Thank you for choosing VCC. Applying is easy - you can apply online or complete an application form and submit it in person at the Registrar's Office at the Broadway or Downtown campuses.

Once you apply to VCC, you can check your application status in myVCC. Please use your VCC student ID and Personal Identification Number (PIN) provided in your acknowledgement letter. In the event an application is considered complete on the same day for more than one applicant, the order of offer will be determined by Grade Point Average (GPA). If you need to change any of your contact information during the application process, please fax or email the student information change form.

Please ensure you have reviewed the program-specific requirements available on your program page.

General college admissions requirements are as follows:

• VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students. In accordance with federal and provincial requirements, all students who are not Canadian citizens must provide immigration or Visa documents when applying or registering for VCC programs and courses.                 
• VCC is committed to educating adult learners; applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply)                 
• Please note that you must submit official transcripts and educational documents to support your application.

All academic credentials, transcripts and test scores submitted to the college must be official.

If transcripts are written in a language other than English, an official copy of an authorized English translation must be submitted in addition to the original transcript. Translations must be literal, complete versions of original records, and the documents must be translated by a recognized translation service such as MOSAIC (Multilingual Orientation Service Association for Immigrant Communities). Further information about certified translations can be accessed through the Society of Translators and Interpreters of British Columbia.

Transcripts issued in French from Canadian institutions do not need to be translated.

VCC retains all official documents which have been submitted to us in support of an application for admission or transfer credit. We do not return or photocopy these documents for students.

Transcripts must be submitted by mail or in-person at either VCC campus. For more information about official documents please call 604.871.7000.

Mailing information: 

Students with prior post-secondary education must officially request transfer credits through the Registrar's Office by completing an Approval for Transfer Credit form and attach all required documents. For more information, please call 604.871.7000.

Students transfering between post-secondary institutions in B.C. may refer to the BC Transfer Guide to find program transfer credits or BC Articulation Handbook for entrance requirement equivalencies.

Students with transcripts from outside of Canada require an ICES Comprehesive evaluation.  Some programs require supplemental reports for transfer credits.

Please visit our fees and payments page for more information.

Please bring your VCC registration papers and a piece of valid photo ID. VCC student cards are free and available from Photo ID Services at the Registrar's Office. Replacement cards are available at a cost of $20.

Returning students must update their information using myVCC. Use your student ID number to log in. If you experience problems, you can use the online reset form to reset your password or call 604.871.7000 option 3. Students are encouraged to keep this information current.

Transcript request 

A transcript is a record of academic achievement for studies undertaken at an institution. Students may request official transcripts as follows: 

• Online - Transcripts are only available online for students who graduated in the year 2000 or after.
• In person – speak with someone at the Registrar’s Office.
• Mail – send an official transcript request including payment and signature to the Registrar's Office.
• Fax – send official transcript request to 604.443.8450. Payment and signature must be included.

Payment at the time of request is required for all methods. VCC accepts VISA, Mastercard, and American Express. 

The following information is required:

• Student number (students who are unsure of their student ID number should include their birth date)
• Student name or name of registration (maiden name if applicable)
• Current address and telephone number (required in the event we need to contact you with further questions)
• The number of transcripts required (cost is $5 + GST each) 
• Rush service is available (cost is $25 + $5 for each copy + GST).  Available in person only

Transcripts can be: 

• Mailed to your choice of destination.  Request must include complete mailing address including postal code.
• Picked up at the requested campus. Picture ID will be requested in order to release the transcripts. If someone other than the student is picking up the transcript, the student's signature and authorization is required with the name of the person picking up the transcript. 

Note: Transcript requests take one week or longer to process. 

Withdrawals without academic penalty must be received before within the first 3/4 of the course.  This will vary from course to course based on duration and delivery.  Please check the registration schedule for further information. If you meet the criteria for withdrawing, please complete a withdrawal form ‌ and submit it to the Registrar's Office.

The deadline for refunds varies based on program delivery, please veiw the Refund Procedures for further information.

Please fill out the document request form‌ if you are looking for the following documents:

Confirmation of Enrolment:

• Verification of enrolment letter from Registrar’s Office
• Completion of forms verifying enrolment

Official Documents:

• VCC Program Content Guide (PCG):
  The official document that contains the general description of a program of study, including program name, program purpose, a statement of program learning outcomes, admission requirements, grading system, information on the evaluation of student learning, and the credential received upon completion of the program.
• Replacement certificate / diploma
• BC Adult graduation diploma