You鈥檝e chosen what you want to study but when should you submit your application to have your best chance at enrolling at Camosun? Different program types follow different application deadlines.
If you're an international student (not a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident), see the International Application Process.
Application periods and deadlines
The following information provides an overview of application periods and deadlines for domestic students. For information on whether applications are open for a specific program, view聽program availability聽and for information on admission requirements, view聽programs & courses.
Open enrolment programs
The deadline to submit a complete application varies based on the start term of the program. A complete application includes a submitted application form, application fee payment, and any supporting documents required.
Applications submitted prior to the early application deadline will be reviewed in time for priority course registration. No applications will be accepted after the late deadline date. Actual course enrolment will be based on course availability at the time of registration; it is recommended applicants apply early to increase course registration options.
| Start Term | 础辫辫濒颈肠补迟颈辞苍听翱辫别苍 | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | September 15 | Early deadline: May 15 Late deadline: August 31 |
| Winter | January 15 | Early deadline: September 15 Late deadline: December 31 |
| Summer | May 15 | Early deadline: January 15 Late deadline: April 30 |
Limited enrolment programs
The deadline to submit a complete application varies based on the start term of the program.聽A complete application includes a submitted application form, application fee payment, and any supporting documents required. The late application deadline will apply to programs where space may still be available. Applications may close prior to the early application deadline in high demand programs where the waitlist of applicants exceeds the number of seats available for the next offering.聽
Applicants will be sent Offers of Admission on a first come, first qualified basis; it is recommended applicants apply early to have the best chance of an Admission Offer.聽Applicants who do not receive an Admission Offer will be required to reapply. To determine if applications are still being accepted for the program you are interested in, refer to program availability.
| Start Term | Application Open | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | September 15 | Early deadline: May 15 Late deadline: August 31 |
| Winter | January 15 | Early deadline: September 15 Late deadline: December 31 |
| Summer | May 15 | Early deadline: January 15 Late deadline: April 30 |
Competitive entry programs
Application deadlines for competitive entry programs vary based on the program and are outlined below and as part of the Admission Details tab for each program. Applicants will be ranked and selected based on defined criteria, such as grades/grade point average, portfolios, or other supplemental information. Application and document submission deadlines must be met to be considered.
| Program | Application Period | Document Submission Deadline |
|---|---|---|
Bachelor of Science in Nursing | September 15 鈥 January 15 | January 31 |
Civil Engineering Bridge to UBC | September 15 鈥 March 1聽 | March 15聽 |
Civil Engineering Bridge to UVIC聽 | January 15 鈥 June 1聽 | June 15聽 |
Diploma in Diagnostic Medical Sonography聽 | May 15 - August 15 | September 13 |
Electrical and Computer Engineering Bridge UVIC聽 | January 15 鈥 June 1聽 | June 15聽 |
Mechanical Engineering Bridge to UBC聽 | September 15 鈥 March 1聽 | March 15聽 |
Mechanical Engineering Bridge to UVIC聽 | January 15 鈥 June 1聽 | June 15聽 |
Medical Radiography聽 | September 15 鈥 December 15聽 | January 12聽 |
Mining Engineering Bridge to UBC聽 | September 15 鈥 March 1聽 | March 15聽 |
Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bridge聽 | September 15 鈥 January 15聽 | January 31聽 |
Academic upgrading 鈥 self paced programs
No application deadlines exist for self-paced upgrading applications. Registration is based on course availability at the time your application is considered complete.
Foundation Trades programs
No application deadlines exist for Foundation Trades programs and applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Applicants will be sent Offers of Admission on a first come, first qualified basis; it is recommended applicants apply early to have the best chance of an Admission Offer.
Apprenticeship training
Apprenticeship training registrations are accepted on an ongoing basis.