APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Nov 6 Last day for course withdrawals

Nov 10 & 11 Remembrance Day, College Closed Friday and Saturday

Dec 2 Last day of classes Dec 4-9 Final Exams Dec 11-13 Early Registration for continuing High School students Dec 13-18 Early Registration for continuing UT students Dec 19-22 Orientation and Registration for new students

Dec 25-30 Christmas Break, College Closed Jan 1 (2024) New Year Break, College Closed

Jan 2-Jan 5 (2024) Orientation and Registration for new students Jan 8 (2024) Winter 2024 Classes Begin

All written inquiries relating to admission should be sent to:

Admissions, Columbia College 438 Terminal Avenue Vancouver, British Columbia Canada, V6A 0C1

E-mail inquiries may be made at: admin@columbiacollege.ca Local inquirers should telephone 604-683-8360 and arrange to speak to an Admissions Officer.

Procedure

Apply on-line at www.columbiacollege.ca. The following documents should be submitted: - transcripts of the most recent school results - copy of passport personal information page - standard English test (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) results if available Original copies or notarized copies of the above documents are required for the purpose of admission to Columbia College. The College processes applications upon receipt and issues successful applicants an Offer of Admission within 5-10 business days. Applicants are expected to then pay the required tuition deposit (see ‘Fees’); upon receipt of this deposit an official Letter of Acceptance will be issued. There is an Application Fee of $200.00 (which includes all testing fees).

Study Permits

Successful overseas applicants should present their Letter of Acceptance to the nearest Canadian High Commission, Embassy, or Consulate in their country as part of the application for a Study Permit to study in Canada. Applicants should allow adequate time for processing of the Permit. International students should note that: • International students in Canada may only study at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). Columbia College is a DLI. • Students are required to actively pursue their studies while in Canada. • Full-time students studying at the post-secondary level are usually allowed to accept part-time off-campus employment in Canada. • Study Permits may not be required for ESL-only programs of less than or equal to six months duration.

Tuition Deposits

As enrollment is limited, a tuition fee deposit is required to guarantee a place for future semesters. All applicants should read the pages on Fees and Refund Policies.

Payment of Fees

On receipt of the Offer of Admission, overseas students are required to prepay a registration deposit of $13,940.00 (equivalent to the cost of 24 credits ($13,680) plus the cost of two semesters’ activity fees ($70) and medical insurance for one semester of $$190). Enrollment at the College is limited and places cannot be guaranteed unless the registration deposit described above has been received by the deadline stated on the Offer of Admission. All fees are in Canadian funds; students are advised to make use of the arrangement Columbia College has with Flywire to streamline the payment process. Flywire allows secure payment from any country and any bank, generally in the local currency with the exception of sanctioned countries which must be paid through bank draft or wire transfer. (See “Payment of Fees” and paragraph below)