Why Choose North Island College?

• Freedom to follow your interests. Transfer plans offer direction and flexibility, allowing you to concentrate your studies for a specific degree or explore your interests and keep your options open.
• In good company. Classes at NIC feel more like interactive work groups, where everyone has a chance to contribute their opinions and ideas. And, you’ll get to know instructors and classmates well.
• Same degree, save $10,000. NIC transfer students will spend approx $10,000 less for their first year of studies (tuition, fees, books, transport, housing and food) compared to students attending an urban university.

What is a transfer plan?

A transfer plan is a sample list of University Studies courses that can be further customized for transfer to a specific program or university of choice. Our Student Advisors can develop a transfer plan with you from NIC to just about anywhere.

The Kinesiology transfer plan is designed to meet the general first-year course requirements for transfer to the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology program at the University of Victoria and can be customized for transfer to other programs province-wide.

Transfer plans offer a great deal of flexibility. Students can choose their preferred courses, making it possible to concentrate studies in one specific area or explore a variety of subjects to meet the requirements of their receiving institution.

To qualify as a transfer student, many universities require a minimum of 8 courses (24 credits) and a specific grade point average. The Kinesiology Prep study plan usually outlines 30 course credits, which may be taken on a full- or part-time basis.

Options are also available for completing a second year of university transfer coursework at NIC. Ask your Student Advisor about the transfer benefits of completing a 2-year Associate of Science degree.

Students may also be interested in NIC's Exercise & Wellness program, the eight-month certificate at the Comox Valley campus transfers directly to Camosun College's Exercise and Wellness diploma, which can lead to bachelor degrees in Athletic and Exercise Therapy, or Sport and Exercise Education at Camosun College. Or, take your skills further and enter the Bachelor of Education degree at Vancouver Island University .

Admission Requirements

1. Complete and submit the NIC Application for Admission form, writing University Studies program as the program name.
2. 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.
3. Recommended courses include: English 12 with a C or better, Biology 12 with a C+ or better, Chemistry 12 with a C+ or better, Physics 12 with a C+ or better, and Math 12 (Principles 12 or Pre-Calculus 12) with a C+ or better.

To Be Successful

• Your first and most important step as a university transfer student is to call, email, or visit a Student Advisor at your nearest NIC campus or centre. Student Advisors have extensive knowledge of programs, funding options, career paths and post-secondary transfer agreements, and will help you get started on the right track.
• Each university has its own unique transfer requirements and deadlines that must be met. Familiarize yourself with the university transfer process and how transfer credit works.
• Transfer and degree requirements may change frequently and without notice. Always review your study plan with a Student Advisor to make sure you’re registered in the best courses to reach your goals.
• Use the BC Transfer Guide online to confirm the transferability of your chosen courses.
• To qualify as a transfer student, many universities require 8 courses (24 credits) as well as a specific grade point average.
• NIC also offers high school-equivalent Upgrading options if you need help meeting prerequisites for entry into individual courses.