Have the equivalent of an American high school education with satisfactory grades (''C'' or 2.0 grade point average). A copy of the high school transcript is required.

Demonstrate sufficient command of English to profit from instruction at Cañada College. The minimum TOEFL score requirement is 480 on the paper-based exam and 56 on the Internet-based exam. The minimum IELTS score is Band 5.5. Individuals admitted as international students may be required to enroll in English as a Second Language courses, based on the results of an English placement test given once the student arrives at the college.