Admissions and Registration

Academic Program Registration Instructions

Academic Programs include:

• Adult Upgrading
• University Studies – Arts, Sciences
• Administrative Studies
• Business Administration
• Kinesiology
• Tourism Management
• Recreation Management

This is what to expect after you’ve submitted your application.

You’ll receive confirmation of acceptance from the College of the Rockies’ Admissions Department.

You’ll receive a letter in the mail telling you when Registration Packages will be mailed out. Make sure you let the Admissions Office know as soon as possible if your address has changed.

You’ll receive a Registration package.

In the Registration package you will find information on how to select your courses and register either online (AccessCOTR), in person, by phone or fax. It’s a good idea to consult with an educational advisor for help in choosing your courses.

Note: Online Registration

In order to register for courses in the Students area of AccessCOTR you will need to Login. If this is your first time using the online system, click “I’m new to AccessCOTR” to obtain a user name and password, before clicking on the Login link. You must have given your email address to the registration staff in order to receive your user name and password.

You’ll pay the tuition. Pay the tuition and fees for your courses by the due date given to you in your registration package.

You’ll attend Orientation.The first week of the fall term is known as Welcome Week, and is designed to help orient you to your program and life as a College of the Rockies student. On the first day of the term, your program will have an orientation session scheduled.

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Career Program Registration Instructions

Programs include:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Dental Assistant
• Early Childhood Education
• Human Service Worker
• Education Assistant
• Fire Services
• Health Care Assistant
• Licensed Practical Nursing
• Mountain Adventure Skills Training

This is what to expect after you’ve submitted your application.

You’ll Receive an Admissions package.

Complete all forms in the package and return it to the Admissions Office by the due date provided in your letter.

You’ll Receive a Letter of Acceptance

Once you receive the official Letter of Acceptance, you’ll need to confirm acceptance of your seat by either paying your tuition fees by the due date provided in your acceptance letter or by paying, a $200.00 non-refundable deposit to confirm acceptance of your seat. You risk losing your seat in the program if the required fees are not received by the due date.

Note: If the program is full you will receive a letter informing you of your position on the waitlist.

You’ll Pay the Balance of your Tuition/Fees

Don’t forget to pay the balance of your first semester’s fees by the due date to avoid being de-registered from your program. Check and Pay your account balance at AccessCOTR.

You’ll Attend the Orientation

The first week of the fall term is known as Welcome Week, and is designed to help orient you to your program and life as a College of the Rockies student. On the first day of the term, your program will have an orientation session scheduled. Check the Welcome Week schedule (usually available online the week before classes begin) for the time and location of your session.

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Trades Programs Registration Instructions

• Apprenticeship Training
• Automotive Service Technician
• Carpenter
• Electrician
• Hairstylist
• Heavy Duty
• Plumber
• Professional Cook
• Timber Framing
• Welder

You’ll Receive a Letter of Acceptance

Once you receive the official Letter of Acceptance, you’ll need to confirm acceptance of your seat by either paying your tuition fees by the due date provided in your acceptance letter or by paying a $200.00 non-refundable deposit. You risk losing your seat in the program if the required fees are not received by the due date.

Note: If the program is full you will receive a letter informing you of your position on the waitlist.

You’ll Pay the Balance of your Tuition/Fees

Don’t forget to pay the balance of your first semester’s fees by the due date to avoid being de-registered from your program. Check your account balance at AccessCOTR.

First Day of Classes

Your acceptance letter will explain where and when to show up for your first day of classes. If you have questions about what to expect on your first day, contact an Administrative Assistant in the Trades department.

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