Who Needs A Study Permit?

You must have a study permit if your program of studies is longer than 6 months.

Who Doesn't Need A Study Permit?

You do not need a study permit if your program:

  • will be 6 months or shorter, and
  • will end before your initial immigration status expires

You might consider applying for a study permit even if your program is shorter than 6 months if:

  • you might extend your studies after your original program ends

Designated Learning Institution

Bow Valley College is proud to be a Designated Learning Institution. Our registration record is DLI # O19273769422 (The first character is the letter O).

When you apply for a study permit, you must provide the DLI number, your Letter of Acceptance and a provincial attestation letter (PAL).

See the list of Designated Learning Institutions

Transfer Institution: DLI Change

Coming to Bow Valley College from another Canadian college or university:

Changing your school as a post-secondary student

Starting November 8, 2024, you need to apply for a new study permit to change your school at the post-secondary level. Check more information about the new process at the IRCC website here.

Change Of Schools

If you change schools and don't notify IRCC, your old school will report you as not being registered to study. If you aren't registered to study, you're breaking the conditions of your study permit. This might cause study or work permit refusals in the future.

Study Permits

Ensure you have the right study permits for the programs or courses you wish to enrol in.

Study Permits

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Work Permits

If you would like to work while studying in Canada, ensure you have the right work permit.

CO-OP Work Permit

Off-Campus Work Permit


International Learner Advisors

403-410-1440

 

Location:

Student Services, 1st Floor

South Campus Building

 

issc@bowvalleycollege.ca

Note: The immigration information on the Bow Valley College Website has been reviewed by Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) or Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs) in compliance with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations. However, this is not a legal document. For legal information, refer to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations or the Citizenship Act and Regulations, as applicable. Please note information might change without the notice. Always refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for the most up-to-date information.

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