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 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.
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 Open8:00 a.m. MST |
Applications Close4:00 p.m. MST |
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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
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| Regional | February 1, 2023 | N/A | August 19, 2022 | N/A |
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March 3, 2023 - Practical Nurse Diploma 5 Term program, Calgary campus
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*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 Open8:00 a.m. MST |
Applications Close4:00 p.m. MST |
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Campus |
Domestic |
International* |
Domestic |
International |
| Calgary Downtown | August 3, 2021 | August 3, 2021 | August 29, 2022 | July 1, 2022 |
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Practical Nurse 5 Term Diploma, Calgary campus |
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| Regional | August 3, 2021 | N/A | August 19, 2022 | N/A |
| Practical Nurse Diploma 5 Term program, Calgary campus (Applications CLOSED) |
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*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 Open8:00 a.m. MST |
Applications Close4:00 p.m. MST |
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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 |
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| Regional | December 1, 2021 | N/A | August 19, 2022 | N/A |
| Practical Nurse Diploma 5 Term program, Calgary campus (Applications CLOSED) |
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*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 Open8:00 a.m. MST |
Applications Close4:00 p.m. MST |
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Campus |
Domestic |
International* |
Domestic |
International |
| Calgary Downtown |
June 1, 2022 |
April 1, 2022 | April 28, 2023 | March 10, 2023 |
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July 8, 2022 - Practical Nurse Diploma 5 Term program, Calgary campus
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| Regional | June 1, 2022 | N/A | April 28, 2023 | N/A |
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July 8, 2022 - Practical Nurse Diploma 5 Term program, Calgary campus
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*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 Open8:00 a.m. MST |
Applications Close4:00 p.m. MST |
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Campus |
Domestic |
International* |
Domestic |
International |
| Calgary Downtown |
October 3, 2022 |
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
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| Regional | February 1, 2023 | N/A | December 21, 2023 | N/A |
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March 3, 2023 - Practical Nurse Diploma 5 Term program, Calgary campus
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*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:
- Centre for Entertainment Arts
- Chiu School of Business
- School of Community Studies
- School of Technology
- School of Health and Wellness
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 Open8:00 a.m. MST |
Applications Close4:00 p.m. MST |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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NOTES:
- Visit the regional campus pages for application information for regional campus programs.
For most programs, please submit your application through ApplyAlberta:
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
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 |
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| Completed (with final grades) | Automatically sent to Bow Valley College |
| In progress now or will take in the future |
Submit proof of enrolment |
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1. Issued by your school office or guidance counsellor 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 |
Alberta post-secondary transcripts (college, university, polytechnic)
| Post-secondary institution attended |
What you need to do |
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Bow Valley College
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Nothing - automatically included in your application |
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Public post-pecondary Institution listed on ApplyAlberta
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Automatically sent to Bow Valley College |
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Submit Proof of Enrolment |
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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 contact the institution and request they send your official transcripts directly to Bow Valley College:
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Submit proof of enrolment |
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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 contact the institution and request they send your official transcripts directly to Bow Valley College:
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In progress, or will take required courses in the future |
Submit Proof or Enrolment |
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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 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 |
Get Help & Get In Touch
Contact the Welcome Centre for assistance.
We can be reached by:- Email: info@bowvalleycollege.ca
- Phone: 403-410-1402 (during regular business hours)
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.
