Become a Student

Apply to a full-time program or register for our part-time courses. Here is how:

1. Learning at BCIT made easy
   Visit program of interest Web site.
2. Explore program content
   Relate program requirements to your skills and background.
3. Prerequisites
   • Note and check that you meet the prerequisites
   • You are responsible for having all prerequisites or equivalent knowledge for each and every course that you choose. Any particular course will not cover content of lower level courses, as you are expected to have met the prerequisites. If you do not have the prerequisites, you are unlikely to be successful in that course. Be sure that you are registering in the appropriate level.
4. Course identification
   • Identify the subject code and course reference number of the course(s), e.g. CARD1101, CRN 45276
   • Each course has a unique subject code and course reference number. A subject code is represented by four letters and four numbers. A course reference number is represented as a five digit number.
5. Request approval to register
   • You must obtain program head approval for some courses before registering. Contact the program head or program assistant for your program to obtain this approval
   • Expect a response in two to five business days. During the week prior to the course start date, BCIT will process approvals as they are received.
6. Obtain a BCIT student ID
   If you are new to BCIT and do not have a BCIT Student ID, you can obtain your student ID by completing the online form through the BCIT Secure Information System

7. Prepare for your course
   • Review your study skills.
   • Review BCIT Library – Distance Education Services and Resources at the Library website.
8. Materials ordering and delivery
   • Contact the BCIT Bookstore to order all distance & online learning course materials and textbooks. Course manuals, materials and textbooks are not included in tuition.
   • When placing your order with the Bookstore, you have the option of picking up materials in person or having them shipped to you by courier. View the Bookstore's shipping & handling rates and the returns guidelines.
9. Questions
   For administrative issues regarding fees, registration or course materials, (textbooks, CD-ROMs, reading packages, etc.), contact the program assistant.
10. How to Register
    Now that you have completed the registration checklist, get started on registering for your course...register for Part-time Studies courses in five ways.