Admission Process for Selkirk College

Admission Procedure
The Admissions department at Selkirk College accepts applications for admission up to 12 months prior to the start of any program. If you are an International Student, please consult International Student Admissions.

Some programs outline a specific time schedule for the application procedure that includes a last date for submission of application and supporting documentation. Late applications to all programs will be considered, subject to availability of spaces. Please check your specific program area for further information in this regard.

The Admissions department does not maintain waitlists for program entry. Applicants who are not accepted program of study must re-apply to gain consideration for a subsequent entry date.

Selection Procedure
Applicants are selected by the Admissions Officer, in consultation with the appropriate School Chair, based on the application and supporting documentation submitted for consideration. All applicants will be notified by mail once a decision has been made regarding their application.

Please note that provisional acceptance may be granted to candidates who are unable to provide official transcripts or supporting documentation by the selection date. An offer of provisional acceptance will include specific provisions that must be met ifor successful admission.

Offers of admission will go to candidates in the following sequence:

•     fully qualified applicants with preference given to those with earlier completed applications;
•     partially-qualified applicants with preference given to those considered best qualified;
•     qualified applicants who completed applications after the specified selection date, with preference given to those with earlier application dates.

Winter Admission
Students may begin academic studies and college preparatory studies in January. Students who enrol for the first time in January may find that their choice of courses is limited and may not be able to take a full course load. If you intend to enrol for a January start, please consult a counsellor for additional information.

Academic University Transfer
Students applying for admission to the Academic University Transfer program should forward a completed application form and all supporting documents as early as possible to ensure course selection. (Program application deadlines are outlined under specific program descriptions).

Pre-admission Assessment
All applicants must complete pre-admission assessment of language and mathematics skills unless specifically exempted. This assessment does not affect admissibility to a program, but is only for purposes of providing advisory information to applicants about their levels of academic skills in relation to the demands of the program to which they are applying. The results are intended to help applicants in their course planning; to allow them to make informed decisions regarding their readiness for enrolment; to improve student success in our courses and/or programs, and to reduce attrition due to lack of adequate skills. Registration will not be deemed to be complete until such assessment has been done.

Exemptions will be granted to students who have already completed relevant post-secondary courses in mathematics and/or English. To obtain an exemption, please provide an appropriate transcript to the Admissions Office.

English Language Level Assessment - Landed Immigrants
In order to properly place Canadian/Landed Immigrant students for whom English is not their first language, or who have received their education in another language, these applicants are required to provide proof of English language proficiency in one of the following ways:

•     Completion of BC English 12 or equivalent; or
•     Completion, with a grade of "C+" or better, of advanced core courses in the Selkirk College English Language Program and Provincial Level English 51; or
•     Submission of a TOEFL score of 213 (computer) ibt 79-80, or better; or
•     Submission of an EIKEN Grade Pre-1; or
•     Submission of an IELTS score of 6.0 or better; or
•     Submission of an acceptable Language Proficiency Index score of 4 or better.

International Student Admissions
International students seeking admission to Selkirk College must be 18 years of age or over and have successfully completed the equivalent of British Columbia Grade 12. If English is not their first language, or if they have received their Education in another language, applicants are required to provide proof of English language proficiency in one of the following ways:

•     Completion of BC English 12 or equivalent; or
•     Completion, with a grade of "C+" or better, of advanced core courses in the Selkirk College English Language Program and Provincial Level English 51; or
•     Submission of a TOEFL score of 213 (computer) ibt 79-80, or better; or
•     Submission of an EIKEN Grade Pre-1; or
•     Submission of an IELTS score of 6.0 or better; or
•     Submission of an acceptable Language Proficiency Index score of 4 or better.

Note: Students applying for the English Language Program do not have to show proof of their language proficiency

•     Students must send a completed Selkirk College Application form, with official copies of all records of grades, to the International Admissions office.
•     For reporting TOEFL scores to Selkirk College, the number is 0838.
•     A non-refundable processing fee of $100 must accompany each completed application for admission.
•     As enrollment is limited in some programs, international students can only be accepted when space is available.
•     The International Admissions Office will send an acceptance letter when admission requirements are met.
•     International students are advised to contact the nearest overseas Canadian diplomatic mission for current visa regulations.
•     After receiving notification of acceptance to Selkirk College, first term fees must be sent to the College.
•     International student fees must be paid in full before the first day of classes.
•     International students tution fees see http://www.selkirk.ca/international/students/admissions/fees/.
•     Non-Canadian students taking regular College programs should expect to pay up to three times the Canadian tuition rates.

Admission Requirements
All students must satisfy the general admission requirements for the college as well as the specific academic requirements for entry to their program of choice.
General Admission Requirements

Admission to Selkirk College is open to anyone who:

•     has graduated from a British Columbia Senior Secondary School or equivalent, OR
•     is 19 years of age or over at the time of registration, OR
•     is under 19 years of age but has the written recommendation of the Secondary School Principal, OR
•     is considered by the Admissions and Standards Committee or the Registrar to be capable of succeeding in college courses in view of the applicant's particular circumstances.

Program-Specific Admission Requirements
All programs offered at Selkirk College have established academic pre-requisites that must be satisfied by students seeking admission. These requirements are listed within each program section. If you are unsure about the requirements, please consult one of our Counsellors or Program contacts by phone at 1.888.953.1133 ext. 245.
Math Requirements

Important Math Requirements for students graduating from High School in 2013.

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