Application deadlines

Admission deadlines are annual fixed dates and we reserve the right to make changes as necessary.

September entry

Degree programs

All degree programs are available for September entry.

• Teacher Education: Elementary Curriculum PDPP: January 2
• Teacher Education: Indigenous Education PDPP: February 28
• Teacher Education: Secondary Curriculum PDPP: January 2
• All other degree programs: January 31

Supplemental applications

The following programs also require you to submit supplemental information by the application deadlines stated above.

• Business
  • Commerce
• Education
  • Teacher Education: Elementary Curriculum (transfer students only; not required for current high school students and graduates)
  • Teacher Education: Elementary Curriculum PDPP
  • Teacher Education: Indigenous Education PDPP
  • Teacher Education: Secondary Curriculum PDPP
• Fine Arts
  • Music (Bachelor of Music)
  • Music and Computer Science
  • Theatre
  • Visual Arts
  • Visual Arts and Computer Science
• Human and Social Development
  • Child and Youth Care
  • Public Health
  • Social Work

Diploma and certificate programs

• Public Administration programs: May 31
• Continuing Studies programs: refer to the Continuing Studies website

January entry

Degree programs

• Art History and Visual Studies: September 30
• Computer Science: September 30
• Computer Science and Health Information Science: September 30
• Health Information Science: September 30
• Music (Bachelor of Arts): September 30
• All programs offered by Humanities, Science and Social Sciences: September 30

Diploma and certificate programs

• Public Administration programs: September 30
• Continuing Studies programs: refer to the Continuing Studies website

Summer entry

Degree programs

• Art History and Visual Studies: March 31
• Computer Science: March 31
• Engineering programs: December 31 (high school graduates only)
• Music (Bachelor of Arts): March 31
• All programs offered by Humanities, Science and Social Sciences: March 31

Diploma and certificate programs

• Public Administration programs: February 15
• Continuing Studies programs: refer to the Continuing Studies website

Late applications

Some programs may allow applications after published deadlines due to factors such as high demand and increased capacity

• If a program is accepting late applications, you'll be able to select it when you complete your application to UVic in EducationPlannerBC. Late applications are charged additional fees.
• If a program is no longer accepting applications, you won't be able to select it in EducationPlannerBC (or complete an in-progress application).

Late applications can close at any time without warning, so you should apply as soon as possible.