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Getting Started at UFV!

Overview

• Where do I start?
• Program Options
• Entrance Requirements
• Qualifying Studies &

Upgrading

• Applying to UFV
• Next Steps
• Transfer Credits
• UFV Supports & Services
• Questions

Where Do I Start?

I’d like to study at UFV. Where do I start?

• Review the program options UFV offers
• Not sure what you would like to study?
• Explore course options that UFV offers - what

interests you?

Entrance Requirements

What do I need to get in to my program of interest?

• Entrance requirements can be found through the

Academic Calendar

• Find your program in the Program Index and scroll to

“Entrance requirements”

• There are generally two options:
• Option 1: Secondary School
• Option 2: University entrance
• EXAMPLE PROGRAM – Bachelor of Kinesiology (next

slide)

Bachelor of Kinesiology

OPTION 1

Note:

Pre-requisites can be found in the Course Description part of the Academic Calendar Also review the “How to apply” and the “Basis for admission decision” sections below the Entrance requirements

Bachelor of Kinesiology

OPTION 2

Note:

Pre-requisites can be found in the Course Description part of the Academic Calendar Also review the “How to apply” and the “Basis for admission decision” sections below the Entrance requirements

Unsure of Program or Don’t Meet Entrance Requirements?

• want to explore their
• ptions before choosing a

program

• are working toward

meeting the entrance requirements of their goal program

• have missed an application

deadline, but want to begin taking classes at UFV

• Entrance requirements

Qualifying Studies (QS) is a great place to start! It is for students who:

QS Requirements

• You can not graduate from QS. It is an “admission

category,” not a program.

• Think of QS as a way to get started/ a launching

pad – but it’s not your end goal.

• You must meet the requirements for, and apply

into, a certificate, diploma or degree program by the time you complete 30 university-level credits (approximately 10 classes).

Upgrading

• UFV offers a range of

upgrading courses (ie Math, Chemistry, Biology, English)

• Upgrading department

Note: Tuition fees for upgrading courses are not the same as university level courses

Need to upgrade for program entry or to meet the pre-requisites of a course?

What Will This Cost?

2020/2021 academic year*

Tuition fees

• Paid per semester, based on number of credits taken
• $169.01/credit for a 100-400 level course (ie $507.03 for a 3credit course)
• $20.99/ credit for an upgrading course (ie $62.97 for a 3credit course)

Semester based fees

• ~$160/ semester (regardless of number of classes taken)
• Does not include Continuing Education programs & courses

Health & Dental fees

• Full-time students only (min 9cr/ semester)
• Covered by an equivalent plan? Learn about the Opt-out through SUS.

Program-specific fees

• CDA, HCA, PN diploma, trades, GDD diploma, BEd, etc

*Subject to change each year: View Fees & Other Costs for most up to date costs Connect with Financial Aid & Awards for information on student loans, scholarships, etc!

Ready To Apply?

• 1. If you have further questions, visit the Future

Student website to speak with a Recruiter.

• 2. Submit an online application & pay the

application fee ($49.69)

• 3. Order official high school & post-secondary

transcripts to be sent to UFV

• 4. Submit any additional documents (if required)
• 5. Check your application status
• 6. Contact Admissions directly if you have a concern

about your application

Next Steps

After you’ve been admitted:

• 1. Get set up online
• myUFV (email, registration,

announcements, myGradPlan, etc)

• sign up for UFV alerts
• download UFV’s mobile app
• 2. View the Discover your UFV

new student orientation!

• 3. Book an Advising

Appointment

• If you have transfer credits, wait until

they have been assessed through the Office of the Registrar

Advising Appointment

• Make an

appointment with your Advisor

• Visit ufv.ca/advising

to book OR

• Email

advising@ufv.ca with questions

UFV Supports You

Academic

• Peer tutoring & Study groups
• Study skills counselling
• Math & Stats Centre

Financial

• Financial Aid Office
• Food bank
• Bursaries

Emotional/Mental

• Peer Resource & Leadership Centre
• Student Support Centre
• Counselling

Social

• Clubs & Associations
• Student Life
• Indigenous Student Centre
• Centre for Accessibility

Overview of all UFV Supports & Services: UFV Home page→ Current Students

Questions?

Email advising@ufv.ca Phone 604-864-4674 Book Appointment ufv.ca/advising