Thank you for choosing VCC.

Applying is easy - you can apply online or complete an application form and submit it by email at ro@vcc.ca.

If you need to change any of your contact information during the application process, please fax or email the student information change form.

Questions and Answers about VCC application process

In the event an application is considered complete on the same day for more than one applicant, the order of offer will be determined by Grade Point Average (GPA).

Please ensure you have reviewed the program-specific requirements available on your program page.

General college admissions requirements are as follows:

• VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students. In accordance with federal and provincial requirements, all students who are not Canadian citizens must provide valid immigration or Visa documents when applying or registering for VCC programs and courses.                 
• VCC is committed to educating adult learners; applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply)                 
• Please note that you must submit official transcripts and educational documents to support your application.
• Social Insurance Number (SIN)

  Due to the introduction of the Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) in 2019, educational institutions will need to report tuition fees and program length to the Government as well the Social Insurance Number (SIN) of students. For more information on the upcoming changes to tax certificates, please visit Canada Workers Benefit.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

Advanced Placement (AP)
Grade Conversion Scale and Course Equivalents

 High school course equivalents

Grade conversions

      Please note:

• Official AP examination results of 4 or 5 may also qualify for transfer credit.

International Baccalaureate (IB)
Grade Conversion Scale and Course Equivalents

High school course equivalents 

Grade conversions

      Please note:

• Students need to request for official transcripts from IB.
• Official IB examination results with a minimum grade of a 4 may also qualify for transfer credit.
• Grade of 2 and 1 are considered fails.
• Courses with exam grades of 3 or less will not be eligible for credit or advance standing.

K-12 New Course Name Changes

 Effective Date: September 1, 2019

Out of Provincial Grade 12 Equivalency Chart

Check Grade 12 equivalency for courses taken in other Canadian provinces

Non-academic Admission Requirements are program specific requirements other than general College admission requirements and academic admission requirements. These include such things as Criminal Records Check, CPR, TB screening, immunizations, auditions and portfolios.

Applicants should be aware of any non-academic requirements prior to entering a program. Be sure to review the requirements specific to your program.

Criminal Record Checks

In accordance with the Criminal Records Review Act, a Criminal Record Check (CRC) must be completed for all individuals who work with vulnerable adults and/or children. CRC’s are completed through the Ministry of Justice, and applicants are responsible for any costs incurred to complete the CRC.

Applicants should be aware that some programs have practicum placements that require completion of a Criminal Records Check.  If you are found to present a risk to vulnerable populations by the Ministry of Justice, you will not be permitted to enter the practicum. If the practicum is required for your program, this means that you will not be able to complete the program and will not graduate. Therefore you should consider this requirement carefully before applying to, or continuing in, the program.

Any student who is charged with or convicted of a criminal offence subsequent to a criminal record check must immediately inform the Department Leader and the Registrar’s Office.

Completed criminal record checks are forwarded directly to the Registrar’s Office.

TB Screening

Within six (6) months of the start of the program, students must submit a negative TB skin test. If the TB skin test is positive, a negative TB chest x-ray is required.

Students should be aware that clinical facilities may decline a practicum placement if proof of negative TB screening is not completed.

Completed TB tests are submitted to the Registrar’s Office.

CPR and Standard First Aid

The requirements for CPR certification and/or Standard First Aid training are specific to each program. To ensure that you meet this requirement, please review your program page.

Students should be aware that current CPR and/or Standard First Aid status is required for all clinical and practicum placements.

Immunization

Some programs require the completion of a . This completed form must be submitted to the department on the first day of classes.

Applicants should be aware that some programs have practicum placements that require specific immunizations.  If the practicum is required for your program, failure to meet the immunization requirements could mean that you will not be able to complete the program and will not graduate. Therefore you should consider this requirement carefully before applying to, or continuing in, the program.  

Students should be aware that clinical facilities may decline a practicum placement if a student is unable to provide proof of immunizations or satisfactory serum titers.

Immunizations in the following are strongly recommended and in some cases may be required for practicum placement:    

• Diphtheria/Tetanus
• Pertussis
• Poliomyelitis (Polio)
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
• Varicella (Chicken Pox)
• Influenza (required on an annual basis)
• Hepatitis B series 

N95 Respiratory Mask

Regulations stipulate that a properly fitted respiratory mask must be used when providing care to patients with suspected, known, or probable cases of acute respiratory infections.

The respiratory mask must be an N95 respirator that is individually fitted by a trained provider, following CSA guidelines. This individual mask fitting should be done just prior to beginning your program. Mask fitting must be done annually. Students are responsible for the cost of the mask fitting.

An original certificate must be presented to the department on the first day of classes.

Other Non-academic Admission Requirements

There may be other non-academic admission requirements for your program. These may include auditions, portfolios, letters of intent, work or volunteer history, or others. Check the requirements specific to your program.

All academic credentials, transcripts and test scores submitted to the college must be official.

If transcripts are written in a language other than English, an official copy of an authorized English translation must be submitted in addition to the original transcript. Translations must be literal, complete versions of original records, and the documents must be translated by a recognized translation service such as MOSAIC (Multilingual Orientation Service Association for Immigrant Communities). Further information about certified translations can be accessed through the Society of Translators and Interpreters of British Columbia.

Transcripts issued in French from Canadian institutions do not need to be translated.

VCC retains all official documents which have been submitted to us in support of an application for admission or transfer credit. We do not return or photocopy these documents for students.

Transcripts must be submitted by email (ro@vcc.ca) or by mail at either VCC campus. For more information about official documents please call 604.871.7000.

Mailing information: 

Students with prior post-secondary education must officially request transfer credits through the Registrar's Office by completing an request for transfer credit and attach all required documents. For more information, please email transfercredit@vcc.ca.

Students transfering between post-secondary institutions in B.C. may refer to the BC Transfer Guide to find program transfer credits or BC Articulation Handbook for entrance requirement equivalencies.

Students with transcripts from outside of Canada require an ICES Comprehesive evaluation.  Some programs require supplemental reports for transfer credits.

Please visit our fees and payments page for more information.

Please bring your VCC registration papers and a piece of valid photo ID. VCC student cards are free and available from Photo ID Services at the Registrar's Office. Replacement cards are available at a cost of $20.

Returning students must update their information using myVCC. Use your student ID number to log in. If you experience problems, you can use the online reset form to reset your password or call 604.871.7000 option 3. Students are encouraged to keep this information current.

Transcript request 

A transcript is a record of academic achievement for studies undertaken at an institution. Students may request official transcripts as follows: 

• Online - Transcripts are only available online for students who graduated in the year 2000 or after.
• In person – speak with someone at the Registrar’s Office.
• Mail – send an official transcript request including payment and signature to the Registrar's Office.
• Fax – send official transcript request to 604.443.8450. Payment and signature must be included.

Payment at the time of request is required for all methods. VCC accepts VISA, Mastercard, and American Express. 

The following information is required:

• Student number (students who are unsure of their student ID number should include their birth date)
• Student name or name of registration (maiden name if applicable)
• Current address and telephone number (required in the event we need to contact you with further questions)
• The number of transcripts required (cost is $5 + GST each) 
• Rush service is available (cost is $25 + $5 for each copy + GST).  Available in person only

Transcripts can be: 

• Mailed to your choice of destination.  Request must include complete mailing address including postal code.
• Picked up at the requested campus. Picture ID will be requested in order to release the transcripts. If someone other than the student is picking up the transcript, the student's signature and authorization is required with the name of the person picking up the transcript. 

Note: Transcript requests take one week or longer to process.

Withdrawal deadlines have been extended for those currently taking classes. Students can withdraw up to the final day of class and receive a grade of 'W' for their course.

Base programs

VCC students requesting a withdrawal can either submit the Course Drop/Add and Program Withdrawal form (PDF) form or e-mail the Registrar’s Office at ro@vcc.ca. Please provide your name, student ID number, and the name of the course or program you wish to withdraw from.

Continuing Studies programs

For Continuing Studies course withdrawal, please complete and submit the Course Drop/Add and Program Withdrawal form (PDF) and forward it to the Continuing Studies Registrar’s Office at cstudies@vcc.ca.

Please note that withdrawing from a VCC course does not mean that tuition fees are refunded. Students who withdraw despite the college’s shift in learning modes must appeal for any refund in excess of the college’s normal refund policy and demonstrate why their discontinuation is exclusive to COVID-19 factors and not learning preference.

Document request 

Requests for documents such as verification of enrolment, convocation letter for visa requests, and additional credentials can be made by completing the SR Document request form‌ and submitting it as follows:

• E-mail – email to records@vcc.ca
• In person - at the Registrar's Office
• Mail – send the form including payment and signature to the Registrar's Office
• Fax – send official document request to 604.443.8450 (Downtown campus) or 604.871.7458 (Broadway campus). Payment and signature must be included.