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
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
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.

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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.

Related apprenticeship training topics: