First Semester International Students
In order to register for your first semester at Centennial College, you must complete the following steps:
1. Pay your full tuition fees for the academic year as stated on your offer letter.
2. Upload your admissions and registration documents.
Find out how to upload your documents.
3. Complete your English language skills assessment and/or math skills assessment if required.
You will be notified by email if you need to write a skills assessment after completing the first two steps.
4. Build your course timetable when web registration begins.
You will receive an email with instructions on how to create your timetable after completing the first two steps.
If you have any questions, please email us at registration@centennialcollege.ca.
Returning International Students
You do not make tuition payments through your agent. Returning international students register online via myCentennial You can access myCentennial to pay your tuition:
- Sign in to myCentennial
- Select Student (Left side of the screen)
- Select Register or Change Courses (under Registration Information – Steps to Register)
- Select the term (Summer 2022)
- Choose your Block or Courses (on left) to create your timetable
First and Final Semester Students
- Registration/Timetable selection begins Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
All Remaining Students
- Registration/Timetable selection begins Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Block Base to Course Base
The Block Base to Course Base period will begin on Monday, April 21, 2025.
This is where timetable selection will change from Block Based Registration Mode to Course Based Registration and allows access to courses from other semesters of your program.
Check myCentennial (Registration area) for details on your web registration mode and registration date.
If your study permit expires before you complete your study program, you will need to apply for an extension. This can be done from within Canada and must be completed before the permit expires.
How does an international student get health insurance?
All registered international students at Centennial College are covered by a comprehensive health insurance plan offered through guard.me. This insurance is mandatory for all international students and is included in your fees. The health insurance policy provides coverage for emergency medical services that is valid all over the world, except for your country of origin. For more information on enrolling for health insurance coverage click on this link.
If you are an International student who wants to change programs, or if your program was suspended due to COVID-19, please contact the International department at international@centennialcollege.ca.
If who wish to complete a program transfer or remittance to a program you can do so through CASS - Centennial Access to Student Service.
Access CASS - Centennial Access to Student Service in just 5 Easy Steps!
- Log in to myCentennial
- Go to Registration Services (under Registration Information)
- Locate CASS on the screen
- Complete the online CASS form
- Submit your request once
- Your request will be directed to your School or service area for processing.
- If necessary, a team member will be in touch for more information or if further action is required.
Please note, once you submit your request there is no need to send additional or multiple requests or separate emails.
Click here for step by step instructions on submitting your registration request.
If you require a Letter of Enrolment, Co-op Work Permit Letter, or Bank Letter, please complete the International Student Confirmation of Enrolment Letter Request Form. Your request can take up to 10 business days to process and your letter will be sent your myCentennial email account.
If you are an international student experiencing financial challenges and are unable to complete your payment, please contact our International Department at swang@centennialcollege.ca for assistance identifying financial options that may be available.
Registration Questions
There are several options available to students who are having problems building their timetable:
- Email us at international@centennialcollege.ca
- Login to myCentennial and complete the Registration Services request form. Click here for step by step instructions on submitting your registration request
Web Registration Guides
You can drop a class using our Virtual Registration Services.
3 Easy Steps to Access Virtual Registration Services:
- Log in to myCentennial
- Go to Registration Services (under Registration Information)
- Submit your request. Your request will be directed to your School for processing. Please only submit one request. A team member will contact you if they require more information or further action is required.
You can make a fee payment online or by phone.
To pay online:
- Log in to myCentennial using your Centennial Student ID and password.
- Select the Student Services tab on the left side of the screen.
- Click Registration
- Under the Registration Information section, click on payment
To pay by phone, please call 416-289-5300 and pay your fees with the assistance of our Enrolment Services Representatives. Payment can be made by Credit Card.
Call us at 416-289-5300 and one of our Client Services representatives will assist you.
3 Easy Steps to Access Virtual Registration Services
- Log in to myCentennial
- Go to Registration Services (under Registration Information)
- Submit your request. Your request will be directed to your School for processing. Please only submit one request. A team member will contact you if they require more information or further action is required.
You can register in a communications (COMM) or general education (GNED) course using our Virtual Registration Services.
3 Easy Steps to Access Virtual Registration Services
- Log in to myCentennial
- Go to Registration Services (under Registration Information)
- Submit your request. Your request will be directed to your School for processing. Please only submit one request. A team member will contact you if they require more information or further action is required.
COMM999 and MATH999 on your timetable are not active courses. These codes reserve a spot on your timetable until while we await the results of a skills assessment. COMM999 reserves a spot on your timetable for your English course until you have taken your English Skills Assessment and your score has been applied to your timetable. MATH999 reserves a spot on your timetable for your math course until you have taken your Math Skills Assessment and your score has been applied to your timetable.
Haven’t completed your English Skills or Math Skills Assessment? Book your skills assessment now.
If a course section is full, it is recommended you choose another section. If the course that is full is your preference, please access our Virtual Registration Services and submit a request to add a course to your timetable.
3 Easy Steps to Access Virtual Registration Services
- Log in to myCentennial
- Go to Registration Services (under Registration Information)
- Submit your request. Your request will be directed to your School for processing. Please only submit one request. A team member will contact you if they require more information or further action is required.
To request a completed Academic Purposes Application, please call us at 416-289-5300.
Admissions Questions
Please send an email to the International Admissions Team/Representative for your region.
Student Life Questions
Students who want to apply for Co-op should contact Career Services and Co-operative Education to talk to an advisor about requirements to apply for co-operative education. You can email Co-operative Education at cooped@centennialcollege.ca or call 416-289-5209.
Congratulations on completing your program. We recommend you access myCentennial and complete a degree audit to ensure you have met all the requirements for graduation from your program. After you confirm that you have completed all the requirements of your program, you can submit an application to graduate.
Our Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services (CALCS) is offering a full range of their services virtually. Our CALCs team is committed to providing continued services for student wellness and accessibility. You can book an appointment with a CALCS team member through our website at centennialcollege.ca/calcs (preferred way to connect during COVID-19). Alternatively, you may phone them at 416-289-5000 ext. 3850 or send an email to calcs@centennialcollege.ca.
It’s important to note that CALCS operations Monday to Friday and is not an emergency service. If you are experiencing an immediate crisis, please dial 911. For after-hours, non-emergency health and wellness supports, please contact:
Good2Talk Helpline: 1-866-925-5454
Telehealth Ontario: 1 866-797-0000
International Student Helpline / Online Supports: 1-844-451-9700
Domestic Student Helpline / Online Supports: 1-877-390-7325
While there are no in-person activities or sports running, there a number of recreational and wellness activities (i.e., fitness classes and tips, daily exercises, nutrition tips) being offered virtually through Centennial Colts:
Colts Instagram: @coltsathletics; @colts_highperformance
Twitter: @centennialColts
YouTube: @CentennialCOLTS67
You can contact the Centennial College Student Association Incorporated (CCSAI) by email at info@ccsai.ca or visit CCSAI’s webpages. For a full listing of the services offered by CCSAI, including health plans and advocacy, visit CCSAI Access to Services and Events.
College Orientation Sessions
It’s perfectly normal to feel anxious when starting postsecondary education. That’s why Centennial College introduced the headSTART program. headSTART is a pre-arrival program that runs for 16 weeks before you start school, designed to help you prepare for your first weeks at Centennial. The content is broken down into three sections: personal, which focuses on logistical matters; academic, which helps you better understand what to expect of your classroom experience; and professional, which provides information and resources about working while in school and finding a job when you graduate. Students are automatically included into headSTART before their first semester, so make sure to check your e-mail for our newsletter!
If you have any questions or can’t access headSTART please contact us at SCE@centennialcollege.ca.
Orientation is a celebration for the start of your Centennial College journey and a way for you to feel confident and prepared both personally and academically. Orientation is broken down into three components; a College Welcome where your hosts will offer advice on making the most out of your College journey, an Academic Meet and Greet where you can connect with your faculty and classmates, and a Service Fair where you can learn first-hand about all of the supports and services Centennial has to offer. Don’t forget to collect your swag bag and fill it with all the important information you will learn.
Orientation takes place the week before classes start every semester. All new students will receive an invitation letting them know when and where to go during their orientation week. Can’t make it to your home campus orientation in-person? Don’t worry, you can check out a live-stream on orientation day, or watch the recording in your headSTART portal. Want to plan your arrival to ensure you will be here for orientation, check out the schedule for up-to-date information.
We know that, as students, things are busy and it can seem impossible to find the time to get involved outside of class – Experience Centennial is here to help! We want to ensure that you have the opportunity to experience everything Centennial College has to offer. That’s why you should make sure to join the Experience Centennial MS Teams channel, the official student engagement platform that shows Centennial College students everything going on at the College. If you are looking for an event, specific resources, searching for community, or want to get involved at the college, the EC Teams Channel is for you!
If you have any questions or are having trouble accessing the Teams channel, please contact SCE@centennialcollege.ca.
Social Insurance Number (SIN) for Newcomers
The Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a 9-digit number that you need to work in Canada. A SIN is issued to one person only and it cannot legally be used by anyone else.
To apply for a SIN on-line, you must provide a valid primary document that proves your identity and legal status in Canada; a valid secondary document to confirm your identity; and a proof of address as a permanent resident, you will need to provide your Confirmation of Permanent Residence issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
As a temporary resident, you will need to provide either your study permit, work permit or visitor record issued by IRCC, indicating that you are authorized to work in Canada.
Contact IRCC, online at Canada.ca or by telephone at 1-888-242-2100, to find out more information on your eligibility to work in Canada.
For more information about the documents required to apply for a SIN, visit Canada.ca.
Apply online. For detailed instructions on the application process, visit the Canada.ca.