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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.

    Official deadline
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January 31Department supporting documentsStanding annual September-entry date
  • September degree applicants
  • January 31
  • Follow the exact programme and applicant-category instructions
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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
Full source wording

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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January31September degree applicationStanding annual entry · Every year
  • 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.
  • Two approved academic 12 courses
  • One additional approved academic 12 or approved fine arts 12
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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 a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.
  • Alternatively, you can choose another major and add this program as a minor to broaden your studies.
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
  • Three courses from: Foundations of Math 11 or Pre‑calculus 11 Approved science 11 Approved language 11 Approved fine arts 11
  • Approved social studies 11/12
  • Grade 12 courses
  • English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 (minimum 73%)
  • Two approved academic 12 courses
  • One additional approved academic 12 or approved fine arts 12
  • 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 75% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
  • Digital portfolio (required)
  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements, you must submit a digital portfolio by January 31 .
  • See the Visual Arts website for instructions.
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
  • Three courses from: Math 20‑1 or 20‑2 Approved science 20 Approved language 20 Approved fine arts 20
  • Approved social studies 20
  • Grade 12 courses
  • English Language Arts 30‑1 (minimum 73%)
  • Two approved academic 30/31 courses
  • One additional approved academic 30/31 or approved fine arts 30
  • 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 75% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
  • Digital portfolio (required)
  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements, you must submit a digital portfolio by January 31 .
  • See the Visual Arts website for instructions.
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)
  • 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 : 26 points (excluding additional points)
  • Digital portfolio (required)
  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements, you must submit a digital portfolio by January 31 .
  • See the Visual Arts website for instructions.
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
  • Three courses from: Applied Math 30S or Pre‑calculus 30S Approved science 30S Approved language 30S Approved fine arts 30S
  • Approved social studies 30S
  • Grade 12 courses
  • English Language 40S (minimum 73%)
  • Two approved academic 40S courses
  • One additional approved academic 40S or approved fine arts 40S
  • 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 75% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
  • Digital portfolio (required)
  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements, you must submit a digital portfolio by January 31 .
  • See the Visual Arts website for instructions.
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
  • Three courses from: Foundations of Math 110 or Pre‑calculus 110 Approved science 111/112 Approved language 111/112 Approved fine arts 110
  • Approved social studies 110/111/112
  • Grade 12 courses
  • English 121 or 122 (minimum 73%)
  • Two approved academic 120/121/122 courses
  • One additional approved academic 120/121/122 or approved fine arts 120/121/122
  • 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 75% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
  • Digital portfolio (required)
  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements, you must submit a digital portfolio by January 31 .
  • See the Visual Arts website for instructions.
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
  • Three courses from: Math 2200 (advanced) or 2201 (academic) Approved science 2200 Approved language 2200 Approved fine arts 2200
  • Approved social studies 2200
  • Grade 12 courses
  • English Language Arts 3201 (minimum 73%)
  • Three approved academic 3200/4200 courses
  • One additional approved academic 3200/4200 or approved fine arts 3200
  • 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 75% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
  • Digital portfolio (required)
  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements, you must submit a digital portfolio by January 31 .
  • See the Visual Arts website for instructions.
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)
  • Three courses from: Math 11 (academic) or Advanced Math 11 Approved science 11 Approved language 11 Approved fine arts 11
  • Approved social studies 11
  • Grade 12 courses
  • English 12 (academic) (minimum 73%)
  • Two approved academic or advanced grade 12 courses
  • One additional approved academic or advanced grade 12 or approved fine arts 12
  • 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 75% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
  • Digital portfolio (required)
  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements, you must submit a digital portfolio by January 31 .
  • See the Visual Arts website for instructions.
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%)
  • Five additional 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 75% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
  • Digital portfolio (required)
  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements, you must submit a digital portfolio by January 31 .
  • See the Visual Arts website for instructions.
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)
  • Three courses from: Math 521A or 521B Approved science 521A Approved language 521 Approved fine arts 521
  • Approved social studies 521A
  • Grade 12 courses
  • English 621A (academic) (minimum 73%)
  • Two approved academic or advanced 621 courses
  • One additional approved academic or advanced 621 or approved fine arts 621
  • 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 75% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
  • Digital portfolio (required)
  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements, you must submit a digital portfolio by January 31 .
  • See the Visual Arts website for instructions.
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%)
  • Five additional 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 75% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
  • Digital portfolio (required)
  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements, you must submit a digital portfolio by January 31 .
  • See the Visual Arts website for instructions.
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
  • Three courses from: Foundations of Math 20 or Pre‑calculus 20 Approved science 20 Approved language 20 Approved fine arts 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
  • Two approved academic 30 courses
  • One additional approved academic 30 or approved fine arts 30
  • 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 75% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
  • Digital portfolio (required)
  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements, you must submit a digital portfolio by January 31 .
  • See the Visual Arts website for instructions.
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)
  • 3 math
  • 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 3.10 (cumulative unweighted GPA)
  • Digital portfolio (required)
  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements, you must submit a digital portfolio by January 31 .
  • See the Visual Arts website for instructions.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Digital portfolio (required)
  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements, you must submit a digital portfolio by January 31 .
  • See the Visual Arts website for instructions.
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
  • 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 : 80% (based on the average from years 10 to 12)
  • Digital portfolio (required)
  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements, you must submit a digital portfolio by January 31 .
  • See the Visual Arts website for instructions.
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
  • 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 : 75%
  • Estimated admission average for Class XII board exam results : 74%
  • Digital portfolio (required)
  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements, you must submit a digital portfolio by January 31 .
  • See the Visual Arts website for instructions.
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)
  • 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 : 26 points (excluding additional points)
  • Digital portfolio (required)
  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements, you must submit a digital portfolio by January 31 .
  • See the Visual Arts website for instructions.
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
  • 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 the overall average of grades 10-12)
  • Digital portfolio (required)
  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements, you must submit a digital portfolio by January 31 .
  • See the Visual Arts website for instructions.
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
  • 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: 7.3 (based on years 10-12 with good scores required on the Certificate of Examination Results)
  • Digital portfolio (required)
  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements, you must submit a digital portfolio by January 31 .
  • See the Visual Arts website for instructions.
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.
  • Digital portfolio (required)
  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements, you must submit a digital portfolio by January 31 .
  • See the Visual Arts website for instructions.
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.
  • Digital portfolio (required)
  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements, you must submit a digital portfolio by January 31 .
  • See the Visual Arts website for instructions.
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.
  • Digital portfolio (required)
  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements, you must submit a digital portfolio by January 31 .
  • See the Visual Arts website for instructions.
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.
  • Digital portfolio (required)
  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements, you must submit a digital portfolio by January 31 .
  • See the Visual Arts website for instructions.
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.
  • Digital portfolio (required)
  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements, you must submit a digital portfolio by January 31 .
  • See the Visual Arts website for instructions.
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
  • Digital portfolio (required)
  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements, you must submit a digital portfolio by January 31 .
  • See the Visual Arts website for instructions.
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.
  • Digital portfolio (required)
  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements, you must submit a digital portfolio by January 31 .
  • See the Visual Arts website for instructions.
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.
  • Digital portfolio (required)
  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements, you must submit a digital portfolio by January 31 .
  • See the Visual Arts website for instructions.
UVic current exact programme requirements by education system
Department supporting documents

Applicants to the exact Visual Arts or Theatre major; optional portfolio material remains optional

  • Upload ten digital images or five images plus a video link through the Visual Arts submission form. The portfolio questionnaire is part of that form.
  • Both application and portfolio submission use the published January 31 standing date.
UVic exact department application package
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.
uvic categories · official applicant policy
Returning UVic student after absence

Applicants previously registered in UVic credit courses

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Degree requirements

Visual Arts (Bachelor of Fine Arts - Major)

Visual Arts (Bachelor of Fine Arts - Major)

  • The Fine Arts co-requisite is a Faculty of Fine Arts requirement. See note above.
  • Complete 12.0 units from:
  • Complete 9.0 units of: electives
  • Students must normally complete 33.0 units of department offerings as specified below. At least 13.5 units must be electives taken outside the department of Visual Arts, including 6.0 units of AHVS courses. Of the total 60.0 units, at least 21.0 must be chosen from courses numbered 300 or above.
  • All students have to satisfy the Academic Writing Requirement (see Academic Writing Requirement).
Visual Arts (Bachelor of Fine Arts - Honours)

Visual Arts (Bachelor of Fine Arts - Honours)

  • This list is the Fine Arts co-requisite; this is a Faculty of Fine Arts requirement. See note above.
  • Complete 1 of:
  • Complete 3.0 units from:
  • Students must normally complete 39.0 units of Department offerings as specified below. Of the total of 60 units at least 13.5 units must be electives outside the department of Visual Arts, including 6.0 units of AHVS.
  • Please note: All students have to satisfy the Academic Writing Requirement (see Academic Writing Requirement ).
  • Normally no more than 3.0 units of other course work may be taken concurrently with the combination of ART 406 or ART 495 and ART 401. ART 401 must be taken concurrently with ART 406 or ART 495 .
  • To qualify for the Honours Program students must have:
  • Completed 9.0 units of ART courses at the 300 level including ART 306 or ART 395
  • Have a minimum GPA of 7.0 (A-) in the ART courses at the 300 level
  • Permission of the Department
  • Fourth year students whose graduating GPA does not meet a minimum of 3.5 and whose GPA in ART courses at the 300 and 400 level is below 7.0 or A-, but who otherwise meet the University requirements for graduation, will receive a BFA with a Major in Visual Arts.
Applies to all listed streams
  • Complete all of:
  • Select from:
  • Complete 9.0 units from:
  • Complete 3.0 units of: AHVS 100-400 level
  • Complete 4.5 units of: courses from outside the department of Visual Arts
  • Complete 3.0 units of: electives
  • 300-level Visual Arts courses have prerequisites. Plan ahead by reviewing course descriptions.
  • ART155 and ART156 are intended to be completed in year one.
  • Complete 3.0 units of: courses from outside the department of Visual Arts
  • ART401 is intended to be completed in year four.
  • The Fine Arts co-requisite is a Faculty of Fine Arts requirement. Students registered in other faculties or pursuing more than one Fine Arts program should consult academic advising for their faculty.
Other requirements and route notes
  • The BFA Major and Honours routes require 60 units. At least 13.5 units are outside Visual Arts, including 6 units of AHVS.
  • The Major normally includes 33 units in Visual Arts. The Honours route normally includes 39.
ReferencesUVic September 2026 Calendar · Visual Arts (Bachelor of Fine Arts - Major)Uvic: named visarts academic-unit locationUVic: complete current Fine Arts co-op, explicitly including Theatre and Visual ArtsUVic September 2026 Calendar · Visual Arts (Bachelor of Fine Arts - Honours)Uvic: current explicit degree durationUVic September 2026 Calendar · ART 103UVic September 2026 Calendar · ART 104UVic September 2026 Calendar · ART 105UVic September 2026 Calendar · ART 106UVic September 2026 Calendar · ART 155UVic September 2026 Calendar · ART 156UVic September 2026 Visual Arts BFA Major planning worksheet

Program facts

Entering average~75% recommended minimum across the required Grade 12 courses

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

UVic Visual Arts · Ontario high-school admission estimate
Co-opCo-op details
UVic: complete current Fine Arts co-op, explicitly including Theatre and Visual ArtsCheck work experience options

Courses

September 2026 selected degree requirements and named option banks. BA/BSc, Major/Honours and other variants retain separate year/term labels. Visual Arts BFA first-year planning for the Major, with the same named foundations in the Honours calendar.

Year 1 · Visual Arts foundation6 listed

The worksheet schedules 9 units of named foundation courses in the first year.

UVic September 2026 Visual Arts BFA Major planning worksheet
Additional published courses
Elective choices
Visual Arts (Bachelor of Fine Arts - Major)

Visual Arts (Bachelor of Fine Arts - Major)

  • Complete 9.0 units of: electives
Visual Arts (Bachelor of Fine Arts - Honours)

Visual Arts (Bachelor of Fine Arts - Honours)

    Applies to all listed streams
    Other requirements and route notes
    • Select an approved Fine Arts co-requisite and follow the first-year AHVS and non-Visual-Arts elective requirements.
    Study routes

    Choose the applicable degree route; its course and option requirements are distinct from other listed variants.

    • Visual Arts (Bachelor of Fine Arts - Major)
    • Visual Arts (Bachelor of Fine Arts - Honours)
    Study locations
    Published academic-unit location
    The Department of Visual Arts lists its courier or in-person contact address in Visual Arts Building, room A244, at 3800 Finnerty Road. This is a department contact location; individual studio and teaching rooms are separate.Uvic: named visarts academic-unit location
    ReferencesUVic September 2026 Calendar · Visual Arts (Bachelor of Fine Arts - Major)Uvic: named visarts academic-unit locationUVic: complete current Fine Arts co-op, explicitly including Theatre and Visual ArtsUVic September 2026 Calendar · Visual Arts (Bachelor of Fine Arts - Honours)Uvic: current explicit degree durationUVic September 2026 Calendar · ART 103UVic September 2026 Calendar · ART 104UVic September 2026 Calendar · ART 105UVic September 2026 Calendar · ART 106UVic September 2026 Calendar · ART 155UVic September 2026 Calendar · ART 156UVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September2026 calendar: exact published course descriptionUVic September 2026 Visual Arts BFA Major planning worksheet

    Careers

    Career examples

    • Animator
    • Art director
    • Curator
    Scope and qualifications

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

    Costs

    Fine Arts

    Published cost estimate

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

    Canadian students example · Choose your category

    Tuition$6,544
    Books and suppliesNot researched
    Residence
    Residence
    Not estimated
    Meal plan
    Not estimated
    Estimated subtotalNot available

    Rates effective May 2026 · International first-year tuition; ancillary fees extra

    Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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