Registering for courses is an essential process at BCIT with which students should be familiar. Review the content below to better understand how course registration relates to your planned studies at BCIT as well as how to register and pay for a Flexible Learning course.
On this page:
- Understanding course registration
- Flexible Learning terms & course offerings
- How to register for a Flexible Learning course
- Flexible Learning course withdrawal & refund policy
- Registration holds
Understanding course registration
Depending on your program enrolment status, you may or may not need to take action to register for courses. Only courses offered through Flexible Learning are available for students to register for directly.
Flexible Learning terms & course offerings
In Flexible Learning, there are 3 academic terms each year:
- Fall (Sep-Dec)
- Winter (Jan – Mar)
- Spring/Summer (Apr – July)
Courses are offered based on demand and the availability of qualified instructors. It’s important to understand that a particular course may not be offered every term. Certain courses are in high-demand and may fill to capacity quickly when registration opens. Some courses may only be offered once a year. In other circumstances, if enrolment is too low course may be cancelled.
Seat availability can be checked on the respective course or program web page. On the course web page, you can check the enrolment status for a session under “Important Information”. From the program web page, you can view an overview by clicking on “Courses” and then “Check current availability of courses for this program”.
How to register for a Flexible Learning course
Course registration is done on a first-come, first-served basis. Space in courses is limited, and some fill very quickly. Students should note registration opening dates and web preview dates to prepare for registration.
Each course offering will state a specific time, location, instructor, and Course Reference Number (CRN). Make note of this information as well as any prerequisites may be required prior to taking the course. Students can contact Program Advising for guidance on selecting courses if necessary.
There are several options outlined below for registering in a course.
Flexible Learning course tuition payment and refund policy
Tuition fees are charged upon registration for each individual Flexible Learning course. Payment for the course tuition fees should be made immediately. For more information, see Payment Options at BCIT.
A notable exception to the information above is for international students starting a new Flexible Learning program, who normally pay a commitment fee which covers tuition fees for the first term courses.
To withdraw from a Flexible Learning course, students must submit a course withdrawal form to PTSwithdrawals@bcit.ca.
To request a transfer from one course to another, student must contact Student Information and Enrolment Services. A course transfer is subject to a $16 fee and must be requested and processed before the refund deadline. Courses can only be transferred for the same term and not across different terms.
Review the Flexible Learning Refund Policy and ensure that you take action to drop your courses by the appropriate deadline to receive full or a partial refund of your paid tuition fees.
Registration holds
If you have an active registration hold on your account, you may be prevented from registering for courses.
This type of hold may be placed on your account for several reasons including:
- The study permit (or other status in Canada document) you provided to BCIT has expired
- You have not provided BCIT with proof of enrolment in BC Medical Services Plan (MSP)
- You have an outstanding balance on your account which is overdue
- You have an overdue items checked out from the BCIT Library
If you believe there is a registration hold on your account, you may contact the International Student Centre or Student Information and Enrolment Services for assistance.