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CALENDAR 2018-2019
www.columbiacollege.ca
Columbia College’s Mission is to prepare international
and Canadian students for admission to a university by providing
quality academic programs in a supportive environment.
Columbia College offers first- and second-year university level courses
that can lead to a Columbia College Associate Degree and are fully
transferable to local universities. Columbia College also offers High
School programs, including a British Columbia Ministry of Education
Certified Senior Secondary Program, and an accredited English as a
Second Language Program.
Membership and Accreditation
Member: Association of Registrars of Universities and Colleges of Canada (ARUCC)
Federation of Independent School Associations (FISA)
Languages Canada
Founding Member: International Student Safety Project (ISSP)
Associate Degree programs are offered under the written consent of the Minister of Advanced Education effective
September 2004 (and renewed in September 2009 and August 2014) having undergone a quality assessment
process and been found to meet the criteria established by the Minister. Nevertheless, prospective students are
responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (for
example, acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).
Senior Secondary Program Certified by the Province of British Columbia
ESL Program accredited by Languages Canada
Columbia College has met the EQA eligibility requirements as set by the British Columbia Ministry of
Advanced Education.
Columbia College is a CELPIP Test Delivery Centre.
Paragon Testing Enterprises is a subsidiary of The University of British Columbia.
Columbia College is incorporated as a Not-for-profit Society under the Societies Act of BC and is registered as a
Charity with the Canadian Revenue Agency.TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
ACADEMIC SCHEDULE 2018-19 .......................................................................................................................................... 2
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES AND GENERAL ESL PROGRAM SCHEDULE 2018-19 .................................... 3
APPLICATION PROCEDURE ................................................................................................................................................ 4
PLACEMENT TESTS .............................................................................................................................................................. 5
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................................................. 5
PROGRAMS OF STUDY ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
1. THE UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAM ..................................................................................................................... 7
ASSOCIATE DEGREES ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREES ........................................................................................................................................ 9
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREES ................................................................................................................................ 11
ENGINEERING AT COLUMBIA COLLEGE ......................................................................................................................... 11
2. HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS .......................................................................................................................................... 12
i) SENIOR SECONDARY PROGRAM ................................................................................................................................. 12
ii) ACCELERATED SECONDARY PROGRAM ................................................................................................................... 13
iii) ADULT SECONDARY PROGRAM ................................................................................................................................. 13
iv) UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY PROGRAM ................................................................................................................... 13
3. THE ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES PROGRAM ............................................................................................ 14
ACADEMIC COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 15
UNIVERSITY TRANSFER COURSES ................................................................................................................................. 15
HIGH SCHOOL COURSES .................................................................................................................................................. 28
COLLEGE POLICIES AND REGULATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 31
Academic Freedom ............................................................................................................................................................... 31
Code of Ethics ....................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Code of Conduct ................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Harassment and Discrimination Policy ................................................................................................................................. 32
Policy on Sexual Violence and Misconduct .......................................................................................................................... 33
Privacy Policy ........................................................................................................................................................................ 33
ACADEMIC INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................. 33
Glossary of Terms ................................................................................................................................................................. 33
Admission .............................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Course Loads ........................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Dispute Resolution ................................................................................................................................................................ 35
General Conduct and Attendance ......................................................................................................................................... 35
Accommodating Students with Disabilities/Special Needs ................................................................................................... 35
Plagiarism and Other Forms of Cheating .............................................................................................................................. 36
Probation ............................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Honour Roll ........................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Registration ........................................................................................................................................................................... 37
SERVICES AND FACILITIES ............................................................................................................................................... 38
ASSOCIATE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES ................................................................................................................... 40
SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND BURSARIES .................................................................................................................. 41
TRANSFERABILITY OF UNIVERSITY COURSES .............................................................................................................. 42
COLUMBIA COLLEGE TRANSFER GUIDE TO LOCAL UNIVERSITIES ........................................................................... 42
FEES ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
REFUND POLICIES .............................................................................................................................................................. 50
ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY AND STAFF ........................................................................................................................ 53
Columbia College reserves the right to make changes to the information in this Calendar without notice. This
Calendar is intended to provide information about Columbia College, and every effort has been made to be
accurate at the time of printing. Actual courses, curricula, policies, procedures, regulations and requirements
will take precedence over the Calendar, as these areas are under continual review.
While every effort has been taken in the preparation of the information contained in this document, Columbia
College does not and cannot guarantee its accuracy. Recent revisions are included in our on-line calendar:
www.columbiacollege.ca/sites/default/files/ColumbiaCollege2018-19Calendar.pdfACADEMIC SCHEDULE 2018-19
FALL SEMESTER 2018
Aug 15-17 & 20 Registration for continuing students.
Aug 21-24 & 27-31 Orientation and Registration for new students. (Registration for continuing students is ongoing.)
Sept 3 Labour Day. College closed.
Sept 4 Fall Semester classes begin.
First day of course changes. First day of late registration.
Sept 10 Last day of late registration. Last day to add or change courses.
Last day to drop courses without any notation appearing on transcript.
Last day to drop courses and claim refunds (subject to Refund Policies outlined on pages 50-52).
Oct 6 & 8 Thanksgiving Day Holiday. College closed.
Nov 5 Last day for course withdrawals.
Nov 12 Remembrance Day Holiday. College closed.
Dec 1 Last day of classes.
Dec 3-8 Final Examinations.
Dec 12-14 & 17 Registration for continuing students.
Dec 18-21 Orientation and Registration for new students.
Dec 22-26 Christmas Break. College closed.
Dec 27,28 Orientation and Registration for new students. (Registration for continuing students is ongoing.)
Dec 29-Jan 1 New Year Break. College closed.
Jan 2 (2019) College re-opens.
Jan 2-4 Orientation and Registration for new students. (Registration for continuing students is ongoing.)
WINTER SEMESTER 2019
Dec 11-14 (2018) Registration for continuing students.
Dec 17-21 Orientation and Registration for new students. (Registration for continuing students is ongoing.)
Jan 2-4 Orientation and Registration for new students. (Registration for continuing students is ongoing.)
Jan 7 Winter Semester classes begin.
First day of course changes. First day of late registration.
Jan 12 Last day of late registration. Last day to add or change courses.
Last day to drop courses without any notation appearing on transcript.
Last day to drop courses and claim refunds (subject to Refund Policies outlined on pages 50-52).
Feb 16 & 18 Family Day Holiday. College closed.
Mar 6 Professional Development Day. No classes.
Mar11 Last day for course withdrawals.
Mar 12 Graduation and Awards Ceremony.
Apr 6 Last day of classes.
Apr 8-13 Final Examinations.
Apr 17,18 & 22,23 Registration for continuing students.
Apr 19 Good Friday. College closed.
Apr 24-26, & Orientation and Registration for new students. (Registration for continuing students is ongoing.)
Apr 29 – May 3
SUMMER SEMESTER 2019
Apr 17,18 & 22,23 Registration for continuing students.
Apr 24-26 & Orientation and Registration for new students. (Registration for continuing students is ongoing.)
Apr 29 - May 3
May 6 Summer Semester classes begin.
First day of course changes. First day of late registration.
May 11 Last day of late registration. Last day to add or change courses.
Last day to drop courses without any notation appearing on transcript.
Last day to drop courses and claim refunds (subject to Refund Policies outlined on pages 50-52).
May 20 Victoria Day. College closed.
June 29 & July 1 Canada Day Holiday. College closed.
July 8 Last day for course withdrawals.
Aug 3 Last day of classes.
Aug 5 British Columbia Day. College closed.
Aug 6-10 Final Examinations.
Aug 14-16 & 19 Registration for continuing students.
Aug 26-30 & Orientation and Registration for new students. (Registration for continuing students is ongoing.)
Sept 3-6
FALL SEMESTER 2019
Aug 14-16 & 19 Registration for continuing students.
Aug 26-30 & Orientation and Registration for new students. (Registration for continuing students is ongoing.)
Sept 3-6
Sept 2 Labour Day. College closed.
Sept 9 Fall Semester classes begin.
First day of course changes. First day of late registration.
Sept 14 Last day of late registration. Last day to add or change courses.
Last day to drop courses without any notation appearing on transcript.
Last day to drop courses and claim refunds (subject to Refund Policies outlined on pages 50-52).
Oct 12 & 14 Thanksgiving Day Holiday. College closed.
2FALL SEMESTER 2019 Continued
Nov 11 Remembrance Day Holiday. College closed.
Nov 12 Last day for course withdrawals.
Dec 7 Last day of classes.
Dec 9-14 Final Examinations.
Dec 18-20 Registration for continuing students.
Dec 23-26 Christmas Break. College closed.
Dec 27 & 30 College open. Registration for continuing students.
Dec 31-Jan 1 New Year Break. College closed.
Jan 2 (2020) College re-opens.
Jan 2-3 & 6-10 Orientation and Registration for new students. (Registration for continuing students is ongoing.)
Jan 13 Winter Semester 2020 classes start.
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES AND GENERAL ESL PROGRAM SCHEDULE 2018-19
FALL SEMESTER 2018
Aug 27-31 Orientation and Registration for new/continuing/returning students.
Sept 3 Labour Day. College closed.
Sept 4 Fall Semester Session A classes: Sept 4 – Oct 19
Sept 21 Last day of late registration for Session A.
Oct 6 & 8 Thanksgiving Day Holiday. College closed.
Oct 18-19 Mid Semester Entry; Orientation and Registration for new students starting classes on Oct 22.
Oct 19 Last day of classes in Session A.
Oct 22 Fall Semester Session B classes: Oct 22 – Dec 7
Nov 9 Last day of late registration for Session B.
Nov 12 Remembrance Day. College closed.
Dec 7 Last day of classes. Registration for continuing students starting classes on Jan 7, 2019.
Dec 22-26 Christmas Break. College closed.
Dec 29-Jan 1 New Year Break. College closed.
Jan 2 (2019) College re-opens.
WINTER SEMESTER 2019
Jan 2-4 Orientation and Registration for new/continuing/returning students.
Jan 7 Winter Semester Session A classes: Jan 7 – Feb 22
First day of course changes. First day of late registration.
Jan 25 Last day of late registration for Session A.
Feb 9 & 11 Family Day. College closed.
Feb 21-22 Mid Semester Entry; Orientation and Registration for new students starting classes on Feb 25.
Feb 25 Winter Semester Session B classes: Feb 25 – Apr 12
Mar 6 Professional Development Day. No classes.
Mar 12 Graduation and Awards Ceremony.
Mar 15 Last day of late registration for Session B.
Apr 12 Last day of classes. Registration for continuing students starting classes on May 6.
May 1-3 Orientation and Registration for new/continuing/returning students.
SUMMER SEMESTER 2019
May 6 Summer Semester Session A classes: May 6 – June 21
May 20 Victoria Day. College closed.
May 24 Last day of late registration for Session A.
June 20-21 Mid Semester Entry; Orientation and Registration for new students starting classes on June 24.
June 24 Summer Semester Session B classes: June 24 – Aug 9
July 12 Last day of late registration for Session B.
July 1 Canada Day. College closed.
Aug 9 Last day of classes. Registration for continuing students starting classes on Sept 9.
Sept 2 Labour Day. College closed.
Sept 4-6 Orientation and Registration for new/continuing/returning students.
FALL SEMESTER 2019
Sept 2 Labour Day. College closed.
Sept 4-6 Orientation and Registration for new/continuing/returning students.
Sept 9 Fall Semester Session A classes: Sept 9 – Oct 25
Sept 27 Last day of late registration for Session A.
Oct 12 & 14 Thanksgiving Day. College closed.
Oct 24-25 Mid Semester Entry; Orientation and Registration for new students starting classes on Oct 28.
Oct 28 Fall Semester Session B classes: Oct 28 – Dec 13
Nov 15 Last day of late registration for Session B.
Nov 11 Remembrance Day. College closed.
Dec 13 Last day of classes. Registration for continuing students starting classes on Jan 13.
Dec 23-26 Christmas Break. College closed.
Dec 31-Jan 1 New Year Break. College closed.
Jan 2 (2020) College re-opens.
Jan 8-10 Orientation and Registration for new/continuing/returning students.
Jan 13 Winter Semester 2020 classes start.
3APPLICATION PROCEDURE
All written inquiries relating to admission should be sent $12,540.00 (equivalent to the cost of 24 credits plus the
to: cost of two semesters’ activity fees). Enrollment at the
Admissions, Columbia College College is limited and places cannot be guaranteed
438 Terminal Avenue unless the registration deposit described above has
Vancouver, British Columbia been received. All fees are in Canadian funds; students
Canada, V6A 0C1 are advised to make use of the arrangement Columbia
E-mail inquiries may be made at: College has with Flywire by peerTransfer to streamline
admin@columbiacollege.ca the payment process. Flywire allows secure payment
Local inquirers should telephone 604-683-8360 and from any country and any bank, generally in the local
arrange to speak to an Admissions Officer. currency. (See “Payment of Fees” on page 49.)
Procedure Alternatively, fees may be remitted by bank draft or wire
Apply on-line at www.columbiacollege.ca. The following transfer to COLUMBIA COLLEGE.
documents should be submitted: Applicants should read the College refund policy on
transcripts of the most recent school results pages 50-52 before submitting fees.
copy of passport personal information page Deferred Acceptance
standard English test (IELTS, TOEFL, etc) If a student is for any reason unable to commence his or
results if available her studies in the semester for which he or she originally
Original copies or notarized copies of the above applied, the tuition deposit is transferable to the
documents are required for the purpose of admission to subsequent semester for a period of one year, provided
Columbia College. The College processes applications the College is notified in writing at least 30 days prior to
upon receipt and issues successful applicants an Offer the first day of classes of the semester for which initial
of Admission within 5-10 business days. Applicants are admission has been granted, and provided that the
expected to then pay the required tuition deposit (see student has not already entered Canada. Requests for
pages 46-49); upon receipt of this deposit an official deferred acceptance received after this date may, at the
Letter of Acceptance will be issued. discretion of the College, still be granted, but in such
There is an Application Fee of $200.00 (which includes cases, the College reserves the right to apply penalties
all testing fees. to subsequent requests for refunds as described in the
(Applicants who are unable to apply online may refund policy on pages 50-52.
complete an Application Form and submit by mail or
fax.) Estimated Costs (2 semesters, 8 months)
Study Permits Although individual circumstances may vary, the
Successful overseas applicants should present their following items are costs that may reasonably be
Letter of Acceptance to the nearest Canadian High expected for a two semester (8-month) period while
Commission, Embassy, or Consulate as part of the studying at Columbia College.
application for a Study Permit to study in Canada.
Applicants should allow adequate time for processing of Living Expenses:
the Permit. Room and Board1 $ 6,600.00
International students should note that: Transportation2 $ 798.00
- International students in Canada may only study Health Insurance3 $ 0.00
at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). General Expenses $ 2,720.00
Columbia College is a DLI. Total Living Expenses $10,118.00
- Students are required to actively pursue their Tuition Fees (2 semesters)4 $12,480.00
studies while in Canada. Activity Fees ($30 per semester) $ 60.00
- Full-time students studying at the post- Text Books $ 1,800.00
secondary level are usually allowed to accept Total Costs for 8 Months $24,458.00
part-time off-campus employment in Canada.
- Students may apply for Study Permits from
1
Based on Homestay rate of $825.00 per month.
2
Based on the purchase of two single zone tickets ($2.85) each day
within as well as from outside Canada. for five days per week for 2 x 14 = 28 weeks of classes.
Study Permits may not be required for ESL-only 3
Starting in September 2018, every registered Columbia College
programs of less than or equal to six months duration. student will be enrolled in the College’s Student Medical Plan provided
Tuition Deposits by Guard.me at no additional cost.
4
Based on a course load of 12 credits (4 university-level courses or 3
As enrollment is limited, a tuition fee deposit is required high school courses) per semester, payable before the student
to guarantee a place for future semesters. All applicants registers for the first semester.
should read the pages on Fees (pages 46-49) and
Refund Policies (pages 50-52). All students are required to pay tuition fees in effect for
Payment of Fees the semester of registration. Early payment of fees does
On receipt of the Offer of Admission, overseas students not exclude a student from future fee increases.
are required to prepay a registration deposit of
4PLACEMENT TESTS
Students who cannot demonstrate their English language ability through a recognized external test are normally required
to write the Language and Writing Assessment (LWA) and/or the English Placement Test (EPT) on arrival at the College
to determine their appropriate English level.
University students who wish to register in a university Math course, or any course with a Math co-requisite, must write the
Math Placement Test (MPT). The MPT will be used to place students in an appropriate Math course – this may be Basic
Mathematics (Math 090), a Precalculus course (Math 100 or 110), or a Calculus course (Math 111, 113 or 115). (Note:
students planning to write the MPT are advised that a study guide and sample test are available on the Columbia College
website (www.columbiacollege.ca) under “Admissions, placement tests”.)
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
Students are required to submit minimum TOEFL, IELTS, CAEL, or LPI results (see below) or write the Columbia College
Language and Writing Assessment (LWA) on arrival at the College (some exceptions apply). The minimum scores for
placement in an English course are as follows:
ENGL 101 ENGL 100 ENGL 099 or ENGL 098 or ESL ESL
or ENGL 11 CMNS 12 CMNS 11 0971GRADING SYSTEM
University Transfer Courses and Noncredit English It should be noted that a grade of D (university system)
courses indicates a marginal pass and is not a sufficient grade
for the course to fulfill a prerequisite requirement.
Grade % Points Rating
A+ 90-100 4.3 Excellent Other terms that may appear in place of grades on a
A 85-89 4.0 student’s permanent record include:
A- 80-84 3.7 Very Good
B+ 76-79 3.3 AU: Audit. The student registered in the course but not
B 72-75 3.0 for credit, and so no grade was assessed.
B- 68-71 2.7 Good DE: Grade Deferred. A deferral is granted by an
C+ 64-67 2.3 instructor who is satisfied that, due to illness or other
C 60-63 2.0 Satisfactory serious personal or family problems, a student is unable
C- 55-59 1.7 to complete the course requirements for a grade. An
D 50-54 1.0 Marginal Pass instructor may also enter a grade of DE when there is an
F 0-49 0.0 Fail unresolved charge of plagiarism pending. A student
N below 50 0.0 Failure for non- granted a deferral will have until the first Thursday of the
completion or next semester to make up the course requirements.
non-attendance1 Failure to do so will result in an F on the student’s
CP Course in Progress permanent record.
CP: In Progress. Indicates that the course was still in
1
A grade of N may be assigned for the following reasons: progress at the time the transcript was issued.
a. Where a student has failed to attend 50% or more of class P: Pass. Indicates a pass in a course that is only
meetings, assessed on a “Pass” or “Fail” basis. (“F” would indicate
b. Where a student has failed to submit 50% or more of a fail in such a course.)
assigned course work,
R: An “R” beside a letter grade (e.g. RD) indicates that
c. Where a student has not completed the minimum lab
requirement in a course with a lab component, the course has been repeated. The letter R is assigned
d. Where a student has failed to write the final exam. to the lower of the grades obtained for the course. The
R grade is not included in the calculation of the
Columbia College Cumulative GPA, and no credit is
High School Courses granted for it. However some universities (e.g. UBC)
For High School courses the College uses the grading include repeated courses when calculating cumulative
system recommended by the BC Ministry of Education. GPAs for admission purposes.
RM: Requirements Met. The student has successfully
Grade % Points Rating completed the requirements in a course in which grades
A 86-100 4.0 Excellent are not assigned.
B 73-85 3.0 Very Good SG: Standing Granted. The student has been granted
C+ 67-72 2.5 Good credit for the course even though the student has not
C 60-66 2.0 Satisfactory completed the normal requirements. Only granted in
C- 50-59 1.0 Pass exceptional circumstances.
F below 50 0.0 Fail TS: Transfer Standing. The student has been granted
I below 50 0.0 In Progress or high school transfer credit.
Incomplete W: Withdrawal from a course.
CP Course in Progress
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Columbia College operates on a tri-semester system. Each semester is 14 weeks and allows for a break of at
Students can begin their program at the start of any least three weeks between semesters.
semester.
SEMESTER TIME PERIOD Students admitted to Columbia College will study in one
Fall September to December of the following three programs of study:
Winter January to April
Summer May to August 1. The University Transfer and Associate
Degree Programs may be entered by students who
Students may also enter the full-time English for have successfully completed the Senior Secondary
Academic Purposes Program at the mid-semester point. Program in BC or the equivalent elsewhere, or by
completion of a High School Program at Columbia
6College. Courses may be taken at the first or second first year at a Canadian university, or may choose to
year university levels and are fully transferable to local continue their studies in the University Transfer Program
(and other) universities. Students who complete 30 at Columbia College.
credits (some universities will consider fewer than 30
credits) of university studies are eligible to enter second ii) The Accelerated Secondary Program is available
year at a university. Students completing more than 30 to students with strong academic backgrounds who wish
university credits may apply to second year, completing to move into the University Transfer Program at
any remaining required credits at the university before Columbia College as quickly as possible. In this fast-
proceeding to third year studies. Students who complete track program, students who have completed Grade 10
60 credits (some universities will consider fewer than 60 or a partial Grade 11 (in BC, or some overseas
credits) are eligible to enter third year at a university. equivalent such as O-levels) with good grades are
Students who complete 20 courses of university studies, required to take four Grade 12 and two Grade 11
including certain specific requirements may qualify for courses, along with any necessary prerequisites, before
either an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science entering the university program at Columbia College.
Degree (see page 8-11). Holders of Associate Degrees
may apply for admission to third year at university; some iii) The Adult Secondary Program is available to
universities give priority in admission to Associate students who are 18 years or older. Students receive a
Degree holders. BC Adult Graduation Diploma (Adult Dogwood Diploma).
2. High School Programs are available to stu- iv) The University Preparatory Program is available
dents who wish to proceed to university-level studies but to students who have graduated from high school but
first need to complete their studies at High School level. who lack certain academic qualifications and/or
There are four distinct High School Program options, prerequisites for specific desired university courses.
and, while only completion of the Senior Secondary
Program will allow a student to be eligible for direct entry
to a university, completion of any of the options listed 3. The English for Academic Purposes Program
below will allow a student to enter the University provides English instruction for two types of students –
Transfer Program at Columbia College, provided the first, to students who have been accepted into an
minimum grade requirements are achieved. Academic Program but whose English skills are deemed
insufficient, and second, to students wanting an
The Four Options: academic environment in which to learn English. There
i) The Senior Secondary Program is suitable for are five levels in which students may be placed based
students who have completed Grade 9 or 10 or 11 in on their performance on assessment or placement tests.
Canada, or the equivalent elsewhere. Students complete Students may begin their program at the beginning of
the Grade 10, 11 and 12 courses required for high any semester or the mid-semester entry point.
school graduation as specified by the Ministry of
Education and receive the BC Certificate of Graduation
(the Dogwood Diploma). Students completing the Senior
Secondary Program are eligible to apply for admission to
1. THE UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAM
FIRST AND SECOND YEAR
In Canada and the United States, students may either such as the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser
proceed to university directly from high school or after University and the University of Victoria. It is customary
completing one or two years at a college. The University for other universities in BC and the United States to
Transfer Programs offered by colleges allow students to recognize the transfer credits listed by the British
take their first and second year university-level studies in Columbia Council on Admissions and Transfer, BCCAT
the more personal atmosphere of a smaller college (see www.bctransferguide.ca). However, students need
before transferring to second or third year at a university. to check with the admissions office of the university to
Some colleges, Columbia College among them, are which they seek admission in regard to transferability of
authorized to offer two-year Associate Degrees. These particular courses. The length of time required to
degrees, awarded upon completion of at least 20 achieve an undergraduate degree in Canada can vary
courses (and the fulfillment of certain specific from three to five years, depending on the student’s
requirements) are useful both as a stand-alone background, the type of undergraduate degree sought,
qualification and also as a basis of admission to third course load and the program requirements of the
year at university. particular university in which the degree is earned. The
Transfer credit is pre-arranged for university courses average length of time required to obtain a Bachelor’s
completed at Columbia College with local universities degree is four years.
7In most university programs, the first year is a general Certificate of Graduation elsewhere, with a minimum
year in which students choose a broad range of courses average grade of C in four academic Grade 12 subjects,
in addition to courses in their area of specialization. including either English 12 or Communications 12.
Specialization does not usually begin until the second Applicants who have completed High School in another
year. A pre-Commerce year has been introduced in province in Canada must have equivalent results.
several universities. Depending on the university to Overseas candidates must present Senior or High
which a student may go, a one-year transfer program at School Matriculation results with a C or better average.
Columbia College usually fulfills requirements for the Candidates presenting GCE results should have five
pre-professional degree program (such as Commerce) passes, two of which should be at the Advanced level.
or for the first year of a four-year degree program (such Students who require College Preparatory English
as Economics). courses (English 098 or English 099) should be
prepared to spend one or more additional semesters to
Program Description complete minimum transfer requirements.
The University Transfer program will be of interest to
students who seek transfer to a degree program at a Students applying through the Student Partners
Canadian or American university. Many students transfer Program* (India) are required to have an IELTS overall
after completing between 24 and 30 credits at Columbia score of 6.0 (min) plus a minimum of 5.5 in each band to
College. In several subject areas, such as Business and qualify under SPP. Columbia College will only consider
Communication, there is also a complete second year applications from India that come through the SPP.
program available at Columbia College. Columbia requires Indian students to have a minimum of
70% average on their best four academic grade 12
Most first year Arts and Social Science courses are courses (State Boards and National Open School) or
introductory and require no subject prerequisite in the 65% average (CBSE and ISCE). Students applying on
subject area, though students are expected to have the strength of a Polytechnic Diploma should have a
completed Social Studies 11 or its equivalent before 75% average on all coursework.
entering university-level social science courses. All (* It appears likely that late in 2018, or early in 2019, the
Science courses have secondary level science SPP will be replaced by a new Program (SDS). It is
prerequisites. University courses usually earn three or possible that the new Program will have different IELTS
four credits, and a full semester course load may consist requirements.)
of 9 to 15 credits. A minimum of two semesters will be
required to be eligible to transfer to the second year of Higher Level IB courses with a grade of 5 or above will
an undergraduate degree program at a university. usually be granted first-year transfer credit in the
appropriate subject area, so long as Columbia College
Admission Requirements offers courses in this area. Details are available from an
The University Transfer Program is open to students Admissions Officer.
who have completed the course requirements for any of
the four High School options at Columbia or a BC
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
This program is offered under the written consent of the including completion of certain specific requirements.
BC Minister of Advanced Education. Prospective (Two full years is usually viewed as completion of 20
students are responsible for satisfying themselves that university-level courses; these courses may be 3 or 4
the program and the degree will be appropriate to their credits each, so while the general Associate of Arts
needs (e.g. acceptable to potential employers, Degree requirements may be completed in as few as 61
professional licensing bodies, or other educational credits, other Associate Degrees, particularly Associate
institutions). of Science Degrees, may require 64 credits or more.)
The requirements are standardised throughout the
Students who have obtained an Associate Degree are province, creating a recognized credential that stands in
eligible to apply to Immigration, Refugees and its own right.
Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for a Post-Graduation Work
Permit, an open work permit allowing holders to work in The requirements provide a solid foundation in one
Canada for up to 3 years. particular area of study while encouraging students to
take a wide range of courses, guaranteeing breadth in
Program Description their educational experience.
An Associate Degree is a credential that may be
awarded to students who have completed two full years Universities in British Columbia recognize the value of
of study at the first and second year university levels Associate Degrees and accept them as a basis for
8admission to third year of baccalaureate programs. BC’s Columbia College. (The major universities in BC
public research universities all guarantee the full 60 guarantee the transfer of 60 credits to Associate Degree
credits to students admitted on the strength of an holders.) Granting of transfer credit by Columbia
Associate Degree (though specific course requirements College does not suggest that these courses will transfer
must still be completed if not included in the Associate to all BC universities on a course by course basis.
Degree), even if not all courses counting towards the
Associate Degree transfer to the university in question Decisions on Transfer Credit and Appeal of Transfer
individually. Some universities give priority in admission Credit decisions:
to Associate Degree holders. 1. For transfer credit to be granted students must submit
ALL relevant documents when they apply to the College.
To qualify for a Columbia College Associate Degree Decisions on transfer credit are made at the time of
students must take at least the last 10 courses at admission or at the first course planning session with a
Columbia College. Moreover, at least 4 of the required 6 Counsellor. The College must be informed at the time of
second year courses must be taken at Columbia admission of all courses in progress at other institutions.
College. All qualifying courses must have been taken 2. Decisions on transfer credit may be appealed.
within the 5 years preceding the award of the Degree. A Students may appeal on grounds such as the (5 year)
minimum grade-point average of 2.0 (a “C” average) time limit and whether local universities would grant
must be achieved on all courses counting towards the similar credit. Students should recognize that for transfer
Associate Degree. (The GPA calculation will be made on credit to be considered, there should be at least an 80%
all courses, including those taken at other institutions.) overlap in course content with a Columbia College
course, and it is likely that this will require a course
Transfer Credit from Other Institutions outline to be submitted. Appeals of transfer
Credit towards a Columbia College Associate Degree arrangements listed in the BC Transfer Guide will not be
may be awarded for work completed at other institutions. accepted; neither will appeals for credit for courses that
Such credit will normally be assessed at the time of have been considered for formal articulation but
admission. Courses taken at a recognized BC institution rejected.
(one that is a member of the BC Transfer System) 3. Students wishing to appeal a transfer credit decision
which transfer to at least one of BC’s public research should first consult with a Counsellor. Appeals will be
universities (UBC, SFU, UNBC, UVIC) in an appropriate submitted in writing via the Counsellor and will include
discipline will normally be considered for transfer credit. the grounds on which the initial transfer credit decision is
(Students should consult the BC Transfer Guide at being contested.
www.bctransferguide.ca.) 4. Appeals will be considered by the Registrar (or
designate) and a final decision made within 5 working
Students should note that some institutions in BC offer days of the appeal being submitted. The student will be
courses that only transfer to one BC university. informed of the final decision in writing.
Columbia College may grant such courses transfer
credit, but this transfer credit is only valid if the course in
question is used to complete an Associate Degree at
Program Requirements for Associate Degrees
Unless otherwise specified, the requirements may be fulfilled by selecting from the following:
English Writing: English 100 or 101
English Literature, 1st year: English 108, 110, 121 or 131
Lab Science: Biology, Chemistry or Physics
Social Science: Anthropology, Communication, Criminology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology,
Sociology
Humanities: Art, Asian Studies, Communication, English, French, Latin American Studies, Philosophy, Spanish
Note: For the regular AA Degree, Business courses may normally only be used to fulfill elective requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREES a) 2 courses in English (one in Composition and one in
I. General Associate of Arts Degree. Literature).
20 courses (min 60 credits) of 1st and 2nd year courses, b) 3 courses in Math/Science, including at least 1 course
to include at least 6 courses (min 18 credits) in Arts at in Mathematics, Computer Science or Statistics, and at
the 2nd year level, taken in two or more subject areas. least 1 course in a Laboratory Science (Biology 100 or
Chemistry 100 is recommended)
Specific Requirements c) 12 courses in Arts, including 2 courses in Social
To include: Sciences, 2 courses in Humanities other than English,
and 8 additional courses in Arts
d) 3 courses in Arts, Science or other areas.
9II. Associate of Arts Degree (Economics BUSN 291
Concentration) Corporate Finance and Capital Markets, BUSN 298
All requirements of an Associate of Arts Degree are met, Introduction to Computers and Information Systems
but the program must include: In Business, CSCI 237
a) Two courses in first-year Calculus (either MATH 111 Managerial Economics, ECON 207
and 112 or MATH 113 and 114) The above may be supplemented to meet the entrance
b) First year Microeconomics and Macroeconomics requirements for direct admission to a Business Program
(ECON 103 and 105) at either UBC or SFU. Students should consult a
c) A Statistics course (BUSN 291 or MATH 206) Counsellor for details.
d) Three courses in Economics at the second-year level
(i.e. for which ECON 103 and 105 are the prerequisites), V. Associate of Arts Degree (Political Science
to include: Concentration)
Canadian Microeconomic Policy, ECON 290 All requirements of an Associate of Arts Degree are met,
Canadian Macroeconomic Policy ECON 291 but the program must:
and one of: a) include Introduction to Political Science, PSCI 100,
Money Banking and Financial Markets, ECON 240 and
Environmental Economics, ECON 260 b) include six second-year courses, including:
Introduction to Labour Economics, ECON 280 Introduction to Canadian Government, PSCI 200
(Note: 2nd year courses MUST be taken in at least two Introduction to Political Theory, PSCI 240
subject areas.) together with one of:
The above fulfills the requirements for a Flexible Pre- Introduction to Comparative Politics, PSC 202, or
Major in Economics. Introduction to International Relations and Global
Politics, PSCI 210
III. Associate of Arts Degree (Communication and one more 2nd year PSCI courses, selected from:
Concentration) PSCI 202 or 210 (if not already included)
All requirements of an Associate of Arts Degree are met, Introduction to the Politics of the City, PSCI
but the program must also include: 252
a) Introduction to Communication Theory, CMNS 110 Introduction to Public Policy, PSCI 253
b) Explorations in Communication, CMNS 130 Decolonizing Development: The Politics of Progress,
c) Three courses in Communication at the second-year PSCI 260
level, i.e. three from: (Note: 2nd year courses MUST be taken in at least two
Introduction to Nonverbal Communication, CMNS 205 subject areas.)
Social History of the Media, CMNS 210
Understanding Television, CMNS 220 VI. Associate of Arts Degree (Psychology
Advertising as Social Communication, CMNS 223 Concentration)
Cultural Industries in Canada, CMNS 230 All requirements of an Associate of Arts Degree are met,
Introduction to Information Technology: The New but the program must also include:
Media, CMNS 253 a) Introductory Psychology I, PSYC 110
Research Methods in Communication, CMNS 262 b) Introductory Psychology II, PSYC 120
(Note: 2nd year courses MUST be taken in at least two c) Four courses at the 2nd year level in Psychology.
subject areas. Although Columbia offers seven 2nd year These must include:
Mass Communication courses, students should not take Research Methods in Psychology, PSYC 217
six of these.) Introduction to Data Analysis in the Behavioural
Sciences,PSYC 218*
IV. Associate of Arts Degree (Business together with three courses chosen from:
Administration Concentration) Introductory Child Psychology, PSYC 210
All requirements of an Associate of Arts Degree are met, Behaviour Disorders, PSYC 220
but the program must also include: Social Psychology, PSYC 240
a) A course in first year Calculus (MATH 111 or 113) Cognitive Psychology, PSYC 260
b) First year Microeconomics and Macroeconomics Theories of Personality, PSYC 270
(ECON 103 and 105) Biological Psychology, PSYC 281
c) 6 courses in 2nd year Arts Introduction to Ecopsychology, PSYC 299
(Note: 2nd year courses MUST be taken in at least two The other two second year level courses must include at
subject areas.) least one chosen from a subject area other than
d) 4 courses in Business, i.e. Four of: Psychology. Students must include at least 4 but no
Financial Accounting, ACCT 251 more than 5 2nd year PSYC courses.
Managerial Accounting, ACCT 254 (* A course in Statistics must be included. PSYC 218 is
Introduction to Marketing, BUSN 250 the recommended option, but students may substitute
Organizational Behaviour, BUSN 272 MATH 105 or MATH 206 or BUSN 291. Students who
Management Science, BUSN 290 elect to make this substitution must include at least 3
Business and Economics Applications of Statistics,
10courses selected from PSYC 210, 220, 240, 270, 281 (Note: 2nd year courses MUST be taken in at least two
and 299.) subject areas.)
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREES The above fulfills the requirements for the Flexible Pre-
VI. General Associate of Science Degree. Major in Computer Science.
20 courses (min 61 credits) of 1st and 2nd year courses. (Note: Students planning to transfer to transfer to UBC to
These must include a minimum of 6 courses (min 18 complete a B.Sc. after completion of an Associate
credits) at the second-year level, taken in two or more Degree should consult with a Counsellor on the need to
subject areas. include biology, chemistry and physics courses among
Specific Requirements their first year courses.)
To include:
a) 2 courses in first-year English (one in Composition, VIII. Associate of Science Degree (Mathematics
one in Literature) Concentration)
b) 2 courses in Mathematics including at least one Includes all the requirements for an Associate of Science
course in Calculus Degree, but also included are:
c) 12 courses in Science including at least 1 course in a First-year Calculus - Calculus I, MATH 113, and
Laboratory Science (not BIOL 100 or CHEM 100) Calculus II, MATH 114
d) 2 courses in Arts other than English Discrete Mathematics, MATH 120
e) 2 courses in Arts, Sciences or other areas Three courses in Mathematics at the second-year level.
These will be:
VII. Associate of Science Degree (Computer Science Calculus III, MATH 213
Concentration) Analysis I, MATH 225
Includes all the requirements for an Associate of Science Linear Algebra and Differential Equations, MATH
Degree, but also included are: 252
Introduction to Computer Science and Programming I, (Note: 2nd year courses MUST be taken in at least two
CSCI 120 subject areas.)
Introduction to Computer Science and Programming II, Introduction to Computer Science and Programming I,
CSCI 125 CSCI 120
Introduction to Digital and Computer System Design, Introduction to Computer Science and Programming II,
CSCI 150 CSCI 125
Calculus I, MATH 113 The above fulfills the requirements for the Flexible Pre-
Discrete Mathematics I, MATH 120 Major in Mathematics.
Three courses in Computer Science at the second- (Note: Students planning to transfer to transfer to UBC to
year level. Columbia offers: complete a B.Sc. after completion of an Associate
Data Structures and Programming, CSCI 225 Degree should consult with a Counsellor on the need to
Introduction to Computer Architecture, CSCI 250 include biology, chemistry and physics courses among
Software Engineering, CSCI 275 their first year courses.)
ENGINEERING AT COLUMBIA COLLEGE
Columbia College offers courses that are equivalent to those taken in the first-year Engineering (Applied Science)
programs at the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University and the University of Victoria. Students
completing the courses listed below qualify for a Columbia College First year Engineering Certificate.
Students interested in pursuing an Engineering degree at UBC, SFU or UVIC should consult a College counsellor (and
also the specific university they wish to attend) in order to determine which of the courses listed below are required for the
specific program in question. (While these three universities have roughly similar requirements for admission to their
Engineering programs, they are not identical and students need to be aware of specific requirements at their university of
choice.)
Applied Science 151 (4) Engineering Graphics
Applied Science 160 (3) Fundamentals of Computer Programming for Engineers
Chemistry 121 (4) General Chemistry I
Chemistry 123 (4) General Chemistry II
English 100 (3) Language and Composition
or English 101 (3) or Approaches to Academic Writing
Mathematics 113 (3) Calculus I
Mathematics 114 (3) Calculus II
Mathematics 252 (3) Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
Physics 118 (4) Engineering Mechanics
11Together with two* of the following Physics courses:
Physics 110 (4) Newtonian Mechanics
Physics 120 (4) Electricity and Magnetism
Physics 130 (4) Optics and Thermodynamics
Arts Elective (3) (Any** Arts course.)
TOTAL 42 credits
(* The two courses selected will depend on the university the student wishes to enter. Students hoping to transfer to UBC,
for example, are advised to select PHYS 120 and PHYS 130.)
(** Students are advised to consult a counsellor on choice of Arts course as some restrictions do apply.)
2. HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Since September 2017 Columbia College’s High School Programs have been offered at Columbia College’s North
Campus, a short walk from the Main Campus. The North Campus is located at 333 Terminal Avenue. Students enjoying
this newly-renovated and well-equipped facility retain access to all the facilities (including Library, Learning Centre and
laboratories) at the Main Campus.
In September 2017 Columbia College introduced a full range of Grade 10 courses to supplement our Grade 11 and 12
offerings, providing students with the opportunity to complete all the requirements for Graduation in British Columbia (i.e.
to complete a Dogwood Diploma) at Columbia College.
The BC Ministry of Education is introducing major curricula changes into the Graduation Program – the new 2018
Program replaces the old 2004 Program starting in September 2018, when curriculum changes at the Grade 10 level are
introduced. All BC schools will use the new Grades 11-12 curriculum in the 2019-2020 school year
This means that the 2018-19 academic year will be a year of transition; students entering Grade 10 will complete the 2018
Program while students entering Grade 11 or 12 will complete the 2004 Program. Columbia College will ensure that all
students will be offered courses that allow completion of the BC graduation program. In the 2018 Program provincial
examinations will be replaced by government Literacy and Numeracy Assessments; Columbia College students who wish
to obtain a Dogwood Diploma will participate in these.
The College offers four options:
admission into the University Transfer/Associate Degree
i) SENIOR SECONDARY PROGRAM program.
The Senior Secondary Program is open to students who Required Courses Credits
have satisfactorily completed Grade 9, Grade 10 or English 10 4
Grade 11, or the equivalent. Applicants should have a Social Studies 10 4
minimum 60% or “C” average, or equivalent, in the Math 10 4
academic year (Grade 9, 10 or 11) prior to entry to Science 10 4
Columbia College. Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10 4
P.E. 10 4
Students admitted on the basis of mid-year results must Planning 10* 4
demonstrate satisfactory completion of an academic English 11 or Communications 11 4
grade 9, 10 or 11 program before first registration. Pre-calculus (Math) 11 4
A Science 11 4
Columbia College offers a Senior Secondary Program Social Studies 11 4
that fully conforms to the Ministry of Education English 12 or Communications 12 4
requirements. The College’s semester system allows for 3 Academic Grade 12 12
a decrease in the time usually required to complete courses** chosen from:
these requirements. Full Grade10/11/12 requirements Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Comparative Civilizations 12,
for high school graduation may be completed in seven Geography 12, History 12, Physics 12, Pre-calculus
semesters (28 months). Students receiving transfer (Math) 12.
standing credit for studies taken prior to attending the Graduation Transitions* 4
College can expect to complete in less time. Upon 4 Elective courses chosen from: 16
completion of the Senior Secondary Program students a grade 10 or 11 course for which transfer standing has
receive a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood been received or an Academic Grade 12.
Diploma).
(* The 2004 Program includes Planning 10 and
Graduation Requirements (80 credits) Graduation Transitions. In the 2018 Program these
The courses listed satisfy both the BC Ministry will be replaced with Career Life Education (4
requirements and Columbia College requirements for
12credits) and Career Life Connections/Capstone (4 iii) ADULT SECONDARY PROGRAM
credits).) To enter the Adult Secondary Program students must be
at least 18 years of age. This program requires
(** The 2018 Program will see a number of changes completion of fewer courses than the Senior Secondary
to the Grade 12 offerings.) Program. Applicants should have a minimum 55%
average (or equivalent) in the prior academic year
Note: not all courses are available every semester. (grade 10 or 11), either at Columbia College or prior to
entry to Columbia College. Students may be allowed to
University Admission transfer into this program after studying in the Senior
Universities in Canada set their own entrance Secondary Program at Columbia College if they meet
requirements. While these requirements vary from the age and academic requirements.
institution to institution, completion of the Senior Certain academic requirements may be waived for
Secondary Program at Columbia College satisfies the mature students (aged 23 or older).
normal entrance requirements. Certain academic Students completing the Adult Secondary Program may
subjects and a minimum grade point average are also enter the University Transfer Program at Columbia
required. Information is available on university websites. College.
Students may also seek advice from counsellors on
university admission requirements and application Required Courses Credits
procedures. English 12 or Communications 12 4
Students wishing to accelerate their studies can continue Pre-calculus (Math) 11 or 12 4
in the University Transfer Program at Columbia College Three Academic Grade 12 12
immediately following satisfactory High School courses chosen from:
completion, while awaiting transfer to university. Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Comparative Civilizations 12,
Geography 12, History 12, Physics 12, Pre-calculus
(Math) 12.
ii) ACCELERATED SECONDARY PROGRAM
Students with strong results in academic courses at the – Prerequisite courses must be completed and may
grade 10 level and who do not wish to obtain a BC increase the number of credits required to graduate.
Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) can – Either Social Studies 11 or Planning 12 can be used in
choose to enter the fast track Accelerated Secondary place of one academic Grade 12 course by students
Program in order to enter the University Transfer planning to enter Columbia College’s University
Program at Columbia College. Transfer/Associate Degree program.
– Upon completion of the above courses, students will
Required Courses Credits receive a BC Adult Graduation Diploma
English 11 or Communications 11 4
English 12 or Communications 12 4
Pre-calculus (Math) 11 or iv) UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY PROGRAM
Social Studies 11 4 This Program is suitable for students who have
Three Academic Grade 12 12 graduated from High School but who lack certain
courses chosen from: academic qualifications for direct admission into the
Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Comparative Civilizations 12, University Transfer Program. The Program is tailored to
Geography 12, History 12, Physics 12, Pre-calculus the individual student’s background and goals. It is
(Math) 12. normally a one semester program comprised of a
One Additional Course 4 maximum of four appropriate academic preparatory
chosen from: courses. High School courses will be included if these
A Science 11, Social Studies 11, Planning 11 or Career are the prerequisites for university-level course work.
Life Education 12. Following successful completion of the University
Preparatory Program, students may continue in the
- Prerequisite courses must be completed and may College’s University Transfer Program.
increase the number of credits required to complete the
program. (Note that most grade 12 courses have grade Applicants to the U Prep Program should have a
11 prerequisites.) minimum 60% or “C” average, or equivalent, in the
- Upon completion of the above courses, students will academic year prior to entry to Columbia College.
receive the Columbia College Accelerated Secondary
Program Graduation Certificate.
- Students will not receive a BC Grade 12 Graduation Academic Information for High School Program
Diploma or Ministry transcript and are not directly Students
admissible to university.
Students may continue their studies in the University Course Challenges
Transfer Program at Columbia College if they have a In keeping with BC Ministry of Education guidelines, at
minimum average of C (60%) on four grade 12 courses. the discretion of the Principal, some Senior Secondary
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