Open Studies
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Program paths
Paths exist for Adult Education, Arts, Business, Child
and Youth Care, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice, Kinesiology,
Library and Information Technology, Nursing, Science, and Social Services.
Following a program path allows you to:
• take courses to satisfy the entrance requirements for
a program
• take courses to fulfill the first- or second-year requirements for
professional programs
• take some of the courses from your preferred program
• take a few courses to get started if you are not ready to take a program
full-time
There is also a Studying for Interest path, if you
intend to take a course for interest with no particular program in mind.
Entrance requirements for all program paths
1. B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent or
minimum of 19 years of age before the first day of classes.
2. Applicants must satisfy the English language proficiency requirement. For details on how this requirement may be met, see English language proficiency requirement in the Admissions section of the calendar.
When to apply
Applications are accepted for entrance to the Fall, Winter,
and Summer semesters. For application deadlines, see
Specific intake application
process.
How to apply to any of the program paths
1. Submit the application fee along with your UFV
application for admission form to the Admissions and Records (A&R) office.
You can apply online or download an application form at ufv.ca/ar/admissions/apply. Application forms are also available from any A&R or Student Services office.
Additional documents required for a complete
application:
• Proof of graduation (an official high school
transcript) if you are under 19 and no longer in school.
• A transcript is recommended for students over 19, in order to meet course
prerequisites.
No documents need to be submitted by students currently
in Grade 12, until final grades are available at the beginning of August.
You must show that you meet the prerequisites for each
course. All prerequisites must be met when you register, except for students
currently in Grade 12 who will have until the beginning of August to meet high
school prerequisites.
If a UFV Placement Test or Upgrading and University
Preparation
assessment (UUP) score is required, please make arrangements to write it early
in the year.
2. Upon admission to UFV, you will be provided with
registration information. You should contact a Student Services educational
advisor if you require assistance in choosing your courses and planning your
timetable.
3. For students under 19 years of age, admission is
conditional upon B.C. secondary school graduation. Proof of graduation is due at
the end of the first week in August for the Fall semester. B.C. Grade 12
students can arrange at their schools to have transcripts sent directly to UFV.
Note: It is essential that you provide your Provincial Education
Number (PEN) on the application form.
Basis for admission decision
Applicants who meet the entrance requirements will be
admitted in order of their application date. This date is set when an
application, all required documentation, and the application fee have been
submitted.
Fees and additional costs
See the Fees and Other Costs
section. Books and additional supplies cost approximately $100 per course.
Location
First-year courses can be completed at either the
Abbotsford or Chilliwack campus. A limited set of courses is available at the
Mission campus.
Program path guidelines
Course selection
When selecting your courses, refer to the entrance or
program requirements for your intended program so that credits you complete
while in a program path may be applied to your preferred program at a later
date. You may enrol
in courses for which you meet the prerequisites. It may be difficult to enroll
in some courses as seats are reserved for students admitted to the program.
Students on a program path may be able to enrol in these courses if there are
vacancies after program students have registered. Refer to the course
descriptions for course prerequisite information. If a placement test is required,
please make arrangements early in the year to write it.
Student Services educational advisors can assist you in
developing an individual educational plan. Advisors encourage all new students
to attend a free “Becoming a Student” session. Visit
ufv.ca/advising/prospective/becoming for dates, locations, and
information on how to sign up for a session, or call Student Services at
604-854-4528 (Abbotsford), 604-795-2808 (Chilliwack), or 604-826-6000 (Mission).
If you need more individualized assistance after
attending the “Becoming a Student” session, please contact Student Services to
make a confidential 45-minute appointment with a Student Services educational
advisor. These appointments can help you refine your goals and objectives,
understand available choices, and select courses which will apply to your
intended program or programs.
Course transferability
Be sure to consult an educational advisor in Student
Services if you are planning to transfer courses to another university, or check
transfer information in the online B.C. Provincial Transfer Guide at
bctransferguide.ca. We also
suggest you pick up your free copy of the Transfer Tips handbook available from
Student Services, or online through
bctransferguide.ca. Some courses carry transfer credit only to certain
universities, and careful planning is important. Courses numbered 300 and 400
will be considered for transfer on a course-by-course basis by the university to
which you are transferring.
For further information on transferring credit, please
see Transfer to Other Institutions.
Continuance in a program path
Failure to maintain a 2.0 GPA will result in loss of
registration priority for subsequent courses.
Graduation
Program paths do not lead to graduation from a certificate, diploma, or degree program. Students should apply for their program of choice by the time they have completed 30 university-level credits. For more information about UFV programs and program paths, please see below.
Paths to programs
The following paths to programs are available.
Adult Education Studies
For students interested in pursuing the following program:
•
Bachelor of Arts (Adult Education)
degree
Arts Studies
For students interested in pursuing one of the following programs:
•
Bachelor of Arts degree
• Bachelor of Fine Arts degree
•
Associate of Arts degree (all options)
•
Liberal Arts diploma
•
Fashion Design diploma
• Graphic and Digital Design diploma
• Theatre Arts diploma
• Visual Arts diploma
Business Studies
For students interested in pursuing one of the following programs:
• Bachelor of Business
Administration degree
• Bachelor of Business
Administration (Aviation) degree
• Business
Administration diploma
• Accounting certificate
• Administration certificate
• Marketing and
Sales certificate
Child and Youth Care Studies
For students interested in pursuing one of the following programs:
• Bachelor
of Arts (Child and Youth Care) degree
• Early
Childhood Education diploma
•
Early Childhood Education certificate
Computer Information Systems Studies
For students interested in pursuing one of the following programs:
• Bachelor of Computer
Information Systems degree
• Computer
Information Systems diploma
• Computer
Information Systems certificate
Criminal Justice Studies
For students interested in pursuing one of the following programs:
•
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal
Justice
•
Criminal Justice diploma
Kinesiology Studies
For students interested in pursuing one of the following programs:
• Bachelor
of Kinesiology
• Adventure
Tourism Training certificate (not available in 2012/13)
Library and Information Technology Studies
For students interested in pursuing the following program:
• Library and
Information Technology diploma
Nursing Studies
For students interested in pursuing one of the following programs:
•
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (including LPN Access applicants)
• Practical Nursing diploma
Science Studies
For students interested in pursuing one of the following programs:
• Bachelor of
Science
• Certified Dental
Assistant certificate
•
Dental Hygiene diploma
• Health Care Assistant certificate
Social Services Studies
For students interested in pursuing one of the following programs:
• Bachelor
of Social Work
• Social
Service diploma
•
Substance Abuse Counselling certificate (not available in 2012/13)
• Community Support
Worker certificate
Studying for Interest
For students who are taking a course for interest.
If none of the paths meet your needs, then you may
also consider the following programs:
• Bachelor of General Studies degree
• General Studies diploma
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