The College will assist students in obtaining suitable accommodations. The College’s well-established homestay program gives students the opportunity to live with Canadian families, where accommodations and three daily meals are provided. Please notify the College at least 2 weeks in advance and submit the relevant homestay application form with your application package.
Homestay Program
Scholarships
RCC has a scholarship program for outstanding students with award values up to $5,000. Potential scholarship recipients are identified during the admissions process based on the academic and application information received. Learn more.
Airport Reception
International students seeking accommodation and airport reception services from the College should notify the College at least 2 weeks in advance of their detailed travel schedule. Please include the relevant airport reception form with your application package.
Medical Insurance
International students are entitled to medical and hospital benefits through the B.C. Medical Services Plan. However, this plan is not available to new students during their stay in B.C. for the first three calendar months. The College can arrange for a private insurance company to provide the medical coverage during this waiting period.
Counseling Services
In line with the academic development of students, the College provides students with counseling services to assist them in educational and career planning. These services will be available to students with personal and academic problems as well.
Visa Services
The College will provide international students with necessary services for the extension of Study Permits and other visas.
Academic Schedule
Important dates for the current and upcoming academic year.
2023 Fall Semester
September 1 to December 18
| Sep 01 | New student registration and placement test/Registration for continuing students. |
| Sep 04 | Labour Day. College closed. |
| Sep 05 | Classes start. |
| Oct 02 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. College closed. |
| Oct 09 | Thanksgiving Day. College closed. |
| Oct 17-19 | Mid-term examinations. |
| Oct 20 | Non-instructional Day. No classes. |
| Nov 13 | Remembrance Day’s Holiday. College closed. |
| Dec 13-15 | Final examinations. |
| Dec 18 | Non-instructional Day. No classes. |
| Dec 25-31 | Christmas Holidays. College closed. |
2024 Spring Semester
January 5 to April 15
| Jan 01 | New Year’s Holiday. College closed. |
| Jan 05 | New student registration and placement test/Registration for continuing students. |
| Jan 08 | Classes start. |
| Feb 09 | Professional Day. No classes. |
| Feb 13-15 | Mid-term examinations. |
| Feb 16 | Non-instructional Day. No classes. |
| Feb 19 | Family Day Holiday. College closed. |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday. College closed. |
| Apr 01 | Easter Monday. College closed. |
| Apr 10-12 | Final examinations. |
| Apr 15 | Non-instructional Day. No classes. |
2024 Summer Semester
April 30 to July 26
| Apr 30 | New student registration and placement test/Registration for continuing students. |
| May 01 | Classes start. |
| May 20 | Victoria Day. College closed. |
| Jun 18-20 | Mid-term examinations (Final examinations for Grade 12). |
| Jun 21 | Non-instructional Day. No classes. |
| Jul 01 | Canada Day. College closed. |
| Jul 23-25 | Final examinations. |
| Jul 26 | Non-instructional Day. No classes. |
| Aug 05 | B.C. Day. College closed. |
2024 Fall Semester
September 3 to December 16
| Sep 02 | Labour Day. College closed. |
| Sep 03 | New student registration and placement test/Registration for continuing students. |
| Sep 04 | Classes start. |
| Sep 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Holiday. College closed. |
| Oct 14 | Thanksgiving Day. College closed. |
| Oct 15-17 | Mid-term examinations. |
| Oct 18 | Non-instructional Day. No classes. |
| Nov 11 | Remembrance Day. College closed. |
| Dec 11-13 | Final examinations. |
| Dec 16 | Non-instructional Day. No classes. |
| Dec 25-31 | Christmas Holidays. College closed. |