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Overview

Northwest Community College (NWCC) was established in 1975 at the site of the BC Vocational School in Terrace, BC. Since then the college has grown to be a diverse, decentralized institution that strives to meet the lifelong learning needs of Northwest residents.

The college region encompasses 80,000 square kilometres serving 90,000 residents. There are ten campus/centre locations in: Hazelton, Houston, Kitimat, Nass Valley, Prince Rupert, Queen Charlotte City, Smithers, Stewart and Terrace.

The college offers students the opportunity to select from a wide selection of basic education, career, vocational, trade, academic/university transfer and special education programs.

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)

NWCC admits applicants with any level of educational. However, you will also have to meet any admission requirements of your intended program. For instance many NWCC programs have entrance requirements that include proof of secondary school graduation and/ or completion of secondary school courses.

Special Note: The admission requirements for all NWCC programs are detailed separately in Education Planner.

Out-of-Province

NWCC admits applicants with any level of educational. However, you will also have to meet any admission requirements of your intended program. For instance many NWCC programs have entrance requirements that include proof of secondary school graduation and/ or completion of secondary school courses.

Special Note: The admission requirements for all NWCC programs are detailed separately in Education Planner.

BC Transfer Student

You must meet the admission requirements of your intended program.

To have courses from other institutions evaluated for transfer credit at NWCC you must submit an Application for Transfer Credit along with official transcripts from each institution attended. For more information about transferring credit, contact a NWCC educational advisor.

Out-of-Province Transfer Student

You must meet the admission requirements of your intended program.

To have courses from other institutions evaluated for transfer credit at NWCC you must submit an Application for Transfer Credit along with official transcripts from each institution attended. For more information about transferring credit, contact a NWCC educational advisor.

Mature Student

Not Applicable

International Student

For details on International Student admission check here.

Other Student (including Special Consideration)

Not Applicable

How To Apply