Coast Mountain College

Our main campus in Terrace is situated on thirty acres of grounds nestled in the surrounding mountain ranges and approximately five kilometers from downtown.

With a multitude of trails and public transit nearby, downtown is easily accessible to students living on- and off-campus. In the summer, locals enjoy mountain biking, hiking the surrounding mountains and trails, and boating or fishing in the beautiful lakes and rivers in the area. In the winter, popular activities include downhill skiing at Shames Mountain, cross-country-skiing on the Onion Lake Ski Trails, or joining a local sports club such as hockey, badminton, pickleball, or soccer.

Our Prince Rupert Campus boasts a spectacular location on an inner harbour on the North Coast. A mild marine air keeps the temperatures moderate throughout the year. Residents have the opportunity to see wildlife such as grizzly bears, black bears, orcas and humpback whales, and many more in their natural environment.

Located in the heart of Smithers with stunning views of Hudson Bay and surrounding mountains, our Smithers campus supports a range of courses, including upgrading, business, trades, continuing studies, and more.

Our Hazelton campus is our coziest, where you will find an open and supportive community among campus staff and fellow students.

Study Abroad at select institutions in Portugal, Finland, Australia, Denmark, The U.S, and more!

Academic programs:

• These are specific to each program and they need to be met before you can attend classes. If you do not meet the required grade for some of your admission prerequisites, you may choose to take our upgrading courses, which allows you to proceed with your application, or you can complete a Permission of Instructor form. Contact an educational advisor at [email protected] for guidance and course planning.

Trades Foundation programs*:

• Grade 12 Graduation required or Mature Student
• English Studies 10, English First Peoples 10 or equivalent
• Apprenticeship Workplace Math 10 or higher, OR successful completion of a CAT Assessment OR Permission of Instructor

*Electrical programs have additional requirements

Trades Apprenticeship programs:

• Must be an active apprentice with SkilledTradesBC
• Applicants must have successfully completed the previous level of technical training to qualify for the next level.

Please visit this link to view a list of CMTN’s prerequisites on English proficiency: https://coastmountaincollege.ca/admissions/requirements/prerequisites

In most programs, applicants are admitted on a first qualified, first admitted basis. If the next intake is full, you will be added to a waitlist for a future offering.

See a list of important dates and schedules here: https://coastmountaincollege.ca/registration-records/course-schedules-important-dates/important-dates

There is no application fee for domestic applicants.

International applicants have a $100 application fee.

1. Choose your program at coastmountaincollege.ca/programs 
2. Review specific admission requirements for that program
3. Apply online at apply.educationplannerbc.ca or complete an application for admission at any registration desk
4. Receive your letter of acceptance
5. Register for classes and pay fees online, in-person, or over the phone
   1. Note: Trades students cannot pay fees online at this time

More information: https://coastmountaincollege.ca/admissions/apply-to-cmtn

CMTN’s Terrace campus has a new three storey student housing building: Wii Gyemsiga Siwilaawksat, which translates from Sm’algyax to ‘where learners are content or comfortable’.

The building is equipped with kitchen areas in each wing on all three floors. Kitchens include fridge, microwaves and stove. All housing students have access to free wireless Internet.

Each room is equipped with a twin bed, nightstand, wardrobe, desk and chair. Laundry, a bike room, elders suite, and cultural space are located on the main floor.

Learn more: https://coastmountaincollege.ca/student-services/campus-services/housing

At this time, on-campus housing is only available at our Terrace campus.

Wii Gyemsiga Siwilaawksat:

• $630/month x 8 months (one academic year) = $5,040
• $300 damage deposit, refundable upon check-out
• $50 application fee

More information on Housing rates: https://coastmountaincollege.ca/student-services/campus-services/housing/rates

Off-campus housing:

• $800-$1000 per month

Limited space. Apply as soon as you apply for admission.

Student Housing application form is available on our website here: https://coastmountaincollege.ca/student-services/campus-services/housing/apply

To apply for housing, students must be fully registered and enrolled in one of the College’s programs. International students must provide a copy of their Study Permit. Please note that space is limited, and room placement is not guaranteed. A non-refundable minimum stay of 30 days is required.

Kindly allow a minimum of 7 business days for application processing. To avoid duplication, please refrain from submitting multiple inquiries.

Once your application has been processed, you will receive a letter notifying you of your status. You will either:

1. Be offered a space in student housing:

• To confirm your space, you will need to be fully registered in your program.
• To reject this offer and cancel your application, provide a written notification to [email protected] before the date indicated on your offer letter.

2. Be placed on the waiting list, and offered a space when it becomes available.

If you are a student with disabilities, our Accessibility Services team can provide academic accommodations to reduce barriers to learning such as facilitating assessments that are tailored to you.

Connect with Accessibility Services prior to your start of classes to:

• Assess medical documentation
• Discuss services and supports
• Develop accommodation plans

*Some supports require longer to access, and we prefer our students contact us three months prior to the start of classes.

Indigenous students who want to access college programs or services are strongly encouraged to visit a First Nations Access Coordinator.

The goal of their services is to provide a successful transition to CMTN, create a welcoming environment, and to provide support at all points along students’ educational journeys.

There is a First Nations Access Coordinator at each of our campuses, in Terrace, Prince Rupert, Smithers, and Hazelton. They create a monthly newsletter to keep students up to date with supports, funding deadline, upcoming and past events, as well as sharing recipes and resources.

The Indigenous Student Handbook has all the supports and services available to Indigenous students at Coast Mountain College.

Coast Mountain College has a range of high-quality, affordable program options for international students.

International advisors can help with admission and program inquiries, pre-arrival inquiries, and providing support. Reach out to them via this email: [email protected].

Each program at CMTN has different English language requirements. In most cases, you need to have at least an English 12 level or an equivalent qualification to meet the admission requirements.

If you did not complete Grade 12 (or equivalent) with a passing grade in an English course at a senior high school in one of the listed countries, you must provide proof of English proficiency through an accepted test.  Visit Option 1 to view the required scores for accepted English proficiency tests at CMTN.

Another option is to complete an English pathway program at one of our partner language schools. Once you achieve the required English pathway level, you will satisfy the English language requirements for CMTN programs. For more details, read Option 2.

For more information regarding English language proficiency requirements, refer to this page: English Language Proficiency Requirements for program admissions.