| Applicants: For information on which programs will taught in-person or fully-online for Spring/Summer, visit our Program Delivery page before you apply for admission. |
Bow Valley College campuses are closed due to the public health crisis. Welcome Centre staff are ready to help future students by phone (403-410-1402) or email (info@bowvalleycollege.ca) Monday through Friday.
Apply Now
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 Application Open Dates" below, before starting your application.
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.
| Students applying to the following programs should complete a paper application form: |
Are you a learner seeking re-admission?
Re-admission is granted to learners who were last active in a program within the previous three years and have accumulated at least 15 credits. If you're in this situation, you do not need to apply as a new student, you need to apply for re-admission. Click here to see the Re-admission procedure and form (PDF file will open in new window).
Application Steps for Post-Secondary Programs
Check the admission requirements for your career program:
Applications for most post-secondary programs open thirteen (13) months before the program start date. The times listed below are in Calgary - Mountain Time. (Convert your time zone)
Please note that programs may fill to capacity long before the application close date. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
| Start term | Applications open on… |
Applications close on… |
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| Winter 2021 | December 2, 2019 - 8:00 a.m. |
December 18, 2020 Individual programs may close applications before this time when capacity is reached. |
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| Practical Nurse Diploma 5 Term program - Calgary campus (Applications CLOSED)
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Spring 2021 Note: due to the COVID19 pandemic, application open dates for this term have been delayed |
May 15, 2020 - 8:00 a.m. |
April 16, 2021 Individual programs may close applications before this time when capacity is reached. |
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| Exception: Practical Nurse Diploma 5 Term program - Calgary campus (Applications CLOSED)
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| Fall 2021 | August 4, 2020 - 8:00 a.m. |
August 20, 2021 Individual programs may close applications before this time when capacity is reached. |
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| Exception: Practical Nurse Diploma 5 Term program - Calgary campus (Applications CLOSED)
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| August 17, 2020 - 8:00 a.m. |
Practical Nurse for Internationally Educated Nurses Diploma (Calgary campus) August 20, 2021 Program may close applications before this time when capacity is reached. |
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| Winter 2022 | December 1, 2020 - 8:00 a.m. |
December 10, 2021 Individual programs may close applications before this time when capacity is reached. |
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| December 15, 2020 - 8:00 a.m. | Practical Nurse for Internationally Educated Nurses Diploma (Calgary campus)
December 10, 2021 Program may close applications before this time when capacity is reached. |
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| Spring 2022 | April 12, 2021 - 8:00 a.m. |
April 19, 2022 Individual programs may close applications before this time when capacity is reached. |
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Exception: Practical Nurse Diploma 5 Term program - Calgary campus April 1, 2021 - 8:00 a.m. |
Exception: Practical Nurse Diploma 5 Term program - Calgary campus
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| Fall 2022 | August 3, 2021 - 8:00 a.m. |
August 19, 2022 Individual programs may close applications before this time when capacity is reached. |
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| August 17, 2021 - 8:00 a.m. | Practical Nurse for Internationally Educated Nurses Diploma (Calgary campus)
August 19, 2022 Program may close applications before this time when capacity is reached. |
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NOTES:
- If the first day of the month falls on a weekend or holiday, applications will open at 8:00 AM on the first business day of the month.
- International applicants should visit the International Application page for international application deadlines.
- Visit the regional campus pages for application information for regional campus programs.
For most programs, please submit your application through ApplyAlberta:
For the following programs, download and submit a paper application form:
- ACE TESOL Certificate
- Programs offered at our regional campuses
When you apply or re-apply to a career program, you are required to pay the non-refundable application fee of $75 (domestic) or $140 (international). If you apply for multiple intakes or programs, you must pay a fee for each application.
- When you apply online through ApplyAlberta, you can pay online using Visa or MasterCard.
- 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.
- 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
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.
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 |
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| Completed (with final grades) | Automatically sent to Bow Valley College |
| In Progress, or will take in the future |
Submit Proof of Enrolment |
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1. Issued by your school and/or guidance counselor
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
| Post-Secondary Institution attended |
What you need to do |
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Bow Valley College
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Automatically included in your application |
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Public Post-Secondary Institution (listed on Apply Alberta)
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Automatically sent to BVC |
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Submit Proof or Enrollment |
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1. Issued by your post-secondary institution 2. Includes the following information:
3. Submitted as a PDF document emailed to admissions@bowvalleycollege.ca with your BVC Student ID and program in the subject line |
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Private Post-Secondary Institution
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You must arrange to have your official transcripts sent to us Official transcripts are sent directly to Bow Valley College from the issuing institution in a sealed envelope |
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Submit proof of Enrollment |
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1. Issued by your post-secondary institution 2. Includes the following information:
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 |
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Completed courses (with final grades) |
You must arrange to have your official transcripts sent to us Official transcripts are sent directly to Bow Valley College from the issuing institution in a sealed envelope, or the institution can email the transcript directly to admissions@bowvalleycollege.ca |
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In progress, or will take required courses in the future |
Submit Proof or Enrollment |
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1. Issued by your post-secondary institution 2. Includes the following information:
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 |
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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. | |
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Otherwise, please submit both the translated and untranslated transcripts:
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| In progress, or will take in the future | Submit Proof of Enrolment |
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1. Issued by your school and/or guidance counselor
3. Submitted as a PDF document and emailed to admissions@bowvalleycollege.ca with your BVC Student ID and program in the subject line |
Learners with disabilities
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.
Getting Help
- You may find answers to your questions on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
- If you need additional help with your application, contact the Welcome Centre during regular business hours.
- International students should contact International Education.
