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The Vancouver Island University - Dual Admission allows you to earn your undergraduate degree close to home. Take up to two years of classes at NIC before completing your Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science at VIU. Develop university-level research skills in NIC's discussion friendly classes, pay less tuition and qualify for entrance awards at both institutions. 

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Dual Admission students must meet [VIU's general admission requirements](https://www.viu.ca/admissions/admission-requirements)&#x20;

* Applicants can apply to either VIU or NIC and must identify that they wish to apply to the NIC-VIU Dual Admission/Co-Admission option

Academic Admission Requirement

1. Bachelor of Arts Requirements:
   * General admission requirements include an option for mature students who were unable to complete secondary school
2. Bachelor of Science Requirements:
   * Principles of Mathematics 12 (B) is a prerequisite for the required Math courses
   * Other high school science courses may be required
   * No more than 60 credits can be transferred from elsewhere toward a VIU degree
3. International students must meet [NIC's international admission requirements](https://www.nic.bc.ca/admissions/international-students/index.html)

Admission Advice

Applications may be submitted starting 11 months before the intended program start date. Early application is recommended. Applications are open on the first business day in October. Students are accepted on a first applied, first qualified basis.

Verify dates and deadlines directly with NIC.

When you are ready to apply, use our [pre-application checklist](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/go/resources) to make sure you have everything you need, and visit our [How-to guides page](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/help) for more information.

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