Application process

How to apply

1. Choose your program and verify admission criteria

If you are planning on applying to a regular Diploma of College Studies program, you'll only be able to apply to 1 program at a time, so it's important that you find the program for you. 

Make sure you fulfill all admission requirements. There are general cegep admission requirements that apply to all programs, no matter which one you choose, but many programs also have specific requirements like prerequisites.

Prerequisites are usually secondary school courses you must have taken before you can continue on to the cegep-level. You must have completed these courses or be in the process of completing them at the time of your application to qualify for your program of study.

Missing prerequisites

Prerequisites are listed on each program page on this site. If you are missing the prerequisite course(s), your application will be considered based on the program you are applying to.

It is often preferable to choose a Springboard program that suites your profile, so that you may complete all required prerequisites before applying into your target program.

On occasion, very strong students may be admitted on the condition that the missing prerequisite course be completed in the summer. This applies more often to career programs. If this is your case, include a letter in your SRAM application indicating your intentions. 

2. Submit your application via SRAM 

SRAM (Service régional d'admission du Montréal métropolitain) is the centralized application centre for a number of cégeps in Québec, including Vanier College.

If you're applying to Vanier for a Diploma of Collegial Studies program, you must apply on the SRAM application site.

Dates

Fall semester

Most students start their studies in the Fall. The Fall semester runs from late August to mid-December.

• Applications to the Fall semester open mid-January of that year
• Deadline to apply to Round 1 is March 1, 11:59 p.m.
• There are two other Rounds, but spaces are very limited after March 1

Winter semester

Some programs are open for admission in the winter. The winter semester runs from late January to mid-May.

• Application to the winter semester opens mid-September of the previous year
• Deadline to apply to Round 1 is November 1, 11:59 p.m.
• There is one other round, but spaces are very limited after November 1

Rounds 

SRAM uses what is called a Round system. This means you can only choose 1 program in 1 SRAM cegep at a time. If ever you are not admitted, you can try again in subsequent rounds. 

3. Receive a decision

Admission decisions are posted on SRAM. Official letters of admission are shared on Omnivox, Vanier's student portal. Applicants receive a confirmation email from omnivox@omnivox.ca with instructions on how to create an Omnivox account to view the admission letter.

Round 1 decisions are usually posted in early April for the fall semester, and mid November for the winter semester.

If you haven't received a confirmation email, be sure to check your spam/junk folder for a message from omnivox@omnivox.ca.

Still missing? Contact the Admissions Office.

Verdicts are never given by phone. The College can only communicate with the student directly for anyone 18 years or older.

Fall 2025 decisions

Questions about your application decision?

4. Confirm your acceptance

Congratulations! You've been accepted to a great college and we can't wait to welcome you!

You must now confirm you accept Vanier's admission offer by following the instructions in the admission letter.

5. Register

Registration is the process of choosing your courses and making your schedule for the upcoming semester. This is done through the Vanier Omnivox portal. Check out the Registration guide for all the details.