Course descriptions -- definitions section:

1) Explanation of Transferability Symbols
2) Guidelines for Transfer to Other Universities and Post-Secondary institutions
3) Prerequisites & Corequisites

Transferability in the Course Description section is constantly being updated. Therefore, it is the student's responsibility to consult either the Provincial Transfer Guide (available on-line at http://www.bccat.bc.ca ) for current transfer status.

Transfer for 300/400-level courses may be articulated individually by the receiving institution.

Students are responsible for enrolling only in courses for which they have the stated prerequisite/corequisite(s).

Stated prerequisites may be waived with the instructor’s permission. Written permission is required.

( ) Brackets with a course number indicate a previous course for the previous year(s). Previous courses are listed for several years only.

It is possible to begin your university studies at UCFV and then transfer to another university to complete your degree.

If you plan to take UCFV courses with the intention of transferring later, you should apply for one of the following programs (whichever suits your goals most closely):

• General Science
• General Studies
• Associate of Science degree
• Two year Arts (Liberal Arts diploma or Associate of Arts)
• Engineering Transfer

In many arts and science subjects you can complete a four-year Bachelor degree at UCFV; for others you can complete one or two years at UCFV, and then transfer to finish the degree elsewhere. However, in some disciplines, it will only be possible to complete one year at UCFV prior to transfer.

The transferability of individual UCFV courses to B.C. universities is explained in transfer guides. The B.C. Council on Admissions and Transfer (BCCAT) publishes a guide for transfer students available online at http://www.bccat.bc.ca. BCCAT also publishes a booklet, Tips for Transfer. This booklet includes a transfer planning checklist, answers questions about transfer and provides many useful hints for transfer students. Copies are available from Student Services or online at the BCCAT website.

In order to do your UCFV course planning, you must be familiar with the degree program at the university to which you wish to transfer. A UCFV educational advisor can assist you in understanding the university calendars, and planning your UCFV courses.

University regulations vary with respect to transfer, but the following guidelines generally apply:

• Students usually complete a full first year (30 credits/10 courses) before transferring.
• Grades less than C are not assured of transfer credit.
• A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 is required.
• Most universities impose quotas on the number of students admitted to certain programs. In such cases, grade point averages well above the minimum will be required.
• Students may not normally transfer more than 60 credits.
• Transfer credit is always evaluated by the post-secondary institution from which the credential is to be obtained. Therefore, if you have credit from a previous post-secondary institution, plan to take additional credits at UCFV and then transfer to another university to obtain a credential there, the course work at the first post-secondary institution is not usually evaluated by UCFV. It may be necessary to apply for transfer credit for courses which are required to meet prerequisites for UCFV courses you wish to take.
• Since some institutions include all courses attempted when calculating grade point average, all attempts of any repeated courses may be examined when you apply for admission.
• Universities only give credit for upper-division courses (300- and 400-level) on a case by case basis. These courses are not generally included in formal transfer guides.

In summary: You can transfer to many different arts, science and professional degrees at other universities. But, you must plan your courses carefully so that they are fully accepted at the receiving institution. Obtain calendars from the university to which you wish to transfer, and seek the assistance of a UCFV Student Services educational advisor for your course planning.

Note: Transferability in the Course Description section is constantly being updated. Therefore, it is the student's responsibility to check in the Provincial Transfer Guide which is available on-line at www.bccat.bc.ca. Free copies of a booklet Tips for Transfer are available from Student Services.

Professional program preparation

You can begin your studies towards a career in teaching, law, medicine, veterinary medicine, dental hygiene, etc., at UCFV.

Make an appointment with an educational advisor to discuss your program plan.
Contact Student Services:
    Abbotsford: 604-854-4528
    Chilliwack:   604-795-2808

3) PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES

Prerequisites/corequisites are requirements needed before or concurrent with your registration in the course. It is understood that you may seek the instructor’s written permission if you feel that your experience/knowledge is sufficient to warrant exemption from the stated prerequisite or corequisite. This written permission must be presented at the time of registration.

Even though many university-college-level courses have no prerequisite listed, it is expected that those enrolling have university-college-level reading, writing, and research skills. If you are unsure of your ability level or want to improve your skills, we suggest you enroll in English 099: Pre-College Composition, or CSM 108: Critical Analysis and Study Methodology, or write the Composition Placement Test (CPT). CPT details are explained in the Admissions and Registration section. For details about CSM 108 and English 099, please see the course descriptions.

For more details on support services available, please check Student Services, and the Academic Support courses listed in the Course Descriptions.

Please note: Students are expected to present either Math 12 or Principles of Math 12 to meet appropriate prerequisites. In addition, some UCFV departments require Math 12 provincial examination scores to fulfill prerequisites. Check your program's entrance requirements section for details.

Unless otherwise stated, any B.C. secondary course used for program entrance requirements or course prerequisites must be completed for full value (4 credits).

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