Tuition Instalment Plan (TIP) Full-time students may pay their Winter 2025 tuition fees in three instalments. Students without MSP (B.C. Medical Services Plan) coverage, will need to pay for Guard.me Medical Insurance in addition to the first tuition instalment. Winter …
Not feeling like yourself? Our counsellors are here to help you get back on track. As a student, you are likely dealing with many different personal challenges and stressful situations in addition to your school work. You are not alone. …
The charges on your student account can include, but are not limited to, application fees, tuition, student and service fees, homestay, and more. Online Payment Flywire is a secure way to make and track your international payments. Columbia College has partnered …
The Student Life team is inviting you to join us for a Vancouver Whitecaps Soccer match on Sunday, June 26th, 2022, at 5:00 PM (PST). The match will take place at the BC Place (777 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver). Please note …
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A C D F G H P R S T U A Admission Acceptance of an applicant into one of the College’s programs. Admission to the College is based on acceptance into one of the College’s programs. Admission to all …
Co-curricular Opportunities Co-Curricular Opportunities are waiting for you. It is never too early or too late to start exploring. Whether you are looking to get started in student governance or paid on-campus employment, the CCR database may have what you …
Note: Any registrations from WINTER 2024 or SUMMER 2024 will NOT be transferred. Students must sign-up again in-person for FALL 2024. Program Description As a registered charity, Columbia College is continually seeking new ways to support international students and support …
To view a brochure of CREATE programs click here: CREATE flatsheet Donate Now Equity in education requires an understanding of the unique challenges and barriers faced by individual students. For the Columbia College community, this means spreading access to transformative …
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Week 8 is Spirit Week. Every semester on the North Campus, Week 8 involves themed days, fun activities, tips on student health and well-being, and special spirit week contests. What started out as Mental Health & Wellness Week over the …
The Student Life team is organizing Games Day on March 3. The event will be divided into two parts, namely, Jeopardy and Minute to Win It. Please read the information below if you are interested: 📅Friday, March 3, 2023 ⌚4:00 …
All students must meet the college’s English Language requirements before they would receive the official Letter of Acceptance. To demonstrate your English ability, you must do one of the following: Present minimum external standardized English test scores (see tables below) …
Columbia College parking is managed by Indigo Park Canada. Lot hours: Monday to Friday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM; Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday CLOSED. Please note that these hours may vary at weekends and on statutory holidays. …
Everything students need for their academic work is conveniently located in the Bookstore in the Main Campus (3rd Floor). The Bookstore’s friendly staff will guide students in finding all of their course textbooks and any other supplies, stationary, and writing …
This week Career Services will be sharing volunteer opportunities in the community, an employment initiative, as well as virtual community events for your career development. Our previous post highlighted who was hiring during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please check it out …
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Columbia College’s annual student conference is taking place from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Friday, March 15 at Columbia College. Current Columbia College students from all programs are welcome to attend. The goal of the conference is to celebrate …
Due to popular demand, we are going back to Canada Place! To celebrate the Lunar New Year, follow a mythical dragon as it soars over some of China’s most spectacular landscapes and scenery. You will be able to see China’s …
Event Details 📅Saturday, October 21, 2023 ⌚5:30 pm 📍Meet at Boston Pizza (808 Beatty St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1C2) 💲 $16 per student ✍️ Registration closes on October 20th at 12 pm, or when all spots are reserved. We …
The Student Life team is organizing Sports Day on June 22. Please read the information below if you are interested: 📅Thursday, June 22, 2023 ⌚4:00 pm to 6:00pm 📍Trillium Park West Field – 600 National Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6A 2E5 …
Event Details 📅Saturday, May 20, 2023 ⌚7:00 pm 📍Meet at Boston Pizza (808 Beatty St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1C2) 💲 $16 per student ✍️ Registration closes on May 19th at 5 pm, or when all spots are reserved. We …
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Event Details Friday, April 14, 2023 6:00 – 8:00 pm Creekside Community Recreation Centre – Room 4 (1 Athletes Way, Vancouver, BC V5Y 0B1) $3 per student Registration closes on April 14 at 4 pm, or when all spots are …
Event Details 📅Saturday, April 1, 2023 ⌚7:00 pm 📍Meet at Boston Pizza (808 Beatty St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1C2) 💲 $16 per student ✍️ Registration closes on April 1st at 5 pm, or when all spots are reserved. We …
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This form is for students who have completed their degree from Winter 2022 to Fall 2022. Please note the following: We may not have space for every student, and spaces for the ceremony are allocated on a first come, first …
The Student Life team is organizing a guided sightseeing tour to Whistler this semester. The hub of Whistler is a compact, chalet-style pedestrian village at the base of the Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. Whistler hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics. Included: …
Columbia College is committed to providing students with opportunities in and out of class to learn from and about Indigenous people. During the week of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we are listening to Residential School Survivors, Indigenous …
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Event Details Friday, October 28, 2022 5:30-9:00pm [1] Playland at the PNE (Windermere and E Hastings St.) Student Price: $26.00 Registration closes on October 21 at 3:00 PM [1] Please note that the park is open until 12:00am. However, Columbia …
The Learning Centre offers assistance to students in their coursework and beyond, including individual tutoring sessions in English, Mathematics, Sciences, and learning strategies. The Learning Centre now offers ACADEMIC COACHING! These sessions will focus on creating study schedules, note-taking …
20 spots available. First come, first served. Take this opportunity to see a live performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream! Bard on the Beach is a not-for-profit, professional Shakespeare Festival located at Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park. Back in Shakespeare’s time, visiting a …
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Student Clubs Start a club! Join a club! Student clubs are a great opportunity for students to get involved, grow as an individual, explore different activities, find a passion, and prepare yourself for life after graduation! With the support of …
Welcome to Columbia College!!! Our third orientation activity for the Winter 2020 semester is a walking tour around Downtown Vancouver. This will be a great chance for you to explore the city, learn about your new home, and check out …
Columbia College’s High School programs are certified by the Province of British Columbia. Students hoping to gain admission to a Canadian university will be academically well-equipped when they graduate from one of the College’s High School programs. Columbia College offers …
Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day! Whether it’s a secret love confession, a “thank you” note to your friends, or a reminder to your significant other how much you love them, send us your love messages and we …
As we prepare for the Winter 2022 semester, we ask every Instructor, Staff and Student to be fully vaccinated and when contacted by Public Health (PHO) to register for the booster shot. To ensure the safety of those in the …
Whether you are booking an information session or campus tour, ask questions and soak up the crucial information you need to know about the application process – from learning about CC and submitting your application, to accepting an offer and …
Note: Students continuing on to a university in Math, Physics, Chemistry, Computing Science and Engineering are advised to enroll in MATH 113 and then MATH 114. This is an introductory course in Newtonian mechanics, using the basic concepts of differential …
Note: Credit will be granted for only one of MATH 230 or MATH 235. This is an elementary course in differential equations, introducing techniques for solving first, second, and higher order linear differential equations, systems of ordinary differential equations and …
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Note: Credit will only be granted for one of Math 112, Math 114, or Math 116. This course is a continuation of MATH 115 and is designed for students majoring in the Life Sciences. The emphasis is on examples and …
Note: Credit will only be granted for one of MATH 111, MATH 113, or MATH 115. This is the first course in calculus designed for students majoring in the Life Sciences or Biology. Topics include review of basic functions, limits, …
Note: This is the second course in calculus deigned for students majoring in Math, Physics, Chemistry, Computing Science and Engineering. Students continuing on to a university in these fields are advised to enroll in MATH 113 and then MATH 114. …
Note: Credit will be granted for only one of MATH 111 or MATH 113 or MATH 115. This is the first course in calculus deigned for students majoring in Math, Physics, Chemistry, Computing Science and Engineering. Students continuing on to …
Note: Credit will only be granted for one of MATH 111 or MATH 113 or MATH 115 This is the first course in calculus and it is a requirement for students in Commerce, Economics, or Business. Topics include review of …
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Note: Credit will not be granted for both Math 100 and Math 110. Precalculus Plus is a comprehensive first year university mathematics course designed to prepare students to take university-level calculus courses for Social Sciences or for Physical Sciences or …
Note: this course cannot be used as a 2nd Year Science course. This course is designed to make students knowledgeable about the fundamentals underlying the design, implementation, control, evaluation, and strategic use of modern, computer-based information systems for business data processing, …
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Note: MATH 120 is strongly recommended before taking this course. This course introduces students to the basic concepts of digital logic design and the function and use of typical digital components belonging primarily to the small and medium scale integration …
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Note: For students planning to transfer to university Math, Physics, Chemistry, Computing Science and Engineering, it is advisable to enroll in MATH 113 and then MATH 114. This course is the second semester of first year general chemistry, dealing with …
This course is an introduction to biology, with an emphasis on biochemistry, anatomy and physiology. Human biochemistry, anatomy and physiology will be compared to that of plants and other animals, from a systems biology perspective. Examples of human pathology will …
Note: Students who have completed Grade 12 Biology or another university level Biology course may not register in BIOL 100. This is a liberal arts biology course for non-science majors beginning with an introduction to the basic principles of biology. …
The semester is slowly coming to an end and final exams are creeping around the corner. DeStress for Success Week will take place Tuesday April 2nd, Wednesday April 3rd, and Friday April 5th. Take some time off these days to …
The semester is slowly coming to an end and final exams are creeping around the corner. DeStress for Success Week will take place Tuesday April 2nd, Wednesday April 3rd, and Friday April 5th. Take some time off these days to …
The Columbia College Student Emergency Support Program (SESP) is intended to help students access funding in order to support their basic needs, including physiological and safety needs. To receive funding students must meet all eligibility requirements noted below and apply …
At Columbia College, we believe in the power of practical experience to set students up for career success. Our Employment Preparation Program is an incredible opportunity for students to gain real-world work experience—all while working right here on our campus! …
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The first day of school is always a mix of nerves and excitement, whether you’re entering high school or post-secondary education. However, that first day can be even more overwhelming for international students. For many, studying in Canada is a …
Join Student Life on Friday, December 1st, 2023 for some food and fun, short acitivities, designed to take your mind off the stressful final exam week coming up! Scroll down for more information on what you can expect at this …
As a registered charity, Columbia College is continually seeking new ways to support international students and enable their access to higher education. Higher living costs in Vancouver present an ongoing challenge for international students. The College is pleased to announce …
Want to feel like a film noir protagonist, to test your skills of deduction and to spend a pleasant night with friends? Welcome to CC Detective Game, thick with atmosphere and a steady stream of devilish crimes. Please read …
Spirit Week is March 8-12, 2021! Every semester, Spirit Week aims to inspire the student body, create a closer community and boost school spirit. This semester, it all leads up to this special afterschool event: CHALLENGE ACCEPTED. How to participate …
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Sarah Scali, Head of the Secondary Program at Columbia College, is celebrating the successful ongoing implementation of the HYFLEX learning model during the Fall semester. Secondary Program Instructors have demonstrated incredible adaptability and dedication in shifting to this new approach …
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KEYS TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS: HOW TO AVOID UNNECESSARY PANIC ABOUT FAILURE. Now that all of our studying is being done through screens from home, which can be very cumbersome and tiring, we can definitely say for sure that it is very …
This form is for students who are completing their Associate Degree in December 2024 and are planning to apply for the Post Graduation Work Permit. If you are ordering a replacement certificate, please email the Admin department at admin@columbiacollege.ca. For your Associate …
College Email, Student Portal and Wi-fi Access How to log into your Columbia College Email: Go to www.columbiacollege.ca and click Login at the top right side of the page. Enter your Username as your Student Number and your password as …
12 spots remaining. First come, first served. Join us on the water for a fun filled paddle! This is a great opportunity to get introduced to kayaking, have fun working as a team while playing kayaking games and exploring the …
5 spots remaining. First come, first served. Join us on the water for a fun filled paddle! This is a great opportunity to get introduced to kayaking, have fun working as a team while playing kayaking games and exploring the …
Safe. Vibrant. Diverse. Columbia College is located on the territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the Musqueam, Squamish, Stó:lō, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. Their stewardship of the land informs how we care for and sustain each other at the College. …
18 spots available. First come, first served. Join us for a murder mystery with Vancouver Mysteries! This is an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Test your homicide detective skills and see if you have what it takes to solve …
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One of our Columbia College clubs, EmpowerHER, is working together with MOSAIC, a Vancouver-based charity, to bring Peer Café Workshop to Columbia College! This interactive 2-hour workshop encompasses aspects of prevention, such as engaging in dialogue and defining gender-based violence, …
Welcome to Columbia College!!! Our second orientation activity for the Winter 2020 semester is glow-in-the-dark bowling at Grandview Lanes. Come out to have some fun, make new friends, and get to know our Student Life Coordinators! And the best part …
This program is certified by the BC Ministry of Education. Graduates receive the same credential as any public high school in British Columbia (the BC Dogwood Diploma). This is the requirement for direct entry into a Canadian university. Students entering …
When: Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 10:30 am Where: Speeders Event Host: Student Life Student Cost: $35 (Regular: $66) Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 4 pm Float like a Cadillac, Sting like a Beemer! Test your speed in Vancouver’s electric prokarts …
Welcome to Columbia College, and welcome to Canada! As our first orientation activity, we are going to Canada Place for FlyOver Canada. FlyOver Canada is a type of virtual ride, that utilizes state-of-the-art technology to give you the feeling of …
When: Friday, October 29, 2021 at 6 PM Where: Playland at the PNE Event Host: Student Life Student Cost: $20 admission includes all available rides! (Regular: $44.50) Registration Deadline: Friday, October 22, 2021 at 4 pm Enjoy the annual Halloween-themed Playland experience …
*POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE* Our priority is your health and safety. Columbia College has transitioned online based on direction from the Ministry of Health to increase social distancing, effective Monday, March 16, 2020. All student activities and events are canceled …
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Pathway to University British Columbia offers Canada’s most seamless college-to-university transfer experience, facilitated by the British Columbia Council on Admission and Transfer. Columbia College students can complete up to 60 first- and second-year credits through the BC transfer system, making …
When: Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 10:30 am to 1:00 pm Where: Zoom Event Host: Student Life Coordinator, Nav Looks like we have a have a murder case on our hands! Will you be able to solve it? Murder at Moorbourne Manor …
Have you ever wanted to participate in a meaningful volunteer activity along with your friends? Our group volunteer opportunity will be a great chance for you to sign up with your friends so you can do it together! As our …
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FACULTY & STAFF Administration Leadership Name Title Credentials Contact Matt Wadsworth Principal B.A., M.P.A., Ph.D (ABD) Email Jeff Warren Vice Principal Academic B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Email Rose Black Vice Principal Operations B.A., M.Ed. Email Human Resources Name Title Credentials Contact …
When: All week of Sep 27 to Oct 1, 2021 Where: In your own home Event Host: Library Staff Pick up a free bannock starter kit at the lobby or the library! Try your hand at making this traditional aboriginal fried …
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It’s that time of the year! Halloween is soon approaching and Fright Nights are back at the PNE. On select nights of October, Playland will host Western Canada’s scariest haunt… where many’s screams come true! In addition to Playland’s unlimited …
Housing can be challenging especially, for first time students coming to Vancouver. At Columbia College we want to help you with this time-consuming process, so you can concentrate on your studies and your new life in Canada! We’ve recently partnered …
Terry Fox Run raises awareness about the need for funds to support cancer research. Event: Terry Fox School Run Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Time: 11 am Location: Columbia College to False Creek Seawall via Cambie St. Bridge Quick Facts ⌚The walk/run starts at …
Welcome to Columbia College!!! Our second orientation activity for the Fall 2019 semester is a walking tour around Downtown Vancouver. This will be a great chance for you to explore the city, learn about your new home, and check out …
Student Life strives to provide numerous extracurricular opportunities like student clubs, events, and activities for our students. We are here to keep you entertained over the break – whether you’re chillin’ between semesters, just graduated, a brand new student, or …
Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Any visit to Vancouver is not complete without a trip to Victoria. This activity will take you on a full-day trip to the …
Are you interested in learning more about tax-filing as an international student? The CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) will be hosting a virtual session for CC students on March 26th from 1:30pm to 3:00pm. Register for the session here! Learn about the …
Welcome to Columbia College!!! Our first orientation activity for the Fall 2019 semester is glow-in-the-dark bowling at Grandview Lanes. Come out to have some fun, make new friends, and get to know our Student Life Coordinators! And the best part …
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CC Art Club has been busy with their creative minds this semester. Come find us at the slugs outside the main campus building for a small outdoor art exhibition where your fellows will showcase their art pieces! You will be …
Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Any visit to Vancouver is not complete without a trip to Victoria. This activity will take you on a full-day trip to the …
Welcome to Columbia College!!! Our first orientation activity for the Summer 2019 semester is glow-in-the-dark bowling at Grandview Lanes. Come out to have some fun, make new friends, and get to know our Student Life Coordinators! And the best part …
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We hold a Graduation & Awards ceremony each year. For 2024, Convocation will take place at the Vancouver Convention Centre. All students who have completed their degree or certificate in the year preceding the ceremony are invited to apply to …
Finals are over and it’s time for fun!!! Student Life Coordinators Zerlinda and Jerica are going to Whistler for a sightseeing tour, and you are invited to join. This activity will take one full day, leaving Waterfront Station at 8:10am …
The semester is slowly coming to an end and final exams are creeping around the corner. DeStress for Success Week will take place Tuesday April 2nd, Wednesday April 3rd, and Friday April 5th. Take some time off these days to …
Abdur, Social Media Manager Candidate: Hello, my name’s Abdur. I’m standing for the Social Media Manager position for NCSC. I have no prior experience in being on a Student Council before, but I have been using social media for years …
Columbia College High School is accredited by the BC Ministry of Education. Students hoping to gain admission to a Canadian university will be academically well-equipped when they graduate from one of the College’s High School programs.Columbia College offers four distinct …
These 2-year degrees are useful both as a stand-alone qualification and also as a basis of admission to third year at university, and gives you eligibility to apply for a 3 year work permit.
Students can enjoy the cost savings of taking their first and second year university-level studies in the more personal atmosphere of a smaller college before transferring to second or third year at a university.
Students hoping to gain admission to a Canadian university ill be academically well-equipped when they graduate from one of the College’s four distinct High School programs.