How to Apply
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Choose your program
Explore our Programs page to find the program that fits your interests.
Review our admission requirements
Each program page has specific admission requirements. Be sure to check for any specific prerequisite courses, certificates or references you'll need.
If English is not your first language, you will also need to provide us with proof of your English Language Proficiency.
Create your Dashboard account!
You will apply and track your application through a program called MyDashboard. Create an account to get started!
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Create your application
Create an Application through My Dashboard, our online application manager.
Upload your supporting documents
Each program requires you to submit supporting documents to demonstrate how you meet the program admission criteria.
All Applicants must provide
- A high school transcript
- A resume
Additional documents like certificates, portfolios or medical waivers may be required, depending on your program. If you attended a previous post-secondary institution, submit both your Post-secondary transcript and your high school transcript to strengthen your application.
Submit your application
We begin reviewing applications on October 15 for early consideration.
Our competitive program review date is February 28.Late applications will be considered as seats become available.
Please note: Application fees are not refundable.
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When will I know if I've been accepted?
We begin reviewing applications on October 15 for early consideration.
Our competitive program review date is February 28.Our largest number of acceptance offers is sent in March each year. However, we continue to accept students until the program start date as seats become available. Please monitor your Dashboard for updates.
Where will I find my acceptance letter?
All acceptance offers are indicated on My Dashboard and communicated to the email address you provide during account set up.
Confirm your offer of acceptance
You must pay a tuition deposit to confirm your acceptance offer. You will have 3 weeks to confirm your acceptance. Confirmation fees act as a deposit toward your tuition.
What if I don't pay my confirmation fee?
If you do not confirm your offer of acceptance within 3 weeks, your seat will be offered to the next qualified applicant. Note: Holland College does not defer applications or acceptance from one intake to another.
What if I am waitlisted?
Students who are waitlisted should monitor their dashboard for updates. Program availability changes frequently from spring through the summer, and we will continue to issue acceptances up until our program start date.
What if I am not accepted?
Contact our recruitment team to discuss your options and to learn how you can strengthen your application.
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Admission Office Contact Details
Application Timeline
Keep track of the important dates and events that can help set you up for success.
Fall
Do your research, review program requirements to ensure your high school courses meet our program requirements.
October 3 - Fall Open House: Join us explore campus and discover what college life is like!
October 15 - Application Review begins: Apply now for early consideration. If you're in grade 12, submit your most recent transcript for conditional acceptance.
Winter
Start preparing documents for program and scholarship applications.
Update your resume and request reference letters so you have them when you need them.
Athletes: create a player profile to connect with our Hurricanes coaches and learn about tryouts.
February - Winter Open House: Join us on campus and explore your preferred program.
February 28 - Application Review Date: Apply and upload your supporting documents to be considered in our first round of acceptances. After this date, applicants will be considered based on seat availablity.
Spring
Our first round of acceptances will be sent by the end of March! Watch your dashboard for updates.
- If you are accepted, you'll have 3 weeks to pay your tuition deposit to confirm your acceptance. Any unconfirmed offers will expire and be offered to other qualified applicants on our waitlists.
March 31 - Entrance Awards deadline: Apply for scholarships and awards. We have over $650,000 available annually, and applying is easy using our online awards platform.
April 30 - Course registration opens: Accepted students complete course registration to obtain a student user account and email, access student networks and services, log into SAM, or apply for a HollPass (student ID).
Summer
Prepare for the fall by finalizing the details about your living arrangements and how you plan to pay for your program.
Upload any remaining documents to your dashboard and complete your course registration (if you haven't already).
Complete the online College Kickstart program and watch for updates about campus orientation events!
June: Government student loan applications are due. To have your fund approved and ready for the fall, make sure you submit your student loan application now!
