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International counselling

Counsellors at International Schools

Students who attend international schools that do not follow a Canadian or BC curriculum must meet the international admission requirements.
UVic provides a handy step-by-step admission checklist for all students.
A complete list of information for international students can be found here.
Encourage your students to visit the International and Exchange Student Services webpage for information about services for International students.
If your students' first language is not English, they should check the English Language Requirements.

Counsellors at US Schools

US high school students should read about UVic's US admission requirements.
UVic provides a handy step-by-step admission checklist for all students.
A complete list of information for international students can be found here.
Visit the International and Exchange Student Services webpage for information about services for International students.

Counsellors of International Students

Counsellors at Canadian schools who work with international students should advise them to access this information for international applicants.
Counsellors who work with Canadian students whose first language is not English should direct them to read this page.

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Academic calendars

Academic calendar and supplements: The official guide to all programs, services and regulations.

Continuing studies calendar: A calendar of adult courses, lectures and workshops. PDF format.

Distance education and immersion course guide: Links to descriptions of UVic's distance online programs.

Summer Session Guide: Courses during the Summer Session period - May through August.

Handbooks

Admission Preview Handbook
- Download - 24 pages (3 MB)
An overview of UVic programs, services, opportunities and admission requirements.
Indigenous Student Handbook
- Download - 24 pages (1.17 MB)
This handbook provides an overview of programs and services that may be of particular interest to Indigenous applicants, including student and faculty profiles.
Mini Viewbook
- Download - 20 pages (1.5 MB)
A quick overview of UVic, including basic information on required courses for admission.
University of Victoria US Student Brochure
- Download - 4 pages (250k)
Provides information about admission requirements, expected costs, and student profiles of current US students studying at UVic.
International Student Pre-Arrival Guide
- Download - 28 pages (2 MB)
This guide includes information about everything from immigration to health insurance, as well as the basics regarding course registration, finances, accommodation and what to bring to study at UVic.
Student Awards and Financial Aid
- For information about student awards and financial aid, please visit theStudents Awards and Financial Aid website
Provides information about funding sources, expected costs, and strategies for balancing your budget.
Pre-Professional Guide
- Download - 16 pages (233k)
A guide for students who plan to complete some studies at UVic before transferring to another institution in order to complete a professional program such as Architecture, Dentistry, Medicine, Optometry, Physiotherapy, etc.
Counsellors' Update
- Download - 6 pages (650k)
An overview of what's new at UVic, this piece is intended for high school counsellors. Current cutoffs, application statistics and useful contact information are provided.
Undergraduate Application Form to the University
- Download - 8 pages (244k)
Students are encouraged toapply online, but if this is not possible, please use this form.
Take a self-guided walking tour
- Download - 20 pages (4.3 MB)
A printable guide that describes our campus and facilities.