Graduation

Graduating from Full-Time Continuing Studies Programs

Students who have completed all required courses from the following Full-Time Continuing Studies Programs will be required to apply for graduation by submitting this form.

List of Full-Time Continuing Studies Programs

Graduating from other Full-Time Programs

For all other full-time programs not listed above, apply for graduation by submitting the Application for Graduation Form if you are not graduating with your original cohort. For more details, check Graduation Audit.

Graduation Audit

Here is the process to be assessed for graduation:

All grades must have been entered into VCC's system by your instructors. You can view your grades (unofficial transcript) through myVCC by referring to the step-by-step instructions.
Depending on your program, you may need to officially apply for graduation.
- Full-Time Continuing Studies Programs: You are required to submit a CS Application for Graduation Form.
- Other Full-Time Programs:
  - If you are graduating with your original cohort, you will be automatically assessed for graduation after your grades have been entered.
  - If you are not graduating with your original cohort (i.e. as an insert student with a different cohort, due to failing classes or taking a leave outside of the scheduled breaks), you are required to submit the Application for Graduation Form.
  - If you are graduating from a university transfer program (i.e. University Transfer Certificate or Associate of Science), you are required to submit the Application for Graduation Form.

PGWP Letter and Electronic Transcripts

Once you have successfully completed your program and all of your grades have been entered by your instructors, the graduation audit will begin. Please note that this can take up to 6 weeks to complete. If you are eligible to graduate, you will be awarded the credential, and automatically receive your PGWP letter and your Electronic Transcript by email from ieservices@vcc.ca. You can use both documents to submit your PGWP application.

Having a hold on your student account will prevent you from receiving any letters. You are responsible for ensuring that you do not have any holds on your account. To avoid a delay in getting your PGWP letters, please contact ieservices@vcc.ca as soon as you clear your holds.

For information about the PGWP, please visit our Post-Graduation Work Permit page for details.

Final Term Useful Links

During your final term at VCC, browse these useful links to get yourself ready for the next chapter of your adventure!

Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

Post Graduation Work Permit: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-postgrad.asp
Express Entry (includes links to the wizard that enables you to self-assess your eligibility for the Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience, and Federal Skilled Trades programs): http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/index.asp
Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS): http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/express-entry/criteria-crs.asp
Help Centre - Type in keywords to get answers to pre-written questions.: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/index-featured-int.asp
Video tutorials - view videos about completing applications: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/multimedia/index.asp

Telephone: 1-888-242-2100 (Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
* Key in your 8-digit Client ID or UCI number located on your study or work permit.

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)

Provincial immigration pathway: http://www.welcomebc.ca/pnp
Tel: 604-775-2227
Email: pnpinfo@gov.bc.ca
Address: 450-605 Robson Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6B 5J3

Medical Services Plan (BC MSP)

If you still live in British Columbia, you must contact MSP to change your address if you are moving. You can do this by going online at https://www.health.gov.bc.ca/exforms/msp/7062.html
If you are leaving British Columbia, read and submit the ‘Permanent Move Outside of BC’ form: https://www.health.gov.bc.ca/exforms/msp/7063.html
Contact Info: Telephone at 604-683-7151 (Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
The MSP website is: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/health-drug-coverage/msp

MSP can also be contacted by mail at:

Medical Services Plan
P.O. Box 9035 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC V8W 9E3

Income Tax

Accessing your VCC tax receipt (T220A form) and commonly asked questions and answers: https://www.vcc.ca/services/current-students/myvcc-and-tax-forms/
Canada Revenue Agency Info:
- International Students and Income Tax video series: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/cra-multimedia-library/individuals-video-gallery/webinar-international-students.html
- Are you an international student studying in Canada? http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/nnrsdnts/ndvdls/ntl-eng.html
International students are encouraged to file a tax return even if they don't have any income. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has a list of reasons why you should file a tax return.
For more information about Canadian taxes, please see filing an income tax return as a student on the Government of Canada's website or contact the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Free tax clinics: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/community-volunteer-income-tax-program.html

Job Search Resources

VCC Career Services: https://www.vcc.ca/services/services-for-students/career-guidance/welcome/
Skilled Immigrant Info Centre: http://pwp.vpl.ca/siic/
Lots of online resources and offer free workshops and tours at the Central Library, Level 4, 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
Work BC: https://www.workbc.ca/