How to apply to the UVic Dual Degree program

Dual Degree students apply for entry directly into Year 3 of the BCom program, after successfully completing a minimum of two years at their home institution. Prior to entering the Gustavson BCom program, students must complete the required pre-commerce courses. Admission to the BCom program is competitive. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. 

Step 1: Check requirements 

Eligibility

The Gustavson Dual Degree program is open to second and third year international students who are currently studying in one of our Dual Degree Partner Universities. 

Admission requirements

Please contact your home institution to enquire about specific dual degree admissions requirements.

English Language Proficiency

All applicants to UVic (regardless of country of origin or citizenship status) are required to demonstrate competence in the English language by the admissions deadline of January 31.  

A conditional offer may be given to students who do not reach this level by the admissions deadline and may register for UAP (University Admission Preparation), a four-week intensive summer program which runs in August.  

To study in this UAP program, you must have achieved:

Step 2: Prepare supplemental application 

The supplemental application is an opportunity for you to introduce yourself to us. This is your chance to highlight any work, leadership, academic, volunteer and/or life experiences. Here you can reflect on how these experiences have allowed you to learn, develop and grow. We encourage you to use examples – whether those be in the classroom, in recreation activities, at work, through personal experiences or in community endeavours.  

Required components

Combine all your supplemental application documents into one PDF file and add them to your application.

1. Current resume

Please refer to the UVic resume template for the resume components we encourage you to elaborate on. You are welcome to use this template or your own layout.

• Two pages maximum; only references may extend on to a third page
• Please note that reference letters will not be considered in the admission process
• A resume template may be found on the link above on our website for reference

2. Personal statement: your background and motivation

What are the three things that you want us to know about your, and how will these contribute to your success in university and our Bcom program?

• Please provide specific examples
• Minimum 250 words in paragraph format.

3. Impact statement: your personal road map

Gustavson BCom students create a real impact in local and global communities. Please tell us: what impact do you intend to create, and how will the Gustavson BCom program help you to do this?

• Please provide specific examples
• Minimum 200 words in paragraph format
• We encourage you to think about your future goals, and how our unique program features will contribute to your success.

Step 3: Submit documents

Be sure to complete the following tasks by January 31: 

The application fee

You can pay the application fee by credit card through the Education Planner BC website. 

More information on the program fees. 

More information

For more details about the application procedures and admission requirements, please contact GSBGlobal@uvic.ca.

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