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How to Apply

Centennial College is committed to figuring out the academic skills of all applicants before they apply, in order to promote access and student success. We do this through Global assessment practices, which 'level the playing field' and let people from different age groups, educational backgrounds and cultures have equal access to post-secondary education.

However, applicants also have to prove they can complete their program of study, which is why we also measure them on whether or not they have the academic skill level needed to successfully undertake a full-time college course load in the desired discipline. If they don’t, applicants will have a poor chance at success as early as the first semester of the program.

Admission Steps

Step 1 - Choose your Program

Choose 1-3 Centennial College Programs you want to apply for.

Step 2 - Complete the Online Application

Complete our Centennial College Online Application.
Please note: That a non-refundable fee of $125 is required for all international applications from outside Canada.

Application Process for International Students with a Valid Study Permit: Centennial offers an application fee waiver for international students who reside in Canada and have valid study permits. To apply for free, follow these steps:

  1. Choose your program
  2. Complete our online application form for September 2025
  3. Submit your required application documents directly to your International Admissions Team, including a scanned copy of your valid study permit.

Step 3 - Email Your Application Documents

Please email scanned copies of your transcripts and other required application documents directly to your designated International Admissions team. Please ONLY send scanned copies of your transcripts and required documents to the email provided below for your region. If you’re unsure which geographic region your country falls under, find your region here.

Step 4 - Check Your Application Status

Contact your Regional Admissions Team member to check your application status (Include your student number, or name and date of birth in your email).

Step 5 - Receive an Acceptance Package or Deposit Letter

If you meet the admission requirements, you will receive an acceptance package. In order to secure a seat in your program, pay your registration deposit and tuition fees by the deadlines indicated on your deposit letter or offer letter. View Payments Options.

Step 6 – Log in to myCentennial to Access headSTART

headSTART is a pre-arrival program designed to help new students prepare for the first week of classes. Learn more about headSTART! Once you confirm your offer, you can log in to myCentennial to access exclusive content in three sections: personal, academic, and professional. headSTART is comprised of an online portal, a weekly email newsletter and a series of webinars.

Step 7 - Apply for a Study Permit or Visa

Apply for a Study Permit using your Centennial College offer letter, fee receipt and other documents required by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Step 8 - Notify Admissions of Study Permit Approval

Notify your Admissions Team if your study permit application is approved.

Step 9 - Complete your Registration in Person or Online

Congratulations! Plan to complete your registration in person upon arrival at the Centennial College International Centre (Hard copies of your original documents, passport and study permit are required).

When to Apply

Apply early! Allow approximately four to six months before your expected start date to allow sufficient time for admission and Study Permit/Visa processing. However, applications received closer to the start date will be considered if there is space available in the program. Centennial College Programs are offered in the Fall (September), Winter (January), and Summer (May). The available start date(s) for all programs are listed on Centennial College’s online program outlines.

How to Apply for English Language Learning (ELL)

Please follow instructions on the "How to Apply" tab of English Language Learning (ELL) program outline.

Are you having difficulties with the online form?

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Disclaimer

Reasonable efforts will be made to adhere to programs offered. The application is not an irrevocable offering by Centennial College to the student. Centennial College reserves the right to make changes, without prior notice, affecting but not limited to areas such as admission procedures, tuition, other fees, courses of instruction, program location, programs of study and general regulations. Centennial College will not be liable for any loss or damage incurred by the student as a result of such changes.

  • English Proficiency Information

    All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language proficiency.

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  • Required Documents

    Make sure you are preparing the right documents to apply to Centennial College.

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  • International Transfer Education

    Learn more about our International Transfer opportunities.

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