Do not send transcripts by paper mail: mail delivery is delayed because of a labour interruption with Canada Post. Instead, ask your institution to send us your transcript through MyCreds, email, or courier. For more information, visit bowvalleycollege.ca/admissions/maildisruption. 

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If you are ready to apply, click the 'Apply Now' button. You will be directed to ApplyAlberta to submit your application online.

TIP: We highly recommend reviewing 'Step 2 - Check Opening And Closing Dates' below, before starting your application.

The Welcome Centre is ready to help future students apply in-person, by phone (403-410-1402), and by email (info@bowvalleycollege.ca) Monday through Friday. 

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Check Opening And Closing Dates for Applications

Please note that programs may fill to capacity long before the application close date. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Applications Open

8:00 a.m. MST
Applications Close

4:00 p.m. MST
Individual programs may close before this time when capacity is reached.
Campus
Domestic
International*
Domestic
International
Calgary Downtown February 1, 2023
(most programs)		 December 1, 2022 December 21, 2023
(except PN 5 term Calgary campus)		 November 3, 2023
February 15, 2023
(PNIEN)

March 3, 2023 - Practical Nurse Diploma 5 Term program, Calgary campus

  • Transcript/documents submission deadline (for PN Calgary campus): March 17, 2023
Regional February 1, 2023 N/A August 19, 2022 N/A


March 3, 2023 - Practical Nurse Diploma 5 Term program, Calgary campus

  • Transcript/documents submission deadline (for PN Calgary campus): March 17, 2023

*International applications must be submitted through the Virtual Admissions Software (VAS)

Please note that programs may fill to capacity long before the application close date. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Applications Open

8:00 a.m. MST
Applications Close

4:00 p.m. MST
Individual programs may close before this time when capacity is reached.
Campus
Domestic
International*
Domestic
International
Calgary Downtown August 3, 2021 August 3, 2021 August 29, 2022 July 1, 2022

Practical Nurse 5 Term Diploma, Calgary campus
(Applications CLOSED)
Regional August 3, 2021 N/A August 19, 2022 N/A


Practical Nurse Diploma 5 Term program, Calgary campus
(Applications CLOSED)

*International applications must be submitted through the Virtual Admissions Software (VAS)

Please note that programs may fill to capacity long before the application close date. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Applications Open

8:00 a.m. MST
Applications Close

4:00 p.m. MST
Individual programs may close before this time when capacity is reached.
Campus
Domestic
International*
Domestic
International
Downtown December 1, 2021 December 1, 2021 August 19, 2022 October 28, 2022
December 15, 2021
(PNIEN)

Practical Nurse 5 Term Diploma, Calgary campus
(Applications CLOSED)
Regional December 1, 2021 N/A August 19, 2022 N/A


Practical Nurse Diploma 5 Term program, Calgary campus
(Applications CLOSED)

*International applications must be submitted through the Virtual Admissions Software (VAS)

Please note that programs may fill to capacity long before the application close date. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Applications Open

8:00 a.m. MST
Applications Close

4:00 p.m. MST
Individual programs may close before this time when capacity is reached.
Campus
Domestic
International*
Domestic
International
Calgary Downtown

June 1, 2022
(most programs)

 April 1, 2022 April 28, 2023 March 10, 2023

July 8, 2022 - Practical Nurse Diploma 5 Term program, Calgary campus

  • Transcript/documents submission deadline (for PN Calgary campus): July 22, 2022
Regional June 1, 2022 N/A April 28, 2023 N/A


July 8, 2022 - Practical Nurse Diploma 5 Term program, Calgary campus

  • Transcript/documents submission deadline (for PN Calgary campus): July 22, 2022

*International applications must be submitted through the Virtual Admissions Software (VAS)

Please note that programs may fill to capacity long before the application close date. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Applications Open

8:00 a.m. MST
Applications Close

4:00 p.m. MST
Individual programs may close before this time when capacity is reached.
Campus
Domestic
International*
Domestic
International
Calgary Downtown

October 3, 2022
(most programs)

 August 1, 2022 August 25, 2023
(except PN 5 term Calgary campus)		 July 7, 2023
October 17, 2022
(PNIEN)
 November 4, 2022 - Practical Nurse Diploma 5 Term program, Calgary campus
  • Transcript/documents submission deadline (for PN Calgary campus): November 18, 2022
Regional February 1, 2023 N/A December 21, 2023 N/A


March 3, 2023 - Practical Nurse Diploma 5 Term program, Calgary campus

  • Transcript/documents submission deadline (for PN Calgary campus): March 17, 2023

*International applications must be submitted through the Virtual Admissions Software (VAS)

Application Steps For Post-Secondary Programs

Check the admission requirements for your career program:

Are you a learner seeking re-admission?

Re-admission is when you were previously in a Bow Valley College program, did not complete it, and want to return to it, normally within three (3) years for a certificate for five (5) years for a diploma. To apply for re-admission to your previous program complete the online readmission form.

Programs may fill to capacity long before the application close date. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

 
Applications Open

8:00 a.m. MST
Applications Close

4:00 p.m. MST
Individual programs may close early when capacity is reached.
Start Term 
Canadian citizens and residents                               
International                
Canadian citizens and residents        
International
Winter 2025 All programs:
February 1, 2024
 January 15, 2024 December 22, 2024
Except Practical Nurse Diploma Calgary
 November 3, 2024
Practical Nurse Diploma, Calgary
   February 23, 2024 - Applications close
March 1, 2024 - Transcripts and academic documents must be received by Bow Valley College
 
Spring 2025 All programs:
June 3, 2024		 April 2, 2024  April 20, 2025
Except Practical Nurse Diploma Calgary
 February 23, 2025
 Practical Nurse Diploma, Calgary   June 28, 2024 - Applications close
July 5, 2024 - Transcripts and academic documents must be received by Bow Valley College		  
Fall 2025 All programs:
October 1, 2024		 September 16, 2024 August 17, 2025
Except Practical Nurse Diploma Calgary and Social Work Diploma Calgary
  June 29, 2025
Practical Nurse Diploma, Calgary
Social Work Diploma, Calgary		   October 18, 2024 - Applications close
November 1, 2024 - Transcripts and academic documents must be received by Bow Valley College		  

 

NOTES:

For most programs, please submit your application through ApplyAlberta:     

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Please note that the Apply Alberta application system is experiencing a high volume of traffic due to a significant increase in users registering a My Alberta Digital ID for government services. Applications on Apply Alberta may require additional time to load.

For the following program, download and submit a paper application form: 

When you apply or re-apply to a career program, you are required to pay the non-refundable application fee of $75 CAD (domestic) or $140 CAD (international).

If you apply for multiple intakes or programs, you must pay a fee for each application.

Paying Your Application Fee

Pay Now

When you apply online through ApplyAlberta, you can pay online using Visa or MasterCard.

Pay Later

If you do not want to pay online, you can choose the 'Pay Later' option.

Please note that your application will not be processed until you pay, using one of the options listed below.

Payment Options

  • Pay through online, mobile, or telephone banking if you have an existing Bow Valley College student number.
  • Mail in a cheque or money order payable to "Bow Valley College" (do not send cash through the mail):
     Bow Valley College
    Office of the Registrar
    345 - 6 Avenue SE
    Calgary, AB, T2G 4V1
    Canada
Do not send transcripts by paper mail: mail delivery is delayed because of a labour interruption with Canada Post. Instead, ask your institution to send us your transcript through MyCreds, email, or courier. For more information, visit bowvalleycollege.ca/admissions/maildisruption. 

You are responsible for providing Bow Valley College with accurate and complete transcripts of your education history. You must provide transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you have attended. Transcripts submitted become property of Bow Valley College and will not be returned to the applicant.

If you attended a public high school or a post-secondary institution within Alberta, you can create an "education account" on myPass. This will allow you to see your Alberta Education transcripts.

If you are currently attending an institution, you must provide a proof of enrolment.

Your application will be delayed if you do not provide the required transcripts or proof of enrolment.

Alberta high school transcripts

Status of required classes at Time of application
 What you need to do
Completed (with final grades) Automatically sent to Bow Valley College
In progress now or will take in the future
 Submit proof of enrolment

1. Issued by your school office or guidance counsellor

2. Includes the following information:

  • Your full legal name
  • Course codes and names of future courses
  • Projected start and end dates of future courses

3. Submitted as a PDF document and emailed to admissions@bowvalleycollege.ca with your BVC student ID and program in the subject line 



Alberta post-secondary transcripts (college, university, polytechnic)

Post-secondary institution attended
 What you need to do

Bow Valley College

  • Completed courses (with final grades)
  • In progress now or will take required courses in the future
 Nothing - automatically included in your application

Public post-pecondary Institution listed on ApplyAlberta

  • Completed required courses (with final grades)
 Automatically sent to Bow Valley College
  • In progress now or will take required courses in the future
 Submit Proof of Enrolment

1. Issued by your post-secondary institution

2. Includes the following information:

  • Your full legal name
  • Course codes and names of future courses
  • Projected start and end dates of future courses

3. Submitted as a PDF document emailed to admissions@bowvalleycollege.ca with your BVC Student ID and program in the subject line

Private post-secondary institution

  • Completed required courses (with final grades)

You must contact the institution and request they send your official transcripts directly to Bow Valley College:

  • through ApplyAlberta or MyCreds, if the institution supports either service,
  • by email as a PDF to admissions@bowvalleycollege,ca, or
  • in a sealed envelope, mailed to: Bow Valley College, Office of the Registrar, 345 6 Ave SE, Calgary AB T2G 4V1.
  • In progress, or will take required courses in the future
 Submit proof of enrolment

1. Issued by your post-secondary institution

2. Includes the following information:

  • Your full legal name
  • Course codes and names of future courses
  • Projected start and end dates of future courses

3. Submitted as a PDF document and emailed to admissions@bowvalleycollege.ca with your BVC Student ID and program in the subject line

Canadian high school and post-secondary transcripts (non-Alberta)

Status of required classes at time of application
 What you need to do

Completed courses (with final grades)

You must contact the institution and request they send your official transcripts directly to Bow Valley College:

  • through MyCreds or ApplyAlberta, if the school supports either service,
  • by email as a PDF to admissions@bowvalleycollege,ca, or
  • in a sealed envelope, mailed to: Bow Valley College, Office of the Registrar, 345 6 Ave SE, Calgary AB T2G 4V1.

In progress, or will take required courses in the future

 Submit Proof or Enrolment

1. Issued by your post-secondary institution

2. Includes the following information:

  • Your full legal name
  • Course codes and names of future courses
  • Projected start and end dates of future courses

3. Submitted as a PDF document emailed to admissions@bowvalleycollege.ca with your BVC Student ID and program in the subject line

International Transcripts (From Outside Of Canada)

Status Of Required Classes At Time Of Application
 What You Need To Do

Completed courses (with final grades)

You must arrange to have your official transcripts sent to us

Please review this page to find which transcripts are required from the country in which you are educated in.
If our website states that official, attested copies are required, please arrange to have these transcripts sent to us in a stamped, sealed envelope; these documents cannot be emailed.

Otherwise, please submit both the translated and untranslated transcripts:

  • As a PDF document to admissions@bowvalleycollege.ca with your BVC student ID number and program in the subject line (photos and screenshots are not accepted), or
  • In person to the Office of the Registrar (1st floor, South Campus)
In progress, or will take in the future Submit Proof of Enrolment

1. Issued by your school and/or guidance counselor

2. Includes the following information:

  • Your full legal name
  • Course codes and names of future courses
  • Projected start and end dates of future courses
  • Test date for IELTS or TOEFL exams

3. Submitted as a PDF document and emailed to admissions@bowvalleycollege.ca with your BVC Student ID and program in the subject line

Get Help & Get In Touch

Contact the Welcome Centre for assistance.

We can be reached by:

Indigenous students can call 403-476-2256 to speak with the Indigenous Student Recruitment Specialist.

Learners requiring academic accommodations must contact the Learner Success Services at least four months prior to the commencement of their scheduled classes at Bow Valley College to establish an academic accommodation plan.

Reasonable effort will be made to provide suitable academic accommodation; however, there is no guarantee that services will be available and it is possible that start dates may have to be deferred in order to provide required accommodation.

While the College will attempt to facilitate all learner requests for accommodation, there is a current shortage of sign language interpreters.

If you have questions, check out our frequently asked questions page for more information.

Prospective student contact information

Welcome Centre
South Campus (First Floor)
345 6 Avenue SE, Calgary AB, T2G 4V1
Phone: 403-410-1402 or 866-428-2669
Email: info@bowvalleycollege.ca
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