Admission and Registration

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Already applied to VCC? Here’s what you need to know next, including key admission and registration details.

Admission decision

Your admission decision depends on the status of your application. To avoid delays, make sure your application is complete.

Incomplete application

Your application is considered incomplete if documents are missing or requirements are not yet met.

  • Submit any outstanding documents by email if requested.
  • You may receive an interview invitation for competitive selection programs once other requirements are met.

Complete application

Your application is complete when all required documents are submitted, and admission requirements are met.

  • If a seat is available, an offer will be issued. Conditional admission may be issued depending on the programs and the evaluation results.
  • If a seat is not available, you may be placed on a waitlist.

Accept your offer

If you meet the admission requirements and a seat is available, you’ll receive an offer. Here are the next steps after you get your offer:

  • Review the offer to ensure the information is correct
  • Read and understand the refund policy before accepting your offer
  • Pay the international tuition deposit
  • Receive and review the Letter of Acceptance (LOA) and the Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) if applicable
  • Meet important deadlines
    • Submit proof of study permit approval
    • Submit proof of satisfying the conditions
  • Prepare to arrive

For more details, visit the Acceptance page.

Fees

Learn about tuition and fees, required deposits, payment methods, refunds, and the estimated cost of living while studying at VCC.

Registration, withdrawal, and graduation

Review key steps in your academic journey, including course registration, withdrawal and refund timelines, credit transfer, and graduation.

Frequently asked questions

If you have a specific question and cannot find the answer on the website, please email [email protected].

If you do not meet the English requirements, studying at ILAC or ILSC is the only option to get conditional admission to most VCC programs. Alternatively, apply after obtaining sufficient external English test scores.

Conditional admission for many VCC programs may be available for B.C. Grade 12 students based on transcript evaluation. To confirm admissibility, submit a complete application with interim transcripts and report cards for evaluation.

Qualified applicants may receive an offer if program seats are available. If program seats are full or reserved, qualified applicants may be placed on a waitlist. The admissions decision is communicated via email during the application processing period.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial. As a place of learning, we are grateful to be here while committing to respecting and honouring Indigenous knowledge, cultures, and communities.