Undergraduate Admission Requirements
Mature Student Admission
Admissions Policy for Students Not Possessing a Ministry-Generated Transcript of Marks

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

You must have a minimum average of 65% to be considered for admission to first year at UCW.

We calculate your average based on your grade for English 12 and your best 3 additional academic Grade 12 subjects. You must also have scored 65% or better in Principles of Mathematics 11 and English 12.

If you do not have the minimum admission requirements above, or are denied permission to register or re-register, but can prove extenuating circumstances, you may ask to have your application reviewed. Write a letter by stating your case and send it to the Academic Council c/o the Registrar's Office.

BC approved Grade 11 and 12 courses.

Applications of Mathematics
Arabic
BC First Nations Studies
Biology
Calculus
Chemistry
Comparative Civilizations
Drama: Film & Television
English
English Literature
First Nations Language (any one of several B.C. First Nations languages)
French
Geometry
Geography
Geology
German
History
Information Technology
Italian
Japanese
Latin
Law
Mandarin
Punjabi
Principles of Mathematics
Physics
Russian
Spanish
Technical and Professional Communications
Theater Production
Writing

Advanced Placement courses also acceptable for admission to UCW:

English Literature
Calculus AB and BC
Physics B and C
Chemistry
Computer Science C
Comparative Government & Politics
Human Geography
Environmental Science
Psychology

International baccalaureate courses (excluding art and music)

Grade twelve courses not acceptable as a basis for admission to UCW (they provide little preparation for our solid foundation courses):

Art 12
Band 12
Construction 12
Career preparation courses (CAPP)

Mature Student Admission

If you are a mature student, you have the chance to show us that you have the potential to succeed at UCW by other than strictly academic means. We will review each mature student application on its own merits.
To qualify as a mature student you must:

Have been out of school for at least two years

Be 21 years of age, on or before the first day of classes

Be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Have shown us that you have the potential for success through your academic, professional or volunteer activities and other accomplishments.
Meeting the mature student criteria does not guarantee that you will be admitted to the University. We review each applicant individually.
If you are admitted to UCW as a mature student, you must achieve a minimum 60% overall average in your first Quarter before you will be allowed to register for your second Quarter.
If you are a mature student, you must submit:

A copy of your “official high school transcript”. An official transcript is one that is sent directly from one institution to another. We cannot use unofficial transcripts to process your application.

Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (colleges, universities, or vocational schools) you have attended.

A detailed chronological résumé

A letter of intent that tells us clearly why you are applying as a mature student and explains your academic intentions. This letter should tell us about your background and describe any personal qualities you feel would contribute to your academic success at UCW.

A $100 application fee

Admissions Policy for Students Not Possessing a Ministry-Generated Transcript of Marks

University Canada West (UCW) recognizes that those individuals who have followed a non-traditional route for education may possess the capabilities and competencies required to enter post-secondary programs. As such, UCW recognizes the need to provide admission opportunities that are as fair and equitable for these learners as are those that pertain to applicants who have completed a basic education through regular schooling.

Applicants not possessing an official ministry-generated High School Transcript of Marks or who have not obtained credentials from another post-secondary institution must:

1. Submit an Application (available at https://www.myucw.ca/application.php )
2. Submit an Application Fee
3. And either:

    i.submit your Student Score Report from the College Board SAT Reasoning Test

    or

    i. submit a Student Portfolio (see below for specifics), and
    ii.be interviewed by an Admissions Officer

University Canada West will determine if the applicant meets competence equivalencies and is to be admitted to the program of choice.

The Student Portfolio should contain the following elements:

1. A description of the Grades 10, 11, and 12 curriculum used in the home-schooling program including a list of textbooks used and courses completed
   
   
2. Samples of academic work such as book reports or essays in English literature, science laboratory reports, research on topics of interest, examinations, etc.
   
   
3. A student letter of intent OR resumé outlining the student's:
   i. educational goals
   ii. career aspirations
   iii. personal interests
   iv. relevant extra-curricular activities, including visual and performing arts, athletics, and community service as they pertain to university preparation
   
   
4. A parent’s written recommendation commenting on the student’s academic achievement and participation in and contribution to activities beyond the home
   
   
5. A letter of recommendation from an impartial source indicating the applicant’s academic readiness for a university-level program of study
   
   
6. Any additional material the applicant believes would assist the Registrar in making his/her decision

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