Welcome to Advising

Whether you are a prospective or current student, parent or counsellor, Program Advisors are here to help you. Today’s educational and occupational opportunities are many and complex. We can help you make a well-informed decision on the program that fits your career goals. We’ll ensure that you have all the information you need to apply and to be successful at BCIT.

Connect with a Program Advisor by telephone, in-person or email.

Full-time Studies Program Advisors can provide information on:

• Program selection and program content
• The admissions process and program entrance requirements
• Strengthening your application to a competitive program
• Where graduates are finding jobs, typical job titles and salaries
• Appropriate upgrading options or assessment exams
• What it takes to manage the rigor of a BCIT program through to graduation
• Transfer credit, advanced placement and prior learning assessment evaluation
• Student life and accessing internal and external resources for success at BCIT

Part-time Studies Program Advisors can assist with or provide information on:

• Determining the right program to meet your career goals
• Course options and selection for Part-Time Studies programs
• Applying for transfer credit and advanced placement
• Work and life balance while attending BCIT Part-Time Studies programs
• Making changes to your approved program plan
• Program laddering options
• Program and course costs

Program Advising receives some common questions; we recommend checking these out. As well, please review the Admission and Registration frequently asked questions for valuable information.