Apply Now - Dual Credit Application Process
Key Dates
| What | When |
|---|---|
Expression of Interest | Ongoing |
Program Shadowing | Ongoing |
Dual Credit Information Event | January |
Connect w/ Career Pathways Coordinator | February |
Trades Assessment if applicable
| March (last Thursday before Spring Break) |
Application + Deposit Due | April (first Friday) |
Program Acceptance Letter Sent | May |
Confirm Acceptance | May 31 |
Fees Due | June 15 |
Email with Course Start Information | June 25 |
First Day of Dual Credit Course | September (First Tuesday After Labour Day) |
Key Steps to Apply
Step 1 Read and explore Dual Credit Programs.
Step 2 Connect with a Career Pathways Coordinator at Brooks Secondary, qĢatĢį¶æÉt (qathet) School District
- About Dual Credit Trades: Kerri Carlson | kerri.carlson@sd47.bc.ca | (604) 483-3171
- About Dual Credit Career Certificate Programs or Enrichments: Pamela Ellis | pam.ellis@sd47.bc.ca | (604) 483-3171
Step 3 Decide on the program that is right for you:
- Automotive Service Technician - Foundation Level 1
- Carpentry - Foundation Level 1
- Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC)
- Education Assistant and Community Support (EACS)
- Health Care Assistant (HCA)
- University Enrichment courses
Step 4 Complete Brooks-VIU Dual Credit Application.
Part A - Complete Brooks-VIU paper or online fillable Dual Credit Application
Review Key Dates and submit/complete the following Dual Credit Checklist items:
- Expression of Interest
- Program Shadow (if applicable)
- Trades Assessment (if applicable)
- Study guides to use for your pre-entrance assessment: Carpentry | Automotive
- Application + Deposit (before the first Friday in April) [Link to PDF Application] (future digital or fillable…)
- Fees (no later than June 15)
For plumbing, welding, or other NIC or Camosun College programs, connect with Career Pathways Coordinator, Kerri Carlson in the Brooks Secondary Career Counselling Centre.
Part B - Apply to VIU online
Here are some video resources to support your process to apply to VIU (or any BC post-secondary institution):
Getting Started - how do I get started and what do I need to do?
EdPlanner BC - how to create an account
BCeID - creating a BCeID
Student Transcript Services - sending your transcripts to post sec
Step 5 Receive confirmation of program acceptance / confirm acceptance.
Step 6 Pay program fees by June 15.
Step 7 Start program in September.
Get started! Click here for Brooks-VIU Dual Credit Application
Questions? Contact:
- About Dual Credit Trades: Kerri Carlson, Careers Pathways Coordinator, qĢatĢį¶æÉt (qathet) School District, kerri.carlson@sd47.bc.ca
- About Dual Credit Enrichments: Pamela Ellis, Careers Pathways Coordinator, qĢatĢį¶æÉt (qathet) School District, pam.ellis@sd47.bc.ca
