Government of B.C.

Before you start

Due to COVID-19, please follow your school/district's protocols for contacting them during this time. 

Fastest Way to Find Your PEN for

Current B.C. K-12 Students

  • Contact the main office of your school

Parents or Guardians of Current Students

  • Contact the main office of your student's school

Former B.C. K-12 Students

Applying to Post-secondary Institutions & PEN

  • Having your PEN can make applying to university or college easier, however it is not essential 
  • If you are applying to an institution in B.C. from outside the province, they will request a PEN for you

An institution cannot deny or delay your application if you do not provide your PEN. 

Overview

Your PEN is a nine-digit number assigned to you when your entered our school system. Your school student ID will not work. 

You may have a PEN if you:

  • Attended a B.C. K-12 school since 1993
  • Wrote a provincial exam since 1986 or 
  • Attended a B.C. Public Post-Secondary Institution since 1998

You can use your PEN to:

  • View or order your secondary school transcript
  • Send your secondary school transcripts to post-secondary institutions
  • Order your graduation certificate
  • View your scholarships
  • View your provincial exam or graduation assessment results

Request

Before you can log into GetMyPEN, you must sign-up for a Basic BCeID. If you already have a Basic BCeID you can log into GetMyPEN.

Register for a Basic BCeID to Access PEN Services

By creating a BCeID you can request your Personal Education Number (PEN) or change your personal information associated with your PEN.

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Log into GetMyPEN with your BCeID

Log into GetMyPEN to request your Personal Education Number so you can access services like viewing your transcripts or registering with a post-secondary institution. 

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Contact

For more information about PEN, contact the PEN Coordinator

 

E-mail:

pens.coordinator@gov.bc.ca