Admissions & Registration

Residents of Canada: please use Application for Admission
International Students: see international student application information

Who is Eligible?

Yukon College welcomes applications from all Canadian citizens, landed immigrants, persons with permanent resident status or a study permit.

Applicants without the academic prerequisites may qualify for entry into a program by successfully completing College Assessments.

Mature Student Status is granted to those applicants 19 years of age or older, or 17 years of age and out of school for at least one year.

Applicants are considered for admission to most programs on a first-come, first-served basis, only after all required documents and the application fee have been received. To ensure consideration for a program, apply as early as possible.

Applicants educated in a country other than Canada or the United States should have their transcripts evaluated by an agency such as International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES) in British Columbia (http://www.bcit.ca/ices), or International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) in Alberta (www.employment.alberta.ca/immigration/4512.html).

English is the language of instruction and communication at the College. All coursework required of the students shall be in English, except for other language courses.

Regardless of the country of origin or citizenship, all applicants will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English before being accepted to programs of study (other than English as a Second Language program). This may be done by providing:

• Proof of achievement at the grade level designated as the admission requirement for the program to which the student is applying, or equivalent; OR


• Proof of achievement at the prescribed level in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test (CLBPT).

Applicants and students who have been identified or who suspect they have any kind of disability or condition that might affect their learning should contact the Learning Assistance Centre co-ordinator as early in the application process as possible.

College Assessments

College Assessments may include:

Reading
CAT: Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension
DRP: Degrees of Reading Power

Writing
Yukon College Writing Assessment
Yukon College English 100 Writing Assessment

Math
Yukon College Mathematics Skills Assessment

Computer
Yukon College Computer Skills Assessment

ESL Skills
CLBPT: Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test

These assessments may be written at Ayamdigut Campus any Monday morning (except holidays) at 9 a.m. No appointment is necessary, but applicants must arrive 10 minutes early. No latecomers will be admitted after the assessment has begun. Assessments may also be written in the Drop-In Centre on Tuesday and Wednesday from noon to 6 p.m. Click here for more information on testing.

Applicants in Yukon communities may contact the community campus instructor to write these assessments.
 

Applying for Admission to Yukon College

STEP ONE. Apply for Admission. Submit the completed application form with the $50 application fee and supporting documents by mail or in person to: Yukon College Admissions Office 500 College Drive, PO Box 2799 Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5K4

STEP TWO. Course Registration

Once you’re admitted, you’ll receive a Letter of Acceptance. This means you are admitted to Yukon College but not yet registered into your program of choice.

Applying for admission and registering in courses are two separate processes. Acceptance for admission to Yukon College does not secure entry to particular courses or programs. Only course registration and payment of tuition and related fees guarantees your seat. Enrolment in most courses is limited, so courses may fill before the end of the registration period. Students are encouraged to register early in order to avoid disappointment.

Students must register and pay for their courses before attending classes.

Registering for courses
Simply follow these steps:

1. Make an appointment with a program advisor. Contact information is included in your Letter of Acceptance. Remember to bring your Letter of Acceptance with you. With the assistance of your program advisor, pick your courses and fill out an Authorization to Register form (available on our website or at the Admissions Office).


2. Bring your completed Authorization to Register form to the Admissions Office where your registration will be processed and you will pay your fees.
    

You may also:

• Apply for Financial Aid. Canadian students attending Yukon College may be eligible for financial assistance from the Yukon or Canadian governments. First Nations students should speak with their individual First Nation’s Office about funding. Contact Student Services if you require assistance with financial aid.


• Apply for Residence. Complete the Residence Application Form and ensure you have accommodation before your classes begin. Residence rooms can fill quickly. Don’t delay!  

Dual Admissions

Yukon College students can gain dual admission to Thompson Rivers University(TRU) in the area of Arts, Science and Business Administration. This dual admission will allow students to pursue bachelor degrees at TRU in these areas of study, entering directly into the second year from Yukon College (YC). This dual admission guarantees students from YC, the same registration priority as ongoing TRU students.

Interested in transferrring? Don’t wait! Apply to TRU now!

Download the application form.

Continuing Education Registration Steps

Seats in CE courses are limited, so students are encouraged to register early to avoid disappointment. Students paying by credit card may register for CE courses by telephoning the Admissions Office at (867) 668-8710 or Toll Free at 1 (800) 661-0504 during regular business hours. An organization or sponsor may register a student in CE courses by providing the Admissions Office with a Purchase Order or Letter of Sponsorship. Students are not registered until full payment has been received. Students who are unable to attend a course must withdraw at least 5 working days prior to the course start time in order to qualify for a refund. Courses with insufficient enrollment may be cancelled. Students will be eligible for a full refund for cancelled CE courses.

Some courses may require student advising before registration. See course descriptions for information.