Alexander College provides admission to educational programs for the greatest range of students possible. Where appropriate however, access to programs and courses are restricted to students who satisfy established admission criteria at both general and program-specific levels.
Associate of Arts
Associate of Arts (Business)
Associate of Arts (Economics)
Associate of Arts (Psychology)
Associate of Arts (Sociology)
Associate of Science
English as a Second Language Program
English for Academic Purposes
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Evaluation of an application begins when the Application for Admission form and all required supporting documentation have been submitted.
Programs at Alexander College are considered to have open enrolment and applications are normally accepted until programs are full. Space permitting, new applications may be accepted for up to one week after classes begin. 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. Applicants should be aware that some courses can fill quickly. We encourage new students to register early in order to have the greatest selection of courses.
All applicants are required to submit a satisfactory amount of academic history, so that admissions can make a reasonable determination for admissibility. Failure to disclose academic history may result in one or more of the following:
Applicants with questions about disclosure of academic history are encouraged to inquire with Admissions prior to submitting their Application for Admission.
Students who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or Convention refugees are classified as domestic students. Students who are dependents of diplomats or have their own diplomat status may also be classified as domestic students after presenting the necessary documentation. All other students are classified as international students.
Applicants who are 18 years of age or under, and who have not graduated from high school, may be admitted in the category of Minor Student. Minor students are eligible to enrol in non-credit coursework only. Applicants under 16 years of age are not admissible.
Applicants who are 19 years of age or older, as of the first day of classes in a given term, may be admitted in the category of Mature Student. Mature students are exempt from the requirement to have completed secondary education, provided that they meet all other requirements and can provide academic transcripts for the highest level of education completed.
Applicants to the College who provide academic transcripts indicating poor academic performance, according to the College’s 1.50 minimum academic standard, may be admitted on Provisional Admission. These students are admissible to the College on Academic Probation, and are subject to the conditions and restrictions of Academic Probation.
Students admitted to the College on provisional admission and who receive a GPA greater than 1.50 after their first semester will be granted regular admission and continue under normal admission policy. Students who receive a GPA lower than 1.50 after their first semester will normally be suspended from the College.
Requests to exempt an applicant from an admissions or registration policy must be submitted by completing a Registration Request form, available from the Office of the Registrar. Supporting evidence (medical notes, course outlines, etc) must be attached.
Academically qualified applicants who have physical, sensory, or specific learning disabilities are encouraged to attend. We will ensure that applicants are not denied admission as a result of their disability and that, where appropriate, accommodation will be made with respect to admission criteria (see policy Accommodation for a Disability).
Burnaby Campus – located in rooms #103-104
Drop in Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm
Vancouver Campus – located in room #V203
Drop in Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm
Application for Admission, Admission requirements and documents. Placement Testing services
Course registration and registration systems, course prerequisites, class lists
Student information, documents, letters, transcripts, grades, academic standing, and graduation
Transfer of course credit from other institutions to AC
Alexander College, Burnaby Campus
Office of the Registrar
101-4603 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC
V5H 4M4 Canada
Alexander College, Vancouver Campus
Office of the Registrar
100-602 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
V6B 1P2 Canada
Burnaby Campus: (604) 435-5815
Vancouver Campus: (604) 681-5819
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