Application deadlines

Admission deadlines are annual fixed dates and we reserve the right to make changes as necessary.

September entry

Degree programs

All degree programs are available for September entry.

• Teacher Education: Elementary Curriculum PDPP: January 2
• Teacher Education: Indigenous Education PDPP: February 28
• Teacher Education: Secondary Curriculum PDPP: January 2
• All other degree programs: January 31

Supplemental applications

The following programs also require you to submit supplemental information by the application deadlines stated above.

• Business
  • Commerce
• Education
  • Teacher Education: Elementary Curriculum (transfer students only; not required for current high school students and graduates)
  • Teacher Education: Elementary Curriculum PDPP
  • Teacher Education: Indigenous Education PDPP
  • Teacher Education: Secondary Curriculum PDPP
• Fine Arts
  • Music (Bachelor of Music)
  • Music and Computer Science
  • Theatre
  • Visual Arts
  • Visual Arts and Computer Science
• Human and Social Development
  • Child and Youth Care
  • Public Health
  • Social Work

Diploma and certificate programs

• Public Administration programs: May 31
• Continuing Studies programs: refer to the Continuing Studies website

January entry

Degree programs

• Art History and Visual Studies: September 30
• Computer Science: September 30
• Computer Science and Health Information Science: September 30
• Health Information Science: September 30
• Music (Bachelor of Arts): September 30
• All programs offered by Humanities, Science and Social Sciences: September 30

Diploma and certificate programs

• Public Administration programs: September 30
• Continuing Studies programs: refer to the Continuing Studies website

Summer entry

Degree programs

• Art History and Visual Studies: March 31
• Computer Science: March 31
• Engineering programs: December 31 (high school graduates only)
• Music (Bachelor of Arts): March 31
• All programs offered by Humanities, Science and Social Sciences: March 31

Diploma and certificate programs

• Public Administration programs: February 15
• Continuing Studies programs: refer to the Continuing Studies website

Late applications

Some programs continue accepting applications after the published deadlines due to factors such as high demand and increased capacity.

• If a program is still accepting applications, you'll be able to select it when you complete your application to UVic in EducationPlannerBC.
• If a program is no longer accepting applications, you won't be able to select it in EducationPlannerBC (or complete an in-progress application).

Even if you miss an application deadline, you should check if the program is available in EducationPlannerBC. You may still be able to apply!

Applications can close at any time without warning, so apply as soon as possible.