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frequently asked questions

For more information relating to funded students please select from the programs below.

Technical Support Professional - TSP
Office Administrator with Technology - OAT
Systems Software Developer - SSD
Network Administration and Security Professional - NASP

What are your office hours?

Office hours are 9:00am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday. [top]

Can I defer my application?

Yes, you may defer your program acceptance date to the next available intake, pending acceptance into the program. Request for permission to defer must be in writing and submitted to the Program Coordinator for assessment. You may defer your acceptance date once under the same application. [top]

Can I submit the components of my application as I receive them or do they have to be submitted in a complete package?

You may submit the components of your application together or separately. Please be aware that submitting your application does not reserve you a space in the program. Transcripts should be ordered in advance to avoid delaying your application. [top]

When can I schedule my application interview?

Interviews are conducted only after the entire application has been received and is complete with all prerequisites met. You will then be contacted to arrange a time for an interview. [top]

If I have post-secondary education, do you still need my high-school transcript?

If you have a completed Canadian or US two-year diploma or four-year degree we do not require your high school transcripts; under any other circumstance we do. [top]

What if my education credentials were attained outside of North America?

If your education credentials are not written in English, then they must be translated and notarized. [top]

What if I didn’t take English 12? How do I prove my English ability?

English 12 with a grade of C+ or better is required for all programs in the High-Tech Professional programs department. If you have graduated from a college, institute or university in Canada or the USA, this is assumed. If you are educated from another country, we will need valid proof of the English requirement.

You can demonstrate this level by completing one of the methods listed below:

  • Complete the BCIT English Assessment Test
  • Complete a BCIT Pre-entry Communications course (COMM 0005)
  • Complete the Vancouver Community College English Assessment Test (For ESL)
  • TOEFL score of 550+ and TWE 4.5+ (Paper based score)
  • TOEFL score of 220+ and 4.5 essay writing (Computer based score)
  • TOEFL score of 83+ and 26/30 on the spoken portion (Internet-based score) [top]

Are there student loans available for this program?

Government sponsored financial assistance, such as the BC Student Assistance Program, is available and can be applied for through the BCIT Financial Aid and Awards Office (BCIT Burnaby Campus, SW1 – Room 2300). For more details, please call 604-432-8555 or visit their web site. [top]

What other financing is available?

Students can apply for bursaries, grants, and scholarships through BCIT's Financial Aid Office; they can apply for a Student Line-of-Credit through most major banks; they can borrow funds from their RRSPs; and many students have received funding through agencies such as HRDC and EI. [top]

I am not able to attend school full-time. Can I take an HTP program either part-time or by correspondence?

All HTP programs are only available in a full-time format at this time. [top]

Do any of the HTP programs run at the Burnaby campus?

No, all programs run at the downtown campus. [top]

Where can I obtain information regarding the HTP programs?

The best place to find information, including application forms is on our website. You can also pick up an information package at the downtown campus, room 350. [top]

If I have already taken one of the courses in an HTP program, do I have to take it again?

Yes, each program is a whole unit and cannot be taken course by course. [top]