Associate Of Arts Degree

Overview: A Flexible Two-Year Degree in Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

The Associate of Arts Degree is a two-year undergraduate program offered by many institutions across British Columbia and beyond. This program is designed to deliver a broad-based liberal arts education, providing students with a strong foundation for further undergraduate study or diverse career pathways.

What You Will Learn: Develop Skills in Critical Thinking, Research, and Communication

Students in this program will gain:

Possible areas of focus include:

This degree is ideal for students looking to explore multiple disciplines while preparing to transfer into a Bachelor of Arts or related university program.

Program Highlights:

Why Choose the Associate of Arts Degree?

 

Program Requirements
  • Academic Requirement: Student must have GPA of 2.0 or greater.
  • ELP Requirement: IELTS: 6.0 PTE: 60 TOEFL: 80
Refund Policy

Overseas International Students (Before Arrival)
If you’ve received an Official Letter of Acceptance but your initial Canadian study permit is refused, you can get a full refund of your prepayment—minus a $150 application fee and $100 administrative fee. To qualify, you must notify the College by the term’s add/drop deadline (see “Procedure” below). If you withdraw after that deadline, refunds follow the Course Drop/Withdrawal rules.

Refund Procedure for Permit Refusal
To request your refund, submit all of the following before the add/drop deadline:

  • Refusal of Study Permit Form

  • IRCC Refusal Letter (dated after your Letter of Acceptance)

  • Bank Information Request Form (for wire transfers)

  • Letter of Authorization (if someone else’s account will receive the funds)

Course Drop & Withdrawal

  • Winter & Fall Terms

    • Before First Day of Term:

      • 100% refund until the end of Regular Registration.

      • 75% refund during Late Registration (from two weeks before term start up to the day before classes).

    • After Classes Start:

      • 50% refund in Week 1 (until Friday 4 pm).

      • 30% refund in Week 2 (until Friday 4 pm).

      • No refund after Week 2 ends.

  • Spring & Summer Terms

    • Before First Day of Term:

      • 100% refund until end of Regular Registration.

      • 75% refund during Late Registration (two weeks before term start until day before classes).

    • After Classes Start:

      • 50% refund until Wednesday 4 pm of Week 1.

      • 30% refund from Wednesday 4 pm until end of Week 1.

      • No refund after Week 1 ends.

All withdrawals require the “Request to Drop a Course” form by the published deadlines.

 

Medical or Compassionate Withdrawals
If you must withdraw for serious medical or compassionate reasons, you can appeal the refund policy. Submit a Refund Appeal form and supporting documents to the Bookstore. Appeals are not guaranteed; the College’s decision is final.


Required to Discontinue (Expulsion)
If you’re expelled, you will receive 50% of any remaining credit balance—unless the balance comes from your initial LOA deposit, which is non-refundable.


Unclaimed Funds
You have 24 months from discontinuation to claim any refund. After that, unclaimed funds become the property of Alexander College.

Key Facts
  • Application Fee: $200
  • LOA Deposit: $5,550
  • Annual Tuition Fee: $19,200
  • Total Tuition Fee: $38,400
  • Course Duration: 2 years
  • Credentials: Associate Degree
  • Intake: September
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Checklist

Checklist

  • CV/Resume (Dates of education and experience must be mentioned in MM-YYYY format)

Example: Job from MM-YYYY --- to MM-YYYY

  • Valid passport copy
  • Academic documents (Bachelor transcripts and certificate + Senior secondary certificate/WAEC/12th)
  • Medium of instructions letter

    IF ONSHORE STUDENT

  • Stamped copy of visa
  • LOI
  • Study permit
  • Canadian Address:
  • Canadian Contact No: