Alternative ways to meet your admission requirements.

Letter of Intent Guidelines

If you are not able to provide transcripts and do not meet the admission requirements through the options listed above, mature or home-schooled students may apply through an alternative entry pathway by submitting a letter of intent as partial fulfilment of academic admission requirements. The letter of intent must be no more than 600 words, written and authorized by the applicant, and should briefly address the following:

• why you are interested in yout chosen program of study at Bow Valley College,
• how your chosen program of study may benefit you with your desired career or after-college plans, and
• approaches you will take to ensure success in your studies if admitted to Bow Valley College.

*Letters of intent must be personally written by the applicant and reflect their own voice and experiences; submissions generated by AI are not accepted.
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Make sure to submit your letter after you’ve applied—by email, mail, or in person. It should be typewritten in English and include your name, student number, and program. We’ll evaluate it based on your readiness for college-level work. Mature students must send the Letter of Intent with a resume.

Courses you take at Bow Valley College may count in place of the high school courses you need for admission. You can take many of these courses through Open Studies to qualify for admission. With a satisfactory grade, these courses may also qualify for transfer credit.