Bow Valley College will not be offering new funded seats to Academic Upgrading for May 2020 because of a reduction in Alberta Works funding. If you wish to apply to Academic Upgrading for the May term, you will need to pay for courses individually.
Please note that the Apply Alberta application system is experiencing a high volume of traffic due to a significant increase in users registering a My Alberta Digital ID for government services. Applications on Apply Alberta may require additional time to load.
Step 1 - Select the right upgrading program
Step 2 - Apply for Upgrading
| Term | Status and how to apply |
|---|---|
| Fall 2019 (Aug. 29, 2019) |
New applications for Fall 2019 will open on May 14 at 8:00 a.m.
Alberta Works Information:
Bow Valley College staff will not proofread or verify your Alberta Works application. |
| Winter 2020 (Jan. 2020) |
New applications for Winter 2020 will open in the fall. Click here for email updates of application open dates.
Alberta Works Information:
Bow Valley College staff will not proofread or verify your Alberta Works application. |
Some upgrading courses, such as Anytime Online, are not eligible for Alberta Works financial assistance. If you are interested in applying for Alberta Works, please contact the Prospective Student Centre for more information.
- If you attended high school in Canada within the past 5 years, please bring a copy of your transcripts to the Office of the Registrar when you submit your application for admission.
- If you haven't completed any grade 10 to 12 courses in Canada in the last 5 years you will need to take the Bow Valley College placement test.
See the Admissions and Placement Testing page for the test schedule and additional testing information
Step 3 - After you apply
After you apply, Bow Valley College will send you an email within 2 to 3 business days. This email will tell you if you are accepted into your program and what you need to do next.
After you are accepted, you will be sent information by email about how to register in courses.
Alberta Works financial assistance is limited. Visit the Alberta Works page to find out how to apply for financial aid.
- There is a separate deadline for Alberta Works funding
- Only accepted learners may apply for funding
- Apply to Bow Valley College as early as possible if you want to apply for Alberta Works funding
- Bow Valley College does not guarantee or manage the funding process.
Some upgrading programs, such as Anytime Online, are not eligible for Alberta Works financial aid. Contact the Prospective Student Centre for guidance on which programs may qualify for financial aid.
If you require academic accommodations, contact Learner Success Services four months prior to the start of scheduled classes to set-up your academic accommodation plan.
We will make reasonable effort to provide suitable accommodation, however, there is no guarantee that services will be available and it is possible that your start date may be deferred to provide the accommodation. While the college attempts to facilitate all accommodation requests, there is a current shortage of sign language interpreters.
Get help
Contact the Prospective Student Centre for assistance. We can be reached at info@bowvalleycollege.ca or 403-410-1402 during regular business hours.
- Indigenous students can call 403-476-2256 to speak with the Indigenous Student Recruitment Specialist.
- If you want to apply using a paper application, you can download a PDF application form here. Students applying for Anytime Online upgrading courses must apply online.
