PGWP-Eligible Programs

IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) has recently announced changes to post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility. 

Based on the new eligibility requirements, these Selkirk College programs may be eligible for the PGWP as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) aligns with programming.

For more information of PGWP eligibility, please visit our frequently asked questions.

This page was updated on January 14, 2025. Please check back frequently for updates.

ProgramDurationCIP Code
Program Applied Environmental Science and Planning Technology - DiplomaDuration 2 yearsCIP Code 3.0103
Program Biochemistry - Associate of Science DegreeDuration 2 yearsCIP Code 26.0202
Program Biology - Associate of Science DegreeDuration 2 yearsCIP Code 26.0101
Program Chemistry - Associate of Science DegreeDuration 2 yearsCIP Code 40.0501
Program Digital Arts - DiplomaDuration 2 yearsCIP Code 11.0801
Program Early Childhood Care and Education - CertificateDuration 9 monthsCIP Code 19.0709
Program Early Childhood Care and Education (Inclusive Practice) - Human Services DiplomaDuration 1 yearCIP Code 19.0709
Program Early Childhood Care and Education (Infant and Toddler) - Human Services DiplomaDuration 1 yearCIP Code 19.0709
Program Early Learning and Childcare - DiplomaDuration 2 yearsCIP Code 19.0709
Program Education Assistant and Community Support Worker - CertificateDuration 9 monthsCIP Code 13.1501
Program Engineering Transfer - CertificateDuration 1 yearCIP Code 14.1301
Program Entry to Pharmacy - Associate of Science DegreeDuration 2 yearsCIP Code 26.1001
Program Fine Woodworking - CertificateDuration 9 monthsCIP Code 48.0701
Program Full-Stack Web Development - Postgraduate DiplomaDuration 2 yearsCIP Code 11.1004
Program Health Care Assistant - DiplomaDuration 2 yearsCIP Code 51.2602
Program Heavy Mechanical Foundation - CertificateDuration 9 monthsCIP Code 47.0302
Program Millwright/Machinist Foundation - CertificateDuration 9 monthsCIP Code 48.0501
Program Psychology - Associate of Arts DegreeDuration 2 yearsCIP Code 42.0101
Program Recreation, Fish and Wildlife Technology - DiplomaDuration 2 yearsCIP Code 3.0101
Program Social Service Worker - CertificateDuration 9 monthsCIP Code 44.0000
Program Social Service Worker - Human Services DiplomaDuration 1 yearCIP Code 44.0000