Academic Information
Registration
This is a step-by-step guide to registering for courses at Columbia Bible College
Returning to Columbia?
1 – COMPLETE THE PRE-REGISTRATION FORM. Each student is required to submit a pre-registration form each semester. Login to MY CBC to access the form.
2 – PAY TUITION DEPOSIT. Students can pay their tuition/confirmation deposit online by logging in to their their MY CBC account. For more information on the tuition deposit and paying methods available, please refer to Tuition and Fees.
3 – SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. New students will complete course registration with their Admissions Advisor. All returning students make an appointment with academics by emailing Greg Thiessen (greg.thiessen@columbiabc.edu) or Erv Klassen (erwin.klassen@columbiabc.edu).
Students who have been away from Columbia for two semesters or more are required to submit a modified application along with one reference before registering for courses. To re-apply select “re-entry application” on the application form.
Schedules & Timetables
Click on the links below for more information.
Timetables
Course Offerings
Academic Requests
Transcript Requests
Students and alumni who have a ‘My CBC’ account may request a copy of their official transcript by logging in and submitting the online transcript request.
If you do not have a ‘My CBC’ account, please complete the PDF Transcript Request Form and submitting it in person, by fax/email or by mail. Please note that there is a $10.00 fee for each transcript requested and is due when request is made.
IN PERSON
Transcript requests can be made through the Registrar’s office.
FAX OR EMAIL
If paying by VISA or MasterCard, students may fax or e-mail their completed transcript request form to the Receptionist.
Email: info@columbiabc.edu
Fax: 604-853-3063 (ATTN: Reception)
Students may mail their completed transcript request form along with credit card information or cheque to:
Registrar’s Office
Columbia Bible College
Abbotsford, BC
2940 Clearbrook Road
V2T 2Z8
*Please note that incomplete forms will not be processed.
Syllabi Requests
Students transferring from Columbia Bible College to other academic institutions are sometimes required to provide syllabi for courses they have completed at Columbia.
To request electronic copies of syllabi please contact Academics with the following information:
- Course name
- Course number
- Year and semester course was completed
To request physical copies of syllabi please complete the Syllabus Request Form and return by one of the methods mentioned above. Please note that there is a small fee to cover the cost of photocopying.
Parchment Requests
To request parchment replacement, please contact Academics.
Letter Requests
Students can request the following types of letters by contacting Academics.
- Letter of Enrollment
- Letter of Permission
- Confirmation of Graduation
Academic Calendar
Fall 2022 Semester
AUGUST
15 Fall Semester Payment Due Date
SEPTEMBER
3 Residence Move In Day
4&5 New & Returning Student Orientation
6 Day and Evening Classes Begin
6-12 Course Add/Drop Week
13 75% Refund for Withdrawal Starts
27 50% Refund for Withdrawal Starts
30 National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (no day or evening classes)
OCTOBER
1 Second Payment Due for Deferred Payment Plan
10 Thanksgiving (no day or evening classes)
11 0% Refund for Withdrawal Start
18-24 Mid-term Exams (classes continue)
NOVEMBER
1 Final Payment Due for Deferred Payment Plan
7 Last Day for Withdrawal Without Academic Penalty
7 Pre-Registration for Winter Semester Starts
11 Remembrance Day (no day or evening classes)
DECEMBER
9 Last Day of Classes
12-20 Final Exam Week
15 Winter Semester Payment Due Date
21-Jan 8 Christmas Break (Residence Closed until Jan 8th))
Academic Calendar
Winter 2023 Semester
JANUARY
8 New Student Orientation
9 Day & Evening Classes Begin
9-15 Course Add/Drop Week
16 75% Refund for Withdrawal Starts
30 50% Refund for Withdrawal Starts
FEBRUARY
1 Second Payment Due for Deferred Payment Plan
13 0% Refund for Withdrawal Starts
13-17 Mid-term Exams (classes continue)
18-26 Family Day / Reading Week (no day or evening classes)
MARCH
1 Final Payment Due for Deferred Payment Plan
13 Last Day for Withdrawal from Classes Without Academic Penalty
13 Pre-Registration for Fall Semester Starts
APRIL
7 Good Friday (no day or evening classes)
10 Easter Monday (no day or evening classes)
14 Last day of Classes
17-25 Final Exams
22 Commencement Ceremony & Reception
Spring/Summer 2023 Semester
APRIL
15 Spring In-Person Classes Payment Due
May
1 Spring Modular Classes Begin
1 Spring Online Classes Begin