Admission Requirements

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Tech Apparel Garment

 

English Proficiency Requirement

English Proficiency Requirements for Admission

Education Requirement

Successful completion of a recognized undergraduate degree, or a design-related diploma or associate degree along with a minimum of 5 years of related work experience

Letter of Interest Package (Entrance Package) Requirements

Once you have applied to KPU, you will receive a link to upload the following components onto SlideRoom:

01 / Current Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Outline any type of work experience or volunteer work you have done. Distinguish between paid work versus volunteer work. 

  • Provide dates, responsibilities, and names of organizations.
  • Allowed Format: PDF 

02 / Letters of Reference

Aim for one academic and one personal or professional. A reference might be a teacher, coach, employer, supervisor, mentor, or other who can speak to your strengths, skills, and suitability to the program

  • Number of References: 2
  • Allowed Format: PDF
  • Reference information to be provided in the Letter:

      - Name of Referee

      - Referee Title and Organization

     - Contact Information (phone, email, and address)

     - Relationship to the Applicant

03 / Self-Assessment

A self-assessment summarizing the following:

  • Who are you? What is your story?
  • Why is this particular program for you?
  • How would your prior experience contribute to the program and to your fellow classmates?
  • What is your existing knowledge of technical apparel?
  • What do you hope to gain from being in this program? Include your short and long-term goals.

The self-assessment can be submitted using one of the following formats:

Option 1: A video submission

  • Must feature and be narrated by the applicant.
  • 3-5 minutes, maximum 500MB
  • Allowed Formats: .m4v, .mov, .mp4, .wmv, .flv, .asf, .mpeg, .mpg, .mkv, or a YouTube/Vimeo link.

Option 2: A PowerPoint or Prezi submission

Option 3: A written narrative as a PDF file (800-1000 words)

 

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*Ensure to review the requirements before submitting entrance package onto SlideRoom.

 

Interview                                                                                            

Successful applicants to the Technical Apparel Design program will be contacted for an in-person or remote interview. Receiving an interview invitation does not guarantee admission to the program. 

 

Information Sessions

We strongly recommend attending one of our Information Sessions. These sessions provide a great opportunity to learn more about our programs, hear from faculty, ask questions, and explore what’s possible at KPU.

 

How to submit the required documents?

Once you have applied to KPU, you will receive email instructions on how to fulfill Admission Requirements. 

Meet English Proficiency Requirement: Contact KPU Admissions if you need assistance with submitting official documents. If you are an international student, contact KPU International at international@kpu.ca. Please do not submit English Proficiency proof to SlideRoom.

Submit Entrance Package: After applying to KPU, you will receive a link to upload your Entrance Package onto the online submission portal, SlideRoomPlease ensure you have completed your online application on EducationPlannerBC and reviewed the requirements before submission. Note that a supplemental fee and data privacy consent are required by the portal.

 

Contact Us

If you have more questions about admission requirements, email design@kpu.ca