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The basicsY o u r d e s T i n aT i o n

Come explore your uVic ..................................... 2

Your life in Victoria, British Columbia ................ 4

Y o u r l i f e s T Y l e

athletics and recreation ................................... 6

Clubs and course unions ................................... 8

support services and resources ........................ 9

residence and housing options ......................... 10

Planning your finances ...................................... 12

Y o u r a C a d e m i C a d V e n T u r e

Co-operative education ..................................... 13

international opportunities ............................... 14

learning and research ...................................... 15

our amazing alumni ......................................... 16

The detailsY o u r fa C u lT i e s a n d P r o g r a m s

list of faculties and divisions ............................ 17

Complete undergraduate program list .............. 18

faculty of Business ........................................... 20

faculty of education ......................................... 21

faculty of engineering ...................................... 22

faculty of fine arts ........................................... 23

faculty of Human and social development ...... 24

faculty of Humanities ....................................... 25

faculty of law .................................................. 26

faculty of science ............................................. 27

faculty of social sciences ................................. 28

divisions and other programs (island medical Program, Continuing studies, distance/online learning and faculty of graduate studies) ....... 29

Pre-professional studies ................................... 30

Y o u r a d m i s s i o n r e q u i r e m e n T s

introduction ..................................................... 31

general admission information for all students (Year one) .......................................... 32

BC/Yukon secondary school graduates ............. 33

admission requirements by faculty (for Canadian provinces, territories and the usa) .... 34

degree program prerequisites .......................... 39

international Baccalaureate (iB) applicants ...... 40

College Board advanced Placement (aP) applicants ......................................................... 41

Transfer and advanced standing applicants ...... 42

international applicants ................................... 43

applicants whose first language is not english .. 44

undergraduate english requirement (for all students) ............................................. 45

Y o u r a P P l i C aT i o n

How to apply .................................................... 46

application and documentation deadlines ....... 47

Fun facts and figures ................................. 48

Useful websites .......................................... 50

What’s inside

Choosing the right place to study and live is a big decision. This handbook should make it a little easier to plan your next steps. We want to show you what life’s really like at UVic—that’s why we hired student photographers to take many of the photos in this handbook and interviewed real students about their experiences. Take a sneak peak and discover a learning community that will challenge you, surprise you and inspire you.

We’re not only a university, we’re a community that works together to make the world a better place. We invite you to be inspired by our spectacular West Coast setting and to dream big. You are welcome here—come explore.

Connect with us TODAYDon’t wait to be a UVic student to take advantage of our campus community: • Check us out online at www.uvic.ca for up-to-date information on events,

announcements and opportunities• See UVic from a student perspective by visiting UVic’s Flickr group photo pool at www.flickr.com/groups/uvic

• Watch film clips of UVic Co-op students putting their skills to use in real-life work environments at www.uvic.ca/coop

• Book a campus tour and visit us by emailing [email protected]• Download more UVic publications at www.uvic.ca/readmore• Speak with someone in Undergraduate Admissions at 250-721-8121

The University of Victoria acknowledges with respect the history, customs and culture of the

Coast Salish and Straits Salish peoples on whose traditional lands our university resides.

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Sharp minds need inspiration—that’s why we know you’ll love it here on Vancouver Island, where our natural West Coast landscape inspires us every day. Between the ocean, mountains and rainforests, there’s no better place on earth to explore your passion. It’s no surprise that great minds flock here to study, teach and live.

In fact, more than 70 per cent of our students come from outside Victoria and about 10 per cent come from overseas. Because people want to be here, we’ve got a dynamic and diverse campus community.

Come explore your uVicwww.uvic.ca/campustours

Above: The popular UVic quad—the perfect spot to study.Left: Ross and Camilla explore the campus on a bright spring day. Photos by UVic student Sara Taylor.

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All about our campusUVic is located in the capital city of Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. We’re a 20-minute drive from the heart of downtown Victoria and a 15-minute walk from the Pacific Ocean.

If you need a study break, all you need to do is step outside—everywhere you look on campus, there’s green space to enjoy. Whether you’re taking a jog through the campus trails, exploring the old-growth forest on the edge of campus or staking out the perfect study tree on the quad, you’ll be face-to-face with the best the West Coast has to offer.

Come visit us—seeing is believingWe’re proud of the place we call home and we can’t wait to show you around. Come see for yourself what our vibrant, West Coast campus has to offer. Our student tour guides will provide you with an inside look into life at UVic, pointing out their favourite places to study, to connect with friends, to grab a bite to eat and to relax.

While you’re here, you can also meet with our welcoming admission officers, who can answer your questions about programs, prerequisites and the application process.

Book a tour todayTo make a campus tour reservation, please contact 250-721-8949 or email [email protected]. We can’t wait to meet you!

If you can’t make it to campus, or would like to get a head start on finding your bearings, please download our self-guided walking tour at www.uvic.ca/campustours.

experience UVic eventIf you’re looking for a more complete introduction to our university, consider registering for the Experience UVic event, held in the spring. This free, one-day event will give you and your parents an opportunity to find out about every aspect of UVic. Visit the event website at www.uvic.ca/experience for more information.

“��The�relaxed�attitude�and�friendly�faces�of�the�people�here�are�

extremely�indicative�of�the�lifestyle�you�can�expect�to�experience.�

Whether�I’m�longboarding�around�campus�or�having�coffee�by�the�

fountain,�I’m�always�running�into�friends.�There’s�a�real�feeling�of�

community�here.”��

– Ross Keith (Bachelor of Arts in Greek and Roman Studies ’09) Hometown: Beaverlodge, Alberta, Canada

Students try out a science lab at Experience UVic 2007. They were among more than 900 people who attended the event.

Paul (left) leads Amy, Aaron and Meaghan on a campus tour. Photo by UVic student Amy Geddes.

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Your life in Victoria, British Columbia www.victoria.ca

Victoria is our home and our playground. The city can connect you with outdoor adventure, cultural experiences, multicultural cuisine and more.

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Outdoor lifeYou can take your pick of outdoor excitement on the island. Take a sailing course, hike a mountain, explore the coastline by kayak or drive up the island for a weekend of skiing. We’ve got it all.

Cultural lifeVictoria hosts the best international film, music, art and cultural festivals. The city has a vibrant artist population so there’s

always a great selection of open mike nights, musical performances and poetry readings to check out. Many top-selling musical acts got their debut in Victoria, so there’s a good chance you’ll catch the next big thing before they hit it big!

not-so everyday lifeThere is no such thing as everyday life in a place with this many options. Spend the day downtown exploring the shops and boutiques, try the cuisine at any of our 600 restaurants, poke around our world-class museums and galleries, spend the day at the beach, visit the nearby cities of Vancouver or Seattle or take a trip to popular island destinations like Mt. Washington and Tofino.

Getting hereReach Victoria by ferry from either Vancouver or Seattle, fly into Victoria’s International Airport or fly right into the heart of the downtown Inner Harbour by seaplane.

Fast facts about VictoriaAbout the city: Capital of British Columbia, Canada (on the southern tip of Vancouver Island)Population: 335,000Climate: Mild all year-round

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“�What�I�love�most�about�living�in�Victoria�is�the�downtown�scene.�On�any�given�

night�I�can�go�downtown�to�find�live�bands,�open�mike�nights,�fantastic�DJs�or�

crowded�dance�floors.�In�the�summer,�a�bunch�of�live�music�festivals�come�to�

town�and�there�are�always�some�great�outdoor�concerts.”

– Carly Hastings (Bachelor of Arts in Psychology ’08) Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Left: Victoria’s Inner Harbour on a summer evening, with the British Columbia Legislature in lights. Above: Students take a walk through Mystic Vale, an old-growth forest on the UVic campus.

Carly spends some time in downtown Victoria with friends. Photo by UVic student Kieran O’Brien.

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athletics and recreation www.athrec.uvic.ca�and�www.govikesgo.com

At UVic, we work hard and we play hard. We’re an active campus—wherever you look there are students enjoying sports, whether it’s a pick-up game of basketball at the Ian Stewart Complex or cheering on a Vikes’ game at the stadium.

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Fun and fitnessAlways looking for a new workout? Try out a fitness class in anything from belly dancing to kickboxing to tai chi. If going to the gym is more your thing then check out our 18,200 square-foot fitness centre, with every piece of equipment you can imagine. There are also tennis, squash and racketball courts, an ice rink and two swimming pools to keep things interest-ing. Check out a complete list of fitness facilities at www.athrec.uvic.ca.

intramural actionFor some casual recreation, sign up for one of our intramural leagues—league play is available in everything from ball hockey and beach volleyball to indoor soccer and softball.

sports clubs You can try out all kinds of sports by joining one of UVic’s 25 student-run sports clubs. Try your hand at aikido or grab a friend and perfect your ballroom dancing moves. If you’re up for an adventure, why not take a trip with our Outdoors Club? Or explore life beneath the waves with the Scuba Club! For a full list of clubs, visit www.uvss.uvic.ca/clubs.

Vikes varsity teamsGot a competitive edge? Try out for one of our varsity Vikes teams. UVic has a remarkable varsity record: our athletic teams have won 45 Canadian Interuni-versity Sport (CIS) championships and 18 other Canadian university championships. UVic has men’s and women’s varsity teams in:• Basketball• Cross-country/track• Field hockey• Golf• Rowing • Rugby• Soccer• Swimming

For more information about our teams and coaches, visit our website at www.govikesgo.com.

Did you know?• UVic houses the headquarters of the

Canadian National Coaching Institute, the training facility of choice for Canada’s future coaches

• UVic also works closely with Pacific-Sport—an organization dedicated to the development of Canada’s world-class athletes training in Victoria

• UVic is a member of Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS), Canada West University Athletic Association (CWUAA) and the National Association Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Left: Rob MacKay trains for a run across the Gobi Desert by jogging around UVic’s Centennial Stadium. Photo by UVic student Willie Li. Above: Jill shows off her defense skills. Right: The men’s varsity rowing team practices their technique.

“�UVic�has�provided�me�with�an�ideal�environment�to�grow�and�diversify�as�an�

athlete,�a�student�and�a�member�of�the�community.�Being�part�of�such�a�tight-

knit�athletic�community,�playing�both�varsity�soccer�and�rugby,�I�have�made�

friendships�that�will�go�on�long�past�my�years�at�UVic.”

– Jill Carruthers (Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology ’07) Hometown: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

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“�The�people�at�UVic�are�fantastic�and�there�is�so�much�to�do.�I�joined�the�

sailing�club�to�try�something�different�and�it’s�been�amazing.�Being�on�the�

water�is�such�a�rush,�but�the�best�part�of�the�club�is�the�people�I’ve�met.”

– Rahul Mittal (Master of Science in Astrophysics ’09) Hometown: Satna, India

Clubs and course unions www.uvss.uvic.ca�

Classroom learning is just the beginning. Why not expand your horizons by joining a student club or course union? With more than 80 different student-run clubs and unions on campus, getting involved is the perfect way to connect with other students.

Above: James and Rahul (right) snag some wind on an outing with the UVic Sailing Club. Photo by UVic student Arel English. Left: Ming shows off her DJ skills. She hosts a weekly show on CFUV, the student radio station. Photo by UVic student Willie Li.

ClubsLearn how to sail with the UVic Sailing Club, reduce your eco-footprint with the Sustainable Living Club, discuss your favourite RPG with the Xbox Club or connect with students from all over the world through one of our many international, political and cultural clubs.

Course unions These groups are department-based and run by students who plan academic and social activities related to what they’re studying. You can become a member of a course union if you’re taking one or more courses in a department.

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“�My�experience�here�has�been�excellent�and�I�feel�fortunate�to�have�chosen�UVic�and�Canada�for�

my�post-secondary�education.�Getting�used�to�a�new�language�and�culture�can�be�a�challenge,�

but�there�are�a�lot�of�support�programs�for�international�students�like�me.�I’ve�met�friends�from�all�

over�the�world�and�everyone�has�been�eager�to�learn�about�my�culture.”

– Agustin Del Vento (Master of Arts in Psychology ’08) Hometown: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Augustin (standing left) spends some time at a local beach with friends Maria, James and Cassandra. Photo by UVic student Amy Geddes.

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services for all studentsNew Student Orientation (for all new students)www.uvic.ca/orientation Student Transition Centre (for all new students)www.uvic.ca/transition [email protected] Security (campus safety)http://web.uvic.ca/securityCareer Serviceshttp://[email protected]

Counselling Serviceswww.coun.uvic.ca [email protected] Diversity Adviser http://web.uvic.ca/vpac/[email protected] Services (on-campus health centre)www.stas.uvic.ca/health Interfaith Chaplaincy Serviceshttp://web.uvic.ca/interfaith [email protected]

Resource Centre for Students with a Disabilityhttp://rcsd.uvic.ca

student-run groups and resourcesAccess UVic! (representing students with a disability)[email protected] The Students of Colour Collectivewww.uvss.uvic.ca/[email protected]

UVic Pride Collectivewww.uvss.uvic.ca/[email protected] UVSS Women’s Centrewww.uvss.uvic.ca/[email protected]

services for international studentsBuddy Programwww.iess.uvic.ca/buddy [email protected] Language Centre (for English as a second language students)www.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc [email protected] and Exchange Student Serviceswww.iess.uvic.ca • [email protected]

International student adviserswww.iess.uvic.ca • [email protected]

services for Aboriginal studentsThe LE,NONET Projectwww.uvic.ca/lenonetThe Native Students Union (NSU)www.uvss.uvic.ca/nsu [email protected] Office of Indigenous Affairswww.uvic.ca/ablo [email protected]

support services and resources www.uvic.ca/stas�and�www.uvic.ca/uvss

You define what success looks like and we’ll help you reach it. We have a wide variety of programs and services to help you keep your academic, career and personal goals on track. Contact any of these groups for more information.

For more information about programs and services available for Aboriginal applicants, please refer to the Aboriginal Student Handbook, available online at www.uvic.ca/readmore.

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residence and housing optionswww.uvic.ca/housing

For many students, UVic life isn’t limited to the classroom. More than 2,100 students live on campus in our co-ed student residences.

Graeme takes some time out from studying with Anna and Sandra, whom he met while living in residence. Photo by UVic student Willie Li.

living on campusResidence life is truly convenient—you don’t have to worry about furnishing your room, your meals are all provided and you’re just steps from class. This can be especially helpful on those mornings after a late night study session!

Living on campus is also a great way to meet new people. You’ll have a built-in peer support system and you can take

part in the many social, academic, personal and recreational programs developed by the residence staff.

You can also choose the type of on-campus residence that meets your needs. You can choose to live on a general floor, on a floor with academically minded students or with students who wish to live in an alcohol-free environment.

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�“�I�can�say�it�all�in�four�words:�UVic�residence�is�AWESOME!�There’s�no�better�way�

to�make�lifelong�friends�than�simply�living�in�res.�Your�neighbours�become�your�

family�away�from�home�and�it’s�a�very�comforting�feeling�knowing�that�there’s�

support�all�around�you.�Plus,�res�is�so�close�to�classes�that�it�takes�a�couple�of�

minutes�to�run�to�class�if�you’re�late.�You�can�just�roll�out�of�bed�and�trudge�to�

class�in�your�PJs!”

– Graeme Yamagishi (Bachelor of Science in Astronomy ’10) Hometown: Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada

what you’ll get in your roomIncluded in each bedroom:• linens • wardrobe• desk • chair• desk lamp • Internet

Centrally located:• washrooms • television• coin-operated laundry • payphones

Available for extra fees:• telephone • cable

Application process for current secondary school applicants Housing applications are available online September 15, 2008. As a first-year student you are guaranteed a spot in residence if you complete the application process by June 30, 2008.

Application process for all other students Housing applications for all other students will be available beginning February 1, 2008.

residence rates for �00�-�008Single room with light food plan (Sept. to April) $6,604 Double room with light food plan (Sept. to April) $5,800

Visit www.uvic.ca/housing for application details and more or contact:Phone: 250-721-8395 Fax: 250-721-8930 Email: [email protected]

Other on-campus housing optionsCluster Housing Fully furnished apartment and town-house units for students who are at least 20 years old or have second-year standing. Each unit has four private bedrooms plus a shared living room, dining area, kitchen and washroom.

Family HousingUnfurnished one- or two-bedroom apartment and two- or three-bedroom townhouse accommodation for families with or without children.

Off-campus housingIf you’d rather live off campus, you can check out our online registry at http://housing.uvic.ca/offcampus to browse apartments, houses and more.

homestays for international studentsLiving with a Canadian family is a great way for international students to improve English proficiency and experience Canadian life. We can connect you with a host family that can provide a safe, comfortable and friendly home, and who can help you adjust to living in Canada. Visit www.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc or email [email protected] for more information.

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The ‘B’ word: budgetYour budget depends on your everyday decisions: how many classes you take, if you drive a car or take the bus, if you share accommodation or have your own place, or if you buy a latte every morning and eat out every night.

We’ve figured out an approximate budget based on costs for eight months of study (or 15.0 academic units). This is only a basic budget and doesn’t include costs for travel, clothing, entertainment or other expenses. You’ll probably pay a bit more if you study law, engineering, visual arts, music or theatre, since you might have to pay for materials or instruments.

ways to help pay for schoolYou’re not alone in your search for funding solutions—most students need a combination of resources to pay for university. On top of your savings, summer earnings and family contributions, you can explore these options: Scholarships The hard work you’ve put into achieving top marks deserves reward. That’s why more than $3.8 million in UVic scholarships is awarded each year to students who have demonstrated academic merit or excellence.

In order to be eligible for most entrance scholarships, BC applicants

must write provincial exams. Visit http://registrar.uvic.ca/safa for scholarship application forms, details and procedures. The application deadline for entrance scholarships is February 28, 2008.

BursariesBursaries are non-repayable awards based on financial need and reasonable academic standing. We offer entrance bursaries as well as in-course bursaries, but you only need to complete a single application form to be considered for both types. You can print the application form online at http://registrar.uvic.ca/safa. The application deadline for bursaries is October 15, 2008.

Government student loansYou can apply for federal and provincial/territorial student loans and grants to help you pay for university. Visit www.canlearn.ca for more information.

Work Study: working on campus UVic funds this program that connects students with part-time jobs right here on campus. The program runs from September to April and pays $10 per hour. Submit a Work Study application and the Student Awards and Financial Aid office will assess your application based on your financial need.

Funding options for international students ScholarshipsIf you have demonstrated academic excellence, you may be eligible for an entrance scholarship. Contact us for more information.

If you have completed the Interna-tional Baccalaureate program with a minimum of 36 points, you will be awarded an entrance scholarship.

Once you’ve completed one full session (eight months) at UVic, you could be eligible for additional financial assistance.

Earn while you learnThere are two on-campus programs that can connect you with paid work experience opportunities while you study: the Co-operative Education Program and the Work Study Program. See page 12 or visit www.uvic.ca/coop and http://registrar.uvic.ca/safa for more information.

Off-campus workAs an international student studying in BC you can work off campus while completing your studies. For more information, visit www.cic.gc.ca.

Planning your financeshttp://registrar.uvic.ca/safa

We know planning your finances can be scary so we’ve provided some basic information below—if you have any more questions, please contact our Student Awards and Financial Aid Office.

Average student costs for eight months of study (�00� – �008) Canadiancitizens/ Internationalstudents permanentresidents CDN$ US$Tuitionandstudentfees $4,760 $14,785 $13,307Booksandsupplies(upto) $1,700 $1,700 $1,530 Residence(roomandboard) $6,300 to $7,104 $6,300 to $7,104 $5,670 to $6,394Healthanddentalplan $255 $255 $230U-Pass(buspass) $139 $139 $125TOTAl $��,�54 to $��,�58 $��,�� to $��,�8� $�0,8�� to $��,585

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Co-operative educationwww.uvic.ca/coop

real-life experienceCo-operative education (or co-op) is an educational model that lets you learn by doing, both in the classroom and in the workplace. It can help you discover your strengths and can make it easier for you to find a career path that fits.

When you participate in co-op, you alternate terms in class with paid terms at work. This means that when you graduate you’ll have tons of work experience, a great résumé, contacts in your field and some extra cash in your pocket. It’s also a great excuse to travel—UVic co-op students complete work terms across Canada and around the world.

Above: Adam at his workplace in Hawaii—what a great view! Right: Sophie Bannar-Martin spent a work term in the Ogun State of Nigeria, where she worked for a non-profit organization that provides health care and social assistance to the local community.

“�Co-op�was�the�best�part�of�my�time�at�UVic.�It�shaped�my�career�by�exposing��

me�to�the�many�different�paths�in�astronomy,�helping�me�to�select�the�one�that�

was�right�for�me.�Because�of�my�experiences�as�a�co-op�student�I�landed�a�job�

with�the�Canada-France-Hawaii�Telescope�before�I�even�graduated.�Today�I�live�

and�work�in�Hawaii.”

– Adam Draginda (Bachelor of Science in Physics and Astronomy ’06) Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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Three reasons UVic Co-op will work for you:• You’ll test your classroom knowledge

in real-life jobs before graduation • You’ll find out what job is the best

for you• You’ll earn money while you study (on

average, a UVic Co-op student earns $2,441 per month—a lot better than the average summer job!)

some sample jobs• Interpretive guide at the Juno

Beach Centre Association in Normandy, France

• Mystery shopper with Tourism British Columbia

• Overseas volunteer with Engineers without Borders in Ghana, Africa

• Athletic therapist with Hillside Physio and Sports Medicine Clinic in Victoria, British Columbia

• Research assistant at the University of Waikato’s Centre for Technology in New Zealand

sample co-op schedule Fallterm Springterm Summerterm (September to December) (January to April) (May to August)Year1 Studyterm Studyterm FreesummerYear2 Studyterm Studyterm WorktermYear3 Studyterm Workterm StudytermYear4 Workterm Studyterm WorktermYear5 Studyterm/graduation

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international exchangesWe’ve partnered with over 40 leading post-secondary institutions in more than 17 countries to offer you exchange opportunities. If you successfully apply for an exchange you’ll pay UVic tuition while you study at a university overseas. With an international exchange you can earn credit toward your degree while studying abroad.

Here’s a selection of some of our partner institutions: • University of Southern

Mississippi, USA• University of Marburg, Germany• Institut d’études politiques de Paris

(Sciences Po), France• University of Strathclyde,

Glasgow, Scotland• University of Adelaide, Australia• Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan• University of Hong Kong, China• Mahidol University International

College, Nakonpathom, Thailand• National Sun Yat-Sen

University, Taiwan

Canadian university international study abroad program (CUsAp)www.uvic.ca/cusap We’ve partnered with a group of Canadian universities to offer you the chance to live and study at the International Study Centre at Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, UK.

You can apply for this program directly from high school to study at the castle for your first year, or apply once you’re at UVic to do the program later on. You’ll receive credit towards your UVic program while you study abroad and complete courses in fine arts, languages, humanities and social sciences. Field trips are a big part of the program; you could travel to destinations like Edinburgh, Normandy, Brussels and Paris.

Field school http://iess.uvic.ca/studyabroad/fieldschools.htmlThink of a field school like an extended field trip—it’s an international, off-campus university course that can last up to four months. We offer two regular field schools: a tropical biology field school in Malaysia and a field school in Greece. You can also access field schools through other universities. For example, you could study in Japan through the University of Calgary or head to Ecuador through the University of Toronto.

UVic offers many other international opportunities that may interest you. Visit http://iess.uvic.ca/studyabroad to learn more.

“�I�chose�UVic�business�specifically�for�its�international�program,�since�I�wanted�

to�specialize�in�international�business.�I�spent�four�months�at�Fukushima�

University�in�Japan�and�it�was�such�a�rewarding�experience—what�better�way�

to�learn�about�international�business�practices�than�living�in�another�country!��

� My�friend�Miriam�(on�the�left)�and�I�snapped�this�photo�while�we�were�

waiting�for�the�subway�to�downtown�Tokyo.”

– Amy Bowen (Bachelor of Commerce in International Business ’07) Hometown: London, Ontario, Canada

Malaysian field school guide Kumaradevan snaps a picture with UVic biology students.

international opportunitieswww.uvic.ca/iess

At UVic the world is your classroom. Take advantage of our international experiences and you could travel the world while you study.

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make an impactCome to UVic and work side-by-side with world-class professors, develop your own ideas and make major contributions to cutting-edge research. You could follow in the footsteps of these recent students who showed what can be achieved with UVic support:• Michelle Reid of the Muskeg Lake Cree

Nation contributed to a web-based project that helps First Nations communities to archive and teach local languages and to revitalize culture. She connected to this project through the LE,NONET Project’s community internship program.

• Engineering and business graduates Anthony and Andrew Sukow started their own company with the help of UVic’s Innovation and Development Corporation while they were still undergrads. Their business helps clients make the best of the eBay market.

• Mechanical engineering student Aimy Bazylak worked with UVic’s Institute for Integrated Energy Systems to create a sustainable energy technology that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel use.

Global research that is changing lives We never stop striving to make the world a better place. Our students, faculty and community members work together towards this goal, so it’s no surprise that UVic is home to interdisciplinary research centres involved in: • Addictions research • Advanced materials • Aging • Asia-Pacific initiatives • Automation, communication

& information systems • Biomedical research • Community health promotion

• Co-operative studies • Dispute resolution • Earth and ocean research • Forest biology • Global studies • Integrated energy systems • Religion and society • Youth and society

UVic is also the lead institution in the VENUS project and the Canadian leader of the NEPTUNE project—two cabled seafloor observatory networks that are revolutionizing ocean sciences research.

learning and research www.uvic.ca/research

Michelle and her community internship supervisor, Peter Brand, from the First People’s Cultural Foundation. Photo by Jo-Ann Richards.

“�Because�of�the�LE,NONET�Project,�I�was�able�to�put�my�energy�towards�

something�relevant�and�meaningful.�It�was�inspiring�to�know�I�was�

helping�keep�languages—and�cultures—alive.�It’s�such�critical�work.�If�we�

don’t�act�right�away,�we’ll�lose�something�we�can�never�get�back.”

– Michelle Reid (Bachelor of Arts in Honours Anthropology ’07) Hometown: Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Antonia Freybe-smith (Bachelor of arts in History in art ’02)What she’s doing todayBackup singer with Jets Overhead, a Juno-nominated band based out of Victoria, British Columbia (nominated for best new group).

On her program“As a history in art student, I loved being tucked away in the Fine Arts Building, nestled in a dark classroom listening to the whir of the slide projector as some gorgeous Byzantine mosaic was being passionately described by a great professor.”

On UVic as a whole“I loved my experience at UVic. My brother and cousins were there at the same time and we had a little, strange band called “The Imps”—we won the residence talent show! I graduated from UVic feeling like I did great work, got the most out of my experience, and was confident and ready for the next challenge, which turned out to be a rock band!”

For more about Antonia and Jets Overhead, visit the band’s website at www.jetsoverhead.com or check out their Myspace page at www.myspace.com/jetsoverhead.

Darcy lane (Bachelor of engineering in mechanical engineering ’06) and Cory webb (Bachelor of science in Computer science ’03)What they’re doing todayCory is self-employed as a software development consultant and Darcy works as a mechanical engineer at UVATT (University of Victoria Assistive Technology Team), where he designs and manufactures devices to assist the disabled. The pair has also teamed up to launch Tactics Design Corporation, which blends technology with outdoor recreation. They recently designed an electronic dockside terminal that allows sport fishermen to capture and share live fishing information.

Darcy, on his program “I came to UVic to further my education right here on the island. I love the outdoors and the island has so much to offer. The UVic Co-op Program helped me gain valuable work experience before I finished my degree and as a result I’ve been able to apply my skills in a field that I love—sport fishing.”

For more about Tactics Design Corp- oration visit www.tacticsdesigncorp.com.

our amazing alumniwww.uvic.ca/alumni

We’re very proud of our alumni and the amazing (and diverse!) things they’ve achieved. Here are just a few of our grads who are doing what they love.

Cory gives the thumbs-up after landing a 30-pound Chinook salmon off Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada. Photo by Crystal Webb.

Antonia performs with Jets Overhead in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in 2006. Photo by Evan Middleton.

Antonia (in the brown coat on the left) with bandmates Adam Kittredge, Jocelyn Greenwood, Luke Renshaw and Piers Henwood. Photo by Benjamin Moore.

Cory (left) and Darcy display their dockside terminal.

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You’ll find a complete list of our programs on page 18 and 19, followed by basic faculty and program information on pages 20 through 30.

To see if your faculty offers a co-op program, look for this co-op icon . We’ve also listed the practicum icon for those programs that include internship or practicum options.

For detailed information about your faculties and programs of interest, visit www.uvic.ca/aboutprograms and investigate your options.

Our faculties • Business• Education• Engineering• Fine Arts• Human and Social Development• Humanities• Law• Science• Social Sciences• Graduate Studies

Our divisions• Continuing Studies• Medical Sciences

If you have questions about the information in this section, visit us online or call us at 250-721-8121.

NOTE: On the following pages, faculty enrolment refers to the full-time under-graduates enrolled in the faculty.

faculties and programswww.uvic.ca/aboutprograms

As one of Canada’s best comprehensive universities, we offer high-quality programs that tackle important issues in today’s changing world. Explore this section to discover the right program for you.

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Shaded areas: These programs are not normally available for direct entry from secondary school. Qualifying years of study, an undergraduate degree or related experience may be required for entry.

Grey bold type: These programs aren’t available for direct entry and prerequisites must be completed elsewhere. Please consult individual departments for further information.

Faculty of Business (BCom) (first-year entry is under review)

• CommerCe** Specializations: Entrepreneurship, Hospitality and Services Management, International Business, Management Minors: Commerce (for non-commerce students)

Faculty of education (Bed, BA, Bsc)degree programs:

• Bed—fiVe-Year elemenTarY CurriCulum (3rd year entry)

• Bed—fiVe-Year seCondarY CurriCulum: Art, Music or Physical Education (2nd or 3rd year entry only)

degree programs in the school of exercise science, Physical and Health education:

• Ba—reCreaTion and HealTH eduCaTion** (2nd or 3rd year entry only)

• Bsc—KinesiologY* (2nd or 3rd year entry only)

Post-degree programs:

• Bed—TWo-Year elemenTarY PosT-degree Program

• Bed—TWo-Year seCondarY PosT-degree Program (one year of study results in a teaching certificate; two years results in the BEd)

Faculty of engineering (Beng, Bseng, Bsc)

• Beng—ComPuTer engineering** Specializations: Software Engineering, Systems EngineeringOptions: Computer Music, Management, Mechatronics and Embedded Systems, Technology Policy, Fast Track Master’sMinors: Electrical Systems, Computer Systems

• Bsc—ComPuTer sCienCe* Areas of emphasis: Algorithms, Programming Methodology, Scientific Computing, Software Engineering, Systems Combined programs: Geography, Heath Information Science, Mathematics, Music, Psychology, Science, Statistics, Visual ArtsOptions: Bioinformatics, Business, Mechatronics and Embedded Systems, Software EngineeringMinors: Computer Science

• Beng—eleCTriCal engineering** Specializations: Electronics, Communications, Digital Signal Processing, Electromagnetics and Photonics Options: Computer Music, Management, Mechatronics and Embedded Systems, Physics, Technology Policy, Fast Track Master’s Minors: Computer Systems, Electrical Systems

• Beng—meCHaniCal engineering** Specializations: Advanced Materials, Control and Robotics, Design and Computer-Aided Design, Energy and Thermodynamics, Advanced Manufacture, Fluids and Aerodynamics Options: Management, Mechatronics and Embedded Systems, Technology PolicyMinors: Mechanical Systems

• Bseng—sofTWare engineering** Options: Management, Mechatronics and Embedded Systems, Technology Policy

Faculty of Fine Arts (BA, BFA, Bmus, Bsc)• Ba—HisTorY in arT* • Bmus—musiC*

Options: Composition and Theory, Comprehensive, History and Literature, Music Education Secondary (Choral), Music Education Secondary (Instrumental), Performance

• Bfa or Bsc—musiC* Combined major: Music and Computer Science

• Ba or Bfa—THeaTre* Options: Acting, Applied Theatre, Design, Directing, Production and Management, Theatre History, Theatre/Writing, Generalist

• Bfa or Bsc—Visual arTs*Combined major: Visual Arts and Computer Science

• Ba or Bfa—WriTing* Minors: Professional Writing (Journalism and Publishing)

Fine arts minors: Arts of Canada, European Studies, Film Studies, Music, Professional Writing

diploma and certificate programs:

• Certificate in Indigenous Fine Arts (En’owkin Centre) • Diploma in Cultural Resource Management* • Diploma in Fine Arts • Professional Specialization Certificate in Collections

Management• Professional Specialization Certificate in Cultural

Sector Leadership• Professional Specialization Certificate in Heritage

Conservation Planning

Faculty of human and social Development (BA, Bsc, Bsn, Bsw)• PRE-CHILD AND YOUTH CARE • PRE-SOCIAL WORK • Bsc—HealTH informaTion sCienCe**

Combined major: Health Information Science and Computer Science

• Ba—CHild and YouTH Care Streams: Child Protection, Early Years, Child Life

Complete undergraduate program listwww.uvic.ca/aboutprograms

Here’s where you’ll find a complete program list, organized by faculty. We’ve also listed the minors, concentrations, options and specializations offered by faculty, as well as diploma and certificate programs.

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• BSN—NURSING: Collaborative • BSN—NURSING: Post RN • BsW—soCial WorK

Specializations: Child Welfare, Indigenous, Indigenous Child Welfare

Diploma and certificate programs:

• Diploma in Child and Youth Care• Diploma in Local Government Management• Diploma in Public Sector Management

Professional specialization certificates: Administration of Indigenous Governments, Cultural Sector Leadership, Local Government Management, Performance Management, Public Policy and Governance, Public Sector Management, Voluntary and Non-Profit Sector Management

Faculty of humanities (BA or Bsc)• Ba—aPPlied linguisTiCs*• Ba—englisH*

Combined major: English and French (Canadian Literature) Minor: Professional Writing

• Ba—frenCH* Combined major: English and French (Canadian Literature)

• Ba—germaniC sTudies* • Ba—greeK and roman sTudies* • Ba—greeK and laTin language and

liTeraTure*• Ba—HisPaniC sTudies* • Ba—HisTorY* • Ba—iTalian sTudies* • Ba—laTin ameriCan sTudies*• Ba—laTin ameriCan language and

liTeraTure*• Ba or Bsc—linguisTiCs*• Ba—medieVal sTudies* • Ba—mediTerranean sTudies* (spain or

italy Concentration)

• Ba—PaCifiC and asian sTudies* Concentrations: China, Japan, Oceania, Southeast Asia, Chinese Language and Literature, Japanese Language and Literature, Southeast Asian Language and Literature Minors: Chinese, Japanese, Pacific Studies, Southeast Asian Studies

• Ba—PHilosoPHY* • Ba—russian*• Ba—Women’s sTudies*• Undecided (students who have not yet decided on a

program choice may indicate ‘Undecided’ on their application form)

Interdisciplinary minors in: Applied Ethics, Arts of Canada, European Studies, Film Studies, Indigenous Studies, Religious Studies

diploma and certificate programs:

• Diploma in Applied Linguistics• Diploma in Canadian Studies• Diploma in Humanities

Faculty of law (llB, llB/BCl, mAiG, mBA)

• llB (BaCHelor of laWs)*Term programs: Business Law Clinic, Criminal Law Term, Environmental Law Clinic, Law CentreFocus on: Aboriginal Law, Asia-Pacific Law, Dispute Resolution, Environmental Law, Intellectual Property

Concurrent LLBs with: Master of Arts in Indigenous Governance (MAIG), Master of Business Administra-tion (MBA), Master of Public Administration (MPA), LLB/BCL (civil law degree graduates only)

Faculty of science (Bsc)• Bsc—asTronomY*

Combined program: Physics and Astronomy• Bsc—BioCHemisTrY*

Combined programs: Biochemistry and Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics

• Bsc—BiologY* Combined programs: Biology and Psychology, Biology and Earth Sciences (Environmental and Paleontology Emphases)

• Bsc—CHemisTrY* Combined programs: Biochemistry and Chemistry, Chemistry and Earth and Ocean Sciences, Chemistry and Mathematics, Chemistry and Microbiology

• Bsc—earTH and oCean sCienCes* Combined programs: Earth Sciences and Biology, Earth and Ocean Sciences and Chemistry, Earth Sciences and Geography (Geoscience), Earth Sciences and Geography (Geotechnic), Earth Sciences and Physics (Geophysics), Ocean Sciences and Physics (Physical Oceanography)

• Bsc—maTHemaTiCs* Combined programs: Mathematics and Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Mathematics and Physics, Financial Math and Economics

• Bsc—miCroBiologY* Combined program: Microbiology and Chemistry

• Bsc—PHYsiCs* Combined programs: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Biochemistry, Physics and Computer Science, Physics and Earth Sciences (Geophysics), Physics and Mathematics, Physics and Ocean Sciences (Physical Oceanography), Physics and Mathematics

• Bsc—sTaTisTiCs*Combined programs: Statistics and Computer Science, Statistics and Mathematics

• Undecided (students who have not yet decided on a program choice may indicate ‘Undecided’ on their application form)

Faculty of social sciences (BA and Bsc)• Ba—anTHroPologY* • Ba or Bsc—eConomiCs*

Combined program: Financial Mathematics and EconomicsOptions: Business, Finance

• Ba or Bsc—enVironmenTal sTudies* (must be combined with another field of study)

• Ba or Bsc—geograPHY* Combined programs: Geography and Computer Science (Geomatics), Geography and Earth Sciences (Geoscience), Geography and Earth Sciences (Geotechnic)

• Ba—PoliTiCal sCienCe* Concentration: European Studies

• Ba or Bsc—PsYCHologY* Combined programs: Psychology and Biology, Psychology and Computer Science

• Ba—soCiologY* Concentrations: Social Justice, Social Research

• Undecided (students who have not yet decided on a program choice may indicate ‘Undecided’ on their application form)

Interdisciplinary minors in: European Studies, Indigenous Studies

Diploma and certificate programs:

• Diploma in Canadian Studies• Diploma in the Restoration of Natural Systems

* Indicates optional co-op program ** Indicates mandatory co-op program

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faculty of Business www.uvic.ca/business�

average class size: 60

faculty enrolment: 461

academic advising: 250-472-4170 or [email protected]

Degrees offeredBachelor of CommerceTwo years of pre-commerce coursework and two years of business coursework with specializations in Entrepreneurship, Hospitality Services Management, International Business or Management (mandatory co-op program).www.business.uvic.ca/ undergraduate/prospective

Possible careers: accountant, business analyst, banker, customs broker, entrepreneur, investment adviser, management consultant, international marketing, property manager, human resources manager

Avdeep takes a business call at the Vancouver Island Technology Park (VITP). Photo by Peter Cross.

“�Much�of�where�I�am�today�is�directly�related�to�my�experiences�with�the�Faculty�of�

Business.�The�mandatory�co-op�program�allowed�me�to�create�a�strong�relationship�

with�the�Vancouver�Island�Technology�Park,�where�I�worked�as�a�co-op�student.��

Today�I�am�their�Manager�of�Business�Development�and�Marketing.�The�faculty��

does�tremendous�work�providing�its�students�with�both�skills�and�opportunity.”

– Avdeep Hundle (Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship ’06) Hometown: Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

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Degrees offeredBachelor of Education • Secondary Curriculum: Art, Music, PE

Five-year programwww.educ.uvic.ca/programs/ste/sbe/overview.php

• Secondary Post-Degree Professional Program (minimum 10 to 13 months for teacher certification; up to two years for BEd) www.educ.uvic.ca/programs/ste/spdp/overview.php

• Elementary Curriculum Five-year program www.educ.uvic.ca/programs/ete/overview.php

• Elementary Post-Degree Professional Program (taken over two academic years or 16 consecutive months) www.educ.uvic.ca/programs/ete/epdp/overview.php

Degrees offered through the school of exercise science, physical and health education Bachelor of Arts in Recreation and Health Education Four-and-a-half-year program with mandatory co-op program.www.educ.uvic.ca/phed/lsa_prog.htm

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Four-year program with optional co-op program lasting an additional half year. www.educ.uvic.ca/phed/kinesiology.htm

Possible careers: athletic trainer, occupational or physical therapist, physician, chiropractor, school teacher, coach, athletic director, sports journalist, health educator, recreation administrator

faculty of education www.uvic.ca/edu

Jamie practises her teaching skills in front of her classmates. The practicum component of UVic’s teacher program gives you teaching experience before you graduate. Photo by UVic student Willie Li.

“�The�teachers�at�UVic�have�been�great�mentors�in�and�out�of�the�classroom�

setting,�and�the�small�classes�have�allowed�me�to�get�to�know�my�fellow�

students�and�to�build�connections�for�the�future.�Having�practicum�experience�

means�I�get�to�teach�in�different�schools,�work�with�different�teachers�and�

grade�levels�and�get�to�know�people�within�the�teaching�community.”

– Jamie McCance (PDPP Elementary Teaching Program ’07) Hometown: Whistler, British Columbia, Canada

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faculty of engineering www.uvic.ca/engr

Patrick drives UVic’s Formula SAE racecar during a race in California. The team travels to races across North America to compete. Photo by Sean McConkey.

“�I�chose�UVic�because�I’d�heard�about�its�Formula�SAE�race�car�team,�and�I’ve�

been�involved�ever�since�my�first�year.�Students�run�the�team,�and�we�do�it�all�

—we�design,�build�and�race�our�own�model.�As�a�result�of�my�work�with�the�

team,�I’ve�had�the�opportunity�to�put�all�my�classroom�theory�to�practise�on�a�

real�project.”

– Patrick Crane (Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering ’07) Hometown: Kinburn, Ontario, Canada

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average first-year class size: 117

faculty enrolment: 1,148

academic advising:

• Computer science: 250-472-5757 or [email protected]

• engineering: 250-721-8678 or [email protected]

Degrees offeredBachelor of Engineering Five-year program with mandatory co-op program. • Computer Engineering (Computer

Music Option available)www.ece.uvic.ca

• Electrical Engineering (Computer Music and Physics Options available)www.ece.uvic.ca

• Mechanical Engineeringwww.me.uvic.ca

Bachelor of Science Four-year program with optional co-op program. • Computer Science (Bioinformatics,

Business and Software Engineering Options available)

www.ece.uvic.ca

Bachelor of Software Engineering Five-year program with mandatory co-op program. www.bseng.uvic.ca

Mechatronics and Embedded Systems, Management, and Technology Policy Options are available in all engineering programs.

Possible careers: entrepreneur, engineer or computer scientist in a wide range of disciplines (manufacturing, electronic entertainment, government, health information, information technology, environment)

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Degrees offered Bachelor of Arts • History in Art

http://finearts.uvic.ca/historyinart• Theatre History (additional application

package and questionnaire required by February 29 and an interview may be required)http://finearts.uvic.ca/theatre/admission

• Writinghttp://finearts.uvic.ca/writing

Bachelor of Fine Arts • Combined Music and Computer Science

(additional application should be made by May 1) http://finearts.uvic.ca/music

• Theatre (additional application package and questionnaire required by February 29 and an interview may be required)http://finearts.uvic.ca/theatre/admission

• Visual Arts (a portfolio and question-naire will be required by March 9)http://finearts.uvic.ca/visualarts

• Writinghttp://finearts.uvic.ca/writing

Bachelor of Music • Music (additional application for an

audition should be made by March 31)http://finearts.uvic.ca/music

Bachelor of Science • Combined Music and Computer Science

(additional application should be made by May 1) http://finearts.uvic.ca/music

• Combined Visual Arts and Computer Science (a portfolio and questionnaire will be required by March 9)http://finearts.uvic.ca/visualarts

faculty of fine arts www.finearts.uvic.ca�

Willie stands with his camera ready—he was one of several students who took many of the photos that are featured in this handbook and was photographed here by fellow student Josh Thompson. Both he and Josh are also student photographers with the Martlet.

“�Studying�fine�arts�at�UVic�has�opened�my�eyes�to�the�fascinating�world�of�art.�I’ve�practised�traditional�art�like�

painting,�drawing,�photography�and�sculpture�and�I’ve�also�explored�more�contemporary�art�mediums�such�

as�video�art�and�digital�media�art.�At�UVic,�an�artist�is�not�limited�by�the�size�of�brush�or�canvas.�The�art�shows�

and�exhibitions�provide�great�opportunities�to�get�involved�in�the�art�community�and�I’ve�also�been�able�to��

get�real-world�practice�by�working�as�photo�editor�for�UVic’s�independent�student�newspaper,�the�Martlet.”

– Willie Li (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts and Computer Science ’08) Hometown: Kunming, China

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academic advising:

• Child and Youth Care: 250-721-7984 or [email protected]

• Health information science: 250-721-8575 or [email protected]

• Public administration: 250-721-8067 or [email protected]

• nursing: 250-721-7961 or [email protected]

• social Work: 250-721-8036 or [email protected]

Degrees offeredBachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care Four-year degree program—in addition to first-year admission, admission is also possible at the second- and third-year level with appropriate college or university transfer credit.http://cyc.uvic.ca

Bachelor of Science in Health Information Science Four years with mandatory co-op program. http://hinf.uvic.ca

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Studies at the third- and fourth-year level for licensed registered nurses in Canada and the USA and for unlicensed students continuing in the Collaboration for Academic Education in Nursing (CAEN) program. www.nursing.uvic.ca

Bachelor of Social Work 30.0 units, following 30.0 units of courses from Social Sciences or Humanities.http://socialwork.uvic.ca

“�School�work�is�certainly�a�challenge,�but�it’s�all�worth�it.�You�leave��

knowing�you�are�ready�for�life�in�the�real�world.�The�combination�of�co-op�

work�and�class�studies�has�given�me�a�rich�and�practical�experience.”

– Milton Wani (Master of Social Work ’07) Hometown: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Milton takes a study break with his friend Jessica. Photo by UVic student Caitlin Cuthbert.

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academic advising: 250-472-5039, [email protected] or www.uvic.ca/adva

Degrees offered Bachelor of Arts • English

www.engl.uvic.ca• French

http://web.uvic.ca/french• Germanic and Slavic Studies

http://web.uvic.ca/geru• Greek and Roman Studies

http://web.uvic.ca/grs• Hispanic and Italian Studies

http://web.uvic.ca/hispanital

• History http://web.uvic.ca/history

• Linguistics http://web.uvic.ca/ling

• Medieval Studies http://web.uvic.ca/medieval

• Pacific and Asian Studies http://web.uvic.ca/pacificasia

• Philosophy http://web.uvic.ca/philosophy

• Women’s Studies http://web.uvic.ca/women

Bachelor of Science • Linguistics

http://web.uvic.ca/ling

“�UVic�is�a�great�place�to�study.�The�history�department�has�professors�who�come�from��

diverse�backgrounds�and�both�lecture�and�seminar�courses�challenge�students’�reading,�

writing�and�conversation�skills.�As�a�history�student�I�got�to�work�closely�with�my�professors�

and�my�peers.”

– Cassandra Morton (Bachelor of Arts in History ’07) Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

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admissions advising: 250-721-8151 or [email protected]

Degrees offeredBachelor of Laws (LLB) Three years of study; part-time studies are available on a limited basis.

LLB/BCL Three terms of study, or the equivalent part-time within two years of completion of a civil law degree in Québec.

LLB/MAIG Four years of study or the equivalent part-time plus co-op work terms.

LLB/MBA Four years of study or the equivalent part-time plus co-op work terms.

LLB/MPA Four years of study or the equivalent part-time plus co-op work terms.

Law Co-op is optional and students are admitted by lottery.

Tara discusses the Healing House Project with fellow student Earl Stevensen (Anishinaabe/Cree from the Peguis First Nation) (left) and UVic law professor John Borrows (Anishinabe). Photo by UVic student Amy Geddes.

“�In�addition�to�my�studies,�I’ve�been�volunteering�with�the�Community�Healing�House�Project�that�is�being�led�by�Aboriginal�

law�professor�John�Borrows�(Anishinaabe�and�a�member�of�the�Chippewa�of�the�Nawash�First�Nation).�The�healing�house��

will�provide�support�to�Indigenous�youth�who�have�been�exposed�to�the�criminal�justice�system.�Being�involved�in�this�type�

of�project�has�been�so�rewarding.”

– Tara Williamson (Cree and Ojibway—Nehayo and Anishinaabe) (Joint Master of Arts in Indigenous Governance and LLB ’09) Hometown: Swan Lake, Manitoba, Canada, and member of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation in Manitoba

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faculty of science

www.uvic.ca/science




Degrees offered Bachelor of Science • Biochemistry and Microbiology

http://web.uvic.ca/biochem• Biology

http://web.uvic.ca/biology

• Chemistry http://chemistry.uvic.ca

• Earth and Ocean Sciences www.seos.uvic.ca

• Mathematics and Statistics www.math.uvic.ca

• Physics and Astronomy www.phys.uvic.ca

Above: Michelle takes advantage of UVic’s Work Study program, which connects students with on-campus, paid work experience. Photo by UVic student Caitlin Cuthbert. Right: Stephanie scuba dives during a biology co-op work term near Barkley Sound, BC. Photo by Tom Bird.

“�Pursuing�a�combined�major�in�both�biology�and�earth�science�has�allowed�me�to�put�biology��

into�context�and�understand�why�biological�processes�are�extremely�important�in�understanding�

all�aspects�of�earth�systems.�Through�a�Work�Study�position�in�Dr.�Vera�Pospelova’s�lab,�I�have�

been�able�to�apply�knowledge�from�my�courses,�gain�practical�experience�and�take�part�in�real�

scientific�research.”�

– Michelle Spani (Bachelor of Science in Biology and Earth Science ’08) Hometown: Gibsons, British Columbia, Canada

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Degrees offered Bachelor of Arts • Anthropology

www.anthropology.uvic.ca• Economics

http://web.uvic.ca/econ• Environmental Studies

http://ses.uvic.ca• Geography

http://geog.uvic.ca

• Political Science http://web.uvic.ca/polisci

• Psychology http://web.uvic.ca/psyc

• Sociology http://web.uvic.ca/soci

Bachelor of Science • Economics

http://web.uvic.ca/econ• Geography

http://geog.uvic.ca• Psychology

http://web.uvic.ca/psyc

Andrew (with guitar) spends some time with friends on the main quad. It’s a popular gathering spot for studying, throwing a Frisbee or jamming with friends. Photo by UVic student Sara Taylor.

“�Social�Sciences�at�UVic�has�been�great.�Class�sizes�are�small�enough�to�get�involved�

and�all�the�profs�I’ve�dealt�with�have�been�passionate�about�what�they�teach.�The�

laid�back�lifestyle�and�atmosphere�at�UVic�is�perfect.”

– Andrew Green (Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and Political Science ’09) Hometown: Erin, Ontario, Canada

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Division of medical sciences www.uvic.ca/impAre you thinking about a career in medicine? Learn and practise medicine in BC through our Island Medical Program (IMP), a collaboration between the University of British Columbia (UBC), the University of Victoria, the University of Northern British Columbia, and the provincial health authorities and government.

As an IMP student you’ll register at UBC and graduate with a UBC medical degree. You’ll spend your first fall semester at UBC, and then you’ll complete the rest of your first year and your entire second year of studies based

at UVic’s state-of-the-art Medical Sciences Building. During your third and fourth years, you’ll complete clinical studies in major medical and surgical disciplines such as obstetrics, pediatrics and emergency care through rotations with physicians on Vancouver Island and throughout British Columbia.

Division of Continuing studies www.continuingstudies.uvic.caThinking about attending UVic but not sure if you’re ready to commit to a degree program? Check out the various courses and programs offered through our Division of Continuing Studies—you can take a single course or you can pursue

a diploma or certificate program. Our flexible schedules make it easy to balance school with your other commitments, plus our partnerships with various UVic faculties and community organizations mean you learn from the experts! Some of our programs allow you to earn credits that are transferable to UVic degree programs and elsewhere. If you receive a diploma or certificate through one of our programs, you’ll be eligible to become a UVic alumni.

Distance/Online learning http://distance.uvic.caNot all UVic classes take place on campus—some courses and programs are

available by online distance delivery. Visit our website and download our Distance Learning and Immersion Guide to find out more. NOTE: All courses offered by “distance” are online.

Faculty of Graduate studies www.uvic.ca/gradstudiesOur Faculty of Graduate Studies offers a wide variety of master’s and doctoral programs. Visit us online or contact 250-721-7970 for more information.

“�The�Island�Medical�Program�was�a�step�in�the�right�direction�for�me�because�I�learn�

better�in�smaller�environments�where�the�student�to�instructor�ratio�is�small.�

Everyone,�including�professors,�staff�and�fellow�students,�wants�to�see�you�succeed.�

The�level�of�personal�attention�is�phenomenal—I�have�been�provided�with�

opportunities�that�I�don’t�believe�I�would�have�received�anywhere�else.”

– Bippan Sangha (Island Medical Program ‘10) Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Before you take the next step, consult our Pre-Professional Studies Guide for more details (online at www.uvic.ca/readmore). Then contact the professional program’s institution for admission requirements BEFORE your first year at UVic. Or contact our Academic Advising Centre at 250-472-5039 or [email protected].

You can prepare for professional programs in:

Architecture Undergraduate degree at UVic and three and a half years at UBC

Chartered accountancy Undergraduate degree at UVic and Chartered Accountancy Program (30 months)

Chiropractic Three years (45.0 units) pre-professional at UVic and four years at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College

Dentistry Three years (45.0 units) pre-professional at UVic and four years at UBC

Dietetics Two years (minimum 27.0 units) pre-professional at UVic and three years at UBC

medicine Three years (45.0 units) pre-professional at UVic and four years at UBC, UVic or the University of Northern British Columbia and in regions in British Columbia

naturopathic medicine Three years (45.0 units) pre-professional at UVic and four years at The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine

Occupational therapy Undergraduate degree at UVic and two years at UBC

Optometry Three years (45.0 units) pre-professional at UVic and four years at the University of Waterloo

pharmacy One year (15.0 units) pre-professional at UVic and four years at UBC

physical therapy Undergraduate degree at UVic and two years and two months at UBC

Veterinary medicine Two years (30.0 units) pre-professional at UVic and four years at the University of Saskatchewan

Just another day on the job—Melanie conducts a check up on Gincee, one of the patients at the veterinary clinic where she works. Photo by UVic student Amy Geddes.

“�At�UVic,�I�was�able�to�accumulate�the�necessary�prerequisite�courses�for��

admission�into�the�College�of�Veterinary�Medicine,�while�studying�everything�

from�marine�biology�to�temperate�rainforest�ecology.�Today,�I’m�an�associate�

veterinarian�at�Breadner�Veterinary�Services�in�Brentwood�Bay,�British�Columbia.”

– Melanie Conard (Bachelor of Science ’97) Hometown: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Pre-professional studieswww.uvic.ca/readmore

Consider UVic as a starting point for your professional career. We can help you prepare for professional programs at other institutions through pre-professional studies right here at UVic.

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Your admission requirementswww.uvic.ca/calendar

Now for the details! We’ve put all the hard facts in one place—over the next section you’ll find all you need to know about how to apply and what you need for admis-sion. If you run into problems or need clarification, just let us know. Call us at 250-721-8121 or visit us online at www.uvic.ca/stre and we’ll help you make sense of the application process.

Academic adviser Denise Chan meets with Master of Economics student Shirin Mazidi. Photo by UVic student Amy Geddes.

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Find your admission requirements For specific admission requirements by faculty and province, please read the charts on page 34 to 38 carefully. Canadian students should note the colour that corresponds to their province or territory on the map to the right, then find the matching colour on the following pages. Students who are completing secondary school studies within the American system should refer to page 38. Other international students should refer to page 43.

First-year entry is not available in the Faculties of Business (under review), Education, Human and Social Develop-ment (with the exception of Health Information Science and Child and Youth Care) or Law. For details about admission requirements for these faculties, consult the Undergraduate Calendar at www.uvic.ca/calendar.

expanded qualifications admission category (Faculties of engineering, humanities, and social sciences only) You may be considered for admission through the Expanded Qualifications admission category if your admission average is within 5% of the official cutoff and you have other attributes that demonstrate your ability to succeed at UVic. There are a limited number of students admitted under this category each year.

If you are applying to one of the faculties that offer this category and are currently enrolled in a Canadian secondary school, then visit www.uvic.ca/eq for detailed information. You’ll need to complete additional application forms to be considered.

First nations, métis, inuit, status and non-status Aboriginal applicants UVic welcomes applications from First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Status and Non-status Aboriginal peoples of Canada. If you are a First Nations, Métis, Inuit or Non-Status Aboriginal Canadian and you

do not qualify under another category of admission, you could be considered on an individual basis by the Senate Committee on Admission, Re-registration and Transfer. Visit www.uvic.ca/calendar for more information.

general admission information for all students (Year one)www.uvic.ca/calendar

UVic welcomes applications from Canadian and international students. Admission requirements are listed on the following pages. Please note that possession of the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into any faculty, program or course at the university. Due to limits on enrolment, admission average cutoffs may vary from year to year.

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Approved Grade �� and �� courses for BC and Yukon applicants (french immersion equivalents of the courses below are also approved)

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Fine ArTs ��Art Foundations 11 Choral Music 11: Concert Choir,

Vocal Jazz Dance Choreography 11 Dance Performance 11 Drama: Film and Television 11 Fine Arts 11Instrumental Music 11: Concert

Band, Guitar, Jazz Band, Orchestral Strings

Music Composition and Technology 11

Studio Arts 11: Ceramics and Sculpture, Drawing and Painting, Fabric and Fibre, Printmaking and Graphic Design

Theatre Performance 11: Acting, Directing and Script Development

Theatre Production 11

Visual Arts 11: Media ArtsAdditional 4-credit, locally

developed or Board Authorized courses may be considered

lAnGUAGe �� (beginner’s language 11 courses will not be accepted)American Sign Language 11 or 12 Arabic 11Français 11 French 11 German 11 Hebrew 11Heiltsuk 11 Italian 11 Japanese 11Klah ah men 11Latin 11 Mandarin 11 Nsilxcen (Okanagan Language 11)

Punjabi 11 Russian 11 Secwepemctsin 11 Shashishalhem 11 Sim’ algaxhl Nisga’a 11 Sm’algyax 11 Spanish 11 Upper St’ati’mcets 11 External Language Certificate (4

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mATh �� AnD eqUiVAlenTsPrinciples of Mathematics 11Applications of Mathematics 12

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and 12 (both must be completed)

Biology 11 Chemistry 11 Earth Science 11 Physics 11

sOCiAl sTUDies �� AnD eqUiVAlenTsCivic Studies 11 Social Studies 11 BC First Nations Studies 12

ACADemiC �� (also includes Science 12 courses)Arabic 12 BC First Nations Studies 12 Calculus 12 Comparative Civilizations 12 English 12 English Literature 12 Français 12 French 12 Geography 12 (also acceptable as

a Science 12)German 12 Heiltsuk 12 History 12 ICT: Applied Digital

Communications 12 ICT: Computer Programming 12 Information Technology 12

Italian 12 Japanese 12 Klah ah men 12Mandarin 12 Nsilxcen (Okanagan Language) 12 Principles of Mathematics 12 Punjabi 12 Russian 12 Secwepemctsin 12 Sim’ algaxhi Nisga’a 12 Sm’algyax 12 Spanish 12 Upper St’ati’mcets 12

sCienCe ��Biology 12 Chemistry 12 Geography 12 Geology 12 Physics 12

Fine ArTs ��Art Foundations 12 Choral Music 12: Concert Choir,

Vocal Jazz Dance Choreography 12

Dance Performance 12 Drama: Film and Television 12 Instrumental Music 12: Concert

Band, Guitar, Jazz Band, Orchestral Strings

Music Composition and Technology 12

Studio Arts 12: Ceramics and Sculpture, Drawing and Painting, Fabric and Fibre, Printmaking and Graphic Design

Theatre Performance 12: Acting, Directing and Script Development

Theatre Production 12: Technical Theatre, Theatre Management

Visual Arts 12: Media ArtsWriting 12 Additional 4-credit, locally

developed or Board Authorized courses may be considered

The BC/Yukon high school requirements are listed on page 34. We’ve also listed the corresponding approved BC courses in the chart below. You must have written provincial examinations in any subject that you present for admission, if a provincial examination was available in the year in

which you took the subject. You may only use one approved academic 12 course that does not offer a provincial examination (e.g., Comparative Civilizations 12, an approved locally developed course, or an approved AP or IB course). All courses presented must be worth 4.0 credits.

Some International Baccalaureate courses may be accepted in lieu of the Grade 11 and 12 courses listed below. For more information, visit www.uvic.ca/ibap.

Equivalent approved Grade 11 and 12 courses for applicants from other Canadian provinces can be found online at www.uvic.ca/programreq.

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Business No first-year entry (under review). Consult www.uvic.ca/calendar for pre-admission information and admission requirements.

Education No first-year entry. Consult www.uvic.ca/calendar for pre-admission information and admission requirements.

Engineering(BEng and BSEng)

• English 11• Principles of Mathematics 11• Physics 11• Chemistry 11• Social Studies 11• English 12• Principles of Mathematics 12 with at least 75%• Physics 12 with at least 75%• An additional approved academic 12 course (Chemistry 12 recommended*) *Must have taken Chemistry 11 or 12 with a minimum grade of 75%

Engineering(Computer Science)

• English 11• Social Studies 11• Principles of Mathematics 11• An approved science 11 course• English 12• Principles of Mathematics 12• An approved science 12 course• An additional approved academic 12 course

Fine Arts • English 11• Social Studies 11• Three courses chosen from: Principles of Mathematics 11, an approved language 11,

an approved fine arts 11• English 12• Three approved academic 12 courses, OR two approved academic 12 courses and one

approved fine arts 12 course• Additional requirements such as portfolio, questionnaire or audition are required for the

School of Music, Theatre and Visual Arts. Please refer to the appropriate department website for more information.

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Human and Social Development

Health Information Science—Requirements listed to the right

Child and Youth Care

No first-year entry for Nursing and Social Work. Consult www.uvic.ca/calendar for pre-admission information and admission requirements.

• English 12• Principles of Mathematics 12• Two additional approved academic 12 courses

Requirements are the same as those for the Faculty of Humanities

Humanities • English 11• Social Studies 11• Principles of Mathematics 11• An approved science 11 course• An approved second language 11 course• English 12• Three additional approved academic 12 courses

Law No first-year entry. Consult www.uvic.ca/calendar for pre-admission information and admission requirements.

Science • Chemistry 11• English 11• Physics 11• Principles of Mathematics 11• Social Studies 11• English 12• Principles of Mathematics 12• Two approved science 12 courses

Social Sciences Requirements are the same as those for the Faculty of Humanities

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No first-year entry. Consult www.uvic.ca/calendar for pre-admission information and admission requirements.

Engineering (BEng and BSEng) • Chemistry 20*• English Language Arts 20-1• Physics 20• Pure Mathematics 20• An approved social studies 20 course• English Language Arts 30-1• Physics 30 (with a minimum grade of 75%)

• Pure Mathematics 30 (with a minimum grade of 75%)

• One other approved academic course numbered 30 or 31 (with a minimum grade of 73%—Chemistry 30 recommended*)

*Must have taken one of Chemistry 20 or Chemistry 30 with a minimum grade of 75%

• Chemistry 20*• English Language Arts 20• Math 20• Physics 20• An approved social studies 20 course• English Language Arts A30 and B30

• One of: Math B30 or C30 with a minimum grade of 75%

• Physics 30 with a minimum grade of 75%• One approved academic 30 course (1 credit—

Chemistry 30 recommended*) * Must have taken one of Chemistry 20 or 30 with a

minimum grade of 75%

Engineering (Computer Science) • English Language Arts 20-1• Pure Mathematics 20• An approved science 20 course• An approved social studies 20 course• English Language Arts 30-1

• Pure Mathematics 30• One of: Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Math 31,

Physics 30, Science 30• One other approved academic 30 or 31 course

(5 credits)

• English Language Arts 20• Math 20• An approved social studies 20 course• An approved science 20 course• English Language Arts A30 and B30

• One of: Math B30 or C30• One of: Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Computer

Science 30, Geology 30 or Physics 30• One other approved academic 30 course

(1 credit)

Fine Arts • English Language Arts 20-1• An approved social studies 20 course• Three of the following: Pure Mathematics 20, a

science 20, a second language 20, an approved fine arts 20

• English Language Arts 30-1

• Three approved academic 30 or 31 courses OR two approved academic 30 or 31 courses and one approved fine arts 30 course (total of 15 credits)

• Additional requirements such as portfolio, questionnaire or audition are required for Music, Theatre and Visual Arts. Please refer to the appropriate department website for more information.

• English Language Arts 20• An approved social studies 20 course• Three of the following: Math 20, a science 20,

a second language 20 or an approved fine arts

• English Language Arts A30 and B30

• Three approved academic 30 courses OR two approved academic 30 courses and one approved fine arts 30 course (total 3 credits)


Human and Social Development health information science OnlY—Requirements listed to the rightChild and Youth Care OnlY—Requirements for all provinces are the same as those for the Faculty of Humanities

• English Language Arts 30-1• Pure Mathematics 30• Two additional approved academic 30 or 31 courses (5 credits each)

• English Language Arts A30 and B30• One of: Math B30 or C30• Two approved academic 30 courses (1 credit each)

Humanities • English Language Arts 20-1• Pure Mathematics 20• An approved science 20 course• An approved second language 20 course

• An approved social studies 20 course• English Language Arts 30-1• Three approved academic 30 or 31 courses (5

credits each)

• English Language Arts 20• Math 20• An approved science 20 course• An approved second language 20 course

• An approved social studies 20 course• English Language Arts A30 and B30• Three approved academic 30 courses

(1 credit each)



Science • Chemistry 20• English Language Arts 20-1• Pure Mathematics 20• Physics 20• An approved social studies 20 course

• English Language Arts 30-1• Pure Mathematics 30• Two of: Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30,

Science 30

• Chemistry 20• English Language Arts 20• Math 20• Physics 20• An approved social studies 20 course

• English Language Arts A30 and B30• Two of: Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Computer

Science 30, Geology 30 or Physics 30• One of: Math B30 or C30

Social Sciences • English Language Arts 20-1• Pure Mathematics 20• An approved science 20 course• An approved second language 20 course


credits each)



(1 credit each)

Alberta/northwest Territories/nunavut: Year OneFor detailed information on approved Grade 11 and 12 courses from Alberta/Northwest Territories and Nunavut, please visit http://registrar.uvic.ca/undergrad/admissions/requirements/ab.html

saskatchewan: Year OneFor detailed information on approved Grade 11 and 12 courses from Saskatchewan, please visit http://registrar.uvic.ca/undergrad/admissions/requirements/sk.html







• Chemistry 30S*• English Language Arts 30S• Physics 30S• Pre-Calculus 30S• An approved social studies 30S course• English Language Arts 40S

• Physics 40S with a minimum grade of 75%• Pre-Calculus 40S with a minimum grade of 75%• One approved academic 40S course

(Chemistry 40S recommended*) *Must have taken one of Chemistry 30S or 40S with a minimum grade of 75%

• English 4U• One of: Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus 4U OR Geometry and Discrete Mathematics

4U with a minimum grade of 75%• Physics 4U with a minimum grade of 75%• Chemistry 3U or 4U with a minimum grade of 75%• Two or three additional 4U or M courses (three if Chemistry 4U not taken)

• Chemistry 111*• English 111 or 112• Math 111 or 112• Physics 111• An approved social studies 11 course• English 121 or 122

• Math 121 or Advanced Math 120 with a minimum grade of 75%

• Physics 121 with a minimum grade of 75%• One approved academic course numbered 120,

121 or 122 (Chemistry 121 recommended*)* Must have taken one of Chemistry 111 or 121

with a minimum grade of 75%

• English Language Arts 30S• Pre-Calculus 30S• An approved social studies 30S course• An approved science 30S course• English Language Arts 40S

• Pre-Calculus 40S• One of: Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, Computer

Science 40S or Physics 40S• One approved academic 40S course

• English 4U• One of: Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus 4U OR Geometry and Discrete

Mathematics 4U• One of the following: Biology 4U, Chemistry 4U, Earth and Space Science 4U or Physics 4U• Three additional 4U or M courses

• English 111 or 112• Math 111 or 112• An approved social studies 11 course• An approved science 111 or 112• English 121 or 122

• Math 121 or Advanced Math 120• One of: Biology 120, Chemistry 121 or 122,

Environmental Science 122, Physics 121 or 122, or Science 122

• One approved academic course numbered 120, 121 or 122

• English Language Arts 30S• An approved social studies 30S course• Three of the following: Pre-Calculus 30S, a

science 30S, a second language 30S or an approved fine arts 30S

• English Language Arts 40S

• Three approved academic 40S courses OR two approved academic 40S courses and one approved fine arts 40S course


• English 4U• Five additional 4U or M courses• Additional requirements such as portfolio, questionnaire or audition are required for Music, Theatre

and Visual Arts. Please refer to the appropriate department website for more information.

• English 111 or 112• An approved science 111 or 112• Three of the following: a math 111 or

112, a science 111 or 112, a second language 111 or 112, an approved fine arts 110

• English 121 or 122

• Three approved academic courses numbered 121, 122 or 120 OR two approved academic courses numbered 121, 122 or 120 and one fine arts course numbered 120, 121 or 122


• English Language Arts 40S• Pre-Calculus 40S• Two approved academic 40S courses

• English 4U• One of: Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus 4U or Geometry and Discrete Mathematics 4U• English Grade 12U• Four additional academic 4U or M courses

• English 121 or 122• Math 121 or Advanced Math 120• Two approved academic courses numbered 120, 121 or 122

• English Language Arts 30S• Pre-Calculus 30S• An approved science 30S course• An approved second language 30S course

• An approved social studies 30S course• English Language Arts 40S • Three approved academic 40S courses

• English 4U and five additional 4U or M courses • English 111 or 112• Math 111 or 112• An approved science 111 or 112 course• An approved social studies 11 course

• A second language 11 or 112• English 121 or 122• Three approved academic courses numbered

120, 121 or 122




• Chemistry 30S• English Language Arts 30S• Physics 30S• Pre-Calculus 30S• An approved social studies 30 course

• English Language Arts 40S • Two of: Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, Computer

Science 40S or Physics 40S• Pre-Calculus 40S

• English 4U• One of: Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus 4U OR Geometry and Discrete Mathematics 4U • Two of the following: Biology 4U or Chemistry 4U, Earth and Space Science 4U, or Physics 4U• Two additional 4U or M courses

• Chemistry 111 or 112• English 111 or 112• Math 111 or 112• Physics 111 or 112• An approved social studies 11 course

• English 121 or 122• Math 121 or Advanced Math 120• Two of: Biology 120, Chemistry 121 or 122,





• An approved second language 111 or 112• English 121 or 122• Three approved academic courses numbered

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Engineering (BEng and BSEng) • Chemistry 20*• English Language Arts 20-1• Physics 20• Pure Mathematics 20• An approved social studies 20 course• English Language Arts 30-1• Physics 30 (with a minimum grade of 75%)

• Pure Mathematics 30 (with a minimum grade of 75%)

• One other approved academic course numbered 30 or 31 (with a minimum grade of 73%—Chemistry 30 recommended*)

*Must have taken one of Chemistry 20 or Chemistry 30 with a minimum grade of 75%

• Chemistry 20*• English Language Arts 20• Math 20• Physics 20• An approved social studies 20 course• English Language Arts A30 and B30

• One of: Math B30 or C30 with a minimum grade of 75%

• Physics 30 with a minimum grade of 75%• One approved academic 30 course (1 credit—

Chemistry 30 recommended*) * Must have taken one of Chemistry 20 or 30 with a

minimum grade of 75%

Engineering (Computer Science) • English Language Arts 20-1• Pure Mathematics 20• An approved science 20 course• An approved social studies 20 course• English Language Arts 30-1

• Pure Mathematics 30• One of: Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Math 31,

Physics 30, Science 30• One other approved academic 30 or 31 course

(5 credits)

• English Language Arts 20• Math 20• An approved social studies 20 course• An approved science 20 course• English Language Arts A30 and B30

• One of: Math B30 or C30• One of: Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Computer

Science 30, Geology 30 or Physics 30• One other approved academic 30 course

(1 credit)

Fine Arts • English Language Arts 20-1• An approved social studies 20 course• Three of the following: Pure Mathematics 20, a

science 20, a second language 20, an approved fine arts 20

• English Language Arts 30-1

• Three approved academic 30 or 31 courses OR two approved academic 30 or 31 courses and one approved fine arts 30 course (total of 15 credits)


• English Language Arts 20• An approved social studies 20 course• Three of the following: Math 20, a science 20,

a second language 20 or an approved fine arts

• English Language Arts A30 and B30

• Three approved academic 30 courses OR two approved academic 30 courses and one approved fine arts 30 course (total 3 credits)



• English Language Arts 30-1• Pure Mathematics 30• Two additional approved academic 30 or 31 courses (5 credits each)

• English Language Arts A30 and B30• One of: Math B30 or C30• Two approved academic 30 courses (1 credit each)

Humanities • English Language Arts 20-1• Pure Mathematics 20• An approved science 20 course• An approved second language 20 course


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(1 credit each)



Science • Chemistry 20• English Language Arts 20-1• Pure Mathematics 20• Physics 20• An approved social studies 20 course

• English Language Arts 30-1• Pure Mathematics 30• Two of: Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30,

Science 30

• Chemistry 20• English Language Arts 20• Math 20• Physics 20• An approved social studies 20 course

• English Language Arts A30 and B30• Two of: Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Computer

Science 30, Geology 30 or Physics 30• One of: Math B30 or C30

Social Sciences • English Language Arts 20-1• Pure Mathematics 20• An approved science 20 course• An approved second language 20 course


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• Chemistry 30S*• English Language Arts 30S• Physics 30S• Pre-Calculus 30S• An approved social studies 30S course• English Language Arts 40S

• Physics 40S with a minimum grade of 75%• Pre-Calculus 40S with a minimum grade of 75%• One approved academic 40S course

(Chemistry 40S recommended*) *Must have taken one of Chemistry 30S or 40S with a minimum grade of 75%

• English 4U• One of: Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus 4U OR Geometry and Discrete Mathematics

4U with a minimum grade of 75%• Physics 4U with a minimum grade of 75%• Chemistry 3U or 4U with a minimum grade of 75%• Two or three additional 4U or M courses (three if Chemistry 4U not taken)

• Chemistry 111*• English 111 or 112• Math 111 or 112• Physics 111• An approved social studies 11 course• English 121 or 122

• Math 121 or Advanced Math 120 with a minimum grade of 75%

• Physics 121 with a minimum grade of 75%• One approved academic course numbered 120,

121 or 122 (Chemistry 121 recommended*)* Must have taken one of Chemistry 111 or 121


• English Language Arts 30S• Pre-Calculus 30S• An approved social studies 30S course• An approved science 30S course• English Language Arts 40S

• Pre-Calculus 40S• One of: Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, Computer

Science 40S or Physics 40S• One approved academic 40S course

• English 4U• One of: Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus 4U OR Geometry and Discrete

Mathematics 4U• One of the following: Biology 4U, Chemistry 4U, Earth and Space Science 4U or Physics 4U• Three additional 4U or M courses

• English 111 or 112• Math 111 or 112• An approved social studies 11 course• An approved science 111 or 112• English 121 or 122

• Math 121 or Advanced Math 120• One of: Biology 120, Chemistry 121 or 122,


• One approved academic course numbered 120, 121 or 122

• English Language Arts 30S• An approved social studies 30S course• Three of the following: Pre-Calculus 30S, a

science 30S, a second language 30S or an approved fine arts 30S

• English Language Arts 40S

• Three approved academic 40S courses OR two approved academic 40S courses and one approved fine arts 40S course


• English 4U• Five additional 4U or M courses• Additional requirements such as portfolio, questionnaire or audition are required for Music, Theatre

and Visual Arts. Please refer to the appropriate department website for more information.

• English 111 or 112• An approved science 111 or 112• Three of the following: a math 111 or

112, a science 111 or 112, a second language 111 or 112, an approved fine arts 110

• English 121 or 122

• Three approved academic courses numbered 121, 122 or 120 OR two approved academic courses numbered 121, 122 or 120 and one fine arts course numbered 120, 121 or 122


• English Language Arts 40S• Pre-Calculus 40S• Two approved academic 40S courses

• English 4U• One of: Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus 4U or Geometry and Discrete Mathematics 4U• English Grade 12U• Four additional academic 4U or M courses

• English 121 or 122• Math 121 or Advanced Math 120• Two approved academic courses numbered 120, 121 or 122




• A second language 11 or 112• English 121 or 122• Three approved academic courses numbered

120, 121 or 122




• Chemistry 30S• English Language Arts 30S• Physics 30S• Pre-Calculus 30S• An approved social studies 30 course

• English Language Arts 40S • Two of: Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, Computer

Science 40S or Physics 40S• Pre-Calculus 40S

• English 4U• One of: Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus 4U OR Geometry and Discrete Mathematics 4U • Two of the following: Biology 4U or Chemistry 4U, Earth and Space Science 4U, or Physics 4U• Two additional 4U or M courses

• Chemistry 111 or 112• English 111 or 112• Math 111 or 112• Physics 111 or 112• An approved social studies 11 course

• English 121 or 122• Math 121 or Advanced Math 120• Two of: Biology 120, Chemistry 121 or 122,





• An approved second language 111 or 112• English 121 or 122• Three approved academic courses numbered

120, 121 or 122

manitoba: Year OneFor detailed information on approved Grade 11 and 12 courses from Manitoba, please visit http://registrar.uvic.ca/undergrad/admissions/requirements/mb.html

Ontario: Year OneFor detailed information on approved Grade 11 and 12 courses from Ontario, please visit http://registrar.uvic.ca/undergrad/admissions/requirements/on.html

new Brunswick: Year OneFor detailed information on approved Grade 11 and 12 courses from New Brunswick, please visit http://registrar.uvic.ca/undergrad/admissions/requirements/nb.html

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Engineering (BEng and BSEng) • Chemistry 11*• English 11 (academic)• Math 11 (academic) or Advanced Math 11• Physics 11• An approved social studies 11 course• Advanced Math 12 with a minimum grade of 75%

• English 12 (academic)• Physics 12 with a minimum grade of 75%• One approved academic or advanced Grade 12

course (Chemistry 12 recommended*)* Must have taken one of Chemistry 11 or 12


• Chemistry 511A or 521A*• English 521A• Math 521A• Physics 521A• An approved social studies 521A course• English 621A• Math 621B or 611B with a minimum grade of 75%

• Physics 621A with a minimum grade of 75%• One approved academic or advanced course at

the Grade 12 level (Chemistry 611A or 621A recommended*)

* Must have taken one of Chemistry 511A, 521A, 611A, or 612A with a minimum grade of 75%

Engineering (Computer Science) • English 11 (academic)• Math 11 (academic) or Advanced Math 11• An approved science 11 course• An approved social studies 11 course• Advanced Math 12• English 12 (academic)

• One of: Biology 12, Advanced Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Advanced Chemistry 12, Food Science 12, Geology 12, Physics 12, Advanced Physics 12

• One approved academic or advanced Grade 12 course

• English 521A• Math 521A or 521B• An approved science 521A course• An approved social studies 521A course• English 621A

• Math 621B or 611B• One of: AGR 621A, BIO 621A, CHM 611A, CHM

621A, CMP 621A, OCN 621A, PHY 621A • One other approved academic or advanced course

at the Grade 12 level

Fine Arts • English 11 (academic)• An approved social studies 11 course• Three of the following: Math 11 (academic), a

science 11, a second language 11, or an approved fine arts 11

• English 12 (academic) • Three approved academic or advanced Grade 12

courses or two approved academic or advanced Grade 12 course and one approved fine arts 12 course


• English 521A• An approved social studies 521A course• Three of the following: MATH 521A, a science

521, a second language 521, an approved fine arts 521

• English 621A

• Three approved academic or advanced 621 courses OR two approved academic or advanced 621 courses and one approved fine arts 621 course



• Advanced Math 12• English 12 (academic)• Two approved academic or advanced Grade 12 courses

• English 621A• Math 621B or 611B• Two approved academic or advanced 621 courses

Humanities • English 11 (academic)• Math 11 (academic) or Advanced Math 11• An approved science 11 course• An approved second language 11 course

• An approved social studies 11 course• English 12 (academic)• Three approved academic of advanced Grade

12 courses

• English 521A• Math 521A or 521B• An approved science 521A course• An approved second language 521 course

• An approved social studies 521 course• English 621A• Three approved academic 621 courses


No Year One entry. Consult www.uvic.ca/calendar for pre-admission information and admission requirements.

Science • Chemistry 11• English 11 (academic)• Math 11 (academic) or Advanced Math 11• Physics 11• An approved social studies 11 course

• Advanced Math 12• English 12 (academic)• Two of: Biology 12, Advanced Biology 12,

Chemistry 12, Advanced Chemistry 12, Food Science 12, Geology 12, Physics 12, Advanced Physics 12

• Chemistry 511A or Chemistry 521A• English 521A• Math 521A or 521B• Physics 521A• An approved social studies 521 course

• English 621A• Math 621B or 611B• Two of: AGR 621A, BIO 621A, CHM 611A, CHM 621A, CMP 621A, OCN 621A, PHY 621A

Social Sciences • English 11 (academic)• Math 11 (academic) or Advanced Math 11• An approved science 11 course• An approved second language 11 course

• An approved social studies 11 course• English 12 (academic)• Three approved academic or advanced Grade

12 courses



nova scotia: Year OneFor detailed information on approved Grade 11 and 12 courses from Nova Scotia, please visit http://registrar.uvic.ca/undergrad/admissions/requirements/ns.html

prince edward island: Year OneFor detailed information on approved Grade 11 and 12 courses from Prince Edward Island, please visit http://registrar.uvic.ca/undergrad/admissions/requirements/pe.html



• Chemistry 2202*• English Language Arts 2201 • Math 2205• Physics 2204• An approved social studies 2200 course• English Language Arts 3201

• Math 3205 or 3207, with a minimum grade of 75%• Physics 3204 with a minimum grade of 75%• One approved academic course at the 3200/4200

level (Chemistry 3202 recommended*)* Must have taken one of Chemistry 2202 or 3202


• English Language Arts 2201• Math 2205• An approved social studies 2200 course• English Language 3201• Math 3205 or 3207

• One approved academic course at the 3200/4200 level

• One of: Biology 3201 or 4221, Chemistry 3202 or 4222, Computer Science 4220, Earth Systems 3209, Environmental Science 4225, Physics 3204 or 4224

• English Language Arts 2101 • An approved social studies 2200 course• Three of the following: Math 2204 or 2205, a


• English Language Arts 3201

• Three approved academic courses at the 3200/4200 level OR two approved academic or advanced courses at the 3200/4200 level and one approved fine arts at the 3200 level (total of 6 credits)


• English Language 3201• Math 3205 or 3207• Two approved academic 3200/4200 level courses

• English Language 2201 • Math 2204 or 2205• An approved science 2200 course• An approved second language 2200 course

• An approved social studies 2200 course• English Language Arts 3201• Three approved academic 3200/4200 level

courses (total of 6 credits)


• Chemistry 2202• English Language 2201 • Math 2205• Physics 2204• An approved social studies 2200 course

• English Language Arts 3201• Math 3205 or 3207• Two of: Biology 3201 or 4221, Chemistry 3202

or 4222, Computer Science 4220, Earth Systems 3209, Environmental Science 4225, Physics 3204 or 4224

• English Language Arts 2201• Math 2204 or 2205• An approved science 2200 course• An approved second language 2200 course

• An approved social studies 2200 course• An approved English Language Arts 3201 course• Three approved academic 3200/4200 courses

(total of 6 credits)

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Engineering (BEng and BSEng) • Chemistry 11*• English 11 (academic)• Math 11 (academic) or Advanced Math 11• Physics 11• An approved social studies 11 course• Advanced Math 12 with a minimum grade of 75%

• English 12 (academic)• Physics 12 with a minimum grade of 75%• One approved academic or advanced Grade 12

course (Chemistry 12 recommended*)* Must have taken one of Chemistry 11 or 12


• Chemistry 511A or 521A*• English 521A• Math 521A• Physics 521A• An approved social studies 521A course• English 621A• Math 621B or 611B with a minimum grade of 75%

• Physics 621A with a minimum grade of 75%• One approved academic or advanced course at

the Grade 12 level (Chemistry 611A or 621A recommended*)

* Must have taken one of Chemistry 511A, 521A, 611A, or 612A with a minimum grade of 75%

Engineering (Computer Science) • English 11 (academic)• Math 11 (academic) or Advanced Math 11• An approved science 11 course• An approved social studies 11 course• Advanced Math 12• English 12 (academic)

• One of: Biology 12, Advanced Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Advanced Chemistry 12, Food Science 12, Geology 12, Physics 12, Advanced Physics 12

• One approved academic or advanced Grade 12 course

• English 521A• Math 521A or 521B• An approved science 521A course• An approved social studies 521A course• English 621A

• Math 621B or 611B• One of: AGR 621A, BIO 621A, CHM 611A, CHM

621A, CMP 621A, OCN 621A, PHY 621A • One other approved academic or advanced course

at the Grade 12 level

Fine Arts • English 11 (academic)• An approved social studies 11 course• Three of the following: Math 11 (academic), a


• English 12 (academic) • Three approved academic or advanced Grade 12

courses or two approved academic or advanced Grade 12 course and one approved fine arts 12 course


• English 521A• An approved social studies 521A course• Three of the following: MATH 521A, a science

521, a second language 521, an approved fine arts 521

• English 621A

• Three approved academic or advanced 621 courses OR two approved academic or advanced 621 courses and one approved fine arts 621 course



• Advanced Math 12• English 12 (academic)• Two approved academic or advanced Grade 12 courses

• English 621A• Math 621B or 611B• Two approved academic or advanced 621 courses

Humanities • English 11 (academic)• Math 11 (academic) or Advanced Math 11• An approved science 11 course• An approved second language 11 course

• An approved social studies 11 course• English 12 (academic)• Three approved academic of advanced Grade

12 courses




No Year One entry. Consult www.uvic.ca/calendar for pre-admission information and admission requirements.

Science • Chemistry 11• English 11 (academic)• Math 11 (academic) or Advanced Math 11• Physics 11• An approved social studies 11 course

• Advanced Math 12• English 12 (academic)• Two of: Biology 12, Advanced Biology 12,

Chemistry 12, Advanced Chemistry 12, Food Science 12, Geology 12, Physics 12, Advanced Physics 12

• Chemistry 511A or Chemistry 521A• English 521A• Math 521A or 521B• Physics 521A• An approved social studies 521 course

• English 621A• Math 621B or 611B• Two of: AGR 621A, BIO 621A, CHM 611A, CHM 621A, CMP 621A, OCN 621A, PHY 621A

Social Sciences • English 11 (academic)• Math 11 (academic) or Advanced Math 11• An approved science 11 course• An approved second language 11 course

• An approved social studies 11 course• English 12 (academic)• Three approved academic or advanced Grade

12 courses





• Chemistry 2202*• English Language Arts 2201 • Math 2205• Physics 2204• An approved social studies 2200 course• English Language Arts 3201

• Math 3205 or 3207, with a minimum grade of 75%• Physics 3204 with a minimum grade of 75%• One approved academic course at the 3200/4200

level (Chemistry 3202 recommended*)* Must have taken one of Chemistry 2202 or 3202


• English Language Arts 2201• Math 2205• An approved social studies 2200 course• English Language 3201• Math 3205 or 3207

• One approved academic course at the 3200/4200 level

• One of: Biology 3201 or 4221, Chemistry 3202 or 4222, Computer Science 4220, Earth Systems 3209, Environmental Science 4225, Physics 3204 or 4224

• English Language Arts 2101 • An approved social studies 2200 course• Three of the following: Math 2204 or 2205, a


• English Language Arts 3201

• Three approved academic courses at the 3200/4200 level OR two approved academic or advanced courses at the 3200/4200 level and one approved fine arts at the 3200 level (total of 6 credits)


• English Language 3201• Math 3205 or 3207• Two approved academic 3200/4200 level courses

• English Language 2201 • Math 2204 or 2205• An approved science 2200 course• An approved second language 2200 course

• An approved social studies 2200 course• English Language Arts 3201• Three approved academic 3200/4200 level

courses (total of 6 credits)


• Chemistry 2202• English Language 2201 • Math 2205• Physics 2204• An approved social studies 2200 course

• English Language Arts 3201• Math 3205 or 3207• Two of: Biology 3201 or 4221, Chemistry 3202

or 4222, Computer Science 4220, Earth Systems 3209, Environmental Science 4225, Physics 3204 or 4224

• English Language Arts 2201• Math 2204 or 2205• An approved science 2200 course• An approved second language 2200 course

• An approved social studies 2200 course• An approved English Language Arts 3201 course• Three approved academic 3200/4200 courses

(total of 6 credits)

newfoundland and labrador: Year OneFor detailed information on approved Grade 11 and 12 courses from Newfoundland and Labrador, please visit http://registrar.uvic.ca/undergrad/admissions/requirements/nl.html

québec: Year One For detailed information on approved Grade 11 and 12 courses from Québec, please visit http://registrar.uvic.ca/undergrad/admissions/requirements/qc.html

CÉGep FOr All FACUlTiesYou may be considered for admission to UVic if you have completed at least one year of an approved program at a CÉGEP with an overall grade average of at least a ‘B’. You will not be granted transfer credit for courses that you use to qualify for admission to Year One. Completion of Grade 11 (Secondaire V) is not sufficient for admission. For specific faculties, you will require admission prerequisites equivalent to those shown in the table for students from British Columbia.

priVATe hiGh sChOOls FOr All FACUlTies wiTh YeAr One enTrYAs of 1997, if you apply from a QUÉBEC PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL you will be eligible for admission if you have been awarded the Secondaire V Certificate and have six academic Grade 12 courses. You are not required to meet the Grade 11 subject requirements and will be evaluated as per Ontario regulations using six pre-university courses (Grade 4U or OAC) to calculate your admission average.

American system: Year OneThe following requirements are the minimum for consideration for undergraduate admission to those faculties with direct entry from secondary school. Please consult www.uvic.ca/calendar for admission requirements to those faculties/programs that require qualifying years or prerequisites.

ADmissiOn reqUiremenTs• Completion of Grade 12 in an accredited high school• Your reported cumulative grade-point average (CGPA) will be reviewed—the minimum required average is 3.00 on a 4.00 scale (if you do not meet this requirement you may submit your SAT

scores and letters of reference for consideration)• Please note: the actual average required for admission may be higher than the minimum published average due to limits on enrolment.• Applicants must meet the following SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS (Carnagie units or years):

Subject Faculties of Science and Engineering

Faculty of Fine Arts***

Faculty of Human and Social Development (Health information science Program only; school of Child and Youth Care is same as Humanities and social sciences)

Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences

English 4 4 4 4

Math 4 3+ 4 3

Science 3 (Physics - 1; Chemistry - 1)

2* (2)** 2*

Social Science 2 3+ (2)** 3

Language 0 2+ (2)** 2

Academic Elective

NA NA (6)** NA

TOTAL 13 14 14 14

*Must include 1 lab science. **Maximum of 6 academic electives beyond English and math. Recommend that electives include 2 units from each of science, social science and language. ***Additional requirements such as portfolio, questionnaire or audition are required for Music, Theatre and Visual Arts. Please refer to the appropriate department website for more information. +One year of a fine arts option can be substituted for one year of one of these subjects.

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degree program prerequisites www.uvic.ca/programreq

If you are applying to UVic directly from secondary school and know that you would like to pursue a specific degree program (like biology or linguistics), please read this page to help plan your Grade 11 and 12 years.

The course prerequisites listed here are meant to help you plan your high school courses. These program prerequisites do not replace general admission requirements. Only programs that require or recommend specific secondary school prerequisites are represented.

Remember, you may be admitted to a general faculty (like the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Humanities) by meeting general faculty admis-sion requirements and may take university level courses to later qualify for a specific program.

NOTE 1: Not available for direct entry from secondary school (first-year entry into the Faculty of Business is under review). See individual calendar entries for information on admission requirements.

NOTE 2: There is a math requirement for Sociology 371 and Sociology 375B, which are required courses for honours and major programs in the Social Research Concentration.

prOGrAm reqUireD COUrses reCOmmenDeD COUrses (OpTiOnAl)Faculty of Business (see noTe 1) Mathematics 12

Faculty of Education (see noTe 1)Elementary Biology 11, Physics 11, Lit 12,

Secondary: Art Education Art 12

Secondary: Music Education Choral Music 12 and Instrumental Music 12 Music: Composition and Technology 12

Secondary: Physical Education Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Physical Education 11, Physics 11, Biology 12, Literature 12

Kinesiology (BSc) Chemistry 11, Physics 11, Chemistry 12, Mathematics 12 Biology 11, Physical Education 11, Literature 12

Recreation and Health Education Mathematics 12, Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Physical Education 11, Physics 11, Biology 12, Literature 12

Faculty of Engineering Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Software Chemistry 11, Physics 11, Mathematics 12, Physics 12 Chemistry 12

Faculty of Fine ArtsWriting Literature 12, Writing 12

Faculty of Human and Social DevelopmentHealth Information Science Mathematics 12 Biology 11, Biology 12, Information Technology 12

Faculty of HumanitiesEnglish Literature 12

History History 12, Literature 12

Linguistics (BA) Mathematics 12, Physics 12

Linguistics (BSc) Physics 11, Mathematics 12 Biology 11, Physics 12

Mathematics and Statistics (BA) Mathematics 12 Chemistry 11, Physics 11, Chemistry 12, Physics 12

Faculty of ScienceBiochemistry and Microbiology Chemistry 11, Physics 11, Biology 12, Chemistry 12,

Mathematics 12 Biology 11, Physics 12

Biology Chemistry 11, Physics 11, Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Mathematics 12

Biology 11, Physics 12

Chemistry Chemistry 11, Physics 11, Chemistry 12, Mathematics 12, Physics 12

Earth and Ocean Sciences Chemistry 11, Physics 11, Chemistry 12, Mathematics 12, Physics 12

Mathematics and Statistics (BSc) Chemistry 11, Physics 11, Mathematics 12 Chemistry 12, Physics 12

Physics and Astronomy Chemistry 11, Physics 11, Mathematics 12, Physics 12 Chemistry 12

Faculty of Social SciencesAnthropology Biology 12, Mathematics 12

Economics Mathematics 12

Geography (BA) Mathematics 12

Geography (BSc) Mathematics 12 Biology 11, Biology 12, Chemistry 11, Chemistry 12, Physics 11, Physics 12

Political Science Mathematics 12, History 12, Literature 12

Psychology (BA) Mathematics 12 Biology 11, Biology 12, Literature 12

Psychology (BSc) Mathematics 12, Biology 12 Biology 11, Literature 12

Sociology (see NOTE 2) Mathematics 12

Mathematics and Statistics (BA) Mathematics 12 Chemistry 11, Chemistry 12, Physics 11, Physics 12

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international Baccalaureate (iB) applicantswww.uvic.ca/ibap

BC�Transfer�Guide:�www.bctransferguide.ca

We know how hard IB students work and we want to reward them for it. As an IB student, you can receive transfer credit for a wide selection of IB courses. This means that you could be eligible for university course credit when you are admitted to UVic, saving you time and money and giving you the head start you deserve.

Full iB DiplomaIf you’ve successfully completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a MINIMUM of 24 points (the cutoff may be higher from year to year), you will be considered for admission and could receive one full year of transfer credit. Your IB Diploma must include three subjects at the higher level and three subjects at the standard level. You could receive up to 15.0 units of transfer credit at the first or second year level.

That’s not all—if you’ve scored 36 points or better on the diploma, we’ll award you an entrance scholarship to help jumpstart your university career.

iB subjects without diplomaIf you’ve completed higher level subjects but haven’t completed a full diploma, you’re still eligible for transfer credit at UVic. You could receive 3.0 units of university transfer credit for each higher level IB subject that you have completed with a grade of 4 or higher (except Chemistry where the minimum grade is 5).

We’ve listed the IB subjects that are recognized for credit at UVic. If your subject is not on this list, it may still be considered for credit.

inTernATiOnAl BACCAlAUreATe sUBjeCT (hl) UViC COUrse CreDiT

Art/Design ART 100 level (3.0)Biology BIOL 190A (1.5) and BIOL 190B (1.5)Business and Management COM 200 level (3.0)Business and Organization COM 100 level (3.0)Chemistry CHEM 101 (1.5) and CHEM 102 (1.5)Chinese Language A1 CHIN 200 level (3.0)Chinese Language A2 CHIN 200 level (3.0)Chinese Language B CHIN 400 level (3.0)Computer Science CSC 110 (1.5) and CSC 115 level (1.5)Danish B HUM 100 level (3.0)Design Technology Individual AssessmentDutch A1 HUM 100 level (3.0)Dutch A2 HUM 100 level (3.0)Economics ECON 103 (1.5) and ECON 104 (1.5)English Language A1 ENGL 125 (1.5) and ENGL 145 (1.5)English Language A2 ENGL 115 (1.5) and ENGL 135 (1.5)English Language B ENGL 100 level (3.0)Environmental Systems ES 100 level (3.0)Film HA 100 level (3.0)French Language A1 FREN 286 (1.5) and FREN 287 (1.5)French Language A2 FREN 287 (1.5) and FREN 202B (1.5)French Language B FREN 287 (1.5) and FREN 202B (1.5)Geography GEOG 101A (1.5) and GEOG 101B (1.5)German Language A1 GER 400 level (3.0)German Language A2 GER 400 level (3.0)German Language B GER 400 level (3.0)Hindi Language A1 HUM 100 level (3.0)Hindi Language B HUM 100 level (3.0)History HIST 100 level (3.0)

Topics: Africa, Americas, Asia & Oceania, Europe, South Asia & the Middle East, World

History and Culture of the Islamic World HIST 100 level (3.0)Italian Language A1 ITAL 200 level (3.0)Italian Language B ITAL 200 level (3.0)Japanese Language A2 JAPA 312 (1.5) and JAPA 313 (1.5)Japanese Language B JAPA 100 level (3.0)Korean Language A1 HUM 100 level (3.0)Latin LATI 201 (1.5) and LATI 202 (1.5)Mathematics MATH 102 (1.5) and MATH 100 level (1.5)Mandarin Language B CHIN 349 (3.0)Music MUS 100 level (3.0)Norwegian Language B HUM 100 level (3.0)Philipino Language A2 SEA 300 level (3.0)Philosophy PHIL 100 (3.0)Physics PHYS 112 (3.0)Psychology PSYC 100 level (3.0)Russian Language B RUSS 200A (1.5) RUSS 200B (1.5)Social and Cultural Anthropology ANTH 200 level (1.5) and ANTH 100 level (1.5)Spanish Language A1 SPAN 200 level (3.0)Spanish Language A2 SPAN 100A (1.5) and SPAN 100B (1.5)Spanish Language B SPAN 200 level (3.0)Thai Language A1 SEA 300 level (3.0)Thai Language A2 SEA 300 level (3.0)Theatre Arts THEA 101 (3.0)Turkish Language A1 HUM 100 level (3.0)Visual Arts ART 100 level (3.0)

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College Board advanced Placement (aP) applicants www.uvic.ca/ibap

BC�Transfer�Guide:�www.bctransferguide.ca

If you’ve completed AP courses in high school, you probably love to be challenged. We want to keep you motivated, and that’s why we provide UVic transfer credit for Advanced Placement courses.

If you’ve completed one of the following courses and have received a grade of 4 or 5 on the corresponding Advanced Placement examination (administered by the College Entrance Examination Board in 1989 or later), you’ll receive UVic transfer credit. Or, if you received a grade of 3, you’ll be granted advanced standing (advanced standing allows you to register into a higher level of course work and reduces the number of units required for your UVic degree, but does not give you credit for UVic courses). Either way, you’ll be ahead of the game and on your way toward your next academic adventure.

When you apply to the university, you must request that the College Board—AP Services (www.collegeboard.com) send your AP results directly to:

Undergraduate Admissions University of Victoria PO Box 3025

STN CSC Victoria, BC Canada V8W 3P2

ADVAnCeD plACemenT sUBjeCT (wiTh GrADe OF 4 Or 5) UViC COUrse CreDiT

Art Drawing ART 100 level (3.0)

Art History HA 200 level (3.0)

Biology BIOL 190A (1.5) and BIOL 190B (1.5)

Calculus AB MATH 100 (1.5)

Calculus BC MATH 100 (1.5) and MATH 101 (1.5)

Chemistry CHEM 101 (1.5) and CHEM 102 (1.5)

Comparative Government and Politics POLI 202 (1.5)

Computer Science A CSC 110 (1.5)

Computer Science AB CSC 115 (1.5)

English Language and Composition ENGL 100 level (3.0)

English Literature and Composition ENGL 125 (1.5) and ENGL 145 (1.5)

Environmental Science ES 100 level (1.5)

French Language FREN 175 (1.5) and FREN 195 (1.5)

French Literature FREN 100 level (3.0)

German Language GER 200 (1.5) and GER 251 (1.5)

Government and Politics U.S. POLI 200 level (1.5)

History—European HIST 240 (3.0)

History—United States HIST 210 (3.0)

History—World HIST 100 level (1.5)

Human Geography GEOG 101B (1.5)

Latin Literature LATI 202 (1.5)

Latin: Vergil LATI 201 (1.5)

Macroeconomics ECON 104 (1.5)

Microeconomics ECON 103 (1.5)

Music Theory MUS 101A (1.5) and MUS 101B (1.5)

Physics B PHYS 102 (3.0)

Physics C PHYS 112 (3.0)

Psychology PSYC 100 level (1.5)

Spanish Language SPAN 350A (1.5) and SPAN 350B (1.5)

Spanish Literature SPAN 300 level (3.0)

Statistics STAT 255 (1.5) or STAT 252 (1.5)

Studio Art —2D Design ART 100 level (1.5)

Studio Art —3D Design ART 100 level (1.5)

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All transfer credit from BC colleges, the International Baccalaureate program and the Advanced Placement program will be assigned according to the equivalencies set out in the BC Transfer Guide (www.bctransferguide.ca) for the year in which the courses were completed.

Please note that only those applicants who have attained a high level of academic achievement will be offered admission, regardless of year level.

Transferring from another college or university If you’ve successfully completed a minimum of eight university-level courses (equivalent to 12.0 UVic units) with a minimum overall average equivalent to a ‘C’ at UVic, you may be considered as a transfer student. If you have completed less than eight university level courses (12.0 UVic units), you must have a minimum average of ‘C’ on any post-secondary record and you must meet the general admission requirements (including the admission cutoff) in order to be considered (see page 32 for general admission informa-tion). Eligible transfer credit will normally be assigned as part of the admission process.

Only university-level courses will be used in the calculation; repeated and failed courses will be included. Please note that actual admission cutoffs may be higher than the published minimum requirements.

If you’ve completed a career or technical diploma program with a minimum overall average of ‘B’ you may also eligible for consideration. UVic will use ALL courses that were part of the diploma program to calculate your average.

Associate degrees and visiting/non-degree studentsAssociate degrees completed at a BC College are guaranteed 30.0 units (two years) of transfer credit. If you are applying from a Canadian university, you will usually receive specific or level credit if you have successfully completed courses that are similar to the courses offered at UVic. If you are a visiting student or a non-degree student you will not be assigned transfer credit. Second degree candidates are normally awarded 30.0 units (two years) of block credit.

institutes of technology (iT) If you’ve completed one full year of a diploma program at an institute of technology with a cumulative average of ‘A-’ you will be eligible for admission to UVic. If you’ve completed more than one full year at an institute of technology with a minimum cumulative average of ‘B’ you will also eligible for consideration.

Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts & Technology (CAAT) If you’ve completed one full year of a diploma program at a CAAT with a cumulative average of ‘A-’ you will be eligible for admission but will not receive transfer credit. Applicants who have completed a two-year diploma program (or two years of a three-year diploma program) with a minimum cumulative average of ‘B’ are eligible for considera-tion. Up to 7.5 units of credit may be granted upon admission.

Applicants who have completed a three-year diploma program, with a minimum cumulative average of ‘B’ are also eligible for consideration. Normally, up to 15.0 units of credit may be granted upon admission.

limitations on transfer credit Transfer credit granted in a degree program is limited and may not normally be applied to the final 30.0 units of the program. Exceptions to this regulation require the approval of the dean of the faculty concerned. If a student’s performance warrants a review of transfer credit granted on admission, the university reserves the right to require such a student to make up any deficiencies (without additional credit) before proceeding to studies at a higher level. Certificate programs are not usually considered for admission or transfer credit. Credit is determined on a course-by-course basis, but where block credit agreements have been established for specific diploma programs to transfer to specific UVic degree programs, credit may exceed the amounts indicated; however, credit may not exceed a maximum of 30.0 units (i.e. two years).

Transfer and advanced standing applicantswww.uvic.ca/programreq

Although many students apply to UVic directly from secondary school, you can also transfer to the university after pursuing post-secondary studies at another institution. If you’ve completed or are in the process of completing university-level work at an accred-ited post-secondary institution, you may be eligible for admission at the second year level or above, depending upon the published general/specific faculty and department requirements and the transferability of courses.

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On this page we’ve listed the minimum qualifications that you’ll need to be considered for admission to the Faculty of Humanities or Social Sciences. For other faculties, you may need to complete additional requirements or specific subjects, depending on the specific faculty and department to which you apply. Remember, even if you meet the minimum published requirements, you will not be guaranteed admission to UVic, because actual admission cutoffs could be higher than the minimum requirements published here.

American high school system If you’re applying from the USA, the minimum requirement for admission consideration at UVic is graduation from an accredited US high school with a cumulative grade-point average in Grades 9 through 12 of at least 3.00 on the 4.00 scale. SAT scores may be considered but are not required. Please refer to chart on page 38 for subject and unit requirements for American students. Please note that the actual average required for admission to specific programs may be higher than the minimum published average due to limits on enrolment.

international Baccalaureate (iB) If you’ve successfully completed the IB program requirements with a minimum of 24 points, you may be considered for admission. Your IB diploma must include three subjects at the higher level and three subjects at the standard level. You could be eligible to receive 15.0 units of transfer credit (this would be equivalent to one full year at UVic). If you’re still completing your IB program when you apply to UVic, you must ask your school to submit your predicted IB marks when you apply. If you’ve completed the IB Diploma with a minimum of 36 points, you’ll be guaranteed a UVic entrance scholarship—now that’s incentive! See page 40 for details about admission for IB students.

United kingdom and Commonwealth If you’ve completed your secondary education in the UK or the Common-wealth, then you must have received standing in at least five subjects. Of these five subjects, two must be at the Advanced Level with a minimum averageof ‘C’ and the rest can be either

Advanced Supplementary (AS) or Ordinary (O) subjects. One of the five subjects must be English. You can substitute two subjects at the Advanced Supplementary (AS) Level for one subject at the Advanced Level. If you haven’t received your final marks at the time that you apply to UVic, you must ask your school to submit your predicted A or AS level marks.

All of your exams must be conducted by an examining board located in the UK or by an equivalent authority based somewhere else—for example, the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examinations (HKALE), the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), or the West African Examination Council (WAEC).

Each A-level subject completed with a grade of ‘C’ or higher may be eligible to receive 3.0 units of transfer credit at the first or second year level to a maximum of 12.0 units.

All other countriesAre you applying from a country outside the USA, UK or the Commonwealth? Visit www.uvic.ca/intlapply for detailed admission information for your specific country. If you have questions or need help, contact UVic Admissions and Records at 250-721-8121.

Transfer studentsIf you’ve completed university-level work at an accredited post-secondary institution, you may be eligible for admission at the Year Two level or above. This will depend on the transferability of the courses you’ve taken at the other post-secondary institution, as well as upon the published faculty and department requirements.

international applicants www.uvic.ca/intlapply

International students must meet unique admission requirements. Whether you’re an international transfer student, have completed an International Baccalaureate program outside of Canada, or are simply applying to UVic after completing your secondary education in a country other than Canada, this page will help you figure out what you’ll need to apply to UVic.

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If your first language is not English and you are applying to UVic, you must demonstrate your language proficiency. You can do so in a number of ways:

• Completion of four years of secondary and/or post-secondary education in which the primary language of instruction is English, in one of the following countries: Anguilla, Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cameroon, Canada, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Kenya, Jamaica, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritius, Montserrat, Namibia, Nigeria, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Swaziland, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caico Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, US Virgin Islands, Zambia, Zimbabwe

• Completion of a recognized degree program from an accredited university in which the primary language of instruction is English, in one of the countries listed in the paragraph above

• Completion of Grade 12 English or its equivalent in Canada with a grade of 86% or higher within the last three years prior to admission

• A score of 86% or higher on the BC Provincial Grade 12 English Examination within the last three years prior to admission

• Completion of 1.5 or more units of transfer credit for university-level English courses

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)* with a score of 233 or higher on the computerized version, or a score of 575 or higher on the paper test, or a score of 90 or higher on the Internet-based test—with no less than 20 out of 30 in any of the reading, listening, writing or speaking sections (tests taken more than two years prior to application will not be considered)

• Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)* with a score of 90 or higher

• International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS)* with a score of 7 or higher

• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)* with a score of 70, with none of the subtest results below 60

• University of Victoria University Admission Preparation Course (UAPC) with a score of 80% or higher (see “Conditional admission for ESL students” in the next column for more information)

• A score of Level 6 on the BC Language Proficiency Index (LPI) (see www.ares.ubc.ca/LPI/index.html)

• A grade of ‘C’ on the Cambridge CPE, or B on the Cambridge CAE

• A score of 4 or higher on the Advanced Placement Exam in English Language and Composition

• A score of 4 or higher on higher level International Baccalaureate English

Conditional admission for esl students If you are unable to successfully demon-strate English Language proficiency, don’t worry. You may be offered Conditional Admission to UVic if you meet all other admission requirements for your faculty of interest (except for that of English language proficiency) and if you complete the University Admission Preparation Course (UAPC).

Before you can be considered for conditional admission to undergraduate studies in the Faculties of Humanities, Science or Social Sciences (or History in Art in the Faculty of Fine Arts), you must take the following steps:

1. Submit an application and application fee to Undergraduate Admissions. Steps on how to apply for admission can be found at www.uvic.ca/checklist.

2. Submit a TOEFL score of at least 71 (Internet-based test), 197 (computer-based test), 530 (paper test), or an IELTS score of 5.5. Students already registered in UVic’s UAPC do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score.

3. Submit two official transcripts of all secondary and post-secondary education completed.

Undergraduate Admissions will determine admission eligibility based on grades and level of education completed prior to attending UVic. For specific faculty/program requirements, please refer to the Undergraduate Calendar at www.uvic.ca/calendar.

For more information on the UAPC program, please contact:

The English Language CentrePhone: 250-721-8469Email: [email protected]: www.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc

applicants whose first language is not english www.uvic.ca/esl

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undergraduate english requirement (for all students)www.uvic.ca/engl-req

Although not an admission requirement, all undergraduate students (including diploma, certificate and unclassified students) must complete 1.5 units of first-year English (excluding ENGL 181 and 182) in order to satisfy the University English Requirement unless they can show equivalent proficiency in English (as listed below), in which case they may be exempt from this requirement.

IMPORTANT: Registration in English courses is not permitted until a placement test or other measure of English proficiency is submitted. The most common English proficiency measure is the LPI (Language Proficiency Index) result.

exemptions from the english requirement• A grade of 86% or higher on the

BC provincial Grade 12 English examination or a final grade of 86% in Grade 12 English from other Canadian provinces

• A score of Level 6 on the Language Proficiency Index (LPI)

• A score or 4 or higher on the Advanced Placement Exam in English Language and Composition

• A score of 4 or higher on IB Higher Level English

• 1.5 or more units of transfer credit for university level English courses (excluding ENGL 181 and 182)

• A degree from an accredited English-speaking university

• While attending UVic as a visiting student on a Letter of Permission

The language proficiency index (lpi)Students who are not exempt from the English requirement must write the BC LPI. Students should arrange to write the LPI at least six weeks before registration to allow time for the results to be processed. The LPI is available nationally and internationally. For dates, locations and further information, contact:

LPI OfficeNeville Scarfe Building University of British Columbia 2125 Main Mall, room 6Vancouver BC V6T 1Z4 Fax: 604-822-9144 Email: [email protected]: www.lpi.ubc.ca

NOTE: Current secondary students who have received a school or interim grade of 86% or higher in Grade 12 English may register for ENGL 124, 135 or 145 without writing the LPI.

placement following the lpiPlacement PlacementscoreLPILevel1or2 LING099LPILevel3 ENGL099LPILevel4 ENGL115LPILevel5 ENGL125,135or145LPILevel6 Exempt;mayregister forENGL125,135 or145

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If you have any questions about the application process, we’d be happy to help you out. Visit www.askuvic.ca and type in your admissions question, or give us a call at 250-721-8121.

Complete your application Check the application and documentation deadlines for your programs of interest (page 47) and apply online at www.uvic.ca/apply.

In order to activate your application, you must:

pay the necessary fees• $60—if all of your transcripts come

from institutions within Canada (including BC)

• $100—if any of your transcripts come from institutions outside of Canada

• $35—you’ll be charged this late application fee in addition to the appropriate application fee if your application is accepted for processing after the published deadline

Our online application form accepts VISA/MASTERCARD/AMERICAN EXPRESS only. You can submit your paper applications with a VISA/MASTERCARD/AMERICAN

EXPRESS credit card number or with a cheque. Cheques should be made payable to the University of Victoria. DO NOT SUBMIT CASH. Application fees are non-refundable and are not applicable to tuition fees.

provide additional application requirements as requiredIf you are applying to the Faculties of Business, Education, Fine Arts, or Human and Social Development there may be additional requirements, such as questionnaires, auditions or portfolio submissions. Contact the program area directly for more information (www.uvic.ca/academic).

make sure your file is completeWhen the application and fee(s) have been received, you will receive your UVic student number. You will also be notified of any documents that are missing from your file. We require official documents (see ‘Official documents’ on the right). Make arrangements to have the required documentation forwarded to:

Undergraduate Admissions University of Victoria PO Box 3025 STN CSC Victoria, BC V8W 3P2Canada

Courier address: Undergraduate Admissions University Centre, University of Victoria 3800 Finnerty Road (Ring Road)Victoria, BC V8P 5C2Canada

self-report your grades to receive an early admission offerThe self-reporting option is available to current students studying in a Canadian high school (for selected programs). To find out more, visit www.uvic.ca/ self-reporting.

Apply for housing and scholarshipsIf you’re applying for on-campus housing, entrance scholarships or bursaries, you must complete SEPARATE applications. Visit www.uvic.ca/housing to apply for on-campus housing, and http://registrar.uvic.ca/safa for information about financial aid, awards or bursaries.

Demonstrate english language proficiency (as required)If your first language is not English, check to see if you have demonstrated English language proficiency (page 44). You may need to submit test scores.

Track your applicationOnce all required documents have been received, an admissions officer will evaluate your application and you will be advised of the decision as soon as possible. Track your application or change your address online at www.uvic.ca/webview.

Official documents (current BC high school students exempt)You must arrange to have 2 official copies of all secondary and post-secondary transcripts forwarded directly from the issuing institution to Undergraduate Admissions. We cannot accept photocop-ied transcripts. Official documents bear the seal or stamp of the institution as well as an original signature of a presiding official, and are enclosed in a sealed envelope with the institution’s stamp over the seal. If you send documents in a language other than English or French, you must include a notarized English translation. All documents become UVic’s property and will not be returned. However, irreplaceable documents will be returned by registered mail upon written request.

How to applywww.uvic.ca/checklist�and�www.uvic.ca/apply

So you’ve decided to apply! To make this process simple, we’ve outlined the application process below. If you’re an international applicant, be sure to start the application process early.

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The UVic tradition• Origin: founded in 1963, formerly

Victoria College from 1903 to 1963

• Shield: three martlets—footless heraldic birds—on the UVic shield refer to those on the crest of McGill University, with which Victoria College was originally affiliated

• Mottos: “Let there be light” and “A multitude of the wise is the health of the world”

• Colours: red, gold and blue

• Mascot: Thunder the Viking

• Varsity team: The Vikes

• Student enrolment (2006/07): 19,475 (including 2,514 graduate students)

• Ratio of females to males: 60/40

• Percentage of UVic graduates who say UVic was the right choice for them: 97%

Facts and figures• Average class size: 52

• Number of students who come from outside Greater Victoria: 14,442 (70% of our total enrolment)

• Accreditation: UVic undergraduate degrees are recognized worldwide; we are an accredited institution that operates under the authority of the University Act of the Province of British Columbia and are a member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada

About our campus• Number of compost stations on

campus: 3

• Number of main libraries on campus: 3

• Number of bus routes that connect with UVic: 8

• Number of buses that travel through UVic’s bus loop on school days: more than 325

• Number of litres of potable water saved on campus each year through water recycling: 4,700,000

• Number of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) buildings on campus: 2…with more in the works

• Wildlife you might see on campus: owls, deer, bunnies and more

student life• Number of UVic advocacy groups:

5, including Access UVic (Society for Students with a Disability), the Native Students Union, the Pride Collective, the Students of Colour Collective and the Women’s Centre

• Number of student-run clubs and groups: More than 100

• On-campus attractions: the Phoenix Theatre (dramatic performances), the Maltwood Art Gallery, Finnerty Gardens, Cinecenta movie theatre

• Number of Canadian Interuniversity Sport championships won by Vikes teams: 45

• Number of current and former UVic students and coaches who represented Canada in the 2004 summer Olympics: 23

Faculty facts• Number of faculty and staff:

749 faculty and 2,202 staff

• Number of UVic faculty members who hold Canada Research Chairs: 34

• Number of UVic faculty who have received Governor General’s Literature Awards: 5

• Number of UVic-based researchers on the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: 7

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Fun facts about Victoria and Vancouver island• Population of Greater Victoria:

345,000

• Size of Vancouver Island: 520 kilometres (323 miles) long; 3,175,000 hectares (12,254 square miles)

• Average hours of sunshine each year: 2,183

• City dynamic: Victoria is a cosmopolitan city with a small town feeling, with buildings between 7 and 20 stories tall

• Sustainability: All city buses are either hybrid vehicles or run on diesel and many cabs are hybrid vehicles

useful websites

UVic Homepagewww.uvic.ca

Academic Advisingwww.uvic.ca/advising

Academic Programswww.uvic.ca/academic

Ask UVic www.askuvic.ca

Calendarwww.uvic.ca/calendar

Campus Mapswww.uvic.ca/maps

Citizenship and Immigration Canada www.cic.gc.ca

Co-operative Education Programwww.uvic.ca/coop

Housing Serviceswww.uvic.ca/housing

Student Awards and Financial Aidhttp://registrar.uvic.ca/safa

Student Serviceswww.uvic.ca/stas

Undergraduate Admissions, Registration and Recordswww.uvic.ca/adms

UVic Facts and Figureswww.uvic.ca/about/factsfigures

Victoria, British Columbia, Canadawww.victoria.ca

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The Preview Handbook has been produced for prospective undergraduate students by the Office of Student Recruitment in August 2007, one year in advance of the 2008/09 winter session. In the event that there are discrepancies between this publication and the University of Victoria Undergraduate Calendar, the calendar will take precedence.

Editor: Joy Poliquin, Office of Student Recruitment

Contributor and section editor: Amy Geddes (co-op student, Office of Student Recruitment)

Design: Malahat Group

Photography: UVic students Caitlin Cuthbert, Amy Geddes, Willie Li and Sara Taylor took the majority of photographs in this handbook. Other student photographers were Arel English, Kieran O’Brien and Josh Thompson.Additional contributions by UVic Athletics and Recreation, UVic Communications, UVic Photo Services, Tourism Victoria, Tom Bird, Paula Ceroni, Peter Cross, Marianna Mazza, Sean McConkey, Joy Poliquin and Jo-Ann Richards.

Office of Student RecruitmentUniversity of VictoriaPO Box 3025 STN CSCVictoria, BC V8W 3P2Canada

Phone: 250-721-8121Fax: 250-721-6225Web: www.uvic.ca/stre

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