UVic signs student agreements with College of the Rockies

The University of Victoria has signed two agreements with the College of the Rockies (COTR) on guaranteed student admissions.

The partnership guarantees admission for COTR students after their second year to complete their degree programs at UVic. The dual-admission agreement allows high-school graduates to apply for admission at both institutions through a single application. Those accepted for dual admission are guaranteed seats in select degree programs at UVic after successfully completing their first two years at COTR.

The guaranteed admission agreement provides access to UVic undergraduate studies for students already enrolled at COTR.

Catherine Mateer, UVic associate vice president for academic planning, says the agreements benefit students and institutions both.

“The University of Victoria is delighted to build on its longstanding partnership with College of the Rockies in developing new innovative admission agreements providing more accessible degree pathways for students in Southeastern BC.”

UVic’s experience has shown BC college-trained students are well prepared to succeed in university life. The ability to transfer to UVic from COTR also enables college students to save money by living at home and working towards their goals, Mateer says.

“At College of the Rockies, we recognize that each student has their own path to follow when pursuing post-secondary education, and we are committed to creating new opportunities for students in the East Kootenay region to reach their goals,” says College of the Rockies President and CEO David Walls.  “These new agreements give our students additional options to continue to succeed.”

Most UVic undergraduate programs in sciences, the humanities and social sciences are included in the agreements.