Registration
This is a step-by-step guide to registering for courses at Columbia Bible College
Returning to Columbia?
Questions about Registration?
Are you Graduating?
STEP 1 – COMPLETE PRE-REGISTRATION FORM. Each student is required to complete a pre-registration form each semester.
If you are a resident student, click here to fill out your pre-registration form.
If you are a commuter student, click here to fill out your pre-registration form.
STEP 2 – PAY REGISTRATION DEPOSIT. To make your payment, please refer to Payment Information for information on the registration deposit and payment methods. If you have any questions, contact Reception at (604) 853-3358 or info@columbiabc.edu.
If you are a continuing resident student, deposit is $100.
If you are a new resident student, deposit is $400.
If you are a continuing commuter student, deposit is $100.
If you are a new Quest or ERT student, deposit is $800.
STEP 3 – REGISTER. New students will complete course registration with an Admissions Advisor. Returning students can register themselves through their student portal after Steps 1 & 2 are completed. Registration opens Nov. 6, 2023, starting at 7:00 am. Instructions for registration are linked below and also found in student portals under ‘How to Guides’.
https://columbiabc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/How-to-Register-for-Classes.pdf
Quest students will register through their instructors.
Students who have been away from Columbia for two semesters or more are required to submit a new application form along with one reference.
If you’re a Certificate or General Studies Diploma student, feel free to send Greg Thiessen a Teams chat or book an appointment if needed.
If you’re a BA/BAPT or Diploma (not General Studies) student, feel free to send Erv Klassen a Teams chat or book an appointment if needed.
Please fill in the Grad Application form. Students are required to submit this in order to graduate and/or participate in the ceremony in April.
If you have any questions about the grad form, please contact Corina Penner.
Academics Team
If you need advice, have questions, or just want to get to know the Columbia Academics Team, we love meeting students! Connect with us today! 🙂
Gil Dueck
Academic Dean
Gil is lifelong learner who sees Christian education as a way of pursuing God. He has a PhD in Applied Theology from the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam where his research focused on faith development among young adults. He has spent more than 15 years in Christian higher education in a variety of roles but primarily in teaching and administration. He is happily married to his wife, Shelley, and they have three amazing daughters. Gil is a self-proclaimed sports nut who enjoys hockey, soccer and basketball.
Erv Klassen
Registrar and Assistant Academic Dean
Erv is passionate about old books, especially medieval Christian devotional literature, and loves introducing these spiritual classics to others. He is a Columbia alumnus (BRE in 1988), has a MATS in Spiritual Formation from AMBS, and is currently working on his DMin at ACTS, focusing on the topic of hope. Erv also enjoys reading Superman comics, listening to rock & roll, and playing modern board games. Erv and his family love being in nature – whether that is camping by a lake, bird watching by a river, flying a kite by the ocean, hiking though a forest, or sitting on the back deck looking at the mountains that surround their home in Hope.
Greg Thiessen
Assistant Registrar and Metzger Collection Manager
Greg is a history nerd who loves learning and loves seeing students at Columbia thrive in their studies and in their discipleship journey. He wears a couple hats at Columbia beyond Assistant Registrar – teaching (history courses) and managing the Metzger Collection Museum on campus. He is a Columbia alumnus (Diploma in Biblical Studies, 2003), has a BA in History from TWU (2006), and a MATS with a concentration in Church History from Regent College (2010). Greg is husband to his lovely wife, Aften, and father to their three adorable and rambunctious children.
Corina Penner
Executive Assistant to Academics
Corina is a Columbia alumna having completed a Diploma in General Studies in 2018. Corina has a hand in many pots here at Columbia so you’ll always find her hard at work in one of her 3 offices. Fun fact – she probably knows more students’ names than any other Columbia staff member. She’s also incredibly talented creatively and mechanically – just ask her about Lola.
Schedules & Timetables
Click on the links below for more information.
Timetables
Course Offerings
Textbook Store
The Columbia Textbook Store is located on the first floor of the Resource Centre beside Reception.
The Bookstore carries all current semester textbooks and a limited supply of past semester text books.
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm (Contact Reception for exceptions)
Return Policy
Refunds or exchanges will be accepted until the second week of each semester (third day for summer semester) or one week after date of purchase if purchase was made prior to a semester. For a 100% refund or exchange, students must bring the textbook back (a) in the first week of the fall or winter semester, (b) within the first three days of the summer semester, or (c) one week from the date of purchase if the purchase was made prior to the beginning of a semester. A 90% refund is available for textbooks returned the second week of the fall or winter semester.
For an exchange or refund, customers must have the original till receipt (plus debit/credit card or yellow textbook charge receipt if applicable). All refunds will be applied to the student’s account unless original purchase was made with a credit card (refunded to credit card).
Textbooks will NOT be accepted for a refund or exchange if:
- plastic shrink wrap has been opened or removed (when applicable).
- textbook has been damaged in any way.
- any accompanying CD or student aid is missing from the text package.
- returned after the second week of the fall or winter semesters, or after the third day of the summer semester.
Columbia Bible College reserves the right to refuse refunds if the return does not meet the standards listed in the store policy.
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 Enrolment — click here to complete the request form
- Letter of Permission — email Erv Klassen
- Confirmation of Graduation — email Kristara Vainio
Academic Calendar
Fall 2023 Semester
AUGUST
15 Fall Semester Payment Due Date
SEPTEMBER
3-4 New & Returning Student Orientation
5 Day and Evening Classes Begin
5-11 Course Add/Drop Week
12 75% Refund for Withdrawal Starts
26 50% Refund for Withdrawal Starts
OCTOBER
1 Second Payment Due for Deferred Payment Plan
2 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation observed (no day or evening classes)
9 Thanksgiving (no day or evening classes)
10 0% Refund for Withdrawal Start
23 Mid-semester grades posted
NOVEMBER
1 Final Payment Due for Deferred Payment Plan
6 Last Day for Withdrawal Without Academic Penalty
6 Registration for Winter Semester Starts
13 Remembrance Day (no day or evening classes)
DECEMBER
8 Last Day of Classes
11-18 Final Exam Week (regularly scheduled exam finished on Dec 15, rescheduled or accommodated exams of local students may extend to Dec 18)
15 Winter Semester Payment Due Date
19-Jan 7 Christmas Break (Residence Closed Dec 16 – Jan 7)
Academic Calendar
Winter 2024 Semester
JANUARY
7 New Student Orientation
8 Day & Evening Classes Begin
8-14 Course Add/Drop Week
15 75% Refund for Withdrawal Starts
29 50% Refund for Withdrawal Starts
FEBRUARY
1 Second Payment Due for Deferred Payment Plan
12 0% Refund for Withdrawal Starts
17-25 Family Day / Reading Week (no day or evening classes)
26 Mid-Semester Grades posted (classes continue)
MARCH
1 Final Payment Due for Deferred Payment Plan
11 Last Day for Withdrawal from Classes Without Academic Penalty
11 Registration for Fall Semester Starts
29 Good Friday (no day or evening classes)
APRIL
1 Easter Monday (no day or evening classes)
12 Last day of Classes
15-19 Final Exams
20 Commencement Ceremony & Reception
Spring/Summer 2024 Semester
APRIL
15 Spring Semester Payment Due Date
22 Spring Modular Classes Begin
May
1 Spring Online Classes Begin