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Flexible Admissions
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September 27, 2017
September 27, 2017
April 2015
September 2022
Board of Governors with Education Council Advice
Vice President Academic & Applied Research
Education Policy Committee
Registrar's Office

Policy

Does this policy have procedures?
Yes

Procedures

References and Resources

 
Term Description
Admission Requirements A list of courses, certifications or skills that students must present to be admissible to a program. These requirements are set to ensure that admitted students have the necessary knowledge and background to be reasonably assured of program success.
English Language Proficiency An applicant must demonstrate their ability to function in an instructional environment where the language of instruction is English, as dictated by the program or course. This is to ensure that the applicant has the ability to understand and communicate in English so that they are reasonably assured of having the capacity to be successful in their studies. This is demonstrated through completion of previous education in English, an upgrading course or an assessment test.
Equivalent An alternate course or program of study that is similar to an admission requirement (eg. English 12) which can be presented instead of stated course requirements.
Flexible Admissions Alternative admissions processes that are based on identifying, assessing and recognizing skills, knowledge, or competencies that have been acquired through previous education, work experience, non-credentialed training, independent study, volunteer activities, and hobbies. To ensure consistency and fairness, standardized evaluation practices will be used to assess an applicant’s qualifications.
Pre-requisite A required course that a student must have taken the course noted to ensure that they have the level of understanding and competency in order to successfully complete the course which they are registering in.
Program Content Guide (PCG) The document that contains the general description of a program of study, including program name, program purpose, a statement of program learning outcomes, admission requirements, grading system, information on the evaluation of student learning, and the credential received upon completion of the program.
Registration Area The following areas of the College are responsible for registering students into specific programs:
• Registrars’ Office (RO)
• Continuing Studies (CS)
• International Education (IE)
• School of Instructor Education (SIE)
Selective Admissions The right of the College to admit students to a program or course based on a departmental assessment, in addition to the minimum entrance requirements; or to a program where additional admission requirements over and above the College’s general admission requirements have been approved by the Education Council and the Board of Governors. Admission to a program is determined through a review of applications by the Department based on established criteria. Registration for selective admission programs can either be through open registration or limited enrolment (meaning there are a limited number of spaces or seats available in a program or course).
Standard Admissions Admission to a program is performed on a first qualified, first accepted basis.
VCC Policies Policy Number
Admissions 301
Granting of Credentials 412
Indigenous Education Enrolment 304
Prevention of Harassment, Discrimination, and Bullying 201
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition 316
Students with Disabilities 327
Transfer Credit 317
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