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• English Requirements for all Holland College full time Programs
• International Applicants
• Mature Applicants

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• Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards
• Confirmation Fees
• Fee and Refund Policy
• Financial Assistance
• Registration

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• Policy on Discrimination and Harassment
• Providing Accommodation for Students with a Disability
• Student Code of Conduct
• Student Policies

Please refer to our Program listing for detailed information on admission requirements.

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Admissions Office

The primary function of the College's Admissions Office is to ensure that effective and efficient assessment procedures are in place for selecting applicants to College programs.

The Admissions Office is the single point of entry for all programs offered at the College. The Admissions Office prepares and sends out application documents, processes and evaluates applications, and informs applicants of the status of their applications. The Admissions Office also responds to any inquiries which may arise during the application process.

Disclaimer

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This website is published for information purposes and outlines the intentions of Holland College in as timely a fashion as possible. Holland College reserves the right to revise or cancel programs or courses, revise policies and procedures, change instructors and alter fees and charges as Holland College deems necessary without notice.

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How to Apply to Holland College

The Holland College application form must be used in applying for admission. Application forms are available from any Holland College campus on Prince Edward Island and from any High School guidance office throughout the Atlantic Provinces. Applications are also available by clicking here.

A separate application kit is required for applicants to the Police Science (Cadet) Program. The complete Police Science application kit is available here or from the Admissions Office.

(Submission of an on-line application is not available at this time.)

Application Documents

The following documents must be submitted with all applications:

• a completed application form
• an official high school transcript forwarded directly from high school. (Applicants currently in grade 12 should have their first semester marks forwarded as soon as they are available. Final high school transcripts should be forwarded by the end of the school term.)
• an application fee of $40.00 with the following exceptions: Police Science- $125.00 and International applicants- $100.00 for all programs
• any other transcripts of marks issued by a post-secondary institution and forwarded by that institution directly to the Admissions Office

Individual programs may require documents in addition to those outlined above. Please see the Programs listing for admission requirements for individual programs.

Forms required by specific programs such as reference forms, work/volunteer experience forms, questionnaires etc. may be downloaded here or requested from the Admissions Office.

Completed Applications

In order to be considered for acceptance, the applicant must submit all documents listed above and any other documents requested by a specific program. The completed application must be received by the Admissions Office on or before the specific review date.

The Admission Process

Applications to Holland College are accepted throughout the year. Applicants applying to more than one program are asked to clearly indicate first and second program choice. The Admissions Office will acknowledge receipt of all applications and will advise the applicant of the documents received in support of the application.

There are specific student selection dates for programs beginning in September, November, January, and March. Priority in acceptance is given to applications received by those selection dates.

• For programs beginning September 2008, the initial round of selection includes all applications received by February 28, 2008.
• For programs beginning in November 2008, January, February or March 2009 the initial round of selection includes all applications received by August 1, 2008.
• For programs with other start dates, please check with Admissions.

The date used for selection purposes will be the date of receipt of a completed application by the Admissions Office. For programs with a September start date, applicants will be informed by the Admissions Office in mid-April as to the status of their application. For programs with other start dates, applicants will be informed within four weeks of submitting an application. Completed applications received after the initial student selection date will be considered as seats are available in a program.

The College makes every effort to accept applicants to their preferred programs but may not be able to accommodate every applicant who meets the minimum entrance requirements. When applicants numbers exceed program capacity, applicants are ranked based on specific criteria and selection is made based on the results of the ranking.

If an applicant applies to two programs, the applicant will be kept informed as to his/her status in each of the programs.

If an applicant is not successful in gaining acceptance into his/her program(s) of choice, the applicant may request that his/her application be re-considered for the next year. There is no additional cost for this request. Applicants may also wish to contact the Admissions Office to investigate alternate programs.

Admission Requirements

Holland College policy requires that the College establish specific prerequisites and selection criteria for each program to ensure that applicants are adequately prepared to be successful in those programs. Therefore the prerequisites for specific programs may vary considerably. The minimum academic prerequisite is a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Other admission requirements for programs could include the following:

• a satisfactory medical and immunization report
• references
• Police Records Check
• certification/licensing such as First Aid, or Class IV driver's licence
• birth certificate
• participation in information, orientation or interview sessions
• participation in aptitude or achievement testing
• demonstration of English language proficiency

For specific program prerequisites, refer to program listings in the Calendar or click here. If an applicant does not meet the minimum requirements for a chosen program, the applicant will be notified in writing and, where applicable, referred for academic upgrading. Adult and Community Education offers academic upgrading courses throughout the province at various locations.

Assessment Criteria

The Admissions Office assesses all completed applications and ranks each application using specific selection criteria, in order to identify the most suitable applicants for each program.

The three predominant criteria used in the selection process are:

• academic achievement (both high school and post-secondary)
• suitability for the field of study
• related work experience and/or any other training

Mature Applications

Mature applicants who do not meet the academic prerequisites for certain programs may be considered for admission for some programs on an individual basis.

Mature applicants will be considered for the following programs:

• Accounting Technology
• Business Administration
• Retail Business Management
• Medical Support Services
• Computer Information Systems
• Electronics Engineering Technology
• Computer Engineering Technology
• Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Repair and Overhaul Technology
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology
• Electromechanical Technology
• Precision Machinist
• Automotive Technology
• Plumbing
• Welding Fabrication

The following conditions apply as a minimum for consideration of acceptance as a mature applicant when the prerequisites are not met:

• must be age of 22 years by the registration date of the program
• must have been out of school for at least one full year
• must submit a letter outlining why they believe they have the equivalent to the stated prerequisites
• must provide a detailed resume
• must include an official transcript from the last educational institute attended

In addition, mature applicants may be asked to participate in aptitude or achievement assessments.

English requirements for all holland college full time programs

Because English is the language of study at Holland College, all applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency. This requirement can be satisfied with one of the following criteria:

1. You have studied full-time for at least three years (or equivalent in part-time studies) or at least six semesters (studying no less than three courses per semester) in a secondary school or university where the language of instruction and examination was English. If this applies to you, please provide verification from your school that the language of instruction and examination was English. (note: The minimum three year requirement does not include time enrolled in an ESL program);
2. You have achieved the required proficiency in one of the following English language tests:

• TOEFL manual score 550
• TOEFL computerized score 225
• Successful completion of ESL Level 8
• IELTS score of 6.0
• CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) minimum score 60 with minimum 50 in each band
• CanTEST with minimum 4.5
• MELAB (Michigan English Language Battery) minimum 80

International Applicants (full time programs)

In addition to the English language requirements listed above, applicants must also meet specific program prerequisites, provide a transcript and provide two letters of reference.

The International Student Fee is $3,000. This fee is in addition to the respective base tuition fee for each Holland College program, excluding the Programs offered at the Marine Training Centre and ESL programs . Certain exceptions may apply and International Fee Information should be verified with the Admissions Office. Additional expenses include: housing, food, textbooks, supplies, and medical insurance.

The Holland College Student Union Health Plan is now in effect and international students are automatically enrolled when they register for a full time program. The cost for international students (approximately $522.12 CAD) is included in your program costs.

Students will have a twelve (12) month term of coverage commencing September 01 of the year for which they are registering.   For more information, please contact the Health Plan Administrator at 902-566-9677.

For information on study permits, please visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website at the following link: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.html

Confirmation Fees

Applicants who are accepted to a program must forward a confirmation fee in order to confirm attendance and secure a seat. The confirmation fee is credited toward the cost of tuition and is either $250 or $500 depending on the tuition of the particular program.

Registration

Registration for College programs beginning in September is held on the Wednesday following Labor Day at each major College Centre. Registration for other programs is held on the first day of the program.

To be registered in a full-time program, students must pay at least 60% of the total fees at the time of registration.

Early Registration

Early registration begins mid-August for progams beginning in September.

Fee and Refund Policy for Full-time Programs

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are established for each program. Information is available from the Admissions Office at (902) 629-4217 or 1-800-446-5265 (press 1) or by clicking here.

Fees may be paid in cash or debit card, by cheque, money order or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express).

• Holland College operates on a program year basis, not a semester system. Tuition, in full, is owing from the commencement of the program. For convenience, students are expected to pay sixty (60%) of tuition/lab fees on the first day of registration and forty (40%) on the first day of the second half of the program. If a student chooses not to return at the start of the second half of the program, the tuition and fees for the full year are still owing.
• Any tuition of $1,000 or less is payable in full upon the day of registration.
• All overdue accounts are subject to interest charges.
• The College reserves the right to cancel registration of those students who fail to pay their fees.

Students who have overdue accounts will not be eligible to:

• register for any program offered by the College
• participate in on-the-job training activities
• participate in any graduation or other recognition ceremonies
• receive a diploma, certificate, transcript or any other official student record until all accounts are paid in full.

Refund POLICY

An application fee is non-refundable.

Applicants who officially notify the College of the decision to cancel their seats prior to program commencement are eligible for a refund of the confirmation fee as follows:

• Fifty percent (50%) of the confirmation fee will be refunded up to thirty (30) days prior to the registration date of the program.
• Twenty-five percent (25%) of the confirmation fee will be refunded up to the end of the last working day prior to registration day.

Other refunds to registered students will be granted under the following conditions:

• A student exits the program or changes status (ie. full-time to part-time or change in start date/exit date) within sixty (60) calendar days after the day of commencement of the program year.
• A students exits for health reasons and supplies a medical certificate.

The amount of refund will be determined as follows:

• Any part of a calendar month attended or registered by a student constitutes a full month. Refunds will be made for complete months only.
• The tuition and fees refund will be based on the time subsequent to the student exiting the program, pro-rated over the duration of the course.

International Students

• Application fee of $100 is non-refundable
• When applicants are accepted to a program they must forward, within 60 days from the date of the acceptance letter, a confirmation fee of $500 (CAD) in order to confirm their attendance and hold their seat. The confirmation fee is credited toward tuition costs. Applicants who are unable to obtain a Study Permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will have 50% of their confirmation fee refunded after they provide Holland College with a copy of the letter of refusal from CIC. Students who obtain a Study Permit but choose not to attend Holland College will not be refunded their confirmation fee.

Holland College operates on a program year basis. Tuition, in full, is owing at the commencement of the program. For convenience, students are expected to pay sixty percent (60%) of tuition/lab fees on the first day of registration and forty percent (40%) on the first day of the second half of the program, the tuition and fees for the full year are still owing.

A student who is dismissed from a program/course will not be eligible for a refund.

All refunds will be approved by the Chief Financial Officer or a designated authority.

Financial Assistance

Students registered in full-time or part-time programs may apply for financial assistance under the Canada Student Loan Act and may be eligible for Human Resource and Skills Development Canada Sponsorships. Students registered in a College program are eligible for scholarships, bursaries and awards provided through the Holland College Foundation.

Entrance Scholarships

All students accepted to full-time programs at Holland College are eligible for Entrance Scholarships and Awards. Applications for these scholarships are available from school guidance offices or the Holland College Admissions office or click here: www.hollandcollege.com/Foundation/ScholarshipsWide.htm

Links of Interest:

• Canada Millennium Scholarships
• PEI Student Loan Centre

Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards

Through the dedicated work of the Holland College Foundation and the generosity of individuals, businesses and other organizations, more than 150 scholarships, bursaries and awards are available to students enrolled in full-time College programs. These financial awards are for enrolled students only; students may not apply until their program commences.

Applications for bursaries are generally assessed on financial need. Scholarship applicants are assessed on performance and contribution to the training program. Several awards have other assessment criteria. Students are advised to read the award criteria carefully.

Students may apply for one or more of the available scholarships, bursaries, and awards. Application forms and a list of specific awards and application requirements are available by clicking the following link:

• Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards

Providing Accommodation for Students with a Disability

The goal of the College is to ensure a fair and consistent admission process for all students, including students with a disability, in accordance with their distinct needs and in a manner consistent with academic principles.

As an educational institution and a community organization, Holland College recognizes that it has a responsibility to provide reasonable accommodation to students who have a disability. An accommodation is reasonable when it is at a point that providing the accommodation would not pose undue hardship to the College community giving due consideration to budgeting requirements, outside sources of funding/support, health and safety requirements and will not in any manner reduce the standards, academic or otherwise, of the College.

Applicants with a disability who seek accommodation from Holland College are responsible for bringing their training and academic needs to the attention of the Registrar as part of the application process; for providing relevant documentation of their disability to the Registrar; and for undergoing an assessment, if determined to be necessary, to assist in the processing of their application.

For more information please contact the Admissions Office or click here.

Student Policies

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Students at the College shall have and may exercise their individual rights and freedoms and subject always to the need to respect and protect the rights of other members of the College community. Subject to these qualifications are numerous rights and freedoms of students that are recognized by the College. These rights and responsibilities range in areas from Freedom of Speech, Freedom to Publish, Academic Appeal, Privacy of Records, Release of Information and numerous others. To view the College's policy and regulations covering Student Rights and Responsibilities see the Quality Management System - Information for Students.

Student Code of Conduct

The Holland College Code of Conduct for Learners is designed to provide the minimal standards of personal conduct that the College expects of its students. The right to attend the College carries with it responsibilities and each student must adhere to the standards of the Code of Conduct if the student wishes to remain enrolled at the College. To view the Code of Conduct for Students see the Quality Management System - Information for Students.

Policy on Discrimination and Harassment

Holland College is committed to creating and maintaining a community in which students, faculty, administrators, staff and others can work, live and learn together, free from all forms of harassment, exploitation, intimidation and discrimination. The Board of Governors of Holland College has adopted a policy statement regarding equity and diversity which is intended to acknowledge diversity and protect the inherent human dignity of all persons. To view the Policy on Discrimination and Harassment see the Equity & Diversity Committee Homepage.