Eligibility for admission requires the applicant to meet one of the following academic criteria:
1. High School
Provincial High School Graduation Certificate with a minimum 60% overall average in eight level 3000 credits or equivalent
2. College Transition (prior to 2024, students would have completed Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition)
College Transition Certificate
3. Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with General College Profile (or Business-Related College Profile or Degree and Technical Profile) with an average pass mark of 60%
4. Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, are 19 years at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.
International Applicants – English Proficiency
All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into our regular programs; for more information regarding the College’s English language proficiency requirements please refer to AC-102-PR, Admission Procedures, Section 5.2 English Proficiency.
Additional Admission Requirements
The Entrance Requirements - Additional Documentation Package identifies specific documentation that students are required to provide for the Community and Therapeutic Recreation Program. You will receive this package as part of your letter of acceptance and these documents must be completed, signed, and returned prior to online registration.
- Section A: A clear Criminal Record Screening Certificate (Certificate of Conduct) with applications obtainable through the RNC, or a clear Criminal Record Check with applications obtainable through the RCMP. A Vulnerable Sector Check is also required.
These documents must be dated no more than two months prior to the first scheduled day of classes for the program. Applicants with a criminal offense listed on their Certificate of Conduct may be denied access to field placements and will be unable to complete the program. Please note that after enrollment, additional documentation may be required by organizations for field placements and volunteer activities.
- Section B: First Aid and Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
Students must possess a valid First Aid Certificate and basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR), valid until the end of each semester.
- Section C: Immunization Record and Immunization-Communicable Diseases Screening Package
Students must complete and submit the Student Pre-Placement Immunizations and Communicable Diseases Screening Package prior to online registration.
Please Note:
- Copies of the required Criminal Record Screening Certificate (Certificate of Conduct) or the Criminal Record Check, along with the Vulnerable Sector Check, First Aid, CPR, Student Pre-Placement Immunizations and Communicable Diseases Screening Package are to be submitted prior to online registration; otherwise, students will not be able to attend class.
- After enrolment, additional documentation may be required by organizations for field placements and volunteer activities.
- Due to the physical nature of many of the courses offered throughout the two-year program, students are expected to be in good physical condition and demonstrate the ability to take part in intense physical activities in an indoor and outdoor setting.