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Course Registration

Most programs at VCC are offered in a cohort model, where students are registered into courses by VCC, and will be expected to follow a progression plan according to the program curriculum. Students are typically not given the flexibility to choose a heavier or lighter course load.

Class Schedules

New Student Registration

Returning Student Registration

University Transfer Course Registration

 

Class Schedules

Sample program schedules can be found on individual program pages. The exact class times may vary depending on sections. Students will receive detailed class schedules before their programs start.

Students may also check their class schedules on their myVCC accounts. If there is any outstanding fee payable, students will receive notification about tuition fees owing and payment deadlines.

 

New Student Registration

Newly admitted students who meet the important deadlines of document submission will be registered to start at VCC, and will receive class schedules before their programs start. If there is any outstanding fee payable, students will receive notification about tuition fees owing and payment deadlines.

 

Returning Student Registration

Returning students in good academic standing may receive class schedules prior to beginning their second-year classes. Schedules will be emailed to students once available. Once registered, students will receive notification about tuition fees owing and payment deadlines. 

 

University Transfer Course Registration

VCC will register University Transfer students in the first term. Starting from the second term, students will register themselves online after discussing course planning with an international student advisor.

Find out more details about University Transfer at VCC.



While students can take electives in a term they prefer, many CMPT and MATH courses are only offered in specific terms. The sample schedules below are for course planning purposes for international students to maintain their full-time study status. 

  • Course availability may change without prior notice.
  • Check the pre-requisites of the electives and course offerings before registration.
  • Consult the Associate of Science Degree page for details on the requirements.

Associate of Science Course Selection Guide

VCC recommends that international students follow the course schedule outlined in theAssociate of Science Course Selection Guide. This guide is for course planning and registration purposes for international students to maintain their full-time study status.

Students may choose to schedule their electives in different terms but please note that not every elective is offered every term and many CMPT and MATH courses are only offered in specific terms, so we highly recommend all students follow the suggested schedule guide to ensure full-time status. 

Course availability may change without prior notice. 

Term 1 Registration 

VCC will register all eligible international students starting their program in the Fall or Winter terms in the below Term 1 courses based on the department’s course schedule guidelines: 

CMPT 1010 

MATH 1100 

MATH 1120 

ENGL 1101 

ENGL 1001 

Students wishing to change their Term 1 registration may do so themselves via their online registration account after their initial registration is complete by VCC. We highly recommend that all international students follow the schedule in the Associate of Science Course Selection Guide to ensure they maintain full-time study status.  

English Options  

All eligible Term 1 international students are automatically registered into ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1001 in their first term by VCC however qualified students may request a switch to ENGL 1100. Students with questions about ENGL 1100 eligibility and how to make the switch in registration can contact study@vcc.ca (please include VCC ID number, Full Name, and program of study). 

Future Term Registration 

Students in Term 2 onwards are responsible for registering themselves into their courses. Students are encouraged to check the pre-requisites of the electives and course offerings before registration. Please note that meeting the program admission requirements does NOT guarantee course registration. Students must make sure they meet the individual university transfer course pre-requisite(s), which can be found by clicking in each course code link. Consult the Associate of Science Degree page for details on the specific course requirements. 

Electives Requirements and Options

6 electives are required to complete the Associate of Science Degree. Students can choose from the following list of electives to meet the program graduation requirements. 

  • 2 courses in Arts  
  • 1 course in Lab Science 
  • 1 course in Math or Science 
  • 2 additional courses of your choice 

Arts Electives

CRIM 1150 Intro to Criminology (3 credits) 

ECON 1100 Microeconomics (3 credits) 

ECON 1200 Macroeconomics (3 credits) 

PSYC 1100 Psychology 1 (3 credits) 

PSYC 1200 Psychology 2 (3 credits) 

SOCI 1100 Sociology 1 (3 credits) 

SOCI 1200 Sociology 2 (3 credits) 

SCIE 1110 Professional Communication (3 credits) 

Science Electives

EVSC 1100 Intro to Environmental Science (3 credits) 

SCIE 1100 Engineering, Tech & Society (3 credits) 

SCIE 1151 Engineering Graphics & Design (3 credits) 

PHYS 1170 Mechanics 1 (3 credits) 

Lab Science Electives

BIOL 1100 Biology 1 (4 credits) 

BIOL 1200 Biology 2 (4 credits) 

BIOL 1220 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 (4 credits) 

BIOL 1120 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 (4 credits) 

CHEM 1121 Chemistry 1 (4 credits) 

CHEM 1223 Chemistry 2 (4 credits) 

PHYS 1100 Physics 1 (4 credits) 

PHYS 1200 Physics 2 (4 credits)