What is flexible admissions?
If you don’t meet VCC’s standard entry requirements, our flexible admissions options may give you a way in. The admissions officer for your program can help you see if one of these pathways is right for you.
Flexible admissions pathways include:
- Mature student admission
- Individual flexible admission
- Open Studies admission
- Transfer student admission
- Visiting student admission
Mature student admission
This pathway serves adults who did not complete high school.
Requirements:
- You must be at least 19 years old on the first day of class
- Demonstrate English language proficiency
- Have completed English 12 with a grade of C or equivalent
- Provide any additional materials requested (e.g. resume, assessment test results)
Individual flexible admission
This pathway is for applicants with non‑traditional educational backgrounds.
To apply:
- Submit your regular application plus a written request for Individual Flexible Admission
- Demonstrate English language proficiency
- Provide supporting documentation (transcripts, assessments, etc.)
Other flexible pathways
These additional admission routes may be available depending on your situation:
- Open Studies admission
- Transfer student admission
- Visiting student admission
- Further details available in our Flexible Admissions Policy