Thinking of applying?
Once you've decided to apply to the University of Victoria, there are a few key steps to take. These include choosing a faculty, submitting an application fee, applying to housing if you wish to live on campus, and applying for student awards or financial aid.
Checklist
Steps to Applying:
- Choose Your Faculty and Entry Point
- Check Admission Requirements
- Check Documentation Requirements and Deadlines
- Apply for Admission
- Apply for On-Campus Housing (Student Residences)
- Apply for Student Awards, Scholarships, Bursaries & Financial Aid
- Apply for Authorization to Study in Canada (International Students)
Admission
Cutoffs
Admission averages for UVic's various faculties change each year. The Office of the Registrar and Enrolment Services provides a list of current admission cutoffs for the Faculties of Humanities, Science and Social Sciences.
Highschool
prerequisites
We're here to help you plan ahead. If you are planning to apply to one of UVic's degree programs directly from highschool, consult our list of required highschool courses. It'll help you determine what courses you should take in your Grade 11 and 12 years.
IB & AP
At UVic, International Baccalaureate (IB) and College Board Advanced Placement (AP) students are rewarded for their hard work. We award transfer credit for a wide selection of IB and AP courses, and also offer a guaranteed scholarship to IB students who have completed the IB program with 36 points or higher. We've put together a handy list of IB and AP courses and corresponding UVic credit, as well as information about early admission, and frequently asked questions.
English Language
Requirement
At UVic, all students must complete 1.5 units of first-year English in order to satisfy the English Language Requirement. Some exemptions apply. We?ve outlined details about this requirement to help you determine how this applies to you.
Important Dates & Deadlines
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Self-reporting
- Feb 1-Mar 31
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Experience UVic
- May 24
Upcoming Events
Academic Calendars
- Academic Calendar
- The official guide to all programs, services and regulations.
- Faculty of Law Calendar
- A comprehensive look at what UVic Law. PDF format.
- Continuing Studies Calendar
- A calendar of adult courses, lectures and workshops. PDF format.
- Distance Education and Immersion Course Guides
- Links to descriptions of UVic's distance online programs.
University Terminology
- University Vocabulary
- General terminology used at University of Victoria.
- Registration and Timetable Glossary
- Specific terminology used in the UVic timetable.
- Terms Used in the Calendar
- Specific terminology used in the UVic calendar.
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