When to Apply
BCIT accepts and processes applications at different times throughout the year. When you should apply depends on the type of program you have chosen:
School of Business
| Program | Start | Application Processing Dates* |
|---|---|---|
| Most full-time technology programs | September | November 15 until programs fills |
| Most part-time technology programs |
September January April |
Ongoing throughout the year |
| Accounting (BTech) |
September |
November 15 until programs fills |
| January |
February 1 until program fills |
|
| Part-time | Ongoing throughout the year |
|
| Business Administration (BBA) |
September |
November 15 - March 31 |
| Part-time | Ongoing throughout the year |
|
| Design Essentials | October | November 15 until programs fills |
| April | June 1 until programs fills | |
| Digital Animation | October | November 15 until programs fills |
| April | June 1 until programs fills | |
| Graphic Design |
October |
November 15 until programs fills |
| April |
June 1 until programs fills |
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| New Media Design & Web Development | October | November 15 until programs fills |
| April | June 1 until programs fills | |
| Sustainable Business Leadership | September (FT) |
November 15 until programs fills |
| September (PT) | November 15 until programs fills | |
| January (PT) | June 1 until programs fills |
School of Computing and Academic Studies
| Program | Start | Application Processing Dates* |
|---|---|---|
| Most full-time technology programs | September | November 15 until programs fills |
| Most part-time technology programs |
September January April |
Ongoing throughout the year |
| Computer Systems Technology | September | November 15 until programs fills |
| January | June 1 until program fills | |
| Technology Entry (TE) | September | November 15 until programs fills |
| January | June 1 until program fills |
School of Construction and the Environment
| Program | Start | Application Processing Dates* |
|---|---|---|
| Most trades and technical studies | Varies |
Ongoing throughout the year |
| Architectural and Building Technology | September | November 15 - June 15 |
| Architectural Science (BTech) - Level 5 | September |
November 15 - March 31 |
| Building Engineering/Building Science, MASc |
September |
November 15 - May 31 |
| Building Science, MEng |
September |
November 15 - May 31 |
| Interior Design - Level 3 | September | November 15 - April 30 |
| International Construction Management, MSc (apply directly to the department) |
September |
September 2 - September 1 |
School of Energy
| Program | Start | Application Processing Dates* |
|---|---|---|
| Most trades and technical studies | Varies | Ongoing throughout the year |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology | September | November 15 until programs fills |
| January | June 1 until programs fills | |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology - Level 3 |
September | November 15 - March 15 |
| January | June 1 - November 15 |
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| Electrical Engineering (BEng) | September | November 15 until programs fills |
| January | June 1 until programs fills | |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician (Certificate of Trades Training - Non Co-op) |
October |
November 15 until program fills |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | September | November 15 until program fills |
School of Health Sciences
| Program | Start | Application Processing Dates* |
|---|---|---|
| Most full-time technology programs | September | November 15 until programs fills |
| Most part-time technology programs |
September January April |
Ongoing throughout the year |
| Biotechnology (apply directly to the department) |
June |
June 1 - February 21 |
| Cardiology Technology |
September | November 15 - July 1 |
| January | June 1 - November 1 | |
| Cardiovascular Perfusion (next intake in 2015) |
January | January 1, 2014 - June 1, 2014 |
| Cardiovascular Technology |
September | November 15 - June 1 |
| January | June 1 - November 1 | |
| Clinical Genetics Technology | September | November 15 - February 14 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography | September | November 15 - January 5 |
| Electroneurophysiology (next intake in 2014) |
September | November 15, 2013 - March 31, 2014 |
| Environmental Health (BTech) |
September | November 15 - April 30 (recommended) |
| Medical Laboratory Science | January | January 1 - April 30 |
| Medical Radiography | September | November 15 - January 5 |
| Nuclear Medicine | September | November 15 - March 1 |
| Nursing (BSN) |
August |
November 15 - December 15 |
| January | May 1 - July 15 | |
| Occupational Health and Safety |
September |
November 15 - May 1 |
| Pacemaker Technology |
September | November 15 - July 1 |
| January | June 1 - November 1 | |
| Prosthetics and Orthotics (next intake in 2014) |
September | November 15, 2013 - March 1, 2014 |
| Radiation Therapy (BTech) |
September |
November 15 - April 1 |
School of Transportation
| Program | Start | Application Processing Dates* |
|---|---|---|
| Most trades and technical studies | Varies | Ongoing throughout the year |
| Airline and Flight Operations - Commercial Pilot | May | June 1 - March 15 (recommended) |
| Airport Operations | September | November 15 until programs fills |
| Marine Engineering |
September | November 15 - March 31 |
| Nautical Sciences | September | November 15 - March 31 |
Full-time
When searching for programs check the title to see if it’s a technology or trades/technical studies program.
Technology programs
Most technology programs accept and process applications during a specific time period each year. Submit your application and supporting documents as early possible within the application processing period for your program.
Trades and technical studies programs
Most trades and technical studies programs accept and process applications throughout the year. Once these programs become full, complete applications are placed on a wait-list (first-come, first-served) for the next available seat.
Full-time degree programs
Many full-time degree programs (including planned/accelerated programs), accept applications from November 15 until the program fills.
Related full-time topics:
Part-time
Part-time program declaration
Applications are accepted and processed throughout the year. It is a good idea to complete 1 - 3 courses required for your program before submitting your program declaration application.
Part-time degree programs
For many part-time degree programs, applications are accepted through Admissions and processed throughout the year.
Related part-time studies topics:
Apprenticeship
While registration for training is accepted and processed throughout the year, it is a good idea to register early. If courses are full, you should check the training schedule regularly—if you see that a seat is available, contact Apprentice Services and BCIT will register you. Not all apprenticeships keep wait-lists; call the office to inquire.