Camosun College is a leading college in British Columbia with two campuses in Victoria serving over 19,000 full and part-time students annually. It offers approximately 100 programs from English language learning to bachelor's degrees across six schools and a sports institute. Many of Camosun's programs transfer to the University of Victoria, where over 40% of Camosun's international students complete their degrees. Camosun College provides strong support services to help students succeed academically and transfer to the University of Victoria.

1. 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 Science
n School of Business
n School of Health and Human Services
n 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 Development
n Continuing Studies n Humanities
n Education n Law
n Engineering n Medical Sciences
n Fine Arts n Science
n Graduate Studies n Social Sciences
For more information, visit www.uvic.ca or email uvip@uvic.ca.
One beautiful city.
Twogreatpost-secondaryoptions.
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 Program
The 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 transfer
Students 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 UVic
YEAR 3 AND YEAR 4 Study at UVic
GRADUATE WITH A UVIC UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE