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UVic Guaranteed Admission

University Studies at NIC now leads to guaranteed admission at UVic

Tuition: $2,580 approx per year at NIC. UVic tuition applies at university.
Where: College Wide
Starts: September, January
  • Achieve a 2.0 G.P.A. (C average) or higher in 8 or more eligible university transfer courses (at least 24 credits) and UVic will guarantee your admission to select programs.
  • Choose from five eligible UVic degrees with majors in humanities, social science, computer science, science, or history in art.
  • Guaranteed admission is open to both new and continuing NIC students.

Why Choose North Island College?

  • Your university access centre. At North Island College, you'll have access to an ever-growing network of university partnerships and degree pathways, including options for guaranteed and dual admission at top universities in BC. Whatever degree or university you want, starting here will get you there.
  • Quality education, recognized success. The University of Victoria tells us that transfer students from North Island College are consistently well-prepared for success at university; this admission guarantee demonstrates their confidence in North Island College students.

What is Guaranteed Admission?

The NIC-UVic Guaranteed Admission for NIC Transfer Students agreement provides North Island College transfer students with guaranteed admission and course transfer to many programs at the University of Victoria. 

The guaranteed admission agreement is a great choice for anyone interested in completing a UVic degree in one of the eligible programs listed below. The new agreement bases university admission on a student's academic performance at North Island College rather than their high school transcripts. This creates a previously unavailable admission guarantee for mature students, current NIC students, individuals who may not have previously completed Grade 12, or students whose final high school grades may not have met UVic's competitive first-year entry levels.

How does it work? Upon entering the University Studies program at any North Island College campus or centre, students will complete at least 24 credits (8 courses) of UVic transfer courses, chosen with help from an NIC student advisor. Please book an appointment. Students achieving a 2.0 G.P.A. (C letter grade) average can apply to UVic for guaranteed admission to eligible programs in their final semester at NIC. See the Admissions tab for complete information.

Which UVic Programs Are Eligible?

Through guaranteed admission, UVic offers majors in humanities, social science, computer science, science, or history in art, including: 

  • Social Sciences
    Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
    Majors include Anthropology, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
  • Humanities
    Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
    Majors include English, French, Germanic & Slavic Studies, Greek & Roman Studies, Hispanic & Italian Studies, History, Latin American Studies, Linguistics, Medieval Studies, Pacific & Asian Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Women’s Studies, Arts of Canada, European Studies, Film Studies, Indigenous Studies, Social Justice Studies
  • Science
    Bachelor of Science
    Majors include Astronomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Ocean Sciences, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Statistics
  • Fine Arts
    Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts
    Major in History in Art
  • Computer Science
    Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts, Co-op
    Major in Computer Science with options in Bioinformatics, Business,
    Computer Communications & Networks, and Computer Graphics and Gaming, Software Engineering, Mechatronics and Embedded Systems, and Theory

Didn't find what you were looking for?

Not all UVic programs are eligible for guaranteed admission (i.e. commerce, nursing, etc) but are still available for transfer through our general university transfer agreement. Contact our student advisors to have a customized course plan created for transfer to any UVic program. Visit Engineering Transfer and Bachelor of Commerce Transfer for course plans that transfer to UVic.

Admission Requirements

Apply to the North Island College University Studies program. 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. A minimum C letter grade in English 12 is often required.

To be eligible for UVic Guaranteed Admission, you must:

  1. Complete at least 24 credits (8 courses) of university transfer courses that are eligible for transfer to UVic. Students are responsible for ensuring that their chosen courses transfer to their intended program of study at the university. Please use the BC Transfer Guide online to check transferability AND meet with an NIC student advisor for guidance BEFORE registering in courses.
  2. Achieve a minimum G.P.A. of 2.0 (C letter grade) average on your most recent 24 credits of NIC coursework prior to entering studies at the University of Victoria.
  3. Admission to programs within UVic's Faculty of Science requires completion of specific math and science courses at the high school or post secondary level.
  4. In your final semester, complete an online application to UVic and send your NIC transcripts to UVic Undergraduate Admissions.

Before Classes Begin

Make sure your courses count! Each UVic degree and major has its own list of required courses and electives that count toward graduation. NIC students should review UVic's Online Calendar to find out their program's first- and/or second-year requirements, then meet with a student advisor to determine which courses at your local NIC campus will earn you the most transfer credit toward your chosen UVic program.

NIC-UVic Transfer Courses 

The following NIC courses are eligible for transfer credit through the NIC-UVic Guaranteed Admission Agreement (as of Nov 9, 2011).
 
Humanities

Social Sciences

Sciences

Business

Sample UVic Transfer Plans

Each UVic degree and major has its own list of required courses and electives that count toward graduation. NIC students should review UVic's Online Calendar to find out their program's first- and/or second-year requirements, PLUS meet with a student advisor to determine which courses are available at your local NIC campus.
 
Anthropology Major
UVic Social Sciences - Up to 51 credits available at NIC. At least three 100-level and six 200-level Anthropology credits will need to be completed at UVic. Consider including: ENG-117, ANT-150, ANT-151, ANT-251, ANT-250, ANT-260, and up to 33 credits of ELECTIVES from the NIC-UVic transfer course list.

Art History Major
UVic Fine Arts - Up to 24 credits available at NIC. Several required 100-level courses will need to be taken at UVic. Consider including ENG-117, FIN-100, FIN-101, and 15 credits or more of ELECTIVES from the NIC-UVic transfer course list.

Astronomy Major
UVic Sciences - Up to 33 credits available at NIC. At least one 100-level and eight 200-level courses in astronomy, physics, and mathematics will need to be completed at UVic. Consider including: ENG-117, CPS-100, CPS-101, MAT-181, MAT-182, PHY-120, PHY-121, CHE-110, CHE-111, MAT-210, MAT-133 or 200.

Biology Major
UVic Sciences - Up to 60 credits available at NIC. Consider including: ENG-117, BIO-102, BIO-103, CHE-110, CHE-110, MAT-181/182 or MAT-102/151, PHY-100/101 or PHY-120/121, BIO-201, BIO-230, BIO-200, BIO-215, CHE-200, CHE-201, MAT-115, a three-credit SCIENCE ELECTIVE, nine credits of GENERAL ELECTIVES from the NIC-UVic transfer course list.

Chemistry Major
UVic Sciences - Up to 48 credits available at NIC. At least four 200-level chemistry courses will need to be completed at UVic.
Consider including: ENG-117, CHE-110, CHE-111, MAT-181, MAT-182, PHY-120, PHY-121, BIO-102, BIO-103, BIO-201, CHE-200, CHE-201, MAT-210, MAT-133 or 200, a three-credit SCIENCE ELECTIVE, and three-credit GENERAL ELECTIVE from the NIC-UVic transfer course list.

Computer Science Major
UVic Computer Science - Up to 39 credits available at NIC. At least six credits of 100-level and 15 credits of 200-level courses will need to be completed at UVic. Consider including: ENG-117, CPS-100, CPS-101, MAT-181, MAT-182, MAT-133 or 200, ENG-260, and up to 18 credits of ELECTIVES from the NIC-UVic transfer course list. Options for specialties such as Bioinformatics, Business, Computer Communications & Networks, Computer Graphics & Gaming, Mechatronics & Embedded Systems, and Software Engineering are taken in year 2 at UVic only.

Earth and Ocean Science Major
UVic Sciences - Up to 24 credits available at NIC. At least six 100-level Earth and Ocean Science credits and all of year two would need to be completed at UVic. Consider including: ENG-117, BIO-102/103 or BIO-110/111, CHE-110, CHE-111, MAT-181, MAT-182, PHY-120, PHY-121.

Economics Major
UVic Social Sciences - Up to 45 credits available at NIC. At least five 200-level economics courses will need to be completed at UVic. Consider including: ENG-117, ECO-110, ECO-111, MAT-181 or MAT-102, a three-credit SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE, and up to 30 credits of ELECTIVES from the NIC-UVic transfer course list.

English Major
UVic Humanities - Up to 60 credits available at NIC. Year 1: Consider including nine credits of 100-level English and nine credits of 200-level English from the following: ENG-107, ENG-108, ENG-109, ENG-115, ENG-117, ENG-120, ENG-121, ENG-125, ENG-126, ENG-160, ENG-202, ENG-203, ENG-207, ENG-208, ENG-209, ENG-212, ENG-213, ENG-214, ENG-215, ENG-224, ENG-225, ENG-230, ENG-260, plus any 12 credits from the NIC-UVic transfer course list. Year 2: Choose at least one 200-level historical survey course, and two other 200-level English literature courses, plus ELECTIVE credits from the NIC-UVic transfer course list.

Geography Major
UVic Social Sciences - Up to 48 credits available at NIC. At least nine credits of 200-level geography courses will need to be completed at UVic. Consider including: ENG-117, GEO-105, GEO-106, GEO-111, GEO-210, GEO-214, nine credits of SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVES, and up to 21 credits of ELECTIVES from the NIC-UVic transfer course list.  

History Major 
UVic Humanities - Up to 60 credits available at NIC. Consider including ENG-117, and a minimum of 12 history credits chosen from HIS-111, HIS-112, HIS, 120, HIS-121, HIS-205, HIS-215, HIS-216, HIS-220, HIS-225, HIS-231, HIS-232, HIS-250, HIS-251, HIS-260, and up to 45 credits of ELECTIVES from the NIC-UVic transfer course list.

Mathematics Major
UVic Sciences - Up to 39 credits available at NIC. At least three 100-level and eighteen 200-level Mathematics credits will need to be completed at UVic. Consider including: ENG-117, MAT-181, MAT-182, CPS-100, CPS-101, MAT-210, MAT-133 or 200, and up to 18 credits of ELECTIVES from the NIC-UVic transfer course list.

Philosophy Major 
UVic Humanities - Up to 57 credits available at NIC. One required 200-level philosophy course will need to be completed at UVic. Consider including: ENG-117, PHI-100, PHI-101, PHI-150, PHI-220, PHI-230, PHI-240, PHI-260, and up to 33 credits of ELECTIVES from the NIC-UVic transfer course list.

Physics Major
UVic Sciences - Up to 36 credits available at NIC. At least 24 credits of 200-level physics and mathematics courses will need to be completed at UVic. Consider including: ENG-117, CHE-110, CHE-111, CPS-100, CPS-101, MAT-181, MAT-182, PHY-120, PHY-121, MAT-210, MAT-133 or 200, and a three-credit ELECTIVE from the NIC-UVic transfer course list.

Political Science Major 
UVic Social Sciences - Up to 60 credits may be available at NIC. Note: POL courses are not always offered on a regular basis. Consider including: ENG-117, POL-119, POL-151, POL-200, POL-201, POL-203, and up to 42 credits of ELECTIVES from the NIC-UVic transfer course list.

Psychology (Bachelor of Arts) Major
UVic Social Sciences - Up to 60 credits available at NIC. At least one required 200-level psychology course will need to be completed at UVic. Consider including: ENG-117, PSY-130, PSY-131, CPS-100 or 101, PHI-100 or 101, BIO-102/103 or BIO-110/111, PSY-204, PSY-215, MAT-181 or 102 or 151 or PHI-150, additional ENG courses, six credits of SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVES, and 18 credits of HUMANITIES ELECTIVES from the NIC-UVic transfer course list.

Psychology (Bachelor of Science) Major
UVic Social Sciences - Up to 60 credits available at NIC. At least one required 200-level psychology course will need to be completed at UVic. Consider including: ENG-117, PSY-130, PSY-131, CPS-100 or 101, PHI-100 or PHI-101, BIO-102, BIO-103, PSY-204, PSY-215, MATH-181 or 102 or 151, additional ENG courses, six credits of SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVES, 18 credits of SCIENCE ELECTIVES (at least 12 credits of which must come from a single department).

Psychology / Biology Major
UVic Social Sciences - Up to 60 credits available at NIC. At least one required 200-level psychology course will need to be completed at UVic. Consider including: ENG-117, BIO-102, BIO-103, PSY-130, PSY-131, MAT-181 or 102 or 151, CHE-110, CHE-111, BUS-170, additional ENG courses, BIO-200, BIO-201, PSY-204, PSY-215, CHE-200, CHE-201, PHY-100/101 or 120/121, and up to six credits of ELECTIVES from the NIC-UVic transfer course list.

Sociology Major
UVic Social Sciences - Up to 54 credits available at NIC. At least two 200-level sociology courses will need to be completed at UVic.
Consider including: ENG-117, SOC-110, SOC-111, SOC-220, SOC-230, and up to 39 credits of ELECTIVES from the NIC-UVic transfer course list.

Women's Studies Major 
UVic Humanities - Up to 57 credits available at NIC. One required 200-level women's studies course will need to be completed at UVic. Consider including: ENG-117, WST-100, WST-101, ENG-224, ENG-225, HIS-250, HIS-251, and up to 36 credits of ELECTIVES from the NIC-UVic transfer course list.

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