Computer Information Systems

Applicants to the named degree; each secondary-school, university or alternate option retains its own conditions

• One of the following: B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent Mature student 19 years or older (see Note) Completion of a minimum of nine university-level credits, with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 based on all credits attempted Note: Non-graduates who may require academic preparation are encouraged to contact the Upgrading and University Preparation department (UUP) for assessment and advice before applying to post-secondary programs.
• One of the following: Principles of Mathematics 12 with a C+ or better Foundations of Mathematics 12 with a B or better Pre-calculus 12 with a C or better MATH 092 and MATH 093 with a C or better in both MATH 094 and MATH 095 with a C or better in both (discontinued) MATH 096 with a C or better MATH 110 with a C or better
• Prerequisites for CMNS 125 , CMNS 175 , or ENGL 105 .
• Note 1: All students entering the CIS program are expected to be computer literate. This includes knowing how to run programs and manage files in a Windows environment and having basic Internet, word processing, and spreadsheet skills. Students should consult the School of Computing for specific prerequisite skills needed for beginning courses.
• Note 2: Requests for transfer of computing-intensive courses will be checked for currency relative to the current CIS program.
• Note 3: Attendance at a CIS information session or personal interview with an Academic Advisor is recommended.
• Students who do not meet these requirements might consider Qualifying Studies .

Only applicants whose stated degree-entry route requires eligibility for this course

• Prerequisite(s): (C+ or better in English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12) or evidence of meeting the Degree/diploma-level English language proficiency standard: www.ufv.ca/calendar/current/General/EnglishProficiency.htm.

Degree applicants; transcripts, deposits or pre-acceptance documents apply at the named stage

• Apply online at ufv.ca/admissions/apply . Additional documents required for a complete application: Proof of B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent, or permission from the program head. Official transcripts (or interim transcripts) from all post-secondary institutions attended (excluding UFV) showing grade/course achievement as per entrance requirements. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly to UFV from the originating institution; see the Transfer Credit section for details. Unofficial copies may accompany the application form if official transcripts have been ordered. Upon admission to the program applicants will be provided with registration information. A deposit is required prior to registration (see the Fees and Other Costs section) and will be applied toward tuition fees. In some cases where interim transcripts are submitted, an admission decision may be made conditional upon completion of academic requirements. Proof of completion of entrance requirements is due by the end of the first week in August.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents; general UFV eligibility is distinct from a degree offer

• General eligibility can be established by BC secondary graduation/equivalent, at least 9 UFV or transferable postsecondary credits with GPA 2.00 across all attempted credits, or age 19 by the first class day. The age 17 and one-year-out-of-school alternative is only for preparatory programmes.
• Most postsecondary programmes still require secondary graduation/equivalent, while some accept mature or postsecondary-credit applicants. The chosen programme controls prerequisites, grades, written statements and references. Postsecondary English proficiency is also required. Meeting a general category does not waive these conditions or guarantee a competitive seat. No held numeric admission minimum is changed.

Applicants educated outside BC in Canadian secondary schools or Quebec CEGEP

• Grade 12 graduation is the stated equivalent for Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario graduates from 2003 onward, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, Newfoundland, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. The Quebec equivalent is secondary school plus one full academic year at CEGEP. Ontario graduates before 2003 follow the separately published six-OAC/Grade 13 legacy rule.
• UFV establishes equivalents for required BC school subjects and accepts equivalent approved Grade 12 courses from other jurisdictions. A graduation equivalence does not remove subject prerequisites. The separately linked international credential inventory has not been certified.

Full IB Diploma, ABE Provincial diploma, BC Adult Graduation diploma or GED applicants

• These completed credentials may be considered equivalent to BC secondary graduation. Where a programme or course requires a particular secondary-school subject, the applicant must still provide an official transcript showing its final grade. IB Standard/Higher Level diploma courses and AP courses are usually accepted as the same-discipline Grade 12 academic equivalent, subject to the actual assessment.

Applicants who do not meet stated admission requirements

• Apply to UFV and submit a rationale, transcripts and a UFV advisor/counsellor reference with the Special Admission request to the Admissions Manager for Undergraduate Education Committee consideration. Testing, provincial examinations, an interview or an essay may also be required. The policy advises applying at least one month before the semester. A petition does not guarantee admission or waive a programme prerequisite automatically.

Previously admitted UFV students

• Readmission is required after one calendar year without attending courses, failure to register in the first semester, or complete withdrawal during the first semester. Some Health Sciences and Trades programmes require continuous enrolment, so their programme rules must be checked separately.