Academic Information - Columbia Bible College
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Academic Information - Columbia Bible College
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Registration
Schedules & Timetables
Academic Catalogue & Manual
Shop for Textbooks
Academic Requests
Academic Calendar
Registration
This is a step-by-step guide to registering for courses at Columbia Bible College
COMPLETE PRE-REGISTRATION FORM
Each student is required to complete a pre-registration form each semester.
If you are a
resident student
,
click here to fill out your new resident pre-registration form
.
If you are a
new
commuter or offsite student
,
click here to fill out your new commuter pre-registration form
.
PAY REGISTRATION DEPOSIT
To make your payment, please refer to
Payment Information
for details on the registration deposit and payment methods. If you have any questions, contact Reception at (604) 853-3358 or
info@columbiabc.edu
.
If you will be a resident student, deposit is $400.
If you will be a commuter student, deposit is $100.
If you are an ERT, OL, or Quest student, the registration deposit is $800.00.
REGISTER
New students will complete course registration with an Admissions Advisor.
Returning students can register themselves through their student portal after Steps 1 & 2 are completed. For any questions or for help with registration, please reach out to the Registrar’s Office.
Send Greg Thiessen a Teams chat or book an appointment.
Book an Appointment »
Send Erv Klassen a Teams chat or book an appointment.
Book an Appointment »
Registration opens March 10, 2026, starting at 7:00 am.
Instructions for registration are linked here
and also found in student portals under “How-to Guides.”
Are you Graduating?
Please fill in the
Grad Application form
. Students are required to submit this in order to graduate and/or participate in the ceremony in April 2027.
If you have any questions about the grad form, please contact
Corina Penner
.
Been Away?
Students who have been away for at least one semester and are interested in returning to Columbia can
reach out to Greg Thiessen
.
Questions about Registration?
Feel free to send Greg Thiessen or Erv Klassen a Teams chat or book an appointment.
Book an Appointment with Greg »
Book an Appointment with Erv »
Schedules & Timetables
Download more information.
Final Exam Schedule
Fall Semester
Fall 2026 Course Offerings
Fall 2026 Timetable
Winter Semester
Winter-Spring 2027 Course Offerings
Winter 2026 Timetable
Academic Catalogue & Manual
Columbia's Catalogue and Academic Manual provide all the information you need to know about our programs, courses, and academic policies.
Download the Academic Catalogue
Download the Academic Manual
Looking for Support During Your Studies?
Look no further! Academic Support is here to help.
Connect with Academic Support
Textbook Store
The Columbia Textbook Store is located on the first floor of the Resource Centre beside Reception. The Bookstore carries all current semester textbooks and a limited supply of past semester textbooks.
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm (Contact
Reception
for exceptions)
Download the Current Semester Textbook List
Return Policy
Refunds or exchanges will be accepted until the second week of each semester (third day for summer semester) or one week after date of purchase if purchase was made prior to a semester. For a 100% refund or exchange, students must bring the textbook back (a) in the first week of the fall or winter semester, (b) within the first three days of the summer semester, or (c) one week from the date of purchase if the purchase was made prior to the beginning of a semester. A 90% refund is available for textbooks returned the second week of the fall or winter semester.
For an exchange or refund, customers must have the original till receipt (plus debit/credit card or yellow textbook charge receipt if applicable). All refunds will be applied to the student’s account unless original purchase was made with a credit card (refunded to credit card).
Textbooks will NOT be accepted for a refund or exchange if:
plastic shrink wrap has been opened or removed (when applicable).
textbook has been damaged in any way.
any accompanying CD or student aid is missing from the text package.
returned after the second week of the fall or winter semesters, or after the third day of the summer semester.
Columbia Bible College reserves the right to refuse refunds if the return does not meet the standards listed in the store policy.
Academic Requests
Transcript Requests
Students and alumni may request a copy of their official transcript by submitting the Microsoft Form linked below. Original PDF forms will no longer be accepted as fees and processing times have changed.
Request Your Transcript Online
Transcript requests can also be made
in person
through
the Registrar’s office
.
Syllabi Requests
Students transferring from Columbia Bible College to other academic institutions are sometimes required to provide syllabi for courses they have completed at Columbia.
To request electronic copies of syllabi please
contact Academics
with the following information:
Course name
Course number
Year and semester course was completed
To request copies of syllabi please complete the Syllabus Request Form and email it to
academics@columbiabc.edu
. Please note syllabi will not be processed until the payment method on the form is processed. Current processing time is 5-10 business days.
Download Syllabus Request Form
Letter Requests
Students can request the following types of letters by
contacting Academics
.
Letter of Permission — email
Erv Klassen
Confirmation of Graduation — email
Corina Penner
Request a Letter
Parchment Requests
To request parchment replacement, please
contact Academics
.
Request a New Parchment
Confirmation of Enrollment Request
Looking for a Confirmation of Enrollment letter? Head on over to
Financial Aid
to request one.
Academic Calendar
Fall 2026 Semester
AUGUST
15
Fall Semester Payment Due Date
SEPTEMBER
6 & 7
New & Returning Student Orientation
8
Day and Evening Classes Begin
8-14
Course Add/Drop Week
15
75% Refund for Withdrawal Starts
29
50% Refund for Withdrawal Starts
30
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
(no day or evening classes)
OCTOBER
1
Second Payment Due for Deferred Payment Plan
12
Thanksgiving
(no day or evening classes)
13
0% Refund for Withdrawal Start
27
Mid-semester grades posted
NOVEMBER
1
Final Payment Due for Deferred Payment Plan
9
Last Day for Withdrawal from Classes Without Academic Penalty
10
Registration for Winter Semester Starts
11
Remembrance Day
(no day or evening classes)
DECEMBER
11
Last Day of Classes
14-21
Final Exam Week
(Regularly scheduled exam finished on Dec 18. Rescheduled or accommodated exams of local students may extend to Dec 21.)
15
Winter Semester Payment Due Date
22-Jan 10
Christmas Break
(Residence Closed Dec 19 – Jan 10)
Winter 2027 Semester
JANUARY
10
New Student Orientation
11
Day & Evening Classes Begin
11-17
Course Add/Drop Week
18
75% Refund for Withdrawal Starts
FEBRUARY
1
Second Payment Due for Deferred Payment Plan
1
50% Refund for Withdrawal Starts
15
0% Refund for Withdrawal Starts
15-19
Family Day / Reading Week
(no day or evening classes)
MARCH
1
Final Payment Due for Deferred Payment Plan
1
Mid-Semester Grades posted
10
Registration for Fall Semester Starts
15
Last Day for Withdrawal from Classes Without Academic Penalty
26
Good Friday
(no day or evening classes)
29
Easter Monday
(no day or evening classes)
APRIL
16
Last day of Classes
19-23
Final Exams
24
Commencement Ceremony & Reception
Spring/Summer 2026 Semester
APRIL
15
Spring Semester Payment Due Date
20
Spring Modular Classes Begin
MAY
4
Spring Online Classes Begin
Academics Team
If you need advice, have questions, or just want to get to know the Columbia Academics Team, we love meeting students! Connect with us today! 🙂
Gil Dueck
Academic Dean
Contact Gil »
Erv Klassen
Registrar, Director of Institutional Assessment
Contact Erv »
Greg Thiessen
Practical Theology Program Director, Metzger Collection Manager & Assistant Registrar
Contact Greg »
Corina Penner
Executive Assistant to Academics and Student Accounts
Contact Corina»
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ACADEMIC INFO
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Schedules & Timetables
Academic Catalogue & Manual
Shop for Textbooks
Academic Requests
Academic Calendar
ACADEMIC INFO
Registration
Schedules & Timetables
Academic Catalogue & Manual
Shop for Textbooks
Academic Requests
Academic Calendar
Registration
This is a step-by-step guide to registering for courses at Columbia Bible College
COMPLETE PRE-REGISTRATION FORM
Each student is required to complete a pre-registration form each semester.
If you are a
resident student
,
click here to fill out your new resident pre-registration form
.
If you are a
new
commuter or offsite student
,
click here to fill out your new commuter pre-registration form
.
PAY REGISTRATION DEPOSIT
To make your payment, please refer to
Payment Information
for details on the registration deposit and payment methods. If you have any questions, contact Reception at (604) 853-3358 or
info@columbiabc.edu
.
If you will be a resident student, deposit is $400.
If you will be a commuter student, deposit is $100.
If you are an ERT, OL, or Quest student, the registration deposit is $800.00.
REGISTER
New students will complete course registration with an Admissions Advisor.
Returning students can register themselves through their student portal after Steps 1 & 2 are completed. For any questions or for help with registration, please reach out to the Registrar’s Office.
Send Greg Thiessen a Teams chat or book an appointment.
Book an Appointment »
Send Erv Klassen a Teams chat or book an appointment.
Book an Appointment »
Registration opens March 10, 2026, starting at 7:00 am.
Instructions for registration are linked here
and also found in student portals under “How-to Guides.”
Are you Graduating?
Please fill in the
Grad Application form
. Students are required to submit this in order to graduate and/or participate in the ceremony in April 2027.
If you have any questions about the grad form, please contact
Corina Penner
.
Been Away?
Students who have been away for at least one semester and are interested in returning to Columbia can
reach out to Greg Thiessen
.
Questions about Registration?
Feel free to send Greg Thiessen or Erv Klassen a Teams chat or book an appointment.
Book an Appointment with Greg »
Book an Appointment with Erv »
Schedules & Timetables
Download more information.
Final Exam Schedule
Fall Semester
Fall 2026 Course Offerings
Fall 2026 Timetable
Winter Semester
Winter-Spring 2027 Course Offerings
Winter 2026 Timetable
Academic Catalogue & Manual
Columbia's Catalogue and Academic Manual provide all the information you need to know about our programs, courses, and academic policies.
Download the Academic Catalogue
Download the Academic Manual
Looking for Support During Your Studies?
Look no further! Academic Support is here to help.
Connect with Academic Support
Textbook Store
The Columbia Textbook Store is located on the first floor of the Resource Centre beside Reception. The Bookstore carries all current semester textbooks and a limited supply of past semester textbooks.
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm (Contact
Reception
for exceptions)
Download the Current Semester Textbook List
Return Policy
Refunds or exchanges will be accepted until the second week of each semester (third day for summer semester) or one week after date of purchase if purchase was made prior to a semester. For a 100% refund or exchange, students must bring the textbook back (a) in the first week of the fall or winter semester, (b) within the first three days of the summer semester, or (c) one week from the date of purchase if the purchase was made prior to the beginning of a semester. A 90% refund is available for textbooks returned the second week of the fall or winter semester.
For an exchange or refund, customers must have the original till receipt (plus debit/credit card or yellow textbook charge receipt if applicable). All refunds will be applied to the student’s account unless original purchase was made with a credit card (refunded to credit card).
Textbooks will NOT be accepted for a refund or exchange if:
plastic shrink wrap has been opened or removed (when applicable).
textbook has been damaged in any way.
any accompanying CD or student aid is missing from the text package.
returned after the second week of the fall or winter semesters, or after the third day of the summer semester.
Columbia Bible College reserves the right to refuse refunds if the return does not meet the standards listed in the store policy.
Academic Requests
Transcript Requests
Students and alumni may request a copy of their official transcript by submitting the Microsoft Form linked below. Original PDF forms will no longer be accepted as fees and processing times have changed.
Request Your Transcript Online
Transcript requests can also be made
in person
through
the Registrar’s office
.
Syllabi Requests
Students transferring from Columbia Bible College to other academic institutions are sometimes required to provide syllabi for courses they have completed at Columbia.
To request electronic copies of syllabi please
contact Academics
with the following information:
Course name
Course number
Year and semester course was completed
To request copies of syllabi please complete the Syllabus Request Form and email it to
academics@columbiabc.edu
. Please note syllabi will not be processed until the payment method on the form is processed. Current processing time is 5-10 business days.
Download Syllabus Request Form
Letter Requests
Students can request the following types of letters by
contacting Academics
.
Letter of Permission — email
Erv Klassen
Confirmation of Graduation — email
Corina Penner
Request a Letter
Parchment Requests
To request parchment replacement, please
contact Academics
.
Request a New Parchment
Confirmation of Enrollment Request
Looking for a Confirmation of Enrollment letter? Head on over to
Financial Aid
to request one.
Academic Calendar
Fall 2026 Semester
AUGUST
15
Fall Semester Payment Due Date
SEPTEMBER
6 & 7
New & Returning Student Orientation
8
Day and Evening Classes Begin
8-14
Course Add/Drop Week
15
75% Refund for Withdrawal Starts
29
50% Refund for Withdrawal Starts
30
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
(no day or evening classes)
OCTOBER
1
Second Payment Due for Deferred Payment Plan
12
Thanksgiving
(no day or evening classes)
13
0% Refund for Withdrawal Start
27
Mid-semester grades posted
NOVEMBER
1
Final Payment Due for Deferred Payment Plan
9
Last Day for Withdrawal from Classes Without Academic Penalty
10
Registration for Winter Semester Starts
11
Remembrance Day
(no day or evening classes)
DECEMBER
11
Last Day of Classes
14-21
Final Exam Week
(Regularly scheduled exam finished on Dec 18. Rescheduled or accommodated exams of local students may extend to Dec 21.)
15
Winter Semester Payment Due Date
22-Jan 10
Christmas Break
(Residence Closed Dec 19 – Jan 10)
Winter 2027 Semester
JANUARY
10
New Student Orientation
11
Day & Evening Classes Begin
11-17
Course Add/Drop Week
18
75% Refund for Withdrawal Starts
FEBRUARY
1
Second Payment Due for Deferred Payment Plan
1
50% Refund for Withdrawal Starts
15
0% Refund for Withdrawal Starts
15-19
Family Day / Reading Week
(no day or evening classes)
MARCH
1
Final Payment Due for Deferred Payment Plan
1
Mid-Semester Grades posted
10
Registration for Fall Semester Starts
15
Last Day for Withdrawal from Classes Without Academic Penalty
26
Good Friday
(no day or evening classes)
29
Easter Monday
(no day or evening classes)
APRIL
16
Last day of Classes
19-23
Final Exams
24
Commencement Ceremony & Reception
Spring/Summer 2026 Semester
APRIL
15
Spring Semester Payment Due Date
20
Spring Modular Classes Begin
MAY
4
Spring Online Classes Begin
Academics Team
If you need advice, have questions, or just want to get to know the Columbia Academics Team, we love meeting students! Connect with us today! 🙂
Gil Dueck
Academic Dean
Contact Gil »
Erv Klassen
Registrar, Director of Institutional Assessment
Contact Erv »
Greg Thiessen
Practical Theology Program Director, Metzger Collection Manager & Assistant Registrar
Contact Greg »
Corina Penner
Executive Assistant to Academics and Student Accounts
Contact Corina»