ENTRY INTO FULL-TIME PROGRAMS
Candidates applying for full-time status must satisfy the
following requirements:
- Meet the educational and other requirements for entry
into the particular program or meet the mature student
requirements.
- Have reached the legal school-leaving age on the date
of commencement of the course/program.
- Apply on-line or in writing on the approved application
form and submit the non-refundable application processing
fee.
- Show evidence of physical qualification in accordance
with the requirements of the program selected, where
applicable.
- In the case of high school students, provide a copy of
marks obtained. In the case of ABE students, provide
a Record of Achievement or other equivalent official
transcript.
- Provide further documentation or report for an interview
or for testing when required.
HIGH SCHOOL DEFINITION
Senior high school graduation means the successful
completion of required credit courses as specified by
the Department of Education.
High School students who complete modified programs
and courses with the third digit “6” may require further
assessment before eligibility is determined. The completion
of a modified program or course may prevent the
applicant from being accepted into regular college
programs. Applications will be referred to the Campus
Committee on Special Admissions for assessment.
HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY
The following High School Equivalency Certificates will
be considered for acceptance into college programs:
- Basic Training for Skill Development (BTSD) Level 4.
- Adult Basic Education Certificate (ABE) Level 3 (Level
4 prior to 1991).
- General Educational Development (GED).
- The Grade XI Certificate (Department of Education,
Public Exams).
Persons holding certificates as listed in 1, 2, or 3:
- will be accepted into certificate programs without further
evaluation.
- may be required to report for further evaluation before
acceptance into diploma programs is established;
and upon being accepted, those applicants may be
required to complete additional courses before entering
the diploma program of their choice.
MATURE STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
Applicants who do not meet the educational prerequisites
for the program they wish to enter may be considered
for admission on an individual basis provided the
following conditions are met:
- Applicants are at least 19 years of age at the time of
application.
- Applicants have been out of high school for at least
one year.
- Applicants present a certified copy of grades for the
highest educational level attained.
- Applicants complete the standardized assessment
instrument at a level approved by the College.
SPECIAL ADMISSIONS
Special circumstances may exist whereby applicants
who fail to meet all of the criteria for admission may
be recommended for acceptance. In such cases, the
application will be referred to the Committee on Special
Admissions.
Applicants who are high school students who do not
meet the academic requirements (including having
reached the legal school leaving age on the date of
commencement of the program) must provide a letter
of recommendation from the High School Principal or
Guidance Counsellor.
Applicants with disabilities will undergo an assessment
to determine admission. The assessment will include:
- Reviewing the applicant’s qualifications.
- Reviewing the recommendation of the sponsoring or
supporting group (if applicable).
- Summarizing the applicant’s strengths and abilities.
- Determining the need for support staff required to
facilitate the integration of the applicant.
- Identifying necessary resources/equipment required to
facilitate the training.
HOME SCHOOLING ADMISSION GUIDELINES
Home schooled applicants will be reviewed for general
admission by the College’s Special Admissions
Committee. The applicant will be asked to provide proof
of standardized assessment results and/or complete
the standardized assessment instrument used by the
College.
ADMISSIONS PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES
Definition:
A portfolio is a compilation of materials such as drawings,
photographs, paintings, film or videos, writings,
prints, collages, ceramics, crafts, textile patterns, audio
tapes, musical scores, computer imaging, design or
other areas of creativity that reflect the prospective student’s
interests, abilities and experience.
Purpose:
The purpose of the portfolio is to establish applicant
suitability for the program of study.
General Guidelines:
- All work in the portfolio should be clearly labeled with
the prospective applicant’s name, title of the work,
number of pieces, date completed and materials used;
- The College will only accept portfolios in a proper
portfolio folder or case;
- Portfolios should include a printed listing of the contents
of the portfolio;
- All works should fit into a standard size portfolio case
and may be presented in their original form;
- Large scale, fragile or 3-dimensional work should
be submitted in 35 mm. colour slide form, as digital
images at a resolution of 150 ppi or as colour photographic
or digital prints;
- All visual-related work should be original. An affidavit
is required stating that the work is original. All musicrelated
work should be performed by the applicant and
reference should be made as to whether or not the work is:
a. a “cover” of another’s work
b. public domain;
- Applicants are advised that they are responsible for
the return of submitted materials after they have been
reviewed by the Assessment Committee. Applications
must include pre-stamped and self-addressed mailing
envelopes, prepaid courier invoices, or cheques
or money orders to cover postage costs if they wish
their work to be returned after review. Portfolios will
be destroyed if they are not claimed within one month
of the date of notice of the decision of the Assessment
Committee. The College assumes no responsibility for
loss of or damage to portfolios submitted.
Portfolio Screening:
All portfolios will be reviewed by an Assessment
Committee that includes faculty representatives. The
Assessment Committee will be looking for the following
in a portfolio:
- originality of ideas or concepts;
- technical skills;
- observation and interpretive skills;
- a variety of media;
- presentation and organization of material.
Submission Deadline:
Applicants are strongly urged to apply early as programs
are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Portfolios
should be submitted with the application.
RE-ADMISSION OF STUDENTS
Academically Dismissed Students
- Applications from academically dismissed students
will be received at any time but students will not be
accepted to return on a full-time basis until a sixmonth
period from the date of dismissal has elapsed.
Students who have been academically dismissed will
be permitted to register for one course for credit in a
certificate or diploma program or for any number of
courses in the Adult Basic Education Program.
- Students who have been academically dismissed
from a program on two or more occasions will not be
eligible for readmission to that program for a period of
two years from the date of dismissal.
- Students who are required to withdraw from the
College under numbers 1 and 2 (above) must apply for
readmission and their names will be placed at the end
of the existing eligibility list.
VOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL
Students who are in good standing and who voluntarily
withdraw due to extenuating circumstances (confirmed
by the counsellor or campus administrator) will be
required to reapply to return to the program; these students
will be admitted into the first available seat.
ELIGIBILITY LISTS
Eligibility lists will be maintained for each program on a
first-come, first-served basis. Candidates will be placed
on the eligibility list by the original date of application,
provided all entrance requirements are satisfied and all
necessary documentation is received.
SELECTION PROCESS
Original Application:
- Applications will be processed on a “first-come, firstserved”
basis. Each application will be dated on the
date of receipt provided that:
a. The application is correctly completed with all documentation,
and
b. All educational and other requirements are met, and
c. All required fees are paid.
- Applicants will be notified immediately upon receipt of
their application.
- Applicants enrolled in their final year of high school
will be accepted conditionally pending receipt of final
exam results.
- When accepted, applicants will be asked to confirm in
writing their intent to register and will be required to
pay a registration fee in advance. If applicants fail to
confirm within the time specified their places will go to
the applicant next on the eligibility list.
- Applicants for First Year Engineering Technology: The
College offers a common first year in the Engineering
Technology programs. This allows students to attend
the first two semesters of an engineering technology
program at the campus nearest their hometown. After
completing the first two semesters, students then
enter the campus which offers the program of their
choice, to complete the Spring Technical Intersession
and the subsequent years of their program.
Individuals must submit their application to the campus
where they intend to complete the first two semesters of
their program. This begins a first-come, first-served provincial
process which reserves a seat at the designated
campus for the appropriate Technical Intersession, and
subsequent years of program study. After successful
completion of the first two semesters, students progress
to the Technical Intersession in the program for which
a seat has already been reserved. Students who, after
registration, wish to change their program choice MUST
apply using the Program Transfer process.
STUDENT NUMBERS
- A student number will be assigned to every student
who enters a regular College program either on a fulltime
or part-time basis.
- Students will use the number assigned to them regardless
of the number of times they register at the College
or the campus at which they register.
- Student numbers must appear on all documents to be
added to the student’s academic or financial files.
ENTRY – NON PROGRAM SPECIFIC
The only entrance requirement for applicants wishing to
apply for a credit course through General Studies is the
course prerequisite, if applicable.
Acceptance to any of the courses under General Studies
does not constitute a commitment to or admission into
any college program.
ENTRY – PART -TIME STUDENTS
Students who apply for part-time status in any program
must meet all the requirements outlined for full-time status
and will be considered only if a vacancy exists after
full-time students have been accommodated.
ENTRY– CONCURRENT STUDIES STUDENTS
Students in or about to enter their final year of high
school will be admitted into College level credit courses
in accordance with the following:
- Students must hold an academic record with a minimum
overall average of 80% based on the marks for all
courses completed in high school.
- Students will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis on the provision that space is available.
- Access will normally be limited to one credit course
in a given semester. Eligibility to enroll is restricted
to one semester and will be reviewed for a second
semester upon successful completion of the first
semester course.
- 4. All fees and deadlines for regularly admitted students
will apply.
- 5. Students applying for admission under this policy will
be required to submit:
a. a completed application form,
b. an official high school transcript,
c. a letter from the high school principal or guidance
counsellor clearly recommending admission to
“Concurrent Studies”, and
d. a letter from the applicant requesting enrollment in a
specific course.
ENTRY – STUDENTS WITH INTERNAT IONAL STUDY
PERMIT
Applicants must submit:
- a completed Application for Admission;
- 2. an official transcript of academic record;
- 3. an application fee of CN $100 (non-refundable)
- 4. proof of proficiency in English
LANDED IMMIGRANTS: REFUGEES AND OTHER
CANADIAN STAT US STUDENTS
Students pay the provincial rates, as outlined in this
calendar; however, if the student’s first language is not
English, the College reserves the right to test the English
proficiency of these students before admission.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
International students must meet the College’s English
proficiency requirements. Applicants who do not meet
the required standard of English may be Conditionally
Accepted, provided they are tested upon arrival and
be required to enroll in an appropriate English class.
Registration for other courses will be dependent on their
assessed level of English.
ACADEMIC PREREQUISITES
Applicants must meet the College’s entrance requirements
for the program as set out in the particular
program. For most college programs, the entrance
requirement is graduation from a secondary school
with certain programs requiring achievement in specific
subject areas such as Mathematics, English Language,
Physics, Chemistry or Biology.
Applicants from British-oriented educational systems
should present the general certificate in Secondary
Education.
Applicants are required to submit the latest official transcript
of marks which will be assessed on an individual
basis.
PROOF OF STATUS
Students must provide proof of status in Canada at the
time of registration. |
