ACADEMIC INFO
Registration
This is a step-by-step guide to registering for courses at Columbia Bible College
COMPLETE PRE-REGISTRATION FORM
Each student is required to complete a pre-registration form each semester.
If you are a new resident student, click here to fill out your new resident pre-registration form.
If you are a returning resident student, click here to fill out your returning resident pre-registration form.
If you are a new commuter student, click here to fill out your new commuter pre-registration form.
If you are a returning commuter student, click here to fill out your returning commuter pre-registration form.
PAY REGISTRATION DEPOSIT
To make your payment, please refer to Payment Information for details on the registration deposit and payment methods. If you have any questions, contact Reception at (604) 853-3358 or info@columbiabc.edu.
If you will be a resident student, deposit is $400.
If you will be a commuter student, deposit is $100.
If you will be a returning student for the Winter semester, deposit is $100.
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. For any questions or for help with registration, please reach out to the Registrar’s Office.
Send Greg Thiessen a Teams chat or book an appointment.
Send Erv Klassen a Teams chat or book an appointment.
Registration opens November 4, 2025, starting at 7:00 am. Instructions for registration are linked here and also found in student portals under “How to Guides.”
Are you Graduating?
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 2026.
If you have any questions about the grad form, please contact Corina Penner.
Been Away?
Students who have been away for at least one semester and are interested in returning to Columbia can reach out to Greg Thiessen.
Questions about Registration?
Feel free to send Greg Thiessen or Erv Klassen a Teams chat or book an appointment.
Fall Semester
Winter Semester
Academic Catalogue & Manual
Columbia's Catalogue and Academic Manual provide all the information you need to know about our programs, courses, and academic policies.
Looking for Support During Your Studies?
Look no further! Academic Support is here to help.
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 textbooks.
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.
Academic Requests
Transcript Requests
Students and alumni may request a copy of their official transcript by submitting the Microsoft Form linked below. Original PDF forms will no longer be accepted as fees and processing times have changed.
Transcript requests can also be made in person through the Registrar’s office.
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 copies of syllabi please complete the Syllabus Request Form and email it to academics@columbiabc.edu. Please note syllabi will not be processed until the payment method on the form is processed. Current processing time is 5-10 business days.
Letter Requests
Students can request the following types of letters by contacting Academics.
- Letter of Permission — email Erv Klassen
- Confirmation of Graduation — email Corina Penner
Parchment Requests
Confirmation of Enrollment Request
Looking for a Confirmation of Enrollment letter? Head on over to Financial Aid to request one.
Academic Calendar
Fall 2025 Semester
| AUGUST | |
| 15 | Fall Semester Payment Due Date |
| SEPTEMBER | |
| Aug 31 & Sep 1 | New & Returning Student Orientation |
| 2 | Day and Evening Classes Begin |
| 2-8 | Course Add/Drop Week |
| 9 | 75% Refund for Withdrawal Starts |
| 23 | 50% Refund for Withdrawal Starts |
| 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (no day or evening classes) |
| OCTOBER | |
| 1 | Second Payment Due for Deferred Payment Plan |
| 7 | 0% Refund for Withdrawal Start |
| 13 | Thanksgiving (no day or evening classes) |
| 21 | Mid-semester grades posted |
| NOVEMBER | |
| 1 | Final Payment Due for Deferred Payment Plan |
| 3 | Last Day for Withdrawal from Classes Without Academic Penalty |
| 4 | Registration for Winter Semester Starts |
| 11 | Remembrance Day (no day or evening classes) |
| DECEMBER | |
| 5 | Last Day of Classes |
| 8-15 | Final Exam Week |
| (regularly scheduled exam finished on Dec 12, rescheduled or accommodated exams of local students may extend to Dec 15) | |
| 15 | Winter Semester Payment Due Date |
| 16-Jan 4 | Christmas Break (Residence Closed Dec 13 – Jan 4) |
Winter 2026 Semester
| JANUARY | |
| 4 | New Student Orientation |
| 5 | Day & Evening Classes Begin |
| 5-11 | Course Add/Drop Week |
| 12 | 75% Refund for Withdrawal Starts |
| 26 | 50% Refund for Withdrawal Starts |
| FEBRUARY | |
| 1 | Second Payment Due for Deferred Payment Plan |
| 9 | 0% Refund for Withdrawal Starts |
| 16-20 | Family Day / Reading Week (no day or evening classes) |
| 23 | Mid-Semester Grades posted |
| MARCH | |
| 1 | Final Payment Due for Deferred Payment Plan |
| 9 | Last Day for Withdrawal from Classes Without Academic Penalty |
| 10 | Registration for Fall Semester Starts |
| APRIL | |
| 3 | Good Friday (no day or evening classes) |
| 6 | Easter Monday (no day or evening classes) |
| 10 | Last day of Classes |
| 13-17 | Final Exams |
| 18 | Commencement Ceremony & Reception |
Spring/Summer 2026 Semester
| APRIL | |
| 15 | Spring Semester Payment Due Date |
| 20 | Spring Modular Classes Begin |
| MAY | |
| 4 | Spring Online Classes Begin |
