Eligibility Criteria
Regular Applicants: A regular applicant will have BC senior secondary graduation or equivalent or will be currently completing Grade 12.
English Requirement: A minimum grade of 60% in one of: English 12 or TPC 12 (Technical & Professional Communications 12) or an equivalent Provincial Level Adult Basic Education English, or a minimum score of 24/40 (level 4) on the LPI (Language Proficiency Index ). Note: Communications 12 is not acceptable.
Math Requirement: A minimum grade of 67% in Principles of Mathematics 11 or equivalent Advanced Level Adult Basic Education mathematics, or a minimum grade of 60% in either Principles of Mathematics 12 or Applications of Math 12 or an equivalent Provincial Level Adult Basic Education mathematics, or a minimum grade of 60% in Okanagan College’s MATH 120, or a minimum grade of 64% on the Math 11 challenge exam administered by Okanagan College.
Computer Studies Requirement: A minimum grade of 70% in ICTS 11 (Computer Information Systems) or ICTP 11 (Computer Programming), or a minimum grade of 60% in ICTS 12 (Computer Information Systems) or ICTP 12 (Computer Programming), or a minimum grade of 73% in Information Technology 12, or a minimum grade of 64% in Okanagan College’s COSC 122, or a minimum grade of 79% in Computer Studies 11, or a minimum grade of 72% in Computer Science 12, or a minimum grade of 60% in a computer competency exam administered by the Computer Science Department of Okanagan College. The computer studies requirement must be successfully completed no more than seven years prior to enrolment in the program.
Other Requirement: Attendance at a mandatory orientation.
Mature Applicants:
Applicants who do not have senior secondary graduation may apply as a mature student provided that they are at least 19 years of age and have not attended secondary school on a full-time basis for a minimum period of one year.
Mature applicants will be subject to the same course entrance requirements that apply to regular applicants.
Keyboarding Skills: Keyboarding skills of at least 20 wpm are strongly recommended.
Access to a Personal Computer: Students entering this program are strongly advised to have access to a personal computer at home with Internet access, both with adequate resources for this level of study. Students may consult the Computer Science Department for hardware and software recommendations.
Personal Suitability: The Computer Programmer’s Aptitude Battery is offered occasionally throughout the year. It is recommended for prospective applicants seeking advice on their suitability for the program. Contact the Chair of the Computer Science Department for more information.