VCC ASL

08/25/2026

I am pleased to announce that our Introductory ASL courses are now ready for registration.
We have moved these courses over to our Continuing Studies platform to make it easier for students to register for their courses.

We have the following courses available for registration.

ASLL 1001 (previously SIGN 1010):
Tuesday & Thursday
7:00 – 9:30pm
In-person

ASLL 2010 (previously SIGN 2010)
Monday & Wednesday
7:00 – 9:30pm
in-person
*contact the department if you wish to register for ASLL 2010

07/08/2026

Come join our team!

The ASL & Deaf Studies Certificate program and the Sign Language Interpretation Diploma program are hiring instructors for the following courses:

• Sign Language Interpretation ASL courses 8-10
• Sign Language Interpretation Deaf Instructor
• ASL & Deaf Studies courses: ASL & Lab
• ASL & Deaf Studies courses: Deaf Culture & Community

You can find more information regarding our job postings here:
https://gjobs.neogov.ca/careers/vcc

Email: [email protected] for more information

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05/26/2026

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.

04/15/2026

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]

04/13/2026

Deaf Deaf World 2026!
Saturday June 6, 2026. 10 am - 2pm
ASL Signers + Non-Signers WELCOME!
Location: VCC Broadway Campus Building B
Fun Games, Food/Drinks, Social !!
Admission: FREE !
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04/09/2026

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!

03/30/2026

Deaf Deaf World 2026! Theme: Fairytale
Saturday June 6, 2026. 10 am - 2pm
Admission: FREE
Location: VCC Broadway Campus Building B
ASL Signers + Non-Signers WELCOME!
Fun Games, Social, Food, Art
Image shows an animated Fairytale character in blue dress & cone hat signing "Come! See You There!", pointing to the information text in front of a Scroll, Nighttime scene of Trees & Castle in Background

03/11/2026

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!

03/09/2026

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.