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University of Victoria

University of Victoria
P.O. Box 1700 STN CSC
Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2

Official telephone: (250) 721-7211
Fax number: (250) 721-7212
Website: www.uvic.ca
Screen last updated on: December 2016
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in early September and early January.
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students held in September and January.
Number and length of summer sessions: Summer sessions of varying lengths.

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: no
Minor requirements: not required for graduation
Physical education is required: no
There are religious requirements for graduation: no

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
double majors, independent study, honors program, internships, distance learning
Education certifications:
elementary, middle/junior high, secondary
Cooperative education programs:
art, business, computer science, education, engineering, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science
Combined 2-2 programs available:
2-2 B.Laws/M.P.A., B.Laws/M.A.Indig.Govnce., and B.Laws/M.B.A. programs.
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: yes

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Anthropology
  • Astronomy
  • Biochemistry/Microbiology
  • Biology
  • Biology/Psychology
  • Chemistry
  • Child/Youth Care
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Science/Health Information Science
  • Computer Science/Mathematics
  • Computer Science/Statistics
  • Computer Science/Visual Arts
  • Earth/Ocean Science
  • Economics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Elementary Education
  • English
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental Studies
  • French
  • General Business
  • Geography
  • Germanic/Russian Studies
  • Greek/Roman Studies
  • Health Information Science
  • Hispanic/Italian Studies
  • History
  • History in Art
  • Hospitality Services Management
  • International Business Management
  • Kinesiology
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Mathematics/Statistics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medieval Studies
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Pacific/Asian Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Physics/Astronomy
  • Physics/Biochemistry
  • Physics/Computer Science
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Recreation/Health Education
  • Secondary Education
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Software Engineering
  • Theatre
  • Visual Art
  • Women's Studies
  • Writing
Doctorates

  • Biochemistry/Microbiology
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Child/Youth Care
  • Computer Science
  • Curriculum/Instruction
  • Earth/Ocean Sciences
  • Economics
  • Educational Psychology/Leadership Studies
  • Electrical/Computer Engineering
  • English
  • Geography
  • History
  • History in Art
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Mathematics/Statistics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Physics/Astronomy
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration
  • Sociology
Master's Degrees

  • Anthropology
  • Asia Pacific Studies
  • Biochemistry/Microbiology
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • Child/Youth Care
  • Computer Science
  • Curriculum/Instruction
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Earth/Ocean Sciences
  • Economics
  • Educational Psychology/Leadership Studies
  • Electrical/Computer Engineering
  • English
  • French
  • Geography
  • Germanic/Russian Studies
  • Greek/Roman Studies
  • Health Information Science
  • Hispanic/Italian Studies
  • History
  • History in Art
  • Indigenous Governance
  • Interdisciplinary Major
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Mathematics/Statistics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Education
  • Physics/Astronomy
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Studies in Policy/Practice
  • Theatre
  • Visual Arts

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit and/or placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • credit for international baccalaureate
Restrictions on CEEB Advanced Placement options:
scores of 3 will receive advanced standing only; scores of 4 or higher (minimum score of 5 for chemistry) for AP examinations receive credit.

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