Vancouver Community College (VCC) and the Canadian College of Technology and Business (CCTB) have an articulation agreement that supports the transfer mobility pathway for students from CCTB's Information Systems Technology Diploma into VCC's Computer Systems Technology Diploma.
CCTB - VCC Pathway Application
CCTB - VCC Pathway PGWP Eligibility
Applicants who meet the requirements outlined below will be eligible to apply for advanced standing into Term 2 of VCC's Computer Systems Technology Diploma recognition of course-to-course transfer, provided all other entrance criteria are met, and space remains available in the program. VCC retains the right to limit the number of students admitted under this agreement.
CCTB Courses | VCC Equivalent | Number of Credits |
BA 101* | CSTP 1101 | 3 |
ITF 101 | CSTP 1104 | 5 |
ITF 105 | CSTP 1105 | 4 |
ITF 103 | CSTP 1106 | 3 |
MTH 108* | CSTP 1108 | 2 |
*electives outside of program
CCTB students interested in applying to the CCTB - VCC pathway into Term 2 of the Computer Systems Technology Diploma must apply online to be considered for admission.
Applications for the CCTB - VCC pathway are only accepted during the following application periods. Applications may close earlier if space is no longer available, and the program will not be shown on the online application portal.
Intake (Term 2) | Application Open Date | Application Close Date |
Winter 2025 | September 1, 2024 | September 30, 2024 |
Spring/Summer 2025 | January 1, 2025 | January 31, 2025 |
Students applying to the CCTB - VCC Pathway must provide the following documents upon online application. The following documents will need to be uploaded in the process.
The original transcripts for the articulated courses must be submitted by CCTB directly to transfercredit@vcc.ca.
Please note that the post-graduation work permit (PGWP) length is issued based on the length of the study program at an eligible designated learning institution (DLI), such as VCC. Not all DLIs and not all programs of study make an international student eligible for the PGWP. If you transfer between educational institutions, transferring courses from a non-eligible DLI to VCC, only the time you study at VCC will be counted towards your PGWP. You must spend at least 8 months at VCC to be eligible for a PGWP. Please visit Work in Canada after you graduate: Who can apply to learn more and connect with an International Student Advisor if you have further questions.
CCTB students transferring into Term 2 of VCC's Computer Systems Technology Diploma are expected to study 4 terms (16 months) to complete the program.