How to Apply

How to Apply to Centennial College

Centennial College welcomes students from around the world. We believe everyone should have a fair chance to study and succeed—no matter their background or where they’re from.

Applying for Fall 2025 or Winter 2026

Follow the directions on our Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 Application guide.

Applying for Summer 2026

We’ve made it easier than ever to apply with ApplyCentennial, our new online application system. It’s fast, simple, and built to support you every step of the way.

Application Steps

Step 1 – Choose Your Program

Explore Centennial’s programs and choose up to two academic programs that match your goals and interests.

If you want to apply to study in two programs one after the other — for example, one in Summer 2026 and another in Winter 2027 — follow these steps:

1. Submit your application for your first-choice program.
2. Send a message to our Admissions Team through ApplyCentennial and let us know about your second-choice program.

Step 2 – Apply Online with ApplyCentennial

Visit ApplyCentennial to fill out your application.

You will:

• Enter your Personal and Academic Details
• Upload your Transcripts and Proof of Identity (such as your passport)

Step 3 – Submit Your Application

Pay the non-refundable $125 CAD application fee online to complete your application.

What Happens Next?

Track Your Application 

You can log in to ApplyCentennial anytime to: 

• Check your application status 
• Upload more documents (if needed) 
• Send and receive messages 

Receive Your Offer 

If you meet the admission requirements, you’ll receive a Letter of Acceptance with important next steps. 

Confirm Your Offer 

To confirm your offer, pay your $2,000 CAD Registration Deposit by the deadline indicated on your Letter of Acceptance. This deposit goes toward your tuition fees. 

Once your deposit is received, Centennial will issue your Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)—a required document to apply for your Study Permit (if applicable). 

Log in to headSTART

Once you have confirmed your offer, you'll get access to headSTART—our pre-arrival program designed to help you complete your next steps to starting at Centennial. Here is where you will learn about:

• Immigration
• Travelling to Canada
• Finding Housing
• Registering for your Classes
• Attending Orientation

Apply for Your Study Permit or Visa 

Use your Letter of Acceptance, PAL (if applicable), and Registration Deposit Payment Receipt to apply for a Study Permit through the Government of Canada. 

Tell Us When Your Permit Is Approved

As soon as your permit is approved, upload your approval letter in ApplyCentennial.

Placement Skills Assessment

If you’ve been accepted into a Post-secondary Program (Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Fast-track), you will need to complete a Placement Skills Assessment in English and possibly Math or Science. These assessments help place you in the right courses for your first semester. View all Placement Skills Assessment Formats.

You can complete these online or in person. For more information and to book your assessment, visit Placement Skills Assessment. 

Register for your Classes

To register for your classes, make sure you have completed the following steps:

1. Pay your First-semester Tuition Fees. View Payment Options. 
2. Upload your Study Permit to ApplyCentennial.
3. Complete any required Placement Skills Assessments.

Watch your email for details about when registration opens and how to choose your classes.