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University Transfer (First Year Courses)

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VCC offers a variety of first-year, fully-transferable university credit courses. Students can choose to complete credits toward university programs or take courses to pursue a VCC diploma or degree program.

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Program Description

VCC gives students the opportunity to participate in a college setting with smaller class sizes, greater access to and support from instructors, and a learning environment that's centred on you and your educational or professional goals.

Start Length Credential Campus Part or Full‑time January, May, September 2-4 months VCC Transcript Broadway Full-time

Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.

International students

As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Please note that you must submit official transcripts and educational documents to support your application; unfortunately, we cannot accept photocopies or fax versions.

Program Specific

1. Grade 12 graduation, GED or equivalent. Please provide an official transcript.


2. English Assessment (see application procedure)

Registration for the January term begins in mid-October.

Program Status

Accepting applications Course Registration begins June 20, 2013.

VCC is accepting applications from international students.

Apply to this Program

All students must meet general college entrance requirements.

1. Grade 12 graduation, GED or equivalent.
2. English 12 with a C+ grade or greater, or VCC 0981 and 0991 with a C+ grade or greater or successful completion of VCC 098 and 099 with a C+ grade or greater in writing 0995. Please check for individual course prerequisites or co-requisites.

For students who do not have English 12 with a C+ grade, the following are recognized equivalencies:

1. VCC English 1101 or 1127 or equivalent.
2. Language Proficiency Exam (LPI) written within last two years, with a 4 score overall, 5 score minimum in English usage and a minimum score of 26 in composition. For admission to most courses, you need a score of at least 26 on the essay section of the test (24 for admission to English 1101). If you have a score of 24 or 25 on this section, you must take University Prep Writing Skills 0902 or Writing Skills 0926 and English 1127 concurrently.
3. VCC English Language Assessment (ELA) written within the last 12 months, with a score of 145 overall and a minimum score of 16/20 on the essay portion of the composition section.
4. Langara English Test (LET) written within last two years with a 4 score overall.
5. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) written within the last 12 months. Academic version with a minimum 6.5 score overall and no score less than 6.0.
6. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) written within the last 12 months with an 82 score overall on the Internet-based test and minimum scores of 21 in reading and listening and minimum scores of 20 in writing and speaking.

Online     Fax     In Person If you're ready and know the program you want, apply now. Download and complete the (PDF) application form and fax to 604.871.7458. Visit us at one of our campus locations.

After you apply, you can check your to see if all of the requirements have been met or to update contact information. Please use the temporary login ID and Personal Identification Number (PIN) that you used to complete your original online application.

Fees and Other Costs

Application Fee Tuition Fee $30.00 $80.94 per credit hour see other cost exceptions

International Tuition Fees

Application Fee Tuition Fee Ancillary Fee $125.00 $548.77 per credit see other cost exception $3.75 per credit - All international students pay international tuition fees. For more information, please contact VCC's international education office at study@vcc.ca or 604.443.8600.

Other Costs

Cost Type Details College initiative fee $2.33 per credit hour with exceptions Student union fee $25.18 per term Student union health plan fee $50.17 Student union dental plan fee $47.78 U-Pass $140 Other costs ENGL 1101 1001 1102 1002 $323.76 domestic tuition $1646.32 International

Additional Information

Students who do not meet admissions requirements for entry into the university transfer program, or prerequisites for specific courses, have options for admissions. VCC offers bridging programs for students requiring upgrading. Students can also complete an admissions review. Contact advising at 604.443.8453 for further information.

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