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Undergraduate admissions

Accelerated Entry

The Accelerated Entry program is for high-achieving high school students who want to enroll in dual-credit courses at UVic.

  • Get to know UVic better and see what it's like to be a UVic student.
  • Receive elective credits towards your high school diploma and university credit from UVic.
  • Credits count towards your future university degree.

If you're confident you can fit in a UVic course with your high school classes and other activities, talk to your high school counsellor or principal. Together, you can decide if the program is a good option for you.

Admission criteria

To be eligible you must:

  • Have an overall average of 85% or higher (90% or higher in the field of study you plan to pursue at UVic)
  • Have completed all prerequisites for the courses you want to take
  • Meet minimum language proficiency requirements
  • Be 16+ years of age

Program fees

Accelerated Entry students are seen as UVic undergraduate students, so we charge tuition and student fees. You'll be entitled to any services and facilities provided by the UVic Students' Society (UVSS) and UVic Athletics & Recreation. You'll also need to buy your own textbooks and lab supplies.

Estimated fees (approximate)

  • Tuition (one course)
    • Domestic students: $605
    • International students: $2784
  • UVic Students' Society: $37
  • U-Pass: $81
    • Students who already have valid BC Transit bus passes may opt out of the U-Pass program.
  • Athletics & Recreation: $94

How to apply

Your application package must include:

  • completed application form
  • cover letter introducing yourself and why you want to participate in the program, as well as your future post-secondary plans
  • recommendation letter from your high school principal or counsellor verifying your potential for success in the accelerated entry program and future post-secondary studies
  • copy of your in-progress transcript, including all high school courses taken to date
  • list of high school courses you intend to complete next school year
  • any other supporting documents (e.g. additional reference letters, Conservatory of Music results, SAT scores, etc.)
  • proof of language proficiency (for applicants whose first language is not English)
  • $20 application fee (non-refundable)

Submit your completed application to Undergraduate Admissions. There is no deadline, but we recommend that students apply by June 1.

Mail
Undergraduate Admissions
University of Victoria
PO Box 3025 STN CSC
Victoria, BC V8W 3P2

Courier
Undergraduate Admissions
University of Victoria
University Centre, Room A102
3800 Finnerty Road
Victoria, BC V8W 5C2

Choosing a UVic course

You must indicate your preferred courses when you apply. Most first-year courses are open to you, provided you can meet the course prerequisites.

Review the list of first-year courses to find courses of interest.

Check the UVic course timetable to find out if and when your preferred courses are offered.

Next steps

If you're accepted into the accelerated entry program, you'll receive an official UVic admission letter confirming your registration and indicating your approved course.

You'll need to make sure that you meet any course prerequisites before the first day of class, and pay your tuition fees and associated costs.

More information

Contact the admission coordinator for more information.