When applying to Alexander College, you may wish to contact us directly and speak with an academic advisor. We will provide answers to your questions and help you with the application process. Programs at Alexander College are considered to have open enrolment, and applications are accepted until programs are full and even for up to two weeks after the semester begins.
Some courses can fill quickly, and we do encourage new students to submit applications as soon as possible in order to have the greatest selection of courses.
Applications may be made in person at either campus, or sent by mail:
| Burnaby Campus | Vancouver Campus |
| Office of the Registrar Alexander College – Burnaby Campus #101-4603 Kingsway Burnaby, British Columbia Canada V5H 4M4 | Registrar Services Alexander College – Vancouver Campus #100-602 West Hastings Street Vancouver, British Columbia Canada V6B 1P2 |
Required Documentation
1. Application form (download the Alexander College Application Form)
2. Application fee
Note: Application fees may be deferred and do not expire.
3. Photocopy or original high school transcript, showing results for last 2 years of high school
Note 1: Transcripts are required even if an applicant did not graduate. We will accept the highest level of education that the student has completed, and post-secondary transcripts may be used in lieu of high school transcripts if the applicant has completed a degree program.
Note 2: Students who have completed greater than 9 BCCAT transferable course credits may submit an official BC post-secondary transcript, and are not required to submit high school transcripts for the purposes of admission. Though they are not required, Admissions may recommend that a student submit an official high school transcript in order to determine eligibility for math and sciences where such placements cannot be made using the BC post-secondary transcript submitted.
Note 3: Students are required to submit an official notorized translation of documents not originally in English.
4. Photocopy or original graduation certificate
Note 1: If the date of graduation is clearly listed on the transcript, it is not necessary to submit a graduation certificate. Applicants who have not completed the requirements for high school graduation, and are over 19 years of age, may be admitted as mature students.
Note 2: Students are required to submit an official notarized translation of documents not originally in English.
5. Photocopy or original College/University transcripts, if applicable **Required for applicants to the Pre-MBA Program.
Note: Students are required to submit an official notarized translation of documents not originally in English.
6. Photocopy or original proof of English proficiency
a) Valid English test result sheet (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.)
*Alexander College’s institutional code for IBT TOEFL is 3317; or
b) BC High School English 12 (or equivalent) **Please refer to the 2013 Academic Calendar for other acceptable equivalencies; or
c) Alexander College EAP Assessment result
7. Copy of valid passport pages
Prior to Course Registration, students must also submit the following:
8. Copy of valid study status
a) Valid permanent residence card, citizenship card, or Canadian passport (domestic student); or
b) Study Permit (local international or overseas international student)
Note: International students are required to maintain a valid study permit for the duration of their studies.
9. Copy of valid medical insurance
Note: Medical insurance coverage must be valid at least until the end of the entry term, and must be maintained while attending the College.
Application Deadlines (2013-2014)
Entry Term |
Application Deadline/Last day to Register |
First Day of Class |
| Spring 2013 (April 2013 – June 2013) | May 3, 2013 | April 29, 2013 |
| Summer 2013 (July 2013 – August 2013) | July 12, 2013 | July 8, 2013 |
| Fall 2013 (September 2013 – December 2013) | September 13, 2013 | September 3, 2013 |
| Winter 2014 (January 2014 – April 2014) | January 17, 2014 | January 6, 2014 |
Document Requirements
Please note that applications are not considered complete until all necessary supporting documentation is provided. Applications which are received after the posted application deadline will be considered only if there is space available in the requested program.
Documents (transcripts, standardized test reports, etc) which are submitted in support of applications become the property of the College and may not be returned to the student. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that he or she has several copies of their document(s) notorized for such purposes.
Overseas international students who wish to retain irreplaceable application documents (i.e. official transcripts, graduation certificates, etc.) should consult the Office of the Registrar, prior to submitting the documents with their application, to request that their original documentation may be verified by appropriate staff members and returned. Approved requests to verify irreplaceable documents will be completed within 2 business days.
IMPORTANT:
While photocopies of official documents may be used to apply to the College, students are expected to provide the official documents as soon as possible. In order to ensure that the College is able to attain these official documents, all official transcripts, certificates, and language test results must be provided before a student is eligible to order official documents from Alexander College (ex. official transcript, confirmation of enrolment letter, etc.)
Students who may require Official letters or transcripts from the College early in their studies are recommended to submit official documents with their application in order to avoid potential delay.