Since 1965, we’ve grown into Calgary’s largest community college—delivering practical, career-focused education that meets real-world needs. Our impact reaches across Alberta and beyond, closing skills gaps, strengthening the economy, and awarding over a million dollars in scholarships each year.
Whether you’re starting fresh, building on experience, changing careers, or charting a new path, you’ll find momentum here—and land exactly where you’re meant to be.
Where creativity takes centre stage and your ideas step into the spotlight.
Where drive meets direction and your vision becomes the competitive edge.
Where curiosity is the disruptor and your decisions shape the digital world.
Where compassion fuels action and your resolve reimagines what’s possible.
Where discovery leads the way and your learning opens every kind of door.
Where your instinct to help fuels a future filled with purpose and connection.
Yes! Over $1.5M is awarded each year to more than 900 students. You may qualify for government loans, grants, scholarships, and bursaries—whether you’re new, returning, or part-time. Awards recognize academics, leadership, perseverance, and more.
Thanks to our generous donors, we offer funding opportunities for every kind of student:
Entrance Awards – Apply before you start your program
Ongoing Awards – Available while you’re studying
Specialized Awards – Open to Indigenous students, mature students, newcomers, single parents, students with disabilities, and more.
Get help and apply through our Financial Empowerment
Team: financialaid@bowvalleycollege.ca
Learn more:https://www.bowvalleycollege.ca/apply/financial/overview
Community colleges are Canada’s best-kept secret for career-focused education—and Bow Valley College is a leading example. We offer:
While universities often emphasize theory, community colleges focus on practice. At Bow Valley College, you’ll leave with job-ready skills, respected credentials, and confidence to step into the workforce.
And because every learner’s journey looks different, community colleges give you options. Whether you’re:
Affordable. Practical. Future-focused: that’s community college.
Absolutely! There’s no better way to picture your future than by stepping into it. We make it easy to explore our campus your way:
Each option lets you see our spaces, meet our people, and get a feel for what Bow Valley College life is really like.
Ready to explore?
Both paths have advantages, it just depends on your goals and lifestyle:
Whether you attend full-time or part-time, you’ll earn the same respected credential—on a timeline that works for you.
You’ve got many. From short skills-boosters to full programs, you can study your way—fast, flexible, and future-focused.
Stack them, mix them, or start small—we’ll help you build the path that fits
Not sure where to start? Take our Course Charter Quiz to find your match.
Bow Valley College is built on values that shape everything we do—respect, inclusion, creativity, resilience, and teamwork. It’s a place where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and every student is supported to grow with purpose. Our dedicated faculty, staff, and leadership work together to create an environment where students feel seen, supported, and inspired—inside and outside the classroom.
Our culture is about removing barriers, making all learning count, and empowering students to thrive in their own way. You’ll see this spirit at work in our inclusive spaces, collaborative classrooms, and community-driven initiatives.
Bow Valley College
345 - 6 Avenue SE,
Calgary, AB T2G 4V1
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday
+1 403-410-1400
1-866-428-2669 (toll free)