Application Process
Announcements of Upcoming Openings
Each September we will announce which campuses are recruiting students for the following September start date (eg. Announcement of opening in Fall 2019 for a September 2020 Start). We will also announce the date and time of info sessions for applicants to learn more about Inclusive Post-Secondary Education and the application deadlines.
Application Deadlines
Every campus has a different timeline for applications. The earliest deadline is for Emily Carr University of Art + Design in November. The latest deadline is for the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology in the Spring. The local campus inclusion facilitator can provide you with the deadline for the campus you want to attend.
For up to date student openings and application timelines visit the Student Openings page
For up to date student openings and application timelines visit the Student Openings page
Prospective Student Interviews
The local campus inclusion facilitators will schedule an interview with every applicant. The interview is a way for us to learn more about what you want to get out of post-secondary education. We will ask you questions about what you want to get out of post-secondary in terms of academics and student life. You can see the selection criteria here.
Note: There are no minimum academic of behavioural requirements to be accepted, we look at the prospective students desire to learn and have a typical student experience.
Note: There are no minimum academic of behavioural requirements to be accepted, we look at the prospective students desire to learn and have a typical student experience.
Offers of Admission
About a month after your interview we will contact you to let you know if you are accepted to attend or not.
If you are accepted, the local campus Inclusion Facilitators will set up a series of meeting with you over the summer to prepare with you and your family.
Note: The term family is used to include advocates or allies the student has identified as important to their success in laying down the foundation of an inclusive life).
If you are accepted, the local campus Inclusion Facilitators will set up a series of meeting with you over the summer to prepare with you and your family.
Note: The term family is used to include advocates or allies the student has identified as important to their success in laying down the foundation of an inclusive life).
Important Note
If you are interested in Inclusive Post-secondary Education please get in touch
Do not wait for an opening to be announced to get in touch with us. Planning for post-secondary education starts early for most students. If you are in elementary, middle school or high school it is never too early or too late to learn about post-secondary options. To learn more:
* The term family is used to include advocates or allies the student has identified as important to their success in laying down the foundation of an inclusive life.
If you are interested in attending a university or college that does not have an inclusive post-secondary education partnership please contact our Executive Director.
Do not wait for an opening to be announced to get in touch with us. Planning for post-secondary education starts early for most students. If you are in elementary, middle school or high school it is never too early or too late to learn about post-secondary options. To learn more:
- Read through the information on the Student Life pages to learn more about being a student.
- Email the STEPS Forward Inclusion Facilitator at the campus you are interested in attending to schedule a meeting
- Browse your campus website to learn about what courses are offered, what kind of sports, campus activities, and clubs they have
- Check out and ask your family * to check out the Families/Advocates page.
* The term family is used to include advocates or allies the student has identified as important to their success in laying down the foundation of an inclusive life.
If you are interested in attending a university or college that does not have an inclusive post-secondary education partnership please contact our Executive Director.