Academic Information
Registration
This is a step-by-step guide to registering for courses at Columbia Bible College
Returning to Columbia?
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.
For the Winter 2023 semester, the returning resident student deposit is $100.
For the Winter 2023 semester, the commuter student deposit is $100.
STEP 3 – REGISTER. New students will complete course registration with an Admissions Advisor. All returning students will be contacted via their students.columbiabc.edu email with details for booking their registration appointment, upon completion of the above steps.
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
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, 8:00am – 4:30pm (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 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 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
14 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-Semester Grades posted (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