Application Procedures & Information

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1 Application Procedures & Information Langara College welcomes your application for admission. Please consult the College Calendar and read the following information carefully before completing the application. Application Fee: $40.00 for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents; $ for International Students. This fee is non-refundable and covers applications to more than one program Basis of Admission Transcripts Regular Academic Admission: The Academic requirements for admission to Langara College are: Successful completion of a BC secondary program (Grade 12) or the equivalent, or Be at least 19 years of age by the first day of the first semester of attendance, or Successful completion of an A.B.E. (Adult Basic Education) or G.E.D. (General Education Development) program. Conditional Admission: BC secondary students who are short only one course for graduation and are enrolled in the missing course may be considered for conditional admission by submitting an Appeal for Admission/Re-admission Form. These applicants must provide the College with both an official transcript of all courses completed, an interim transcript of the course in progress that indicates a minimum grade average of 60%, and a letter from their secondary school counsellor confirming that upon completion, they will graduate. Concurrent Studies: BC secondary students entering or currently in Grade 12 who have demonstrated academic excellence may be admitted to the College to pursue concurrent studies. Contact the Registrar & Enrolment Services for more information. Limited Enrolment Program Applicants: must also meet program admission requirements. Details can be found on the Langara College website or the Calendar. Applicants for Permanent Residence or Convention Refugees: must contact the Registrar & Enrolment Services for further information. International Students: Applicants who are neither Canadian Citizens nor Permanent Residents apply as International Students. Please refer to the Langara College Calendar and the International Education application packet for details. Some career and arts and science limited enrolment programs do not accept international students. Please check with the Registrar & Enrolment Services for details. Application Status Applicants can monitor the status of their application on the mylangara web portal at Re-activation of Application If applicants do not register in the semester to which they have been admitted, their application becomes inactive. To reactivate an application for another semester, applicants must submit a Reactivation Request Form available on the Langara College website under Student Forms. Reactivation of an application is free if the reactivation request is made for the three semesters immediately following the first semester for which application was made. Transfer Credit Applicants must submit OFFICIAL educational documents to support their applications. Photocopied, faxed and ed documents are unacceptable. Transcripts must bear an official seal and signature from the issuing institution. If the transcripts are written in a language other than English, an official copy of an authorized English translation of the transcripts must be submitted in addition to the original transcript. Applicants under 19 years of age who have graduated from secondary school must submit an official transcript showing secondary school graduation. Current BC Grade 12 students are not required to submit an official transcript provided (1) they have directed the BC Ministry of Education to forward their final transcript to Langara electronically by filling out Post-Secondary Institution (PSI) Selection Form online and (2) they have included their BC Personal Education Number (PEN) on their application. Current Grade 12 students from other provinces must submit an official transcript showing secondary school graduation as soon as possible. If applicants wish to obtain credit for courses taken at another postsecondary institution or enrol in a course that requires prerequisites completed elsewhere, they must complete a Transfer Credit Request Form. Applicants must formally apply for transfer credit at least two months before the semester begins. Application Dates Open Enrolment Programs: Applications are accepted 11 months prior to the start of each semester. As new students are given a course registration priority that is based solely on the date of application, applicants are advised to apply early. Limited Enrolment Programs: Early application is strongly recommended as these programs have limited seats. Applications are accepted 11 months prior to the start date of each program. For program start dates, see the back of this form or refer to the Langara College Calendar. Application Deadlines Check for application deadline information. Student Loans Applicants who require student loans should apply for a loan at least two months prior to the beginning of the semester. Further inquiries regarding financial aid may be directed to the Financial Aid Office (Tel: ) Need Admissions Advice? Contact advisor@langara.bc.ca or call and press option 3. Return completed application to: Registrar & Enrolment Services Langara College 100 West 49 th Avenue Vancouver, BC, V5Y 2Z6

2 Application for Admission LANGARA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER leave blank if you do not have one PEN NUMBER* (Personal Education Number) leave blank if you do not have one *Required for all BC Grade 12 students APPLICATION FEES PROGRAMS APPLIED FOR (Refer to back page) Applying to the LEAP Program? Submit a (All fees in Canadian dollars and are NON-REFUNDABLE) $40.00 CANADIAN CITIZENS/PERMANENT RESIDENTS Program Intention(s) Circle LEAP application to Continuing Studies. For more details, visit: $ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS A bc.ca/leap PAYMENT METHOD: B CASH CHEQUE DEBIT CARD CREDIT CARD OFFICE USE ONLY Credit Card information: VISA MASTERCARD RECEIVED/PAID C Name on Card: Card Number: Expiry: Month STUDENT INFORMATION FULL LEGAL SURNAME/FAMILY NAME Year Have you applied to Langara College before? No Yes (indicate program(s) and when) FORMER LEGAL SURNAME (IF APPLICABLE) LEGAL FIRST NAME LEGAL MIDDLE NAME HOME TELEPHONE PERMANENT MAILING ADDRESS ALTERNATE TELEPHONE (CELL PHONE) CITY PROVINCE COUNTRY POSTAL CODE (NOTE: THIS WILL BE THE PRIMARY FOR ALL LANGARA ADMISSIONS COMMUNICATIONS) BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION GENDER DATE OF BIRTH SOCIAL INSURANCE NUMBER LANGUAGE SPOKEN MOST OFTEN MALE DAY MO YR FEMALE CANADIAN CITIZEN PERMANENT RESIDENT (Landed Immigrant) Proof of Immigration Status required STUDY PERMIT Proof of Study Permit required when admitted OTHER IMMIGRATION STATUS DEAN S APPROVAL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP EMERGENCY CONTACTS LOCAL OVERSEAS EMERGENCY CONTACT (INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY) SURNAME/FAMILY NAME SURNAME/FAMILY NAME ADDRESS (include country) FIRST NAME FIRST NAME HOME TELEPHONE HOME TELEPHONE SPECIALIZED SUPPORT SERVICES ABORIGINAL STUDENTS DISABILITY SERVICES INFORMATION Do you identify yourself as an Aboriginal Person? Yes No Check this box if you would like information on Disability Services mailed to you. Select one of the three options that best describes your Aboriginal Identity: First Nations Metis Inuit Visit our website at for information on how to access Disability Services including important deadlines.

3 PREVIOUS ACTIVITY CHECK MAIN ACTIVITY DURING PAST YEAR (Choose one only) 1. Attended Secondary School Attended College Attended University Attended another educational institute Employed Unemployed, seeking work Unspecified CHECK WHERE ACTIVITY OCCURRED 1. In B.C. 2. In a province other than B.C. 3. In a country other than Canada EDUCATION (Names on official documents must match student record. Official name change documents or marriage certificates may be required.) SECONDARY SCHOOL Current B.C. Grade 12 students are not required to submit an official transcript provided they have directed the BC Ministry of Education to forward their final transcript to the College electronically and have included their Personal Education Number (PEN) on page 1. Secondary school counsellors can provide information on this process. Applicants under 19 who have graduated from secondary school must submit an official transcript with their application. Applicants with previous post-secondary education are required to arrange for official transcripts from all previously attended postsecondary institutions and professional associations, to be sent by the institution to Langara Admissions. Current Grade 12 students from other provinces must submit an official transcript showing graduation as soon as possible. IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY ATTENDING SECONDARY SCHOOL: School Name: Province/Country: Present Grade: Expected Graduation Date: MO/YR IF YOU ARE NOT CURRENTLY ATTENDING SECONDARY SCHOOL: Last Secondary School Attended: Province/Country: Graduated? NO YES Last Grade Completed: Last Date Attended: MO/YR POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION: Official transcript(s) is (are) required for all listed institution(s): ATTACHED WILL FOLLOW NAME OF POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION(S) (See Note below) PROVINCE/ COUNTRY DEGREE EARNED DATE OF GRAD FROM TO NOTE: Applicants who want to apply for transfer credit(s) must submit a Transfer Credit Request form. The form is available from the Registrar & Enrolment Services or on the Langara website ( COLLECTION, USE AND DISCLOSURE OF STUDENT INFORMATION Langara College collects the information on this form under the authority of the College and Institute Act [RSBC 1996, Chapter 52, Section 41.1]. This information is needed, and will be used, for purposes that are consistent with activity necessary to the operation of the College and in compliance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act [RSBC 1996, Chapter 165]. This information will be used for admission, registration, and maintenance of your student record. Information is shared with College Advancement, Alumni Relations, and the Langara Students Union. The personal information you provide on this form may be shared with the Ministry of Education and will be used to verify your British Columbia Personal Education Number (PEN) or assign one to you. The personal information you provide and your PEN are used for authorized statistical and research purposes only. For questions about the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information, contact the Registrar and Director of Enrolment Services at DECLARATION OF THE APPLICANT In signing this document, I certify the following: All statements on this application and supporting documents are true and complete. I authorize Langara College to verify any information provided as part of this application. I understand that evidence of falsified documents or misrepresentation will result in cancellation of my admission or registration. I understand that information about falsified documents is shared with other Canadian colleges and universities. I understand and acknowledge that it is my responsibility to be aware of, and comply with, all Langara College policies and procedures. Admission is subject to assessment of qualifications and availability of seats. Admission to the College does not guarantee the availability of any individual course. Applicant s Signature Date Signed (DD/MM/YY)

4 PROGRAM GUIDE Please select your program from the following list. Program information is available via the web at International students should check with the Registrar & Enrolment Services for information on limited enrolment program availability. All Programs listed below are open enrolment, unless limited enrolment (LE) is specified. Students wanting to complete an open enrolment program must meet the general admission requirements for Langara College. Students wanting to complete a limited enrolment (LE) program may be required to meet additional admission requirements. A. BACHELOR PROGRAMS B. ASSOCIATE PROGRAMS Accounting (LE) Business Management (LE) International Business Management (LE) (Third-year entry only) Marketing Management (LE) Bachelor of Recreation Management (LE) (Third-year entry only) Bachelor of Science in Nursing Transition (LE) Aboriginal Studies Arts General Asian Studies Associate of Arts Concentration in: Associate Canadian Studies Classical Studies Commerce & Business Studies Creative Writing Bioinformatics Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LE) Degree English Family Studies Geography Health Sciences History Latin American Studies Mathematics Peace & Conflict Studies Philosophy Political Science Psychology Science General Social Sciences General Women s Studies Associate of Science Concentration in: Associate Chemistry Computer Science Dietetics Ecology General Biology Health Sciences Mathematics Molecular/Microbiology Physics Sciences General C. CITATION/CERTIFCATE/DIPLOMA PROGRAMS Early Childhood Education: Citation Chinook Business (LE) Special Education Post-Basic (LE) Diploma Ecology Citation Criminal Justice (LE) Diploma Environmental Studies Citation Computer Studies (LE) Diploma Foundations in Health Studies Citation Design Formation (LE) Diploma Early Childhood Education (LE) Diploma Fine Arts (LE) Diploma Financial Management (LE) Diploma Education Assistant (LE) Certificate General Education (Arts) Diploma Engineering Transfer (LE) Certificate General Education (Science) Diploma Film Arts Concentration in: (LE) Certificate General Education (Social Science) Diploma Acting Directing Kinesiology Diploma Writing Journalism (LE) Diploma Internet and Web Technology (LE) Certificate Leisure Studies Diploma Social Service Worker (LE) Certificate Library & Information Technology (LE) Diploma Library & Info Tech Flex Participation (LE) Diploma Marketing Management (LE) Diploma Nutrition & Food Service Management (LE) Diploma Accounting (LE) Diploma Nutrition & Food Service Management (LE) Diploma Advance Standing Option Arts and Science Concentration in: Diploma Professional Photo-Imaging (LE) Diploma Aboriginal Studies (LE) Arts General Asian Studies Biology Canadian Studies Classical Studies Commerce Family Studies Health Science (Arts) Health Science (Science) Latin American Studies Peace & Conflict Studies Science General Social Science General Women s Studies Applied Science for Engineering Diploma Bioinformatics Diploma Business Management (LE) Diploma Publishing (LE) Diploma Recreation Leadership (LE) Diploma Theatre Arts at Studio 58 (Acting) (LE) Diploma Theatre Arts at Studio 58 (Production) (LE) Diploma NOTE 1: Students who are unsure of which School of Management or Bachelor of Business Administration program to select should apply to Business Management. NOTE 2: Students who are unsure of which Open Enrolment Program to select should apply to Diploma: Arts General. D. EXTERNAL STUDIES PROGRAMS Students interested in applying to Field Study Programs should complete this application indicating the field study of choice. Information on current or future field study offerings can be found at on the External Studies webpage.

5 Consent for Authorized Representative STUDENT INFORMATION FULL LEGAL SURNAME/FAMILY NAME LEGAL FIRST NAME LEGAL MIDDLE NAME(S) PROGRAM SEMESTER LANGARA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER REPRESENTATIVE INFORMATION I have chosen the person/company stated below to receive all my correspondence and act as my representative. Relative Agent Other: FULL NAME COMPANY OR RELATIONSHIP ADDRESS TELEPHONE FAX ADDRESS (This will be the primary for all Langara Admissions communications) I authorize the person/company stated above to access all of my educational information: Until the first day of classes only From now until DD/MM/YYYY For 12 months following the signed date on this form only CONDITIONS 1. I understand that the Authorized Representative is permitted to represent me up to and including the end date I have selected. 2. I understand that my personal information is protected under the provisions of the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act [RSBC 1996, Chapter 152] and will be used by Langara College for research and statistical purposes subject to the provisions of the Act. 3. I understand that if I wish to extend the authorization period I have selected above, it is my responsibility to submit a new consent for authorized representative form. 4. I understand that any request to cancel this authorization before the end date I have selected above must be submitted in writing. 5. I understand that if I have already submitted a Consent for Authorized Representative form, this form overrides the previous one. 6. I understand that it is my responsibility to update my and phone information on mylangara when the authorization period I have selected above is over. 7. I have read and understood the above statements. Signature of Applicant Date Signed (DD/MM/YY) *A parent or guardian signature is required for students under 19 years of age. FORM RETURN INFORMATION - Submit completed form to (one of): Mail: Registrar & Enrolment Services Langara College 100 West 49 th Avenue Vancouver, BC, V5Y 2Z6 Canada International Students ieadmissions@langara.bc.a Fax: