Mature Applicants

NBCC supports life-long learning. Do you qualify as a mature applicant?

• You are at least 21 years of age and do NOT meet admission requirements for your program choice
• You can provide proof of industry skills or related experience to compensate for the lack of pre-requisite/s
• You can provide a resume and references as per the Mature Applicant pathway application process
• You have completed the Mature Student Admission Application Form (available below)
• Upload your resume, references, and application here

How do I get started?

There is a two-step process for Mature Applicants:

Step 1: Once you decide on the program(s) of your choice, you must first apply online with our regular application found at how-to-apply.

Step 2: You must complete the Mature Student Admission Application Form (see instructions below) and send it to NBCC Admissions.

Instructions

• Download the Mature Student Admission Application Form (pdf) (IMPORTANT: right-click the link and select "Save target as…" or "Save link as…" to download the pdf and save to your computer)
• Right-Click the downloaded form and select "Open With... Adobe Reader" (if you do not have Adobe Reader installed, please visit https://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/ to install)
• Fill in the applicable fields
• Save the form
• Upload your resume, references, and application here

What else do I need to know?

• Life experience matters! If you completed previous post-secondary courses or acquired program/course-related work experience, you may be eligible for credit transfer or formal recognition through our RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) program.
• Post-secondary education is an investment that pays off! Learn about financial options available while attending college.
• We are here to help! If you have questions or need more information, let us know We want to make your transition to NBCC as smooth as possible.