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Deadlines

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  • Apply to UVic for the first-year housing guarantee

    Fall 2027 entry; 2027–28 first-year housing guarantee · Students graduating directly from high school in 2027 and seeking first-year residence guarantee.

    Housing policy explicitly requires a UVic application by January 31 for this 2027–28 group. Program-specific deadlines and supplementary requirements may differ.

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September 30Application: January entry (Computer Science, Health Information Science, Art History and Visual Studies, Music BA, Humanities/Science/Social Sciences)Recurring annual · Every year
  • September 30
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January 31Application: September entry, most degree programsRecurring annual · Every year
  • January 31
  • Applications go through EducationPlannerBC
  • The page notes some programs continue accepting applications after the published deadline where demand or capacity allows
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March 31Application: Summer entry (most listed programs)Recurring annual · Every year
  • March 31
  • Engineering (high school graduates only) is listed as December 31
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January 2Application: Teacher Education (Elementary and Secondary Curriculum), September entryRecurring annual · Every year
  • January 2
  • Indigenous Education is listed as "Ongoing"
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Early DecemberEarly admission, apply and submit grades/transcriptsRecurring annual · Every year
  • Early December
  • Verbatim sense: high school students who apply and submit grades/transcripts by early December can be considered for early admission and may receive offers within a few weeks
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  • No central deadline, each B.C. institution sets its own application open and close dates
  • No central B.C. deadline
  • Each institution and sometimes each program sets its own dates
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Verbatim: "Each institution sets their own application open and close dates. These dates also may vary based on the program you are applying to. You can use the search database to explore programs you are interested in applying to or visit the institution's website directly. Please refer to the institution's website or contact the Admissions/Registrar's Office directly for application deadlines and details." EducationPlannerBC is the single application service for B.C.'s 25 public post-secondary institutions but publishes no deadline dates of its own.

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  • Applicants to September degree entry
  • programme-specific supplements remain separately applicable
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 (minimum 73%)73% min.
  • Pre‑calculus 12 (minimum 73%)73% min.
  • Two approved academic 12 courses
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Application steps
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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  2. Step 2Apply through EducationPlannerBC
    • Create your application and select this program.
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  3. Step 3Final official academic transcripts
    • Official transcripts must come directly from the school, institution, ministry or other issuing authority. Current Ontario students who include an OUAC reference number receive an automatic transfer; other Ontario applicants arrange school submission. Follow the published instructions for your province and any postsecondary studies.
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  4. Step 4Certified English translation for non-English records
    • An official transcript written in another language must include a notarized English translation by a certified translator. This applies to the international school and postsecondary records described on UVic's page.
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  5. Step 5Apply through EducationPlannerBC to the entry degree specified by UVic for your high-school or transfer route.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  6. Step 6Submit transcripts and any conditional English-language evidence requested by the applicant checklist.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways
How to enter this programme

Direct high-school and named transfer routes; select the required entry degree before later declaration

  • Apply directly to this program as a high school student, or transfer into it after one or more years of full-time study at UVic or another post-secondary institution.
UVic current exact programme requirements by education system
Entry requirements: British Columbia & Yukon; Canadian high schools

British Columbia & Yukon; Canadian high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
  • Required courses
  • Grade 11 courses
  • Approved English 11
  • Pre‑calculus 11
  • Approved science 11
  • Approved social studies 11/12
  • Grade 12 courses
  • English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 (minimum 73%)
  • Pre‑calculus 12 (minimum 73%)
  • Two approved academic 12 courses
  • See all approved high school courses for BC and Yukon .
  • Recommended admission average
  • The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
  • Estimated admission average : Minimum 85% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
  • Expanded qualifications
  • Academic performance is the main criterion for an offer of admission, but a limited number of students graduating from Canadian high schools may also be considered based on non-academic qualifications.
  • Learn more about expanded qualifications .
UVic current exact programme requirements by education system
Entry requirements: Alberta & Nunavut; Canadian high schools

Alberta & Nunavut; Canadian high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
  • Required courses
  • Grade 11 courses
  • English Language Arts 20‑1
  • Mathematics 20‑1
  • Approved science 20
  • Approved social studies 20
  • Grade 12 courses
  • English Language Arts 30‑1 (minimum 73%)
  • Mathematics 30‑1 (minimum 73%)
  • Two approved academic 30/31 courses
  • See all approved high school courses for Alberta and Nunavut .
  • Recommended admission average
  • The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
  • Estimated admission average : Minimum 85% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
  • Expanded qualifications
  • Academic performance is the main criterion for an offer of admission, but a limited number of students graduating from Canadian high schools may also be considered based on non-academic qualifications.
  • Learn more about expanded qualifications .
UVic current exact programme requirements by education system
Entry requirements: International Baccalaureate; Canadian high schools

International Baccalaureate; Canadian high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
  • Required courses
  • Full IB diploma with at least three subjects at the Higher Level
  • English HL or SL (minimum score of 3)
  • Math HL or SL (minimum score of 4) Math Studies or Math Applications and Interpretations SL are not acceptable
  • Estimated IB score
  • Estimated scores are based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual score required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
  • Estimated IB score : 30 points (excluding additional points)
  • Expanded qualifications
  • Academic performance is the main criterion for an offer of admission, but a limited number of students graduating from Canadian high schools may also be considered based on non-academic qualifications.
  • Learn more about expanded qualifications .
UVic current exact programme requirements by education system
Entry requirements: Manitoba; Canadian high schools

Manitoba; Canadian high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
  • Required courses
  • Grade 11 courses
  • English Language Arts 30S
  • Pre‑calculus 30S
  • Approved science 30S
  • Approved social studies 30S
  • Grade 12 courses
  • English Language Arts 40S (minimum 73%)
  • Pre‑calculus 40S (minimum 73%)
  • Two approved academic 40S courses
  • See all approved high school courses for Manitoba .
  • All versions of English Language Arts 30S and English Language Arts 40S are acceptable as the required English courses, except for ELA: English Language & Technical Communication.
  • Recommended admission average
  • The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
  • Estimated admission average : Minimum 85% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
  • Expanded qualifications
  • Academic performance is the main criterion for an offer of admission, but a limited number of students graduating from Canadian high schools may also be considered based on non-academic qualifications.
  • Learn more about expanded qualifications .
UVic current exact programme requirements by education system
Entry requirements: New Brunswick; Canadian high schools

New Brunswick; Canadian high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
  • Required courses
  • Grade 11 courses
  • English 111 or 112
  • Pre-calculus 110
  • Approved science 111/112
  • Approved social studies 110/111/112
  • Grade 12 courses
  • English 121 or 122 (minimum 73%)
  • Pre-calculus B120 (minimum 73%)
  • Two approved academic 120/121/122 courses
  • See all approved high school courses for New Brunswick .
  • Recommended admission average
  • The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
  • Estimated admission average : Minimum 85% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
  • Expanded qualifications
  • Academic performance is the main criterion for an offer of admission, but a limited number of students graduating from Canadian high schools may also be considered based on non-academic qualifications.
  • Learn more about expanded qualifications .
UVic current exact programme requirements by education system
Entry requirements: Newfoundland & Labrador; Canadian high schools

Newfoundland & Labrador; Canadian high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
  • Required courses
  • Grade 11 courses
  • English Language Arts 2201
  • Math 2200 (advanced)
  • Approved science 2200
  • Approved social studies 2200
  • Grade 12 courses
  • English Language Arts 3201 (minimum 73%)
  • Math 3200 (advanced) (minimum 73%)
  • Two approved academic 3200/4200 courses
  • See all approved high school courses for Newfoundland and Labrador .
  • Recommended admission average
  • The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
  • Estimated admission average : Minimum 85% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
  • Expanded qualifications
  • Academic performance is the main criterion for an offer of admission, but a limited number of students graduating from Canadian high schools may also be considered based on non-academic qualifications.
  • Learn more about expanded qualifications .
UVic current exact programme requirements by education system
Entry requirements: Northwest Territories; Canadian high schools

Northwest Territories; Canadian high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

  • Curriculum change
  • High schools in the Northwest Territories are changing from the Alberta curriculum to the BC curriculum.
  • If you graduate in 2027 (or after), your admission requirements are based on the BC curriculum .
  • If you graduated in 2026 (or before), your admission requirements are based on the Alberta curriculum .
  • Learn more about the JK-12 Curriculum Renewal .
UVic current exact programme requirements by education system
Entry requirements: Nova Scotia; Canadian high schools

Nova Scotia; Canadian high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
  • Required courses
  • Grade 11 courses
  • English 11 (academic)
  • Math 11 (academic) or Advanced Math 11
  • Approved science 11
  • Approved social studies 11
  • Grade 12 courses
  • English 12 (academic) (minimum 73%)
  • Pre-calculus Math 12 (minimum 73%)
  • Two approved academic or advanced grade 12 courses
  • See all approved high school courses for Nova Scotia .
  • Recommended admission average
  • The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
  • Estimated admission average : Minimum 85% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
  • Expanded qualifications
  • Academic performance is the main criterion for an offer of admission, but a limited number of students graduating from Canadian high schools may also be considered based on non-academic qualifications.
  • Learn more about expanded qualifications .
UVic current exact programme requirements by education system
Entry requirements: Ontario; Canadian high schools

Ontario; Canadian high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
  • Required courses
  • English 4U (minimum 73%)
  • Advanced Functions 4U (minimum 73%)
  • Four additional approved 4U/4M courses
  • See all approved high school courses for Ontario .
  • Recommended admission average
  • The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
  • Estimated admission average : Minimum 85% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
  • Expanded qualifications
  • Academic performance is the main criterion for an offer of admission, but a limited number of students graduating from Canadian high schools may also be considered based on non-academic qualifications.
  • Learn more about expanded qualifications .
UVic current exact programme requirements by education system
Entry requirements: Prince Edward Island; Canadian high schools

Prince Edward Island; Canadian high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
  • Required courses
  • Grade 11 courses
  • English 521A (academic)
  • Math 521A or 521B
  • Approved science 521A
  • Approved social studies 521A
  • Grade 12 courses
  • English 621A (academic) (minimum 73%)
  • Math 621A or 621B (minimum 73%)
  • Two approved academic or advanced 621 courses
  • See all approved high school courses for Prince Edward Island .
  • Recommended admission average
  • The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
  • Estimated admission average : Minimum 85% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
  • Expanded qualifications
  • Academic performance is the main criterion for an offer of admission, but a limited number of students graduating from Canadian high schools may also be considered based on non-academic qualifications.
  • Learn more about expanded qualifications .
UVic current exact programme requirements by education system
Entry requirements: Quebec; Canadian high schools

Quebec; Canadian high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

  • The following admission requirements are for private high schools in Québec that follow the Ontario curriculum. If you're attending a CÉGEP, refer to the transfer requirements for CÉGEP students .
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
  • Required courses (Ontario curriculum)
  • English 4U (minimum 73%)
  • Advanced Functions 4U (minimum 73%)
  • Four additional approved 4U/4M courses
  • See all approved high school courses for Ontario .
  • Recommended admission average
  • The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
  • Estimated admission average : Minimum 85% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
  • Expanded qualifications
  • Academic performance is the main criterion for an offer of admission, but a limited number of students graduating from Canadian high schools may also be considered based on non-academic qualifications.
  • Learn more about expanded qualifications .
UVic current exact programme requirements by education system
Entry requirements: Saskatchewan; Canadian high schools

Saskatchewan; Canadian high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
  • Required courses
  • Grade 11 courses
  • English Language Arts 20
  • Pre‑calculus 20
  • Approved science 20
  • Approved social studies 20/30
  • Grade 12 courses
  • English as required by your graduation program (minimum 73% for all courses): Regular English : both of English Language Arts A30 and B30 New SK Regular or SK French Immersion : one English Language Arts course at level 30
  • Pre‑calculus 30 (minimum 73%)
  • Two approved academic 30 courses
  • See all approved high school courses for Saskatchewan .
  • The marks from English Language Arts A30 and B30 will be averaged to provide a single English mark that will be used in your admission average calculation.
  • Recommended admission average
  • The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
  • Estimated admission average : Minimum 85% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
  • Expanded qualifications
  • Academic performance is the main criterion for an offer of admission, but a limited number of students graduating from Canadian high schools may also be considered based on non-academic qualifications.
  • Learn more about expanded qualifications .
UVic current exact programme requirements by education system
Entry requirements: American curriculum; International high schools

American curriculum; International high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
  • Required courses
  • Graduation from a recognized high school with 14 or more college preparatory courses
  • 4 English (minimum C+ in senior-level English)
  • 4 math including pre-calculus (minimum C+)
  • 2 science
  • 3 social studies
  • 1 language
  • 1 additional language or 1 fine arts
  • Recommended admission average
  • The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
  • Estimated admission average : Minimum 3.40 (cumulative unweighted GPA)
  • Standardized tests
  • Standardized tests are not required , but will be considered if submitted.
  • SAT score : minimum 1250 (UVic code 0989)
  • Composite ACT score : minimum 26 (UVic code 5327)
UVic current exact programme requirements by education system
Entry requirements: British curriculum; International high schools

British curriculum; International high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
  • Required courses
  • General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) and Advanced Level Examinations
  • One of the following combinations (minimum grade of "C" in each exam): 3 A-level exams 2 A-level exams and 2 AS-level exams in distinct subjects 4 AS-level exams in distinct subjects
  • English at the ordinary or advanced level
  • Mathematics at the advanced level
  • Recommended admission average
  • The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
  • A-level grades : BBC (based on 3 exams)
  • If you haven't written three A-level exams, your application will be evaluated using a combination of 2 A-level and 2 AS-level exams, or on 4 AS-level exams.
UVic current exact programme requirements by education system
Entry requirements: China; International high schools

China; International high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
  • Required courses
  • Senior secondary school graduation showing grade results for Senior Years 1, 2 and 3 with a minimum overall average of 80%
  • Huikao or Xuekao
  • Three years of senior-level secondary school math (Pre-Calculus) (Minimum 82% in senior math)
  • Recommended admission average
  • The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
  • Estimated admission average : 85% (based on the average from years 10 to 12)
UVic current exact programme requirements by education system
Entry requirements: India; International high schools

India; International high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
  • Required courses
  • Twelve years of academic preparation and one of the following: Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE) or All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) with at least 75%. Year 12 State Board Exams: Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC); applicants with excellent academic results will be considered on a case-by-case basis
  • Senior-level academic math course (minimum grade of 75% on board exams)
  • Recommended admission average
  • The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
  • Estimated admission average for Class X board exam results : 85%
  • Estimated admission average for Class XII board exam results : 77%
UVic current exact programme requirements by education system
Entry requirements: International Baccalaureate; International high schools

International Baccalaureate; International high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
  • Required courses
  • Full IB diploma with at least three subjects at the Higher Level
  • English HL or SL (minimum score of 3)
  • Math HL or SL (minimum score of 4) Math Studies or Math Applications and Interpretations SL are not acceptable
  • Estimated IB score
  • Estimated scores are based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual score required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
  • Estimated IB score : 30 points (excluding additional points)
UVic current exact programme requirements by education system
Entry requirements: Mexico; International high schools

Mexico; International high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
  • Required courses
  • Successful completion of Bachillerato
  • Senior-level academic math course (minimum grade of 7.0)
  • Recommended admission average
  • The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
  • Estimated admission average: 8.3 (based on the overall average of grades 10-12)
UVic current exact programme requirements by education system
Entry requirements: Vietnam; International high schools

Vietnam; International high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
  • Required courses
  • Completion of Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate and National High School Graduation Examination
  • Senior-level academic math course (minimum grade of 7.5)
  • Recommended admission average
  • The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
  • Estimated admission average: 8.0 (based on years 10-12 with good scores required on the Certificate of Examination Results)
UVic current exact programme requirements by education system
Entry requirements: All other curriculums; International high schools

All other curriculums; International high schools applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
  • Required courses
  • Twelve years of academic preparation and graduation from a recognized senior secondary school or completion of a recognized diploma program. Applicants must satisfy the minimum admission requirements for international students . High school graduation examinations or university entrance examinations offered in the home country may also be required.
  • Senior-level math course
  • Standardized tests
  • Standardized tests are not required , but will be considered if submitted.
  • SAT score : minimum 1250 (UVic code 0989)
  • Composite ACT score : minimum 26 (UVic code 5327)
UVic current exact programme requirements by education system
Entry requirements: BC college; Post-secondary institutions

BC college; Post-secondary institutions applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

  • The following admission requirements are the minimums as stated in the UVic academic calendar. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
  • Minimum required average
  • Admission averages include all repeated and failed courses.
  • If you have not completed the equivalent of 12 UVic units or at least one year of a diploma program, you are also required to meet the high school requirements for Year 1 entry.
  • Requirements for entry to Year 2
  • To be considered for Year 2, you need to complete the Year 1 requirements. Refer to the required courses and GPA information on the Gustavson website.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who have completed at least two required courses by the application deadline, including their AWR required course .
  • There are very limited seats available for transfer applicants.
UVic current exact programme requirements by education system
Entry requirements: Canadian college of applied arts and technology; Post-secondary institutions

Canadian college of applied arts and technology; Post-secondary institutions applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

  • The following admission requirements are the minimums as stated in the UVic academic calendar. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
  • Minimum required average
  • Admission averages include all repeated and failed courses.
  • If you have not completed the equivalent of 12 UVic units or at least one year of a diploma program, you are also required to meet the high school requirements for Year 1 entry.
  • Requirements for entry to Year 2
  • To be considered for Year 2, you need to complete the Year 1 requirements. Refer to the required courses and GPA information on the Gustavson website.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who have completed at least two required courses by the application deadline, including their AWR required course .
  • There are very limited seats available for transfer applicants.
UVic current exact programme requirements by education system
Entry requirements: Canadian institute of technology; Post-secondary institutions

Canadian institute of technology; Post-secondary institutions applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

  • The following admission requirements are the minimums as stated in the UVic academic calendar. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
  • Minimum required average
  • Admission averages include all repeated and failed courses.
  • If you have not completed the equivalent of 12 UVic units or at least one year of a diploma program, you are also required to meet the high school requirements for Year 1 entry.
  • Requirements for entry to Year 2
  • To be considered for Year 2, you need to complete the Year 1 requirements. Refer to the required courses and GPA information on the Gustavson website.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who have completed at least two required courses by the application deadline, including their AWR required course .
  • There are very limited seats available for transfer applicants.
UVic current exact programme requirements by education system
Entry requirements: Canadian university (including UVic); Post-secondary institutions

Canadian university (including UVic); Post-secondary institutions applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

  • The following admission requirements are the minimums as stated in the UVic academic calendar. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
  • Minimum required average
  • Admission averages include all repeated and failed courses.
  • If you have not completed the equivalent of 12 UVic units or at least one year of a diploma program, you are also required to meet the high school requirements for Year 1 entry.
  • Requirements for entry to Year 2
  • To be considered for Year 2, you need to complete the Year 1 requirements. Refer to the required courses and GPA information on the Gustavson website.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who have completed at least two required courses by the application deadline, including their AWR required course .
  • There are very limited seats available for transfer applicants.
UVic current exact programme requirements by education system
Entry requirements: CÉGEP; Post-secondary institutions

CÉGEP; Post-secondary institutions applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
  • Minimum requirements
  • One or more years of an approved diploma program with a minimum average of 70% or "B" (5.00 on the UVic 9-point scale) on all courses attempted
  • Two semesters of English
  • Two semesters of math
  • Additional requirements for entry to Year 2
  • To be considered for Year 2, you need to complete the Year 1 program requirements detailed on the Gustavson website .
  • Preference will be given to applicants who have completed at least two required courses by the application deadline, including their AWR required course .
  • There are very limited seats available for transfer applicants.
UVic current exact programme requirements by education system
Entry requirements: US college or university; Post-secondary institutions

US college or university; Post-secondary institutions applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

  • The following admission requirements are the minimums as stated in the UVic academic calendar. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
  • Minimum required average
  • Admission averages include all repeated and failed courses.
  • If you have not completed the equivalent of 12 UVic units or at least one year of a diploma program, you are also required to meet the high school requirements for Year 1 entry.
  • Requirements for entry to Year 2
  • To be considered for Year 2, you need to complete the Year 1 requirements. Refer to the required courses and GPA information on the Gustavson website.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who have completed at least two required courses by the application deadline, including their AWR required course .
  • There are very limited seats available for transfer applicants.
UVic current exact programme requirements by education system
Entry requirements: All other post-secondary institutions; Post-secondary institutions

All other post-secondary institutions; Post-secondary institutions applicants to this exact programme; estimates are labelled by UVic

  • The following admission requirements are the minimums as stated in the UVic academic calendar. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission .
  • Minimum required average
  • Admission averages include all repeated and failed courses.
  • If you have not completed the equivalent of 12 UVic units or at least one year of a diploma program, you are also required to meet the high school requirements for Year 1 entry.
  • Requirements for entry to Year 2
  • To be considered for Year 2, you need to complete the Year 1 requirements. Refer to the required courses and GPA information on the Gustavson website.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who have completed at least two required courses by the application deadline, including their AWR required course .
  • There are very limited seats available for transfer applicants.
UVic current exact programme requirements by education system
Optional Expanded Qualifications route

Current graduating Canadian high-school students applying to Business who meet academic minimums

  • Expanded Qualifications is optional for students concerned their grades may be insufficient. Follow Business’s own supporting-document instructions; it is not a mandatory package for every Commerce applicant.
UVic optional Expanded Qualifications route and eligible faculties
Standard undergraduate applicant classification

High-school, transfer and second-degree applicants

  • The standard process covers graduating high-school students; graduates who have not studied full-time at college/university; college/university transfer students; and college/university graduates seeking a second bachelor degree. The selected programme determines the actual academic requirements.
  • A visiting/exchange student remains enrolled at a home institution and is a different category from degree admission. A partnership supports exchange; otherwise a letter of permission may support visiting study. No degree admission is inferred from either visiting option.
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Returning UVic student after absence

Applicants previously registered in UVic credit courses

  • A student away for more than one year, defined as three terms, must apply for readmission before registering again. The application may request the previous programme or a new one. A completed/completing four-year degree followed by a new undergraduate programme uses the second-bachelor process.
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Special Access appeal after an initial refusal

First-time UVic applicants whose education was affected by health, disability, family or similar circumstances

  • Be a BC resident, at least23 on the first day of classes, satisfy all faculty/programme prerequisites, and have not attempted a full year or equivalent of university study. Apply through the standard process first; after refusal, discuss an appeal with the assigned admission assistant.
  • The appeal package includes a personal account of the circumstances and educational impact, a résumé of work since leaving school, and two non-family references on UVic forms. Educational history and non-educational achievements are assessed together; there is no automatic offer or prerequisite exemption.
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Degree requirements

Commerce (Bachelor of Commerce)

Commerce (Bachelor of Commerce)

  • Completed with a minimum GPA of 4.5 all of the following:
  • Complete 6 to 9 units from: electives.
  • Students admitted into Year 1 must complete the Year 1 Courses, with minimum average listed, to be permitted to progress to Year 2 . This is referred to as the Progression Conditions.
  • STAT 252 has a prerequisite course.
  • Alternate acceptable courses to STAT 252 are: STAT 254, STAT 256, STAT 260, ECON 246.
  • An alternate acceptable course to ECON 103 is: ECON 180.
  • Students admitted in Year 2 will need to complete the required courses at UVic or an accepted alternate prior to commencing BCom cohorted courses. Decisions regarding the appropriateness of courses are at the discretion of the Program Director.
  • Complete all of:
  • Complete 4.5 units of electives
  • ATWP 250 has a prerequisite course.
  • Alternate combinations of English courses including AWR 100-level or equivalent may be acceptable including for applicants without access to ATWP 250. Decisions regarding the appropriateness of English courses are at the discretion of the Program Director.
  • Introduction to Professional Practice course must be completed prior to the first work term.
  • COM 224, COM 232, COM 251, COM 292, and COM 316 are normally offered in a set schedule in a cohorted experience.
  • Complete 7.5 units of: electives.
  • COM 324, COM 331, COM 341, COM 361, and, COM 371 are normally offered in a set schedule in a cohorted experience.
  • Complete 13.5 units of: Course work that must include a Bachelor of Commerce Specialization, and that can include the International Exchange Program (INTEP) and other commerce courses or non-commerce electives.
  • Specialization courses are normally offered in a set schedule in a cohorted experience.
  • The minimum requirements for graduation are:
  • completion of 60.0 units of course work, including all courses listed above. This includes at least 21.0 units numbered at the 300 or 400 level (of which at least 18.0 must be UVic courses).
  • completion of at least 30.0 unit of course work at UVic to meet residency requirement.
  • satisfactory academic performance as outlined in Business: Requirements .
  • satisfactory completion of required work terms within the regulations of the Gustavson School of Business as outlined below.
  • See Graduation for more information.
  • Electives in the Bachelor of Commerce program can be commerce or non-commerce courses.
  • Students in the Bachelor of Commerce program may use their elective course work to pursue a Minor in a different Faculty. Only one Minor may be declared on any degree program.
  • The International Exchange Program (INTEP) provides the opportunity for eligible Bachelor of Commerce students, regardless of their specialization, to spend approximately four months studying at an overseas institution and receive full course credits for one term. Normally, studies overseas are conducted in the English language; however, some exceptions do apply. Participation in INTEP is equivalent to 6.0 to 7.5 units, depending on the Specialization of the student:
  • COM 460 (1.5) COM 480 (2 x 1.5) COM 499 (1.5) and normally COM 470 (1.5)
  • To be eligible, student must meet the following requirements:
  • Completion of the following courses: COM 232, COM 292, COM 224, COM 251, COM 316, COM 371, COM 331, COM 341, COM 324, COM 361 with a minimum GPA of 4.0.
  • 3.0 units of a foreign language are strongly recommended. Note that students who have completed the language requirement will have priority in exchange placements.
  • Evidence the student has actively participated in international activities and events.
  • Permission of the Associate Director, International Programs and the Director, Undergraduate Programs.
  • Contact the International Programs Office for more details.
  • All Bachelor of Commerce students must complete a specialization. There are four specializations:
  • AI & Technology Management
  • Entrepreneurship & Innovation
  • Financial Management
  • Service Design, Marketing & Management
  • The Bachelor of Commerce Work Experience program is mandatory for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce program. To meet this requirement students may opt-in to the Bachelor of Commerce Co-operative Education Program, which is detailed below. Admission to the Bachelor of Commerce program automatically results in admission to the Undergraduate Business Work Experience program.
  • Bachelor of Commerce students are required to pass one work experience term, and it's recommended to complete a minimum of two work experience terms. Two work terms is a total of eight months of full-time, discipline related work under the supervision of the Business Co-op Program. These work terms are subject to the General Regulations: Undergraduate Co-op, with the exception that work experience credit by challenge is not permitted.
  • Introduction to Professional Practice is a mandatory requirement for business students. This program is a corequisite for students participating in the placement process prior to their first work term.
  • See also the general regulations pertaining to Undergraduate Co-operative Education. Programs of the University of Victoria governing all co-operative education students.
  • The Business Co-operative Education option provides students with an opportunity to combine their academic studies with alternating periods of paid employment in Business-related positions in the public, private or non-profit sectors. The minimum number of weeks per work term is 12 and/or 420 hours.
  • Through the Work Term Challenge process, following the guidelines outlined in the Work Term Credit By Challenge section in Co-operative Education Programs , credit will be granted where work experience is considered satisfactory and the requirements for a challenge are complete. A student with a recognized Co-op work term from another accredited post-secondary institution may apply for transfer credit. Students must apply in writing for work term transfer credit within the first 60 days of their initial academic term within the BCom program, identifying the program and work term for which they would like credit. A transcript may be required .
  • Entry into the Business Co-op program is open to full-time Bachelor of Commerce students (those taking 6 or more units per term).
  • Students interested in participating in the Co-op program should normally apply at the beginning of their second year of studies. Applications must be submitted to the Business Co-op Office by the advertised deadline. The first work term will normally start eight months after the application deadline. Work terms will normally alternate with study terms thereafter.
  • To graduate with a Co-operative Education designation, students must satisfactorily complete three work terms. Each work term is recorded on the student’s official transcript of academic record (as COM, N/X or F/X). A student may withdraw at any time during an academic term from the Business Co-op program and graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce degree without the Co-op designation.
  • Students are expected to participate fully in the placement process. While every attempt will be made to ensure that all eligible students are placed, the Gustavson School of Business is under no obligation to guarantee placement.
  • The Business Co-op Program reserves the right to approve any employer that provides placements for students and to withdraw a student from any placement. The student, however, has the right to be informed in writing of the reasons for any withdrawal and can follow the student appeal procedures as outlined in Student Appeal Procedures. Students may not withdraw from a placement without approval from a Coordinator. Failure to obtain permission will result in the student receiving a grade of N/X on the work term.
  • Students must be officially registered for the work term and provide any required documentation before the end of the first month of the semester in which the work term occurs. Students not registered by that time may not receive credit for that work term.
  • A Co-op program fee is due per work term, for Work Experience and Co-op program students, in the first month of each work term as stated in General Regulations: Undergraduate Co-op and under the Business tuition section of Fees for undergraduate programs.
  • While on a work term students are subject to the Standards for Professional Behaviour developed for students in the Gustavson School of Business.
  • Completion of the following set of courses satisfies the requirements for a Bachelor of Commerce as offered by the Gustavson School of Business.
  • Refer to the Bachelor of Commerce Program Planning Worksheet for a normal course schedule to complete the program in four years. Speak to an academic adviser for scheduling options to complete the program in a different timeframe.
ReferencesUVic September 2026 Commerce (Bachelor of Commerce)Uvic: current explicit degree duration scope

Program facts

Entering average~85% recommended minimum across the required Grade 12 courses

Ontario high-school applicants to Commerce. UVic publishes a recent-cycle estimate.

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Majors & specializations

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Elective choices
Commerce (Bachelor of Commerce)

Commerce (Bachelor of Commerce)

  • Complete 6 to 9 units from: electives.
  • Complete 4.5 units of electives
  • Complete 7.5 units of: electives.
  • Complete 13.5 units of: Course work that must include a Bachelor of Commerce Specialization, and that can include the International Exchange Program (INTEP) and other commerce courses or non-commerce electives.
Study locations
Faculty campus location, accreditor listing
AACSB lists this business school’s main campus address as University of Victoria Station Csc PO Box 1700 Box 1700, STN CSC Victoria V8W 2Y2 , Canada. This is the faculty’s listed main address, not an assigned classroom, complete teaching-site inventory or branch-campus allocation.AACSB current accredited business-school profile and undergraduate listings
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Careers

Career examples

  • Accountant (CPA)
  • Business development manager
  • Customer experience design specialist
Scope and qualifications

University-published career examples for Commerce (Gustavson), including its published routes; some require further training or registration. These are examples, not ranked graduate outcomes.

Professional recognition

Peter B. Gustavson School of Business is listed by AACSB with Business accreditation and undergraduate education.

Scope and qualifications

AACSB business-school accreditation, not a personal professional licence. A foreign partner’s separate credential or accreditation is not inferred.

AccreditationAACSB current accredited business-school profile and undergraduate listings

Costs

Business

Published cost estimate

2026–27 · Calculator estimate · Two study terms · CAD

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Tuition$6,544
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