Admissions Information (DASGS and DTVE) 2023
The following information applies to application for full-time entry into the Division and Arts, Sciences and General Studies (DASGS) and the Division of Technical and Vocational Information (DTVE).
- When can I apply for entry into the DASGS and the DTVE?
- What programmes are being offered this application period?
- How do I apply for entry?
- What do I need to apply?
- I applied during a previous application period. Do I need to create a new account on the system?
- What is the application process?
- When and where do I pay my application fees?
- Do I have to complete and submit my application in one sitting?
- What are the entry requirements for the College?
- Can I apply to both DASGS and DTVE in the same application?
- How many CAPE subjects can I select?
- How will I be updated on the status of my application?
- How will I find out if I am accepted?
- If my application is not successful, will I be informed?
- If I am accepted, what fees will I be required to pay?
When can I apply for entry into the DASGS and the DTVE?
The application period for these divisions closely follows the release of CXC's May-June CSEC results for the given year.
This year, the application system (https://admissions.svgcc.vc) will open on Friday 25th August, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. and close on Thursday 31st August, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. You must complete and submit your application before the deadline.
What programmes are being offered this application period?
The following programmes and CAPE subjects are being offered for the 2023 application period.
The Division of Arts, Sciences and General Studies (DASGS)
| Associate Degree Programmes | CAPE Subjects |
| AA Fine Arts, Design and Cultural Communication (FADCC) AA Paralegal Studies AS Business Studies AS General Studies AS Information Technology AS Psychology AAS Sports Sciences |
Accounting |
Division of Technical and Vocational Education
| Department of Business and General Studies | Department of Engineering | Department of Hospitality and Agriculture |
| AAS Business Studies: Accounting AAS Business Studies: Sales and Marketing AAS Digital Media and Marketing - *NEW AAS Office Administration Cert. Office Administration |
AAS Architecture and Building Construction Technology |
AAS Agricultural Science and Entrepreneurship AAS Culinary Arts AAS Food and Beverage Management AAS Hospitality Studies AAS Tourism Studies |
How do I apply for entry?
Applications for full-time entry into the Division of Arts, Sciences and General Studies and the Division of Technical and Vocational Education are completed and submitted using our online application system https://admissions.svgcc.vc.
What do I need to apply?
1. A valid and working email address ( we recommend Gmail)
- You must be able to log in to this account. If you are creating an account for the purpose of applying, write down your password and keep it in a safe place.
- You will need the email address to create an account on our application system.
- Check this email account regularly after submitting your application, the SVGCC will use this email address to communicate with you.
2. All CSEC results
- You must enter ALL of your CSEC results in the relevant areas of the online form.
- You will be required to enter the following information for each subject: exam centre, candidate number, subject name, proficiency, grade and year. Therefore, ensure you have all of this information available.
- It is recommended that you have a hard copy when completing the online application (printed or written) as it is easier for you to refer to the hard copy when entering your results.
- Please note that CCSLC qualifications WILL NOT be considered for entry into any division of the SVGCC.
I applied during a previous application period. Do I need to create a new account on the system?
Yes. You will be required to repeat the entire application process for the new application period. This means that you will create a new account on the application system, fill out the application form and submit the application.
Please note that our system will not initially allow you to create this new account if you try to use an email address that you used to apply in a previous application period. To create your new applicant account, you have two options:
1. You can use a new email address.
- Create a new email account (preferably a gmail account) and use this new email address when applying.
2. You can request to reuse the same email account.
- Send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Use the following as the subject of your email: “Deactivate Email Address”
- In the message, provide your full name, state the email address you used the last time you applied to the SVGCC, state your date of birth, and request that the email address in your old account be made inactive so that you can create a new application for this current application period.
What is the application process?
- Go to https://admissions.svgcc.vc.
- Read ALL of the instructions provided thoroughly.
You are also advised (if you have not done so by this point) to check the entry requirements for the programmes you wish to apply for. - Create an applicant account on the application system.
- Log in to your applicant account and complete the application form by entering the requested information. Carefully read any and all instructions provided to you during this process.
The application form is broken down into steps. You must complete the current step before you can access the next step. - Carefully review and submit your application. You will receive an "Application Submission Successful" confirmation email that contains your programme choices.
- Pay the application fee.
- Payment can be made to the Bursary at the SVGCC's campus in Villa, between the hours of 9:00 am - 12 noon and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm from Monday 28th August, 2023.
- Print the "Application Submission Successful" confirmation email and bring it with you to the SVGCC Villa campus to pay the application fee of EC $20.00.
- Check your email (that you used to create your account on application system) regularly for a response from the College. The College responds to ALL applicants.
When and where do I pay my application fees?
The application fee payment of $20 can be made to the Bursary at the SVGCC's campus in Villa, between the hours of 9:00 am - 12 noon and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm from Monday 28th August, 2023.
Do I have to complete and submit my application in one sitting?
No you don't. You can log out of the application system at any time. The information contained in the steps that you have already completed will be saved and the next time you log in you can simply pick up where you left off. You must remember however, to complete and submit the application before the application deadline.
What are the entry requirements for the College?
The minimum entry requirements that qualify you for consideration for entry into the SVGCC are as follows:
Five (5) CSEC passes including English A
Please note however, that the various programmes offered at the Division of Arts Sciences and General Studies and the Division of Technical and Vocational Education will have specific entry requirements that you must meet in order to be considered for entry into these programmes. It is therefore advised that you check the entry requirements for your programme(s) of interest before you start the application process. Links to the entry requirements for DASGS and DTVE programmes are provided below:
Division of Arts, Sciences and General Studies
Division of Technical and Vocational Education
- Department of Business and General Studies - Associate Degree Programmes
- Department of Engineering
- Department of Hospitality and Agriculture - Associate Degree Programmes
Can I apply to both DASGS and DTVE in the same application?
Yes. When you create an application on our online system, you are given three choices. Each choice can be a programme from either the Division of Arts, Sciences and General Studies (DASGS) or the Division of Technical and Vocational Education (DTVE). This means that on your application you can apply to programmes at both DASGS and DTVE.
We strongly advise that you select your programme choices by order of preference. This means that you select the programme you most want to pursue as your first choice. Your second choice, should be a programme that you are interested in doing if you do not get into your programme of first choice. Similarly, your third choice should be a programme you are interested in pursuing if you do not gain entry into your first or second choice.
How many CAPE subjects can I select?
An applicant who selects CAPE as a programme option is allowed to select a minimum of three (3) or a maximum of four (4) subjects. To pursue four subjects, an applicant must have attained at least seven (7) grade ones (1s) at CSEC.
On the application system, CAPE subjects are placed into the following seven (7) groups. Applicants can only select one (1) subject in a group. The groupings are as follows:
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How will I be updated on the status of my application?
The SVGCC will communicate with you directly via the email address you used to create your applicant account. It is therefore important that you check this email account frequently during the admissions process. You should also follow our Facebook page and our website for announcements regarding applications.
The SVGCC responds to all applicants.
How will I find out if I am accepted?
You will be emailed an acceptance package. This package includes the following:
- Letter of acceptance
- Fees
- Uniform specifications
- Terms and agreement for discipline (which must be signed)
- Library pre-registration form and additional information
If my application is not successful, will I be informed?
Yes. The SVGCC responds to ALL applicants.
If I am accepted, what fees will I be required to pay?
Fees are dependent on the Division and in some cases the programme into which you are accepted.
The fees for successful applicants for the 2023-2024 academic year are provided below.
Division of Arts, Sciences and General Studies
| Programme | 1st Year Fees | 2nd Year Fees | Total Fees |
| AAS Sports Science | $980.00 | $400.00 | $1,380.00 |
| AA Art, Design and Cultural Communication | $630.00 | $400.00 | $1,030.00 |
| AA Paralegal Studies | $630.00 | $400.00 | $1,030.00 |
| AS Business Studies | $630.00 | $400.00 | $1,030.00 |
| AS General Studies | $630.00 | $400.00 | $1,030.00 |
| AS Information Technology | $630.00 | $400.00 | $1,030.00 |
| AS Psychology | $630.00 | $400.00 | $1,030.00 |
| Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) | $630.00 | $400.00 | $1,030.00 |
| * FOR CAPE SCIENCE SUBJECTS (Add Lab Fees Below to The CAPE Fees Above) | |||
| Biology Chemistry Environmental Science Physics |
$40.00 $40.00 $40.00 $40.00 |
$40.00 $40.00 $40.00 $40.00 |
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Upon successful completion of your first year, you will be required to pay your second year fee by November of that academic year.
Please note that the above fees do not include books and other incidentals nor do they include CAPE subject registration fees.
Division of Technical and Vocational Education
| Department and Programmes | 1st Year Fees | 2nd Year Fees | Total Fees |
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Department of Business and General Studies AAS Business Studies: Accounting |
$710.00 |
$480.00 |
$1,190.00 |
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Department of Hospitality and Agriculture AAS Agricultural Science and Entrepreneurship |
$890.00 |
$480.00 |
$1,370.00 |
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Department of Engineering AAS Architectural and Building Construction Technology |
$1,010.00 |
$480.00 |
$1,490.00 |
Upon successful completion of your first year, you will be required to pay your second year fee by November of that academic year.
Please note that the above fees do not include books and other incidentals.