Post Secondary & Scholarships Information
A comprehensive scholarships listing can be found in students' English 12 classrooms and on the Scholarship Bulletin board, located in the Student Services Centre.
Refer also to the Scholarship Application and Student Preparation sections of this page.
College Applications
It is time to apply to college. Colleges operate on a "First Come - First Serve" basis so early application is very important. Even if you plan to attend University it is a good idea to apply to one college this fall as a back up to your University application.
The local colleges open for admission on the following dates:
Langara - Thursday October 1st
Douglas - Thurdsay October 15th
Kwantlen - Sunday November 1st
How to apply: Visit the website www.pas.bc.ca to begin your Common application form. This website allows you to apply to any public BC institution. You will need to have the following information to complete your application:
- Permanent mailing address and telephone number(s)
- Emergency contact name and telephone number(s)
- Email addresses
- Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- Personal Education Number (PEN) (if you attended high school in BC) or Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) Reference Number (if you attended high school in Ontario )
- Names and dates of high schools attended
If you are still unsure as to where you wish to apply visit the website www.educationplanner.ca to investigate which Colleges and Universities offer programs in your chosen post secondary path.
If you are confused see your counsellor ASAP.
Maclean's OnCampus Virtual Fair
Find the school that's right for you! The Maclean's OnCampus Virtual Fair makes choosing a school easier than ever.
You can:
- chat live with university and colllege reps from Canada and abroad
- visit interactive university and college booths
- access scholarship and admissions info
- hear live presentations from outstanding Canadians and faculty experts
Sign up today at www.macleans.ca/oncampusfair
Simon Fraser University Fall Newsletter
There is a new admission process for SFU Business, and opportunities to join a SFU Supertour (starting October 23rd). Click here to download the SFU Fall newsletter for more information.
Changes to UVIC Faculty of Engineering Requirements
Please be advised that admission requirements for the Faculty of Engineering have recently changed. University of victoria now requires:
- GRADE 11: English 11, Principles of Math 11, Chemistry 11, Physics 11, and Social Studies 11;
- GRADE 12: English 12 or English 12 First Peoples, Principles of Math 12 (with a minimum grade of 73 per cent), Physics 12 and one additional academic 12 course.
Please note that the above listing reflects the BC curriculum - please consult the Amission Preview Handbook on the UVIC website for specific information regarding the courses equivalent to these requirements in your province.
UBC Virtual Campus Tours
Access UBC's online tours here:
Vancouver: www.students.ubc.ca/youbc/va/virtualtour
Okanagan: www.students.ubc.ca/youbc/ok/virtualtour
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