North Island College (Comox Valley Campus)

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Program Information

School:North Island College (Comox Valley Campus)
Degree:Bachelor; University Transfer
Field of Study:Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Description:Whether you concentrate your university studies in one specific area or explore a variety of subjects, NIC’s fully transferable English, math, science, humanities and social science courses will equip you for success. After completing eight or more eligible transfer courses with a 2.0 GPA or higher, you will be eligible for entrance to select UVic programs with full credit for your NIC coursework.

URL:UVic Guaranteed Admission at North Island College (Comox Valley Campus)
Length:2 Year(s)

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Apply to the North Island College University Studies program. There are no formal admission requirements for the University Studies program; however, courses will have specific entry requirements, called prerequisites, which are listed under each course description. A minimum C letter grade in English 12 is often required.
    Test Scores:
    • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 60] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.0] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 80]
    Additional Admission Requirements:
      To be eligible for UVic Guaranteed Admission, you must: complete at least 24 credits (8 courses) of university transfer courses that are eligible for transfer to UVic. Students are responsible for ensuring that their chosen courses transfer to their intended program of study at the university. Please use the BC Transfer Guide online to check transferability AND meet with an NIC student advisor for guidance BEFORE registering in courses; and achieve a minimum G.P.A. of 2.0 (C letter grade) average on your most recent 24 credits of NIC coursework prior to entering studies at the University of Victoria. Admission to programs within UVic's Faculty of Science requires completion of specific math and science courses at the high school or post secondary level. When you are ready to transfer to UVic, submit your admission request to UVic by completing and sending it with your NIC transcripts to UVic Undergraduate Admissions.

      * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

      Modified on January 09, 2023