Continuing Studies | FAQs

There are three ways to register.

Register Online

1. Find the course on the CS webpage you are interested in and click on it,

2. Select the section if multiple sections of the course is offered,

3. Click 'Register For This Course' which appears in the yellow box under the course description,

4. You will then be taken to myEC registration portal and be prompted to complete your registration.

Alternatively, if you already have a myEC account, login through myEC. In the Registration panel, click “Register and Pay for Continuing Studies Classes”. Use the search fields displayed to find your course of interest and continue with the registration process as prompted by the screens.

Register by Phone

604-844-3810 (Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm)

Register in Person

Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Student Commons
520 E 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 0H2

Contact us if you need assistance with registration.

Refunds or tuition voucher, less $35 administration fee per course, will be processed if notification of withdrawal is received seven or more calendar days prior to the course start date. Refunds require up to four weeks for processing, plus mailing time. Refunds are issued to the original form of payment, or by cheque, made payable to the student. Refund exceptions are only considered for extenuating circumstances on a case-by-case basis supported by appropriate documentation such as a doctor’s note or subpoena. Requests for refunds, course transfer or other special requests will not be granted if received after the course has started or completed. Tuition vouchers are valid for up to one calendar year from the date of issue towards any CS course.

All part-time certificate programs are self-directed. Students can register for however many courses they can accommodate in their schedule. Most post-secondary education courses estimate that for each hour of instructional time, students can expect to spend approximately one hour completing homework assignments.

With the exception of our full-time certificate programs, we do not require students to apply prior to starting courses towards a part-time certificate program. If you need to speak to someone about what courses or program best suits your needs, please contact us.

Seniors (60 years or older) or ECU alumni who have completed an ECU degree program are eligible for a 10% discount on CS courses. Only one discount may be applied at the time of registration.

If applicable, GST is included in the tuition displayed.

With the exception of our Full Time Certificate programs, part-time Continuing Studies courses and programs are not eligible for Student Loan funding. Students may be eligible for financial support through WorkBC or other funding sources, however the Continuing Studies department is unable to provide advising or information related to applications for financial aid.

In the event of a course cancellation or a change (instructor, room, date or time), all registered students will be notified by email. Please login to your myEC account or contact us to confirm or update your email address.

If you are new to myEC or unsure of your User ID or password, follow these steps:

1. Go to myEC
2. Retrieve your User ID by clicking 'What's my User ID?'*
3. Reset your password
4. Check your email to receive your password
5. Login In to myEC

If you have issues logging in, please contact us.

Through myEC you will be able to: register and pay for courses online; print your registration statements under Financial Information; print your T2202A receipt for the previous year; and update your contact information. You have access to myEC even if you aren't a current student.

Most Continuing Studies courses require that students purchase supplies. A list of required and recommended items can be found on the CS Material List webpage. In general, students should expect to spend between $50-$200 on supplies for each course.

Opus Art Supplies offers a 10% discount to ECU Continuing Studies students when you present your Student Statement (registration confirmation receipt) and the material list at one of their retail locations (discount not available for online purchases.

View New Student Resources page on how to access your online course and what to expect.

Some Continuing Studies courses at Emily Carr use Adobe Creative Cloud software for curricular purposes.

As of September 2019, access to the Adobe CC software on ECU computers will require students to log in with a personal Adobe ID, free to set up. Existing Adobe IDs may be used.

Before your class starts, create or update your Adobe ID by going to this link.

Note that by creating this ID, you consent to Adobe collecting and storing the personal information you provide on servers that may be located outside Canada. For more information please review Adobe’s Privacy Centre and Privacy Policy. If you have questions or do not consent to the above terms, please contact us.

CS will issue ECU OneCards to students who have an on-campus component in their course.

The Emily Carr OneCard is your permanent Emily Carr University ID card that will provide access to campus facilities as determined by your course registration, including classrooms, shops, studios, and any other areas and resources that are assigned for your specific requirements. All students must have their OneCard ID to access their classrooms and ECU services.

View details on the New Student Resources page to find out how to get one.

Students registered in Continuing Studies courses and programs are entitled to library access with their OneCard ID, which means that they can borrow up to 15 books, graphic novels, or Exhibition Catalogues. For information regarding library services and hours, visit the library website.

The library and ECU Learning Commons is located on the 2nd floor of the campus. The library collection is composed of print resources including books, journals, and exhibition catalogues; a broad range of electronic resources; slide and digital images; films, videos and DVDs; sound effects; artists’ books; the University’s archives; and a menu collection. Some items may be ‘On Reserve’ for specific courses. Library collections are accessible in-house to all students, faculty and the public.

Continuing Studies students do not pay Student Union fees, and are not eligible to receive a UPass.

Yes, T2202A Tax Receipts are available to download through myEC by the end of February. Please note, tax receipts are only issued for amounts over $100 and for courses that are more than 3 consecutive weeks.

As of 2019, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requires all designated educational institutions in Canada to include Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) on T2202 Tuition and Enrolment Certificates and file them with the CRA. If not already provided, submit your SIN through your myEC account (do not email your SIN) or call Continuing Studies Registration at 604-844-3810.

Note: Continuing Studies is currently not charging for transcripts. This is subject to change without notice.

Complete the Transcript Request Form online. Please allow 3-5 business days for processing.

Yes you can. Purchase a gift certificate redeemable towards our courses, workshops, part-time certificates or teen programs.

Please contact us or fill out the online Course Transfer Request form with the necessary supporting documents and information for CS Advising to review.

Completion of a Continuing Studies course is assessed with a Pass or Fail by the instructor based on the completion of assignments, projects and participation in the course as set out in the course syllabus. Teen courses and programs are not graded.

View the program handbook for the User Experience Design Certificate program for grading information.

To appeal a grade students must return an official Grade Appeal Form with all supporting documents. Read the full policy and download a copy of the form.

When you have completed all required and elective courses toward a part-time certificate program, please submit an online Certificate Completion Request. We will verify your records prior to processing your request for a Certificate. In the meantime, email cscertificates@ecuad.ca if you have questions.