Timeline for Applying
HINT: Check your university/college Portal for updates regularly!
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
- BC universities- Application for Admission opens, apply directly or go to: https://educationplannerbc.ca
- Sept 1 - BCIT starts accepting applications: specific programs open at various times: http://www.bcit.ca/admission/apply/
- Oct 1 - Langara College starts accepting applications: http://langara.ca/admissions/apply-to-langara/
- Oct 1 - Douglas College starts accepting applications: http://www.douglascollege.ca/study-at-douglas/apply
- VCC - Applications accepted on an on-going basis. Check specific programs of interest for deadlines: http://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/
- STS - Students Transcripts Service (STS) - create an account first. Then log back in in order to have grades automatically sent to the school(s) you are applying to: www.StudentTranscripts.gov.bc.ca
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
- BC students applying to out-of-province universities should be familiar with admission requirements, important deadlines, how to apply and submit applications before January.
- Students applying to a BC college should have completed, or be completing their application
- Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC) opens: BC students should apply to Ontario schools before January. Apply online at: http://www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-105/ Visit the specific university for details: http://www.ouac.on.ca/unilinks/
- Oct 1 - KPU starts accepting applications: http://www.kpu.ca/admission/applying
- Early Dec – Students should be completing their application packages to out-of-province universities
- Dec 1 – Deadline to apply for admission to UBC to be considered for the UBC Centennial Scholars Entrance Award
https://you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/scholarships-awards-canadian-students/entrance-award/
Students are automatically considered if the application is received by Dec 1.
JANUARY
- Students should be completing their application packages to BC universities
- Students should have completed their application packages to out-of-province universities
- Early Jan - SFU Self-Reporting portal opens: Report final Gr. 11/12 marks and interim Gr. 12 marks. Include Distributed Learning courses:
https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission-requirements/applied/fall.html - Register to write the TOEFL/IELTS/LPI if required:
http://www.ets.org/toefl/ https://www.ieltscanada.ca/ https://www.lpitest.ca/ - Jan 15 - UBC Application for Admission deadline: http://you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/how-to-apply/dates-deadlines
FEBRUARY
- Feb 1 - Emily Carr Portfolio submission deadline: https://www.connect.ecuad.ca/node/263438
- Feb 15 - UVIC Self-Reporting opens – all students self-report their marks (Gr 11 completed and grade 12 completed or in progress):
https://www.uvic.ca/future-students/undergraduate/applied/self-reporting/index.php - Jan 31 - SFU Application for Admission, Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards deadline
http://www.sfu.ca/students/financialaid/deadlines.html
MARCH
- Not too late to apply to a college
- March to June 30 – Application open for UVic Housing available:
https://ress.uvic.ca/StarRezPortal/Default.aspx?Params=L9ezxPcQnQuRGKTzF%2b4sxeNblvAA%2b26c - March 31 - UVic Self-Reporting closes
- March 31 - Capilano Application for Admission deadline to University Transfer programs:
http://www.capilanou.ca/admissions/Application-Information/ - March 31 – KPU Application for Admission deadline for Limited Enrolment programs: https://apply.educationplannerbc.ca/kpu.jsp
- Arrange to write the TOEFL/IELTS/LPI if required:
http://www.ets.org/toefl/ https://www.ieltscanada.ca/ https://www.lpitest.ca/
APRIL/MAY
- Early April – check that your TOEFL/IELTS/LPI results have been received
- Mid April - SFU Self-Reporting portal closes
- Mid April - UBC begins sending offers of admission
- Late April - make sure you have activated your STS account www.StudentTranscripts.gov.bc.ca
- May 1 - deadline to accept offer and pay deposit for many post secondaries - check your offer letters
JUNE
JULY/AUGUST
Aug 1 – Last day to submit an application to KPU for the Fall Semester: https://apply.educationplannerbc.ca/kpu.jsp
- On-line application for Government Student Loans open: Apply at: https://studentaidbc.ca/
- Early June – deadline to accept Offer of Admission and pay deposit at a variety of post secondary institutions
- Early June – Langara students can view their registration date by activating "registration time" in their myLangara account
- Mid June – Course registration begins at a variety of post secondary institutions
- Ensure you have activated your STS account to have marks sent automatically to post-secondary institutions. www.StudentTranscripts.gov.bc.ca
- June 30 – UVic housing application deadline:
https://ress.uvic.ca/StarRezPortal/Default.aspx?Params=L9ezxPcQnQuRGKTzF%2b4sxeNblvAA%2b26c
JULY/AUGUST
Aug 1 – Last day to submit an application to KPU for the Fall Semester: https://apply.educationplannerbc.ca/kpu.jsp
Programs for Students with Disabilities
Adult Special Education (ASE) programs offered at BC public post-secondary Institutions
Available to students with permanent disabilities or a combination of learning difficulties that hinder scholastic success.
Link to BC college and universities offering ASE programs and courses. Check with your institution to find out about admission requirements and other information. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education- training/adult-education/adult-special-education
Opportunities for Individuals with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)– Post- Secondary https://www.actcommunity.ca/education/post-sec- asd-opportunities
Kwantlen Employment and Community Studies for People with Disabilities
Courses and learning experiences will prepare students for lifelong learning, employment, and community engagement opportunities. Students will participate in hands-on learning and work experience opportunities.
The course topics focus on Employability, Social Justice, Communication, Advocacy and Technology Please visit KPU Employment and Community Services program on the EACS website
Updated:
Tuesday, September 17, 2024