natural Resources Technology, and Nursing.
General Studies offers students a great deal of flexibility to meet their particular educational needs and timetable. Delivery is full-time in-person at Thebacha Campus in Fort Smith, or full-time or part-time through distance/online. Housing is available for in-person students enrolled at Thebacha Campus.
Applications are open online now for 2026-2027. For more information about General Studies, check out our website, or contact Jessica Cox at JCox@auroracollege.ca or Advising@auroracollege.ca .