VCC ASL

Applications for the Fall 2026 intake are still open!

Get your application in now before it’s too late.

We are excited to announce that this year we will be offering both morning (8:30am – 1:00pm) and evening (4:00pm - 7:30pm) classes, with online and in-person options available.

There will also be a limited number of part-time seats available within each cohort.

Exciting News
Our Introductory ASL classes have moved to Continuing Studies at Vancouver Community College. This change makes it easier to register for classes, without having to apply to a college program.

If you are planning to start the ASL & Deaf Studies Certificate program in September 2026, both courses are required.

ASLL 1001 (formerly SIGN 1010)
July 6 – July 24
Monday to Friday
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
In-person
https://continuingstudies.vcc.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=6532223

ASLL 1002 (formerly SIGN 1020)
July 27 – August 14
Monday to Friday
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
In-person
https://continuingstudies.vcc.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=6532240

Getting started
Create an account:
https://continuingstudies.vcc.ca/registration/howtoaccountMain.jsp
How to register:
https://continuingstudies.vcc.ca/registration/howtocourseMain.jsp

Have questions? Email [email protected]

Join us for Info Week!

VCC’s information week is happening again April 20 – 24th .

We are offering the opportunity for applicants for the ASL & Deaf Studies certificate program to come and observe one of our classes in-person on April 21 2026:

• 8:30 – 10:20 - ASL

• 10:30 – 12:20 - Becoming an Ally

• 1:20 – 3:10 - ASL Lab

Sign up on the VCC website under Info Week to confirm your spot today!

For domestic students, if you apply during Info Week then you are eligible for an application fee waiver and get entered into a draw for a chance to win a tuition credit!

Save the Date!

The highly anticipated Deaf Deaf World is back for 2026!

When: Saturday June 6, 2026
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Where: Vancouver Community College – Broadway Campus

This is a free family friendly event for everyone!

Please remember that this is a voice-off event. Participants are encouraged to communicate through signing, gesturing, or writing.

Come and have a magical experience!

Changes are coming!

We are pleased to announce that we have updated our ASL & Deaf studies certificate program to better fit student and community needs.

The main difference is that this new program will go from 10-months to 8-months with added flexibility through part-time and evening options.

Our website has now been updated to our new program structure & courses: https://www.vcc.ca/programscourses/sign-language/asl-and-deaf-studies/

Join our one of our online information sessions where the new program will be discussed.

The next information session is March 11th 7:00 – 8:00pm
You can register for the information session here: https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/info-sessionstours/

As a reminder, the admissions requirements for our Certificate program are SIGN 1010 & SIGN 1020. We will be offering both courses as a part of our Summer semester.

Reminder! Tomorrow is our Games Night

The first-year interpreting students are excited to host our Spring Games Night! This is a free, family friendly event.
Date: Tuesday March 3, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Vancouver Community College - Broadway Campus. Building B - Event Space