Academic Advising Centre
This guide has been prepared with the information you need to successfully register for your first year at UFV. Please review the information provided on this page thoroughly before contacting your academic advisor with questions.
The Engineering Transfer program provides you with a supportive environment where you can achieve the highest grades possible before transferring to UBC or UVic with a minimum CGPA to complete your degree in Engineering.
You spend the first year of an Engineering degree at UFV, covering topics such as linear algebra, structured programming, and mechanics. You then apply to transfer to an Engineering degree program at UBC or UVic, provided you satisfy their required minimum CGPA and complete all required courses in the one academic calendar year (September to April).
You can also transfer from UFV to other engineering schools, such as SFU, but no formal agreements are in place to expedite the transfer.
While the program is primarily based on the Abbotsford campus, some select science courses are also available in Chilliwack.
UFV has agreements with the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the University of Victoria (UVic) that prepares you for transfer into second year standing at these institutions. Upon successful completion of the UFV Engineering Transfer Program with the required minimum CGPA, students are qualified for admissions to the second-year Engineering programs at UBC and UVic without any additional courses. Students must apply formally for admission to the destination institution.
Students should consult with an Academic Advisor to ensure they have selected the appropriate courses, especially electives, as these will vary between destination schools and specialties.
Once admitted to UBC or UVic, all students, regardless of their first-year institution, then compete for seats in different specialties based on their GPA; popular specialties have higher GPA requirements than the entrance GPA. Examples of specialties include Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
UVic offers some of the most popular Engineering specialties, including some not offered at UBC.
For full details of the transfer options visit UFV’s Engineering Program website.
Also, carefully review the website of your destination institution for their required minimum CGPA for transfer program applicants, as this can vary from year to year and differs between the Engineering programs.
The Engineering Transfer program is one year (two semesters) in duration. You are expected to complete the required 14 ETP courses over two semesters (September to April).
You can access a list of all approved and required courses for your program in two ways:
First time using MyGRADplan?
Visit MyGRADplan website to get login instructions and review tutorials. Specifically, you will want to learn about the 'What if' and 'Look ahead' features as they will be most helpful in your course planning.
To be considered as an Engineering Transfer Program student, plan to:
Take
6-8 courses per semester
Expect
25-30 hours per week in class
And at least
18-30 hours per week
for homework
Engineering Transfer Program courses are a very heavy course load. If you are working, consider reducing your work hours to increase your chances of completing the program successfully.
Here is an example of what a 1-year plan and a 2-year transfer plan might look like.
If you are missing a high school level course or did not receive the grade you needed for a course prerequisite, you have the option of taking the equivalent course at UFV.
| High school course | UFV equivalent course |
|---|---|
| Biology 11 | BIO 083 |
| Biology 12 | BIO 093 |
| Chemistry 11 | CHEM 083 |
| Chemistry 12 | CHEM 110 |
| Physics 11 | PHYS 083 |
| Physics 12 | PHYS 093 |
| Pre-calculus 12 |
MATH 092/093 or 094/095 or 096 or MATH 110 (if PC 12 taken with C or higher grade) |
Book an appointment with an academic advisor or email your questions to advising@ufv.ca.