Admission Requirements for Domestic Students

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Application Requirements

Individuals seeking admission to a full-time program at LaSalle College Vancouver are required to complete and submit the following*:

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Admissions Interview (in person or over the phone) with an Admissions officer. The purpose of the interview is to:
- Explore the prospective student’s background and interests as they relate to the programs offered at LaSalle College Vancouver;
- Assist prospective students in identifying the appropriate area of study consistent with their previous education, background, and stated or demonstrated interest in our program offerings;
- Provide information related to curriculum offerings and support services available at LaSalle College Vancouver. The admission interview is designed to assist in assessing whether the prospective student possesses an ability to benefit from the programs they are considering at LaSalle College Vancouver, that they are currently able to handle college-level coursework, and that they have a reasonable capability of successfully completing the appropriate program of study.
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Academic status: The applicant must either have successfully completed secondary school (Grade 12 or GED 12) or qualify as a mature student of not less than 19 years of age as of the start date of the program (please see the section, “Mature Students.”) Applicants are required to submit official proof of secondary school graduation or equivalent (please see the section “Proof of Secondary School Graduation” for descriptions of acceptable forms of documentation for proof of graduation.) The applicant must accurately represent their education, age, and other required information to determine that they meet the admissions criteria for LaSalle College Vancouver programs.
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Forms: A Enrollment Agreement must be completed and signed by the applicant, as well as their parent or guardian if the applicant is a minor.
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Fees: A $50 Application Fee and a $100 Assessment Fee. LaSalle College Vancouver may elect to waive these fees under special circumstances. The $100 Assessment Fee will be refunded to the applicant if they are not accepted.
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English Proficiency: Regardless of country of birth or citizenship, temporary or permanent status, all applicants to LaSalle College Vancouver whose first language is not English must demonstrate competency in the English language. Demonstration of English language proficiency can be satisfied if the applicant submits a diploma from secondary school (or a higher level of education) in a system in which English is the official language of instruction. If English is not the applicant’s first language, the applicant will need to meet the minimum English Language Proficiency standard as outlined for international students.
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Test Scores for degree programs. All degree-seeking applicants are required to submit official academic grades and/or test scores or take the Accuplacer test to determine placement in LaSalle College Vancouver’s college-level general education courses. Applicants who earn less than an acceptable score on the test are required to enroll in the appropriate developmental and/or transitional studies course offered at LaSalle College Vancouver. Please see the section “Academic Placement” for a complete description. Transfer credit may be accepted in place of test scores.
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250 word essay for degree program applicants (except for the Associate of Arts degree); 500 word essay is required for applicants to the Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design.

*LaSalle College Vancouver reserves the right to request any additional information necessary to evaluate an applicant’s potential for academic success.

Each applicant’s academic transcript, completed essay, and any other submitted documents will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee. The Committee determines the compatibility of the applicant with the programs at LaSalle College Vancouver and ultimately makes the final decision regarding acceptance to LaSalle College Vancouver. The minimum admissions requirements cannot be waived by either LaSalle College Vancouver or the applicant.

Applicants who are unable to submit all transcripts and/or other required documentation before classes start may be allowed to begin class conditionally, but must provide all required transcripts and documentation by 30 days after the class start date. Courses completed under the original program may or may not transfer into the new program. Changes in program may also impact eligibility for student financial aid.

Although a visit to LaSalle College Vancouver is not a requirement for submitting an application form and enrolment agreement for acceptance, prospective students are encouraged to schedule a visit with one of our admissions representatives to discuss special needs, long-term or short-term goals, and lifelong employment aspirations.

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Proof of Secondary School Graduation

Prospective students who wish to attend LaSalle College Vancouver and do not qualify as a mature student must have successfully completed the requirements for secondary school graduation or equivalent, such as the General Education Development (GED) certificate, as set by the recognized legal authority in the jurisdiction where secondary school was completed. In the absence of such legal authority, LaSalle College Vancouver reserves the right to examine academic credentials on a case by case basis. For students in British Columbia, a high school completion certificate is not considered to be equivalent to graduation.

Applicants must provide documentation in the form of official school transcripts sent directly from the institution to LaSalle College Vancouver that clearly indicate that the requirements for graduation have been met and the date of graduation. Documentation from outside of Canada will be evaluated by LaSalle College Vancouver prior to acceptance. For countries where it may not be possible to have official documentation sent directly from the institution, applicants should consult with their Admissions representative to determine what forms of documentation are acceptable. In some cases, evaluation by a credential evaluation agency may be required.

An applicant who holds a postsecondary diploma, associate’s degree or higher may submit proof of that credential as evidence of satisfying the secondary school graduation requirement. Secondary school applicants who have not yet graduated should submit a partial transcript that indicates their expected graduation date in order to be evaluated for early conditional acceptance. Applicants who are unable to provide documentation of having completed a high school diploma or GED due to a natural disaster destroying the records or the institution having been closed may submit the following for consideration in addition to completing an attestation of High School Diploma or GED completion:

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Confirmation from the province recognizing that the institution lost its records to a natural disaster. If the province cannot confirm, confirmation can be obtained from a recognized authority as approved by the Dean of Academic Affairs.
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Confirmation from the province recognizing that the institution has closed and that the records are not attainable.

Domestic students

Application requirements