Diplomas & Certificates Application Form

This form is for diploma, certificate, unclassified and visiting students.

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Instructions

1) Complete this form. Please review the form before you submit it, ensuring all contact and academic information is correct.
Be mindful of the application deadlines and of the course start/withdrawal dates.

2) Within one week, you should receive an email from UBC acknowledging receipt of your application.

3) The email will also contain a link to a payment portal for you to pay the appropriate application fee.
If you do not receive this email after one week, please email us at teacher.ed@ubc.ca.

4) Once your online payment is successful, your application will be further assessed.
Should we require additional information, you will be emailed or contacted via phone.

5) Please monitor your email, as this is the method UBC will communicate with students and applicants. Emails may accidentally be sent to your junk mail folder.

If you are applying to the ECE Basic or Assistant Certificate program, please apply here: ECE Basic & Assistant Certificate Application Form
UBC Student Number
Include student number if applicable.
Name*
First Last
Former name (if applicable)
Preferred Name
Preferred Pronoun
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone*
Email*
Date of Birth*
YYYY dash MM dash DD
Gender*
The UBC student information system currently has only two gender/sex designation options available for official student records, Male (“M”) or Female (“F”); however, students may select whichever they wish.
- Male
- Female
Country of Birth*
First Language*
Canadian Social Insurance Number
If you would prefer to provide this information via phone, please let us know.
I identify as an Aboriginal person of Canada (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).
UBC is dedicated to making its resources more accessible to Aboriginal people, and to improving its ability to meet the educational needs of Aboriginal students. Applicants who wish to self-identify as Aboriginal or who wish to be considered under UBC’s Canadian Aboriginal Applicants policy may choose to indicate their self-identification.
- Yes
Citizenship or Immigration Status:*
Permanent residents who are not Canadian citizens must submit proof of immigration with application.
- Canadian Citizen
- Permanent Resident
- Study Permit
Country of Citizenship*
Date of Entry to Canada*
If this does not apply to you, please enter your birth date.
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Program Selection
Please note, the following programs are offered both in person and online:
- Adult Learning & Education
- Early Years Education
- Guidance Studies
- Home Economics Education
- Infant Development & Supported Child Development
- Special Education
- Teacher Librarianship
- Veterans Transition Certificate in International Development & Human Security
If you are applying as an international student, and the program can be taken online, our office will not generate a letter to support a study permit.
Please select a diploma/certificate program or category:*
- Diploma
- Certificate
- Unclassified
- Visitor
- Auditor
Diploma*
Certificate*
Why are you interested in this program?*
- Because I want to apply for the Master in Counselling Psychology at UBC
- Because I want a TQS upgrade
- Other
Applicants submit two forms to apply for this program.
- 1. Submit this application form.
- 2. Submit a supplementary form through IVET using this link: https://www.ivetubc.com/how-to-apply.
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UBC Session*
- Winter session term 1 (September to December) - Application period: April 1 to May 31
- Winter session term 2 (January to April) - Application period: October 1 to November 30
- Summer session (May to August) - Application period: January 1 to February 28
UBC Session*
Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out to teacher.ed@ubc.ca to inquire if your late application can be accepted after the deadline.
- Winter Session Term 1 (September to December) - Application Deadline: July 31
- Winter Session Term 2 (January to April) – Application Deadline: November 30
- Summer Session Term 1 (May to June) – Application Deadline: March 28
- Summer Session Term 2 (July to August) – Application Deadline: June 21
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Are you applying to the teacher updating program (TUP)?
Please note: the teacher updating program (TUP) is not one of the diploma/certificates listed above.
- Yes
- No
Do you hold a teaching certificate?*
- Yes
- No
Indicate your years of teaching experience.
Academic history
Institutions Attended or Currently Attending*
Please send official transcripts showing the above credential(s) to the Teacher Education Office.
Name of institution Province/Country From To Degree/Diploma Date degree conferred
Have you ever failed a year or been required to withdraw from UBC or another college or university?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, please name the institution:
English Language Proficiency
All applicants must meet UBC's minimum English Language Admission Standard (ELAS).

Please note: being a native speaker of English does not satisfy ELAS requirements.
Do you meet the University's English requirement?*
- Yes
- No
- Not sure
Indicate the name of the language proficiency test taken.
For example, TOEFL, IELTS, etc.
Test Date
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Additional Comments
Please add brief comments here.
Your personal information is collected under the authority of section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). This information will be used for the purpose of registering you as a diploma, certificate, visiting or unclassfiied student. Questions about the collection of this information may be directed to tfc.teo@ubc.ca.
Consent
I agree to the privacy policy.
Date*
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Name of institution	Province/Country	From	To	Degree/Diploma	Date degree conferred

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Instructions

Program Selection

Academic history

English Language Proficiency

Additional Comments