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Introduction

Congratulations🎊✨ You've been accepted into one of Canada's top colleges! This guide will help you prepare for your first day at BCIT and navigate myBCIT, which you should become familiar with to achieve a successful student life.

myBCIT is a portal for students and employees to access common resources such as myBCIT email, course information, and self-service options like course registration, course grades, tax forms (T2202A and T4) and more.

Intended Users

This documentation is targeted for Individuals who have received an acceptance letter for a full-time program at BCIT.

Requirements

Before you dive into this document, make sure you have

  • an acceptance letter for BCIT's full-time program
  • a myBCIT account
  • a residence in Canada
  • a Canadian bank account
  • a Compass Card.

Important Messages

In this guide, we'll use message blocks to highlight important information. Here are the types of messages you'll see.

Note

Indicates additional information or tips

Success

Indicates what success looks like

Warning

Specifies what must be checked before proceeding

Documentation Structure

Here's the main sections in this guide. You can jump to the section you wish to check by clicking the links below:

⏭ Paying commitment fee and tuition

⏭ Setting up BCIT email

⏭ Applying for U-Pass