Interested in Upgrading? Apply now. Students must apply before they can register in courses or apply for funding. See below for more information on how to apply.
Step 1 - Read about your study options
- Aboriginal Upgrading
- Anytime Online
- Career Program Pathway - Business
- Career Program Pathway - Health
- GED Preparation Full-time
- GED Preparation Part-time*
- High School Upgrading (general) - Flex Class or Traditional
*For the programs with an asterisk (*) above, visit the program webpage for application and registration information. For all other programs, follow the steps listed under the Apply for Upgrading section below.
- Adult Basic Education
- Adult Basic Literacy Education - Reading and Writing*
- Adult Basic Literacy Education - Basic Math for the Everyday*
- Adult Basic Literacy Education - Computers for Beginners*
- Lifeline to Literacy*
- Supported Adult Learning Classroom*
- Workplace Literacy*
*For the programs with an asterisk (*) above, visit the program webpage for application and registration information. For all other programs, follow the steps listed under the Apply for Upgrading section below.
Step 2 - Apply for Upgrading
| Term | Application Open / Closed Status |
|---|---|
| Fall 2017 term | Applications are now closed for the Fall 2017 term for all Upgrading programs |
| Winter 2018 term | Applications for the Winter 2018 term are now open. Seats in classes are limited, so please apply early. |
Submit your application on ApplyAlberta.
On the "Select Program" page, you should choose the following program:
| Program | ApplyAlberta selection |
|---|---|
| Career Program Pathways |
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| Other programs |
If an option doesn't appear, that means we aren't accepting applications for that delivery method. |
If you attended high school in Alberta, your transcripts will be sent to Bow Valley College when you apply through Apply Alberta.
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, you should receive an email from Bow Valley College within 2 to 3 business days. This email will tell you if you are accepted into the Upgrading program and what you need to do next. Check your email often to make sure you don't miss this notice.
Alberta Works funding is limited. Visit the Alberta Works page to find out how to apply for Alberta Works funding.
- There is a separate deadline for Alberta Works funding.
- Only accepted students can apply for funding.
- Apply to Bow Valley College as early as possible if you want to apply for Alberta Works funding.
Registration for Winter 2018 term courses is not yet open. Please check your email for Upgrading course registration dates.
Learners requiring academic accommodations must contact the Learner Success Services at least four months prior to the commencement of their scheduled classes at Bow Valley College to establish an academic accommodation plan.
Reasonable effort will be made to provide suitable academic accommodation; however, there is no guarantee that services will be available and it is possible that start dates may have to be deferred in order to provide required accommodation. While the College will attempt to facilitate all learner requests for accommodation, there is a current shortage of sign language interpreters.
Get help
Contact the Prospective Student Centre for information and assistance. We can be reached at info@bowvalleycollege.ca or 403-410-1402 during regular business hours.
- Indigenous students are welcome to call 403-476-2256 to speak with the Aboriginal Student Recruitment Specialist.
- If you want to apply using a paper application, you can download a PDF of the application form here. Students applying for Anytime Online upgrading courses, cannot apply using a paper application.
