Apply to a Program :: Full-time Studies

The following steps are general guidelines to help you through the program application process. You should refer to your program’s web page for more specific instructions to ensure your application is complete.

Step 1: Choose your program

What is your passion? What is your career goal? Knowing what you want to study is the first step.

Step 2: Meet the entrance requirements

To be considered for admission, you must meet or exceed the minimum academic requirements for your chosen program. Some programs also have non-academic requirements such as submitting a resumé, letter of intent, volunteer work experience or attending an interview. Please be aware that some programs are competitive. Search our online program database to check your program's specific requirements.

Submit documents showing you have completed, or are in the process of completing, your entrance requirements. This applies to all applicants whether educated within or outside of Canada.

Some programs will consider your application while you’re in the process of upgrading. If you have questions regarding the entrance requirements contact one of our program advisors.

If you completed post-secondary studies outside of Canada, the United States or England, you may require an evaluation of your credentials by the International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES).

Step 3: Prepare your application

Step 4: Submit your application

Online

Apply online using the BCIT Secure Information System:

  1. Create or search for your BCIT ID (student number)
  2. Follow the instructions to select and apply for your program
  3. Pay the application fee online by Visa, MasterCard, or American Express (payment is required or your application will not be processed)

After completing your online application, submit supporting documents, each marked with your full name and BCIT ID (student number)—by mail, by fax or in person.

By mail, by fax or in person

Send your completed, signed Application for Admission form [PDF] along with your application fee and supporting documents to:

Admissions
c/o BCIT Student Information and Enrolment Services
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2

Fax: 604-431-6917

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Step 5: Check your application status

After you've submitted your program application, you can check the status of your application online.  We'll mail you a letter with information on how to login to your account, 2 to 3 weeks after we receive your application.

Read more about what happens after you submit your application.