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Applications may be submitted starting 11 months before the intended program start date. Early application is recommended.
This program is an option of Associate of Arts Degree .
Application Fee: $40
Academic (minimum grade needed in bracket)
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Admission Advice
1. You should make sure that you meet the prerequisites for the Arts and/or Science courses in the program.2. If you are planning to enrol in a first-semester English or Communications course or certain Biology, Economics, or Philosophy courses you must take the Langara English Test (LET) or BC Language Proficiency Index Test (LPI) before registration. However, if you have at least 80% in BC English 12, BC English Literature 12, or English First Peoples 12 (or equivalent) you are not required to write the LET or LPI.
Applicants also have to satisfy Langara's institution admission requirements as listed below.
Summary
Students planning to enrol in first year English or Communications course or certain Biology, Economics, or Philosophy courses must take a Langara English Test or BC Language Proficiency Index test prior to the semester. Students who have at least 80% in English 12 or English Literature 12 are not required to write a test.
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A. English Language Proficiency - You must possess a level of English proficiency sufficient to support studies at Langara College.
B. Language Requirement - If planning to enrol in a first-semester English or Communications courses or certain Biology, Economics or Philosophy courses you must normally take the Langara English Test (LET) or BC Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test before the semester you want to register. Students who have at least at 80% average in BC English 12 or BC English Literature 12 (or equivalent) are exempt from this requirement.
Admission to Langara requires you to meet the following requirements:
Footnote: The academic requirements can be met in one of the following ways:
Admission to Langara requires you to meet the following requirements:
Footnote: The academic requirements can be met in one of the following ways:
On request, up to 60% of Langara College diploma, certificate, and associate degree program requirements may be transferred from another recognized post-secondary institution. These credits must normally be completed within the first 60% of your program.
To request transfer credit, you must submit a Transfer Credit Request Form (available from the Registrar's Office or on Langara's website), an official transcript from the transferring institution, and the appropriate fees.
The deadline for transfer credit to meet program prerequisites* is two months before the semester begins; the deadline for transfer credit to meet graduation requirements is the end of February each year.
Footnote (*): You may also go to the appropriate department for a "pre-requisite override" to meet the prerequisite requirements for your desired program.
On request, up to 60% of Langara College diploma, certificate, and associate degree program requirements may be transferred from another recognized post-secondary institution. These credits must normally be completed within the first 60% of your program.
To request transfer credit, you must submit a Transfer Credit Request Form (available from the Registrar's Office or on Langara's website), an official transcript from the transferring institution, and the appropriate fees.
The deadline for transfer credit to meet program prerequisites* is two months before the semester begins; the deadline for transfer credit to meet graduation requirements is the end of February each year.
Footnote (*): You may also go to the appropriate department for a "pre-requisite override" to meet the prerequisite requirements for your desired program.
If you are at least 19 years old by the first day of your classes you are considered a mature student. This status enables you to meet Langara's academic admission requirements. In addition, you must also meet the college's Language Requirement and the specific admission requirements of your intended program.
Special Note: The specific admission requirements for Langara's programs are detailed separately in Education Planner.Conditional Admission
Students currently in Grade 12 who are missing only one course for Grade 12 graduation may appeal for admission to Langara. To be considered for conditional admission, you must:
Secondary/Post-Secondary Concurrent Studies
BC Secondary students entering or currently in Grade 12 who have demonstrated academic excellence may apply for limited admission to university transfer or open career courses while attending secondary school.
Enrolment is limited to three credits each semester. Admission is approved on a semester by semester basis until you have met Grade 12 graduation requirements or turn 19 years old.
To apply under this category you must submit:
Appeals for admission and re-admission are accepted at the Registrar's Office up to one week before the first day of classes.
Final Note: Successful registration also depends on you having the required prerequisites for your intended courses or program.
For information on applying, check here.
Related Occupations information is not available for this program.