BCCAT Education Planner

Overview

Northern Lights College (NLC) was established in 1975 and serves the residents of the school districts of Peace River (North and South), Fort Nelson, and Stikine.

The college operates eight campuses and learning centres, situated in Atlin, Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Dease Lake, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, Hudson's Hope and Tumbler Ridge. Students may choose from a wide range of academic/university transfer, basic education, career, vocational, and trade programs.

FACILITY/SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS: Residence accommodation is available only on the Dawson Creek Campus. Daycare services are offered at the Dawson Creek, Fort St. John and Chetwynd campuses.

 

General Admission Requirements (All Students)

English Language Requirement - You must have proficiency in English at a level suitable for your desired program.

BC Secondary School (or equivalent)

Canadian citizens or landed immigrants who are applying for admission to Northern Lights College must meet one of the following:

Academic and Career/Technical Programs - You must:

• have graduated from a BC secondary school, or equivalent; OR
• be lacking no more than two courses from BC secondary school graduation (if available, these must be completed while attending the college); OR
• be accepted by special arrangement in view of your experience, maturity or ability.

Academic Upgrading Programs - You must:

• be at least 17 years old and have been out of school for at least one year OR receive special admission for entry

Vocational Programs - You must:

• have completed Grade 10 for most programs. However, some programs require Grade 12 with specific prerequisite courses (detailed in the program listings for NLC in Education Planner).

 

Out-of-Province

Canadian citizens or landed immigrants who are applying for admission to Northern Lights College must meet one of the following:

Academic and Career/Technical Programs - You must:

• have graduated from a BC secondary school, or equivalent; OR
• be lacking no more than two courses from BC secondary school graduation (if available, these must be completed while attending the college); OR
• be accepted by special arrangement in view of your experience, maturity or ability.

Academic Upgrading Programs - You must:

• be at least 17 years old and have been out of school for at least one year OR receive special admission for entry

Vocational Programs - You must:

• have completed Grade 10 for most programs. However, some programs require Grade 12 with specific prerequisite courses (detailed in the program listings for NLC in Education Planner).

BC Transfer Student

You will need to complete a Transfer Credit Application Form if you wish to receive an assessment of credits from courses taken at another post-secondary institution toward a NLC certificate or diploma. For more details contact a NLC advisor.

Out-of-Province Transfer Student

You will need to complete a Transfer Credit Application Form if you wish to receive an assessment of credits from courses taken at another post-secondary institution toward a NLC certificate or diploma. For more details contact a NLC advisor.

Mature Student

To be considered a mature student you must be at least 19 years old and have been out of school for at least a year. As a mature student you do not need to be a secondary school graduate but will have to meet the specific admission requirements of your desired program.

International Student

For details on International Student admission check here.

Other Student (including Special Consideration)

Not Applicable

 

How To Apply

For details on applying to Northern Lights College check here.