Welcome to Corpus Christi College

Your best start for university happens here.  We are here to walk alongside you and help you build your profile as change makers. Our programs build leaders, inspire creatives, and empower people to make a difference now.

We offer the best of university courses in Arts, Business, and Science on your pathway to success. Become the best version of yourself with us.  It only takes 15 minutes to start a new chapter in your story with Corpus Christi College.

We offer campus tours, admissions events, and individual appointments with our student recruiters to help guide you through the application process.

Email us at [email protected] or call us at 604-822-6862 to speak to a recruiter. We can’t wait to meet you!

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We’re open to anyone, and everyone is welcome.

Anyone who meets our admissions requirements can attend Corpus Christi-St. Mark’s College at UBC. We welcome students from all backgrounds, nationalities, and faiths.

Are you interested in applying?

Year Round Admission

We offer year-round admissions, giving you more flexibility to make a schedule that fits you
  • We offer classes throughout the year.
  • Select your term of study.  

Apply by the Early Admissions deadline for these benefits:

  • Receive a no-pressure admission offer earlier than other institutions   
  • Guarantee your spot at Corpus Christi College
  • Get priority registration for courses
  • Get a head start at finding residence housing near or on campus

General Admission

  • Applications are open up until the first week of classes for each term. 

TOP 10 Questions Asked

Are Corpus Christi College Courses transferable?

Yes, Corpus Christi courses are transferable. All Corpus Christi College courses are listed on the B.C. Council on Admissions and Transfer website that lists which schools receive Corpus Christi courses for transfer. Corpus Christi’s courses are all designed to transfer to UBC and other major universities, but as is the case with all institutions in the province there are also a few courses which have not yet received credit at particular receiving institutions. You will know the transferability of a course before you register. You can check out the details on university transfer in BC at www.bctransferguide.ca.

What is Corpus Christi’s connection to UBC?

Full-time Corpus Christi students can access many of the services and benefits UBC offers its students through our  affiliation agreement. Students receive UBC Library Cards, U-Pass Bus Passes and can participate in UBC intramurals, UBC clubs, and use UBC Student Services such as Student Health and Counseling.  

Some Corpus Christi students are also UBC students. Many Corpus Christi students enroll and take courses at UBC through Access Studies or as Visiting Students to UBC. Many UBC students also take courses at Corpus Christi to take advantage of our small class sizes and courses not available through UBC. Many of our instructors are also UBC instructors who have chosen to teach courses at Corpus Christi in addition to their regular UBC classes. These factors result in an easy transition from college life to the larger universities, especially UBC.

How are the courses different from those taught at other universities and colleges?

Corpus Christi College is first and foremost a student-centered college where instructors understand the value of teaching in a smaller, seminar-style setting. Our class sizes average about 20 students, permitting the instructors to work more closely with every student. They are available to students outside of the classroom and encourage students to use their office hours. The personal attention students receive at Corpus Christi results in a greater understanding of course material and hence, better student performance.

Can I transfer from another post-secondary institution?

Applicants who have earned at least 24 transferable credits from other recognized post-secondary institutions will be considered transfer students; entrance GPA will be calculated solely on these transfer credits. Students with 23 or fewer credits will be evaluated for admission based on both high school and post-secondary transcripts.

Can student only transfer to UBC after leaving Corpus Christi?

No. In addition to UBC, our students have successfully transferred to SFU, McGill, Queen’s, University of Toronto, University of Victoria, Emily Carr University, Bishop’s University, Saint Francis Xavier, La Sorbonne (France), Osake University (Japan), and others.

Am I eligible for financial aid, awards and student loans?

Corpus Christi has one of the most generous financial aid programs in the province. This year money will be given to students through scholarships, bursaries and work study opportunities. Detailed information on specific scholarships is available on our website. Students attending Corpus Christi College are also eligible for government and bank student loan programs.

Do you have to be Catholic or Christian to attend Corpus Christi College?

No, students from various backgrounds attend Corpus Christi. Our Campus Life & Ministry Office provides opportunities for all students to take part in campus life. If you are interested in exploring your life as a Catholic or Christian, we are committed to supporting you as you develop and investigate your faith. Because of our dynamic program, most students will choose to take part in events that help them to celebrate their Christian faith and Catholicity.

All student activities are voluntary. We are committed to diversity and respect religious liberty, and we are also very proud of our Catholic foundation and character. Please call us if you have any further questions about faith development at Corpus Christi

Is religious education a requirement of the College?

Corpus Christi College offers a strong foundation in the Liberal Arts, and part of the Arts and Humanities curriculum at any university is Religious Studies. We encourage students to learn more about religion, history, philosophy and literature. In Religious Studies we currently offer courses in Christian History, Islamic History and World Religions. They are not required courses, but are very popular with our students.

How do I apply?

See the admissions requirements and application process for more details on applying to Corpus Christi. We look forward to meeting you!

How can I get more information?

Corpus Christi Recruiters and Advisors are available to answer your questions in person, via the phone or by email. Contact us in person on the UBC Campus at 5935 Iona Drive, Vancouver, BC. You may also call us at 604 822-6862 or email [email protected]

PATHWAYS

Your University Journey Begins Here

SHOWBIZ

The Art of Business, The Business of Art

SHOWBIZ helps build student profiles in business and in the creative.

The SHOWBIZ program offers students the ability to take Core Business courses while also continuing in their creative arts passions.  This integrated approach not only brings real-world training into the classroom, it also gives students added portfolio pieces they can use to apply for jobs and/or for their university transfer.

Students can study courses:

  • Marketing
  • Organizational Behaviour
  • Business Communications
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Economics

and grow in skills that will help them in the marketplace and in the creative arts industry.

Likewise, students can take courses in

  • Theatre
  • Bard on the Beach,
  • Film Production
  • Creative Writing
  • Journalism
  • Screenwriting
  • Acting

where they will build upon other courses and apply skills in

  • Project Management
  • Digital Media Usability
  • Storyboarding
  • Marketing
  • Fundraising/How to Pitch

while completing creative projects.

Students can earn up to 60 credits to get an Associate of Arts degree and transfer to a business program or arts program of their choice.

STUDENT SHOWCASE

Performance opportunities are held twice a year on campus and at sponsored venues.

We want to celebrate our students achievements and share their works through:

  • Slam Poetry Performance
  • Short Play/Acting Scene Performances
  • Monologues – Classics & Modern
  • Digital Media Arts Projects
  • Production/Business Model Pitches
  • Short Film/Film Festival Submissions
  • Pecha Kutcha Presentations
  • Screenplay, Creative Writing, Poetry Readings, and more

Industry experts, artists, community leadership, faculty, and staff are not only part of the “showcase events,” they are moderators, curators, mentors, and instructors for our students.   SHOWBIZ is about inspiring students in the “art of business” and “the business of art.”

Counsellors, Educators, Advisors

What makes Corpus Christi College unique? It’s not only a great community where students can live, study, and thrive in Vancouver, BC, they can develop and have their best start on their university pathway from “Point A to Point B(e)” at the Point Grey campus of the beautiful University of British Columbia. Bring a class, do a tour, and sign up for our annual counsellors’ brunch at the UBC Golf Club.