Camosun College is one of British Columbia’s leading colleges, with a 37-year reputation for educational excellence. Camosun College has two modern campuses in Victoria serving 8,600 full-time students and 10,500 continuing education students each year. Approximately 100 programs are available, including English as a Second Language (ESL), certificates, diplomas, university transfer programs, four-year applied degrees, post-graduate certificates and well-established co-operative education programs.

Each of these programs fit within one of the following schools or centres:

n School of Access (ESL and high school upgrading)n School of Arts and Sciencen School of Businessn School of Health and Human Servicesn Centre for Sport & Exercise Education (Pacific Sport Institute)n School of Trades and Technology

Many of Camosun College’s programs are transferable to university. In fact, over 40 per cent of Camosun’s international students transfer to BC universities, with most students choosing to complete a degree at the University of Victoria.

Camosun College is an exellent bridge for students who plan to attend UVic. Camosun College International (CCI) helps students achieve their academic goals through the many support services available. CCI and Camosun staff provide one-on-one advising, peer and academic support, homestay, counselling and other services.

For more information, visit www.camosun.ca/international or email inted@camosun.bc.ca.

As one of Canada’s leading research universities, the University of Victoria (UVic) is widely recognized for inspired teaching by renowned faculty, a deep commitment to students and a diverse and welcoming environment. More than 19,500 students from across Canada and around the world enjoy UVic’s vibrant and friendly campus community.

UVic offers a wide range of programs and services, from international academic exchange opportunities, to quality athletic facilities and guaranteed on-campus housing for first-year students. The university is home to one of the country’s largest co-operative education programs, which enable sstudents to alternate academic terms with relevant work experience in their chosen field.

The campus is within walking distance of the Pacific Ocean and a 20-minute drive from the shops an restaurants of downtown Victoria. Each year UVic welcomes transfer students from Camosun College, who go on to complete a UVic degree.

UVic is a comprehensive university with facultys and divisions of:

n Business n Human and Social Developmentn Continuing Studies n Humanitiesn Education n Lawn Engineering n Medical Sciencesn Fine Arts n Sciencen Graduate Studies n Social Sciences

For more information, visit www.uvic.ca or email uvip@uvic.ca.

One beautiful city.Two great post-secondary options.Victoria, British Columbia is more than the world-renowned tourist destination and capital of British Columbia. It’s also home to two of Canada’s leading post-secondary institutions: Camosun College and the University of Victoria.

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Victoria is located off Canada’s western coast on Vancouver Island, an hour and a half ferry ride from the metropolitan cities of Vancouver, British Columbia and Seattle, Washington. The island is known for its natural beauty and mild climate, and the region offers endless cultural and outdoor opportunities.

With a population of 345,000, Victoria is small enough to explore by foot or bus, yet it’s packed with enough activities to keep you busy year round.

University Transfer ProgramThe University of Victoria recognized the University Transfer Program offered by Camosun College and welcomes hundreds of Camosun College students each year. Both instriotutions are members of British Columbia’s Post-Secondary Transfer System.

The transfer process recognizeds courses completed at the college, making it easy for students to transfer to UVic after completing one or two years at Camosun. This means students may complete an undergraduate degree in four years, even though they may attend two different institutions.

How to transferStudents transferring to UVic programs must submit an undergraduate application to the university and achieve an acceptable average on their university transfer courses completed at Camosun College. Usually a minimum “B” average is required for admission.

If a students has completed eight university transfer courses (one full year of study) at Camosun College, their academic performance at secondary school will not be considered when applying to UVic. If a students has completed less than eight university transfer courses, then both college and secondary school averages will be required.

For more information on the transfer process in British Columbia, visit www.bccat.bc.ca.

Sample transfer student schedule

YEAR 1 Study at Camosun

YEAR 2 Study at Camosun or UVicYEAR 3 AND YEAR 4 Study at UVic

GRADUATE WITH A UVIC UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE