COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS
Colleges begin accepting applications on a specific date and cut off applicants once a program is full so the earlier you apply, (make sure it is not before their opening date), the better.
Universities begin accepting applications in early Oct. and consider each application based on a specific set of course/grade criterion, not necessarily how early you’ve applied. They stop accepting applications on a specific date.
To apply to an institution - Students either apply directly to the individual school or use a provincial post-secondary application service. This is dependent on the school and where it is located. (Note: Most institutions use an applications service, otherwise it will be clearly indicated on their website.) Students will need their 9 digit P.E.N. number and a credit card.
College/University Applications Open
Open – Vancouver Community College
Sept 15– Emily Carr University
Oct 1 – Douglas College
Oct 1 – Langara College
Oct 1 - Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Nov 1 – BCIT - for most programs - students should check specific programs as some dates vary:
https://www.bcit.ca/admission/whentoapply.shtml
University Application Deadlines
Jan 15 - University of British Columbia
Check each program as dates vary – University of Northern BC (depending on Program)
Jan 31- Simon Fraser University
Feb 28 - University of Victoria
Jan 15 – Emily Carr University
Mar 31 – Capilano University
Mar 1– (check each program as dates vary) Thompson Rivers University
Colleges begin accepting applications on a specific date and cut off applicants once a program is full so the earlier you apply, (make sure it is not before their opening date), the better.
Universities begin accepting applications in early Oct. and consider each application based on a specific set of course/grade criterion, not necessarily how early you’ve applied. They stop accepting applications on a specific date.
To apply to an institution - Students either apply directly to the individual school or use a provincial post-secondary application service. This is dependent on the school and where it is located. (Note: Most institutions use an applications service, otherwise it will be clearly indicated on their website.) Students will need their 9 digit P.E.N. number and a credit card.
- Apply to B.C. Institutions (colleges & university): https://apply.educationplannerbc.ca/
- Apply to Alberta Institutions (colleges & university): https://www.applyalberta.ca/pub/
- Apply to Ontario Universities: http://www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-105/ (BC students must use this online application service to apply to ALL Ontario universities)
- Apply to Ontario Colleges: http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/apply
- All Other Institutions: Varies – check their website
College/University Applications Open
Open – Vancouver Community College
Sept 15– Emily Carr University
Oct 1 – Douglas College
Oct 1 – Langara College
Oct 1 - Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Nov 1 – BCIT - for most programs - students should check specific programs as some dates vary:
https://www.bcit.ca/admission/whentoapply.shtml
University Application Deadlines
Jan 15 - University of British Columbia
Check each program as dates vary – University of Northern BC (depending on Program)
Jan 31- Simon Fraser University
Feb 28 - University of Victoria
Jan 15 – Emily Carr University
Mar 31 – Capilano University
Mar 1– (check each program as dates vary) Thompson Rivers University
