Course Registration
Registration for Continuing Studies (CS) courses is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Seats are limited, and popular courses fill quickly. Registration closes once a course begins.
You must be at least 19 years old by the course start date unless the course specifically indicates it is for youth, 18 years or younger.
Full tuition payment must be received to hold your seat.
Once registration and payment are complete, you’ll receive a registration statement by email with course details, dates, times, and location. This information is also available in your MYEC account. If you don’t receive your confirmation email or have issues accessing your information, please contact us.
Note: If you register less than two business days before your course begins, your ECU account and system access (including email, M365, and Moodle) may not be ready by the first class. For online courses, your instructor will send a link to your personal email so you can attend the first session.
Course Waitlists
If a course is full, you may join the waitlist online at no cost. Joining a waitlist does not guarantee a seat or obligate you to register.
If a seat becomes available, you will receive a notification with instructions on how to secure your seat. Contact CS Registration staff during office hours for assistance.
Students on a waitlist cannot attend classes unless they are officially registered.
Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisite courses are not mandatory, but students should assess whether they have the appropriate prior knowledge.
If a course lists a prerequisite or “equivalent experience,” review the prerequisite course page to determine if you’ve met the learning outcomes. If you haven’t, completing the prerequisite first will help ensure success in the higher-level course.
If you are unsure, please reach out to one of our Student Advisors for support.
Registration Deadlines
Individual Adult Courses, Teen Courses + Workshops, Micro-Certificates
Online registration closes up to 2 business days before course start date.
To register after this deadline, contact CS Registration during business hours. Staff can help register you if seats are available.
Spring Break Art Camp, Teen Art Group, Youth Art + Culture Lab
Online registration closes up to 5 business days before course start date.
To register after this deadline, contact CS Registration during business hours. Staff can help register you if seats are available.
Summer Institute for Teens, Junior Art Institute
Online registration closes up to 10 business days before course start date.
To register after this deadline, contact CS Registration during business hours. Staff can help register you if seats are available.
Tuition + Other Fees
Tuition listed for each course does not include the cost of materials unless otherwise stated in the course description.
Most CS courses require supplies, and we do our best to provide accurate cost estimates. You can find required and recommended items in the Materials Guide linked from your course page. Before registering, please factor supply costs into your budget.
If applicable, GST is included in the tuition listed.
Registration + Payment Methods
How to Register
The quickest way to register is online using a Visa or MasterCard.
You can also register by phone at 604-844-3810 or in person at the Student Commons (520 E 1st Ave, Vancouver) during office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm PST.
Online Banking (Canadian institutions only)
- Use your bank’s Bill Payment option.
- Add “Emily Carr University of Art + Design” as the payee.
- Use your ECU student ID number as the Account Number.
- Take a screenshot showing payment confirmation (amount, date, student ID) and email it to csreghelp@ecuad.ca.
- Allow up to 5 business days for payment to appear in your account.
Cheque, Bank Draft, or Money Order
- Make payable to Emily Carr University.
- Write your student ID number and name on the front.
- Mail or deliver to:
- Financial Services, Emily Carr University, 520 E 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5T 0H2
- Allow up to 7 business days for processing.
- A $25 fee applies for returned or NSF cheques.
Wire Transfer
Contact cashier@ecuad.ca for wire transfer details. Ask your bank to include your ECU student ID and name.
Third-Party Sponsorship
Please refer to the university’s information on initiating third-party sponsorship. Contact CS Registration for support.
Course Withdrawal + Refunds
Courses + Workshops
Submit withdrawal requests to csreghelp@ecuad.ca at least 7 calendar days before the course start date to receive a refund, less a $35 administration fee per course.
Requests to switch courses are treated as a withdrawal and new registration.
Refunds are processed within four weeks and issued to the original payment method or by cheque payable to the student.
Exceptions may be considered for extenuating circumstances with documentation (e.g., doctor’s note or subpoena). Requests made after the course has started or ended will not be granted. In some cases, a tuition voucher may be approved instead. Vouchers are valid for one year from the issue date.
This policy applies to
- Adult courses
- Teen courses + workshops
- Spring Break Art Camps
- Teen Art Group
- Youth Art + Culture Lab
Micro-Certificates
Submit withdrawal requests to csreghelp@ecuad.ca at least 7 calendar days before the course start date to receive a refund, less a $150 administration fee per micro-certificate.
For students registered through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant, no exceptions will be made after the withdrawal deadline.
All other course and workshop policies apply.
Summer Teen Programs
Requests received before February 29 are eligible for a refund, less a $35 administration fee.
Requests received after March 1 and up to 10 business days before program start are eligible for a refund, less a $500 administration fee.
Requests received 10 business days or less before start date or after start date are not eligible for a refund.
User Experience Design Certificate Program
Please see program-specific withdrawal and refund policies in the Program Handbook.
Course Cancellations
Courses may be cancelled due to low enrolment or unforeseen circumstances. Cancellations typically occur about five days before the start date and are communicated by email.
If your course is cancelled, you’ll receive a full refund or can request to transfer to another course. You may also choose a tuition voucher valid for one year toward any CS course.
Please ensure your email address is current so you continue to receive updates and important information related to your courses.
Class Cancellations
If a single class session is cancelled due to instructor illness or other unforeseen events, you’ll be notified by email.
In the event of an emergency campus closure (e.g., severe weather), updates will be posted on the Emily Carr website and through the Emily Alert system. Sign up for Emily Alert to receive notifications.
If a cancelled class is rescheduled, students will be notified by email once a new date is confirmed. We aim to reschedule on the same weekday and time whenever possible.
Please ensure your email address is current so you continue to receive updates and important information related to your courses.
Terms + Conditions of Enrolment
Emily Carr University accepts no responsibility if a class, course, seminar, or workshop is cancelled or not completed due to strikes, lockouts, fire, natural disasters, or other causes beyond the university’s control.
Emily Carr reserves the right to modify its programs, instructors, fees, schedules, and regulations at any time.
Other ECU Policies
All students should be familiar with the University Policies that apply to them while studying and learning at Emily Carr University.
In particular, please review:
View the full list of University Policies.