University of Victoria Admissions
Student Awards and Financial Aide Updates (December 2016)
Application Fees 2016
Online application is now open
We are now accepting applications for next September. The deadline for current high school students is February 28, 2017. Encourage your students to apply as soon as possible. www.uvic.ca/apply
Supplementary application materials update
Several UVic programs require applicants to answer supplementary questions or upload specific documents (such as letters of intent, resumes and references) in addition to their regular application. Depending on the program, students may be asked to upload these materials before or after submitting their application, or to send documents directly to the department. A listing of programs that require supplemental application information is available on our website. www.uvic.ca/supplemental
Self-reporting opens February 15, 2017
We would like to remind all current grade 12 students completing a Canadian high school curriculum or a full IB diploma at a school in Canada must self-report their grades between February 15 and March 31, 2017. www.uvic.ca/self-reporting The link for students to self-report will be available on the application portal beginning February 15, 2017.
English language proficiency deadlines
All applicants to UVic (regardless of country of origin or citizenship status) are required to demonstrate English language proficiency prior to admission. www.uvic.ca/elr
Deadlines to submit proof of English language proficiency are:
· Gustavson School of Business – March 15, 2017
· All other faculties and programs – May 1, 2017
Students are reminded that applications will not be processed until proof of language proficiency has been confirmed. They are encouraged to submit documentation as soon as possible.
MyUVic accounts (NEW)
In order for prospective students to receive notifications regarding upcoming recruitment events and activities, register for events, book campus tours and receive timely reminders during key phases of the application/admission process, they will now be required to sign up for a MyUVic account at www.myuvic.ca. Please encourage students who are interested in UVic to sign up as soon as possible.
Ways to connect
UVic offers several ways for high school students to connect with the campus, staff and current UVic students.
MyUVic Life student blog – a blog written by current UVic students for students. Your students are sure to find some interesting and relatable stories to help them to learn more about the university from a student perspective. Visit www.uvic.ca/myuviclife for a glimpse of what it’s really like to be a Vike from one of our 26 undergraduate bloggers!
My First Year @ UVic Facebook group – a space for students to ask UVic questions and chat with other prospective, incoming and current students now, and throughout their time at UVic. www.facebook.com/groups/103233444672/
MyUVic Twitter – A perfect communication tool for you and your students to get quick responses to your questions. As we say in Student Recruitment, “We’re only a tweet away!” www.twitter.com/MyUVic
UVic Virtual Tour – Can’t make it to campus for a tour? No problem. Students can take an online virtual tour. This is a great way to experience UVic’s campus from your desktop or mobile device. UVic students will guide you through the places they live and learn, including popular spaces, buildings and faculties. There are 16 stops, each with 360° panoramas, videos and photos. See UVic like you’ve never seen it before! www.uvic.ca/virtualtour
UVic events for high school counsellors
Join us at one of the following events tailored just for counsellors! Meet the UVic recruiter working in your area, find out what’s new at UVic and get answers to your burning questions. www.uvic.ca/school-counsellors
Burnaby, December 06, 2016 UVIC Counsellors Lunch
UVic events for high school students
Our 2016-2017 event list is now available on our website. In addition to our major on-campus events, we’ll be visiting several cities across the country to bring UVic to your students. www.uvic.ca/future-students/undergraduate/connect/events/
Burnaby December 5, 2016 An Evening with UVic
Discover UVic: Saturday, November 5
Discover UVic is a one-day, on-campus event for grade 11 and 12 students to learn more about UVic’s academic programs and support services while discovering our beautiful campus in person. The program highlights include recruitment sessions, a Q&A with current students, lectures by UVic faculty members, campus tours and an information fair. Preregistration is required for all attendees by the November 2 deadline. Visit www.uvic.ca/discover to learn more and to register.