University Studies Program

Why Choose North Island College?

• No plan? No problem. With University Studies, you have the freedom to explore your interests and keep your options open. You can take as many or as few courses as you want.
• In good company. Students tell us that classes at NIC feel like interactive work groups, where everyone has a chance to contribute their ideas and you get to know your instructors and classmates well.
• Earn transfer credit. Whether you have a goal in mind or no idea at all, you'll earn transfer credit toward programs, including associate degrees and bachelor’s degrees at NIC and beyond.

Study Options

The University Studies program offers students a full range of first- and second-year courses to explore in over 20 subject areas, including anthropology, business, biology, chemistry, criminology, economics, English, equity and social justice, fine arts, First Nations studies, French, geography, history, mathematics, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, sociology, space science and astronomy, Spanish, and women’s studies.

University Studies offers a great deal of flexibility and virtually limitless transfer possibilities. Students can take as many or as few courses as they want, choosing from a wide range of subjects available on campus or by distance learning. Courses transfer in part or in full to other institutions and may be customized as a transfer plan and/or applied towards diplomas, associate degrees, or bachelor’s degrees at NIC and beyond.

Students working toward a specific area of study or degree can focus their studies to finish their degree faster. Our student advisors can help you customize a transfer plan for a decided program or university of choice – potentially minimizing study time and costs. Choosing a suitable combination of courses, however, may depend on a number of factors, including your area of study and university of choice. Our student advisors will work with you to personalize an educational or transfer plan to meet your goals.

Admission Requirements

1. There are no formal admission requirements for the University Studies program. However, courses will have specific entry requirements, called prerequisites, which are listed under each course description.

To Be Successful

• Students wishing to use their University Studies courses as transfer credit toward another program or degree are encouraged to 1) review the Steps to University Transfer online and 2) contact a Student Advisor. They have extensive knowledge of programs, funding options, career paths, and post-secondary transfer agreements, and will help you get started on the right track.
• NIC also offers high school-equivalent Upgrading options if you need help meeting prerequisites for entry into individual courses.

How to Search Courses

1. Search courses online under the following areas of study as 100 (first year) and 200 (second year) course levels: anthropology (ANT), business (BUS), biology (BIO), chemistry (CHE),criminology (CRM), economics (ECO), English (ENG), equity and social justice (ESJ), fine arts (FIN), First Nations studies (FNS), French (FRE), geography (GEO), history (HIS), mathematics (MAT), philosophy (PHI), physics (PHY), political science (POL), psychology (PSY), sociology (SOC), space science and astronomy (SSA), Spanish (SPA), and women’s studies (WST). Search courses by subject, level, keyword, or by transferability, and check the BC Transfers link undercourse descriptions
   
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2. Have a Student Advisor at NIC and your receiving institution check your study plan before registering in courses.

Transferable Courses