BC Transfer Guide

This information applies to the 2010-11 Academic year.

CONTENTS:

Admission Requirements
Credit for Previous Learning
Graduation Requirements
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Admission Requirements

ENGLISH COMPETENCY

You must be able to undertake studies in the English language and produce evidence of competence to do so. If you are applying for admission to open registration or selective entry programs, you will be required to meet an English proficiency requirement of a minimum of a C grade in English 12 or Communications 12 or TPC 12 or equivalent, prior to registering for courses. For certain courses and for certain selective entry programs, the English proficiency requirement may be higher (refer to the particular program section of the calendar for further details.)

GENERAL ADMISSION

English Proficiency for Open Registration and Undergraduate Selective Entry

Applicants applying for admission to open registration or undergraduate selective entry programs must meet an English proficiency requirement of a minim of "C" grade in English 12 or equivalent prior to registering for courses (please refer to the section entitled Admission to a Program for definitions of program types). The following achievements can also be used to meet this admission requirement:

• "C" in Communications 12 or TPC 12, or
• Computer-based TOEFL 213 with Essay 4.5, or
• Paper-based TOEFL 550 with TWE 4.5, or
• Internet-based TOEFL 80, or
• LPI Essay score 26 level 4, or
• Completion of ENGP 1089/ABEE 0089 with a "C" grade, or
• Completion of ELST 0281 or ENGP 1081/ABEE 0081 with a minimum of "B" grade, or
• Kwantlen Placement test into ENGQ 1099 or ENGP 1091/ABEE 0091 or ENGP 1097/ABEE 0097 or ELST 0381, or
• Concurrent enrolment in a designated program

ADMISSION CATEGORIES

You can apply to the University College under the following categories:

Regular University College Admission
If you have graduated from a BC secondary school or the equivalent from another school system, you are eligible to attend Kwantlen University College. Applicants who are missing only one course for graduation are also eligible to attend provided they have passed English 12, Communications 12 or the equivalent.

Mature Student Admission
If you have not graduated from a BC secondary school or the equivalent from another school system, and you will be 19 years of age or older on your first day of attendance at Kwantlen, you are eligible to attend Kwantlen.

Underage Admission
If you have not graduated from a BC secondary school or the equivalent from another school system, and you will not be 19 years of age or older on the first day of attendance at Kwantlen, you will need to apply for Special Admission and placement testing will be required.

International Student Admission
If you are an international applicant, you must meet the English language proficiency requirements of the program for which you wish to apply, in addition to meeting the criteria for one of the other admission categories.

Special Admission
An applicant who does not meet any of the above admission criteria may be admitted as a special admission student and complete up to 12 credits before they must meet the regular admission requirements an the English Proficiency Requirement.

If you do not meet any of the above admission criteria and you want to complete more than 12 credits, you may appeal for special admission to a specific program. You may be required to attend an interview with the Associate Registrar to present reasons for requesting special admission and must provide supporting documentation as requested. If admitted under special admission, you are admitted to a specific program and may not change without prior approval of the Associate Registrar.

Concurrent Studies
If you are enrolled in Grade 12 at a BC secondary school in a program that meets the regular university college entry requirements, you may be admitted to pursue concurrent studies as a General Studies student. A number of conditions apply to this admission category. Please refer to the university college calendar for more information.

ADMISSION TO A SPECIFIC PROGRAM

Each program has a different set of admission requirements. For open registration undergraduate programs, an applicant who has satisfied the general university college admission requirements has also satisfied the program admission requirements. For other programs, there may be several specific admission requirements in addition to the general university college entrance requirements. Please consult the university college calendar for more information.

Testing
Testing is required for entrance into some programs and helps determine your appropriate placement. The following placement tests may be used for entrance into some programs and/or registration in specific courses:

• Mathematics: The Math Placement Test (MPT)
• English: the English Placement Test(EPT)
• English: the Language Proficiency Index (LPI)
• English: TOEFL testing
• English as a Second Language: the Accuplacer Test
• Vocational and Trade: the Canadian Achievement Test (CAT)

HOW TO APPLY

Obtain an application for admission from the Office of the Registrar located on any campus, download a copy from our website or apply online at www.kwantlen.ca/admission. For online applications, applicable fees must be paid by credit card at the time of application or the application cannot be processed.

• Submit a non-refundable $40.00 application fee ($120.00 for international applicants) with the application for admission form. Applications received without the $40.00 fee will be returned.
• Students applying for re-admission will be charged a non-refundable $20 re-application fee.

To apply in writing, bring the completed application package to the Office of the Registrar located on any campus or mail it to:

Office of the Registrar
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
12666 - 72 Avenue Surrey, BC, Canada, V3W 2M8

APPLICATION DATES - OPEN REGISTRATION AND SELECTIVE ENTRY

Application for admission to open registration undergraduate programs and selective entry programs must be submitted by the following deadlines:

Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents – Open Registration