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Engineering Transfer program

UFV offers the first year of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Engineering) degree program for students wishing to transfer to the University of British Columbia or the University of Victoria. Upon completion of the UFV program, students will be allowed to enter the second-year Engineering programs at UBC and UVic without any additional qualifying courses, providing they meet the entrance requirements for the program at these institutions.

Students transferring to UBC or UVic from the UFV program with the minimum required GPA are automatically admitted to the UBC/UVic second year program. Once admitted, 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. UBC also allows admission from General Sciences, but may require a higher entrance GPA.

Entrance requirements

1. B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent, Principles of Math 12 (B or better) or Pre-calculus 12 (B or better), Physics 11 (Physics 12 is recommended), Chemistry 11 and Chemistry 12.

2. Applicants must provide an up-to-date e-mail address or other contact information, and students are expected to check (usually starting in March or April) for mail. Students must respond to information sent to them in order to keep their application active.

Note 1: If you are currently completing these course requirements, submit an interim transcript with your application.

Note 2: Students should note the prerequisites for the required ENGL 105 course.

Note 3: To successfully complete the Engineering Transfer program, a student must be academically strong. This program is best suited to students with a B average or better.

When to apply

Applications are accepted for entrance to the Fall semester only. For application deadlines, see Specific intake application process.

How to apply

1. Submit the application fee along with your UFV application for admission form to the Office of the Registrar (OReg). You can apply online or download an application form at ufv.ca/admissions/admissions/apply. Application forms are also available from any OReg or Student Services office.

Additional documents required for a complete application:
• Proof of B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.
• Transcripts (or interim transcripts) showing grade/course achievement as per entrance requirements.

2. In the spring you will be notified about attending the interview/information session.

3. Upon admission to the program, you will be provided with registration information. A deposit is required when you register (see the Fees and Other Costs section). This money will be applied toward your tuition fees. Final payment of all courses fees is due the end of the second week of classes.

4. In cases where interim transcripts are submitted, an admission decision may be made conditional upon completion of academic requirements. Proof of completion of entrance requirements is due the end of the first week in August.

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.

Program requirements

Reserved seats

Students who meet the entrance requirements and register in six of the required engineering courses each semester will have reserved seats in the program’s core courses. Students who are admitted to the Engineering program but register in fewer than six courses may not claim reserved seats. Engineering reserved seat status is only available for first-year courses and only for first-year students.

Program outline

The following order of courses is used so all the prerequisites can be met, the work-load is relatively balanced, students don’t have to choose between UBC and UVic until the second semester, and there is some flexibility to deal with common problems. Students in reserved seats will have specific places reserved for them in these courses, creating a workable schedule.

Students intending to do these courses in one year without being admitted to the Engineering Transfer program should also try to follow this schedule, but variations may be necessary.

Semester I (common to UBC and UVic)

Semester II (for transfer to UBC)

Semester II (for transfer to UVic)

Note 1: UBC accepts either the pair of COMP 150 and COMP 155 or the single course COMP 152.

Note 2: As a general rule the elective must be taken from the College of Arts. However, scientific geography, and studio/performance courses in the fine arts, music, and theatre will not satisfy this requirement. Introductory language courses in a student’s first language, as well as business and kinesiology courses, are also not acceptable.

Note 3: Unless stated, the minimum grade acceptable in all course prerequisites is a C-.

Note 4: UBC requires a minimum 2.5 GPA. UVic requires a minimum 2.33 GPA.

Course listings

For complete details on courses see the course descriptions section.

Program completion

Second, third, and fourth year are completed at UBC or UVic. Courses may also transfer to alternative institutions. Students must apply formally for admission to the destination institution.

Some students choose to take two years at UFV and take all 13 courses of the Engineering Transfer program plus their second-year math courses and additional electives before they transfer. However, these students do not get reserved seats.

Students with first-year sciences are also allowed to compete for second-year Engineering positions if the UBC or UVic programs are not full. These students need a higher GPA for acceptance than Engineering Transfer students. Students hoping to transfer this way should take CHEM 113/114, ENGR 113, MATH 111/112/152, PHYS 111/112, ENGL 105, plus an elective.

Engineering studies at other universities

Many of the above courses transfer individually to other universities offering engineering programs. Student Services advisors should be consulted to determine the transferability of each course to the university of interest. UFV offers a number of second-year courses in math and science which also transfer individually.

Wood Science option

At UFV students may complete the first year of the UBC BSc in Wood Products Processing. The requirements of this first year are slightly different from the Engineering Transfer program, and students completing this option may not be eligible for second-year admission to UBC Engineering. However, students completing the first year of the program at UFV can expect direct integration into second-year BSc in Wood Products at UBC, provided they meet the UBC annually established minimum grade point average. Grade point minimums vary according to discipline. Students should consult the UBC calendar for details.

Semester I (Fall)

Semester II (Winter)