UVIC Website

If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at UVic. Please refer to [UVic's Transfer Credit web page](https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/admissions/transfer-credit/index.php). The [BC Transfer Guide](https://www.bctransferguide.ca/) allows you to check on the transferability of your courses taken at another BC post-secondary institution.

UVIC BC Transfer Student

If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at UVic. Please refer to [UVic's Transfer Credit web page](https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/admissions/transfer-credit/index.php).

UVIC Out of Province Transfer

Information for international student applicants can be found [here](https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/info-for/international-students/index.php). 

UVIC International

Discovery Studies
Discovery studies allows students to develop skills by taking a university course or two without needing to complete a whole degree. As a discovery student, you can register in up to three units of courses per term (that is two classes). You must:

- be 21 years old before the first day of class
- be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- provide a letter of introduction describing why you want to take courses and your ability to succeed
- meet UVic's English language proficiency requirements
- not have been a UVic student before or been refused admission in the past
- not have been required to withdraw from any post-secondary institution in the previous three years
- Special Access Program
- If you haven’t studied at UVic before and are over 23 years old, you can apply to UVic's special access program. It’s for BC residents whose academic achievements have been significantly and adversely affected by health, disability, family circumstances or similar responsibilities. 

Special access applicants must:

- be at least 23 years of age on the first day of classes
- be a first-time student at UVic
- be a BC resident
- meet all prerequisites for your intended faculty or program

For detailed info, verify directly with UVic. 

UVIC Mature Students

[Contact UVic](https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/contact/help-with-your-application/index.php)

UVic Email

The University of Victoria (UVic) is one of Canada’s leading universities. As a hub of transformational research, UVic faculty, staff and students make a critical difference on issues that matter to people, places and the planet. It offers life-changing, hands-on learning experiences on the BC coast. It is committed to reconciliation and increasing educational opportunities and success for Indigenous students. UVic prepares career-ready students and also leads the way in research, creativity, innovation, inspired teaching and community engagement. UVic works closely with community partners to foster respect and reconciliation, promote sustainable futures and uphold its values of equity, diversity and inclusion.

FACILITY/SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS: UVic has many athletic and recreational facilities: a two-level fitness weight training area; a large outdoor stadium; a 2,100-seat performance gym; an indoor pool; a climbing centre; a rowing ergometer centre; as well as dance space, dedicated TRX and spin classrooms, yoga studios and squash courts. Services for students include: a new Student Wellness Centre; interfaith chaplaincy; three child care centres; extensive on-campus housing; off-campus housing registry; student employment centre; and national and international student exchange program coordination.

UVIC Introduction

One of the following (minimum scores):
- Four years of full-time academic studies or completion of a degree program at a recognized institution in which the primary language of instruction is English
- 86% the BC Provincial English 12 Examination within the last three years prior to admission 
- 86% on Grade 12 English or its equivalent in Canada within the last three years prior to admission
- A score of 4 on the Advanced Placement Exam in English Language and Composition
- A score of 4 on IB Higher Level English
- 1.5 units of transferable university-level English courses
- CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment) = score of 70 overall, with no section less than 60
- IELTS = score of 6.5 overall, with no component less than 6.0
- LPI (Language Proficiency Index) = Level 6
- MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) = score of 90
- TOEFL iBT = score of 90 with no section less than 20
- TOEFL paper-based = 575 
- Completion of UVic's University Admission Preparation (UAP) program, with a score of 80% or higher
- Completion of UVic;s University Admission Preparation: Advanced English and Canadian Studies program, with at least 80% in English and at least 60% in Canadian Studies
- Completion of UVic's University Pathways Program for International Students (a specialized first-year university program that combines academic Enlish and UVic credit courses)

Verify with the institution directly.

UVIC English Language

Students who may not qualify under the regular categories of admission can learn more about [UVIC's Other Applicant Categories](https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/admissions/categories/index.php).

Alternate application categories include the following at UVic:
- [Accelerated entry program for high school students](https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/admissions/categories/accelerated-entry/index.php) (to enroll in post-secondary level courses at UVic while attending high school)
- [Indigenous students](https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/admissions/categories/special-access-first-nations-metis-and-inuit/index.php)
- [Expanded Qualifications for high school students](https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/admissions/categories/expanded-qualifications/index.php)
- [Homeschooled students](https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/admissions/categories/homeschooled-students/index.php)
- [Special Access for students whose previous studies were impacted by health, disability, family circumstances or similar challenges](https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/admissions/categories/special-access/index.php)

UVIC Other Students and Special Consideration

UVic Phone number

Find more information on admissions [here](https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/admissions/how-to-apply/index.php).

UVIC How to Apply

You must meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. You can find program-specific admission requirements in the 'Admission requirements' tab on the program profile on our website.

Information on admission requirements for high school students are available at the [Canadian High School Applicants page](https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/admissions/how-to-apply/index.php).

UVIC BC Secondary School

UVIC Out of Province

For students directly entering an undergraduate program after high school, admission is based on four academic courses.

You must meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. You can find program-specific admission requirements in the 'Admission requirements' tab on the program profile on our website.

You must have proficiency in English at a level suitable for your desired program.

UVIC General Admission

Each institution and program has their own application dates. Applications typically open mid-September or early October. Be sure to check our program pages for the application dates and admission advice. Preparing a post-secondary admissions application takes time. Start your application early and apply as soon as you can.

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 the [how to apply](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/help?tab=1) page for more information. 

Please note, not all programs are available to apply to through EducationPlannerBC's website. Make sure to review this information on the institutions webpage.

Uvic application dates

https://www.uvic.ca/humanities/gender/future/applying/transferring/index.php

UVIC Domestic Size

UVIC International Size

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