Admissions and Registration

The following documents are required for admission:

Official high school transcript, in English, or with an official or notarized English translation, which shows the results for the last three years of high school. Students still in Grade 12 may apply before graduation, and once graduated are required to submit a final official transcript before course registration.

Official high school graduation certificate, in English, or with an official or notarized English translation.

English test results (TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent) if applicable.

All other official post secondary transcripts from other Canadian institutions, if applicable.

Admission with Unofficial Documents form, if applicable

Additional Required Documents **All items below are photocopied to the student file.

Passport photo and info page

Study permit / student visa / PR card / Canadian citizenship

Medical insurance coverage

Yes. Alexander College allows for the Admissions process to be completed based on unofficial or photocopied academic documentation (e.g. transcripts, test results, etc). Applications are not considered complete, however, until all official copies of necessary supporting documentation have been submitted.

If you are submitting unofficial or photocopied documents with your application, they must be accompanied by a completed Admission with Unofficial Documents form. The form can be found online, at http://www.alexandercollege.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Admission-with-Unofficial-Documentation2.pdf

Yes. You can be admitted without proof of English proficiency, however you will be required to write an English Placement Test (EPT) to determine your English proficiency prior to course registration. EPT sittings are held Monday-Friday afternoons at alternating campus locations. If you need to sit for an EPT, please see your Education Advisor for a permission form.

The cost of one EPT is included with the application fee.

Yes. If you will be over the age of 19 on the first day of classes you can be admitted as a mature student. You will not be required to submit a graduation certificate, but you will still be expected to provide transcripts for your last 3 years of study.

Yes. International students require a couple of additional documents.

• A study permit is required prior to course registration.
• A certified English translation is required for any application documents that are not in the English language.

Yes. Full academic disclosure is required during the admissions process. This means that you must give a complete record of your studies in the past 3 years and cannot choose to omit records for studies taken within the same time period.

Admission remains open until the end of the second week of classes in a regular term, and the end of the first week of classes in the Spring and Summer Intensive term. This date is called the add/drop/change deadline. Some courses can fill quickly, and we encourage new students to submit applications as soon as possible in order to have the greatest course selection.

Important dates can be viewed online at http://www.alexandercollege.ca/important-dates/

The application fee is $150.00

There are 3 methods for submitting your application:

In person or by mail: Vancouver Campus: Registrar Services 100 – 602 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1P2 Tel. (604) 681 – 5815

Burnaby Campus: Office of the Registrar 101 – 4603 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC, V5H 4M4

By email: admissions@alexandercollege.ca

Once the Education Advisor submits your complete application for admission to the Admissions department, an admissions decision will be made quickly. If you submit your application in person, an admissions decision will be made within half a business day. If you submit your application by email or mail, an admissions decision will be sent to you within 2 business days.

If you are admitted to the College, your Education Advisor will provide you with a Welcome Package. The Welcome Package includes a letter to confirm your acceptance, as well as contact information and registration instructions.

Congratulations! Follow the instructions in your Welcome Package to log onto and set up your new AC Online account. Within your AC Online account, you can view the Semester Registration page, billing, document ordering, and more. Once you have set up your AC Online account, it is time to register for courses.

Yes, students who wish to transfer credit from another BCCAT member institution are required to submit a completed Transfer Request Form and an official transcript from the transferring institution to the Office of the Registrar. Transferability of courses with the BC Post-Secondary Transfer System is determined by articulation agreements between member institutions. Course transferability is viewable online using the BC Transfer Guide. The student will be notified by telephone or email of the outcome within 2-4 weeks.

Alexander College does not generally accept courses taken outside of the BC Transfer System for credit. In exceptional circumstances, students may request to have such courses evaluated by the Dean.

Students who wish to make this request should be advised that they are required to complete a Transfer Request form and also to provide an official transcript, detailed course outlines, and official English translations, if applicable. Course outlines are made available on the websites of some larger institutions, and/or from the Registrar office of the institution by request. Once provided, the course outline and official transcript will be submitted to the Dean for review. The Dean may also refer evaluation to the SASC member responsible for the subject area. The student will be notified by telephone or email of the outcome within 3-6 weeks.