Official college letters will be issued to active and former Bow Valley College learners through MyCreds™ platform.
There will be a $15 fee charged for all standard official college letters. Learners will not have to pay to view their documents in MyCreds platform. However, payments will be required for each document share that they make with the recipient(s) of their choice, or when they download their document in PDF file format. Please refer to the official college letters page for more detailed instructions about MyCreds.
Most Common Letters for International Students
- Confirms you're currently enrolled in a Bow Valley College program. It includes your expected end date.
- You'll need this to apply for a study permit extension or renewal.
Co-op Supporting letter
- Confirms your program has a Work Integrated Learning course (practicum, field placement, work experience, service learning, or capstone project).
- You'll need it to apply for a Co-op Work Permit.
- You can request this letter by sending an email to records@bowvalleycollege.ca
Confirmation of Academic Break
Academic break is not available to all programs. Certain programs run consecutively without a break. If you're looking to take a break, please book an appointment with an international success advisor who can confirm that the requested break meets immigration requirements.*
- Please read IRCC requirements for Scheduled Academic Breaks.
Post Graduate Work Permit Letter
Post-Graduate Work Permit Letter will be issued automatically to each international learner who has officially graduated from a post-secondary program. This should not be requested separately. This is the letter international graduates will need to submit to IRCC along with their official transcripts upon graduation to apply for a Post-Graduate Work Permit. It confirms you've completed a full-time program of 1 or 2 years at Bow Valley College.
Invitation to Graduation
If your convocation guests would like to attend your graduation ceremony, they will need to apply for a Temporary Resident Visa. Bow Valley College does not provide letters of invitation; you must write the letter of invitation yourself.
For more information, please visit the IRCC web page here
