POST-SECONDARY APPLICATION PROCESS
WHEN DO I APPLY?
University and College application process for September 2020 starts on the following dates:
September UBC, UVIC
Capilano University
October 1st KPU (Kwantlen)
Langara College, Douglas College
SFU
Most universities in Canada (accept applications as of October 1st)
November 1st BCIT
Deadlines
November 7 EARLY ADMISSION DEADLINE for University of Toronto
December 1 EARLY ADMISSION DEADLINE for UBC
Most universities across Canada will have deadlines from January-early March.
January 15 DEADLINE for UBC
January 15 DEADLINE for University of Toronto
(most programs)
January 31st DEADLINE for SFU
February 28th DEADLINE for University of Victoria
March 1st DEADLINE for Limited Intake programs at KPU and recommended deadline for Open Intake programs
March 1st DEADLINE for University of Alberta
March 1st DEADLINE for University of Calgary
March 31 DEADLINE for Capilano University
May 15th DEADLINE for Langara (Applied Science for Engineering)
May 31st DEADLINE for Langara Business
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT APPLYING
Get prepared by knowing where you want to apply and to which programs. Viewbooks from most universities and colleges are usually on the university/college websites and Ms. Fernandes will have viewbooks in the Career centre starting in October. If you have questions about applying, see Ms. Fernandes in the Career Centre.
You will need your BC Provincial PEN number, which is the nine-digit number on your GO Card or report card.
KPU, Langara, Douglas College: These schools start considering applications as soon as they come in and if you are applying to a “limited intake” program, there are usually not many spots, so it is advised to apply as early as possible. They open for applications on October 1st.
For Langara, the earlier you apply, the earlier your registration date will be for courses.
For KPU, the earlier you accept your admission offer, the earlier your registration date will be for courses.
Deadlines: Plan to work on your application well before the deadline, especially if you are applying to UBC or another school/program with a supplemental application (see below).
Personal profiles or supplemental applications: Some universities, like UBC, have a Personal Profile or a Supplemental application that you have to include with your application- these tend to take more time so plan accordingly. Other examples of universities that have this requirement are Queen’s and Waterloo. Also, if you are applying to a Business program there is usually a supplemental application (either an essay, a video essay or an interview.)
Everyone needs a Plan B:
Plan to have at least one back-up option: universities like UBC or UVic will let you select a back-up option in your application, or your backup may be a college program where you could transfer to university after 1-2 years if you choose (this is usually an option at KPU, Langara or Douglas College).
If you’re interested in taking a gap year:
There is information in the Career Centre on gap year options (travel, volunteer programs etc.) Students planning to postpone post-secondary school and enter the workforce after graduation could also look into Work Experience, Apprenticeship or CTC Programs with Ms. Burr.
WHEN DO I APPLY?
University and College application process for September 2020 starts on the following dates:
September UBC, UVIC
Capilano University
October 1st KPU (Kwantlen)
Langara College, Douglas College
SFU
Most universities in Canada (accept applications as of October 1st)
November 1st BCIT
Deadlines
November 7 EARLY ADMISSION DEADLINE for University of Toronto
December 1 EARLY ADMISSION DEADLINE for UBC
Most universities across Canada will have deadlines from January-early March.
January 15 DEADLINE for UBC
January 15 DEADLINE for University of Toronto
(most programs)
January 31st DEADLINE for SFU
February 28th DEADLINE for University of Victoria
March 1st DEADLINE for Limited Intake programs at KPU and recommended deadline for Open Intake programs
March 1st DEADLINE for University of Alberta
March 1st DEADLINE for University of Calgary
March 31 DEADLINE for Capilano University
May 15th DEADLINE for Langara (Applied Science for Engineering)
May 31st DEADLINE for Langara Business
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT APPLYING
Get prepared by knowing where you want to apply and to which programs. Viewbooks from most universities and colleges are usually on the university/college websites and Ms. Fernandes will have viewbooks in the Career centre starting in October. If you have questions about applying, see Ms. Fernandes in the Career Centre.
You will need your BC Provincial PEN number, which is the nine-digit number on your GO Card or report card.
KPU, Langara, Douglas College: These schools start considering applications as soon as they come in and if you are applying to a “limited intake” program, there are usually not many spots, so it is advised to apply as early as possible. They open for applications on October 1st.
For Langara, the earlier you apply, the earlier your registration date will be for courses.
For KPU, the earlier you accept your admission offer, the earlier your registration date will be for courses.
Deadlines: Plan to work on your application well before the deadline, especially if you are applying to UBC or another school/program with a supplemental application (see below).
Personal profiles or supplemental applications: Some universities, like UBC, have a Personal Profile or a Supplemental application that you have to include with your application- these tend to take more time so plan accordingly. Other examples of universities that have this requirement are Queen’s and Waterloo. Also, if you are applying to a Business program there is usually a supplemental application (either an essay, a video essay or an interview.)
Everyone needs a Plan B:
Plan to have at least one back-up option: universities like UBC or UVic will let you select a back-up option in your application, or your backup may be a college program where you could transfer to university after 1-2 years if you choose (this is usually an option at KPU, Langara or Douglas College).
If you’re interested in taking a gap year:
There is information in the Career Centre on gap year options (travel, volunteer programs etc.) Students planning to postpone post-secondary school and enter the workforce after graduation could also look into Work Experience, Apprenticeship or CTC Programs with Ms. Burr.
