Eligibility Criteria
All applicants must provide a transcript or other official proof that they have completed English 12 (with a final grade of at least “C”), or equivalent. To download an admissions package, please go to http://mail.cnc.bc.ca/blogs/CASS/
New students are admitted to the program in one of four ways:
Path #1: Paid Paraprofessional
For students employed as paraprofessionals providing support services to persons with developmental disabilities:
Verification (such as a transcript) of English 12 or equivalent with a minimum “C” grade
A letter from an employer (on agency letterhead) confirming employment.
Path #2: Volunteer Service Provider
For students volunteering service to people with developmental disabilities:
Verification (such as a transcript) of having English 12 or equivalent with a minimum “C” grade
A CASS Volunteer Experience Record (available at http://mail.cnc.bc.ca/blogs/CASS/) completed by a supervisor, documenting at least 65 hours of direct service in the past three years.
Path #3: Caregiver
For students who are caregivers (such as a parent, guardian, or sibling) and over 19 years of age:
Verification (such as a transcript) of having completed English 12 or equivalent with a minimum “C” grade
A completed CASS Personal Statement Form (available at http://mail.cnc.bc.ca/blogs/CASS/).
Path #4: Special Admission
For those who do not yet qualify for full admission into the program. Special Admission students can register for one semester in CASS 110 and/or CASS 120.
Verification (such as a transcript) of having completed English 12 or equivalent with a minimum “C” grade.
Special Admission students must complete 65 hours of relevant volunteer experience during their first semester. To continue in the program, they must submit a Volunteer Experience Record (available at http://mail.cnc.bc.ca/blogs/CASS/) and apply for full admission.
English 12 or equivalent: If you don’t have English 12 or equivalent with a minimum “C” grade, you must write an English test at CNC. It’s your responsibility to contact CNC’s Centre for Student Success (800-371-8111, local 5384) and arrange to write this test. Please note: If your results don’t meet the required level, you must upgrade before admission to the program.