I need academic upgrading.

A fresh start through academic upgrading.

Need to meet college entry requirements or career qualifications? Academic upgrading is the first step.

Complete high school equivalency courses to earn your high school diploma or upgrade your skills for post-secondary education or career growth. Strengthen your qualifications, expand job prospects, and open doors to higher-level roles or new career opportunities.

Imagine studying in a supportive and flexible learning environment where you can boost your essential skills in math, science, writing, and computing.

Apply here to take the next step toward your goals.

Step 1.

Make sure the program you’re interested in is currently accepting applications and check the admission requirements.

Explore the full list of programs and take the first step towards a brighter future!

Step 2.

To begin your application, have this information ready:

Your Alberta Student Number (ASN). If you have applied to or attended a school or post-secondary institution in Alberta, you will already have an ASN. To find your ASN, you can use the ASN Lookup service. If you do not have an ASN, the ApplyAlberta system will assign one to you.
High school courses and marks (for currently enrolled Canadian students only). Not from Alberta? Check here for high school course equivalencies by province.

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If you attended high school in Canada within the past 7 years, please bring a copy of your transcripts to the Office of the Registrar or email a scanned copy to upgrading@bowvalleycollege.ca.

If you haven't completed any Grade 10 to 12 courses in Canada in the last 7 years you will need to take the Bow Valley College Placement Test.
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Ready to get started? Keep this page handy as a guide while you work through the steps.

Not sure where to start? Connect with a Bow Valley College representative.

Welcome Centre
South Campus, First Floor
info@bowvalleycollege.ca

Indigenous Recruitment Specialist
April Bellegarde
indigenousrecruiter@bowvalleycollege.ca
403-476-2256

Need help with your application?
Contact the Welcome Centre and one of our representatives will be happy to help you!

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Step 3.

Pay your application fee.

When you apply or re-apply to a career program, you are required to pay the non-refundable application fee of $75 CAD (domestic & students within Canada) or $140 CAD (international).

Pay Now

When you apply online through ApplyAlberta, you can pay online using Visa or MasterCard.

Pay Later

If you do not want to pay online, you can choose the 'Pay Later' option.

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Please note: A separate fee is required for each application if you apply for multiple start dates (intakes) or programs.

Your application won't be processed until you pay through one of the following methods:

Pay using online, mobile, or telephone banking if you have a Bow Valley College student number.
Mail a cheque or money order payable to "Bow Valley College" (no cash through mail) to:

Bow Valley College - Office of the Registrar
345 - 6 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB, Canada
T2G 4V1

Step 4.

Make sure you provide us with complete, accurate transcripts of your education history.

You must submit transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you’ve attended. These transcripts become the property of Bow Valley College and will not be returned.
Email a copy to registrar@bowvalleycollege.ca.

If you attended a public high school or a post-secondary institution within Alberta, you can create an education account on myPass. (this will allow you to see your Alberta Education transcripts). You may also bring a copy to the Office of the Registrar or email a scanned copy to upgrading@bowvalleycollege.ca.  

You must provide proof of enrolment if you are currently attending a post-secondary institution.

Your application will be delayed if you do not provide the required transcripts or proof of enrolment.

Step 5.

You’re done! Once you’ve submitted your application, paid the application fee, and submitted your transcripts, check your application status regularly for any updates or additional steps that may be required.

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