Current undergraduates
Frontline advising
Academic Advising Centre (AAC) frontline advisers are a great place for any student to start when they have a question. Frontline advisers have a great understanding of UVic and can point students in the right direction. Check with frontline advising if you have questions about attaining credit from another institution, academic concessions, academic probation and other UVic academic-related questions.
Frontline advising is available Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30am to 4:00pm and Tuesday and Friday from 8:30am to 12:00pm. Frontline Advisers may refer a student to an AAC adviser or Academic Unit Adviser (AUA) if more in-depth assistance is required.
Academic Advising Centre advisers
A limited number of same-day appointments are available with Academic Advising Centre advisers:
Appointments
Days:
Monday to Friday
Availability:
Same-day, sign-up appointments
Duration:
Appointment with adviser is approximately 30 minutes
Location:
Room A203, Academic Advising Appointment, University Centre Building
Note: Appointments are booked on a first come first serve basis. We recommend that you arrive as close to 8:30am as appointments book up fast. If you are unable to accommodate our scheduled appointments above, please contact our main advising office to learn more about how we can support you.
Declaring your program
Program declaration requests can be submitted through your My Page account once you have completed at least 12.0 units of coursework. Submitting a declaration lets UVic know of your intention to complete a specific academic program and will help you track your program progress through a personalized CAPP (Curriculum, Advising and Program Planning) report that will be prepared for you. Note that Honours programs and some minors require specific departmental approval; when in doubt you can check the calendar entry for the program you're considering.
Program changes
Once you're declared you're always able to change your program - you're able to submit one program change request per academic term, also through your My Page account. If you have extenuating circumstances that require a further program change, we ask that you visit the Academic Advising Centre and one of our staff will be able to assist you.
Not able to submit the form online?
For students with limited access to the internet, the program declaration form and program change form are available for download or students can drop by the Academic Advising Centre to pick-up a form in person.
CAPPY Hour advising for declared students
Have you declared your program and want to know if you are on track to completing your UVic degree? Your CAPP report summarizes this information and displays the degree requirements that you have completed, as well as those that are yet to be completed. Whether you need help interpreting your report or need an approved adjustment applied to your program requirements, advisers are available to assist you through CAPPY Hour in the Learning Commons.
CAPPY Hour appointments
- Appointments available: Tuesday - Friday
- Times: 9:30am - 12:30pm
- Location: Academic Advising Centre, University Centre Building (appointments are approximately 20 minutes)
- Booking an appointment: Students can sign up for a same-day CAPPY Hour appointment at the Advising Centre (UVC A203).
UVic students going on an international exchange
If you’re interested in an exchange but haven’t yet applied, review the outgoing exchange students page for more information on the program.
Course transfer and credit at UVic
UVic students participating in an international exchange will need to be mindful of the courses they complete while abroad. Most, but perhaps not all, of the credit you earn on exchange will transfer back to UVic – and differences in host institutions, course content or hours of instruction can result in level credit or partial credit being assigned.
Tips for choosing courses
When choosing courses at your host institution, keep the following in mind:
- It is often more difficult to get exchange credit for specific third or fourth year courses. Choosing elective courses will offer you the greatest flexibility, more selection, and greater chance of receiving UVic exchange credit.
- Timetable conflicts, course cancellations, faculty illnesses and many other unpredictable or uncontrollable circumstances at our host institutions make it impossible to predict with certainty which courses will be offered and the transfer credit that will eventually be awarded.
- Be prepared to be flexible with your course selection because you will be working with a different university system, and the courses you intend to take may not be offered or classes may be full.
- If a course is similar to one for which you have already received credit at UVic, credit will not be issued again. The course would be recognized as a duplicate.
- Review the transfer credit histories to see how courses at many of our partner institutions have transferred back in the past. If a school you are considering does not have a listed history, the International Student Services office may be able to provide further advice.
- Meet with an academic adviser to discuss the remaining requirements for your degree program and how an exchange can fit within you plans.
Receiving credit for your exchange courses
The actual credit you receive for your courses while overseas will be determined after you return from exchange. You will need to submit your transcript - remember to also bring back your course outlines, assignments and notes as they may be requested for evaluation. Undergraduate Records and academic unit advisers will assess and award exchange credit.
Credit will be transferred to your UVic record, but the grades will not. Your grades will be recorded as COM (for Completed), or F (for Fail). This means your exchange does not affect your grade point average unless you receive a failing grade(s). Your academic standing at UVic will be affected if your GPA while on exchange is less than 2.0 on UVic's 9.0 scale.
Who to contact for more information
| Contact your | To |
|---|---|
| Academic adviser |
Review your academic standing and degree requirements and review the courses you need for your program. |
| Academic unit adviser |
Receive assistance in choosing between course options within a program and selecting courses at your host university. |
| Exchange adviser |
Inquire about the exchange program and for assistance once you have been selected. |
| Records clerk |
Request preliminary evaluations for the courses you plan to take (choose "Exchange" under "Type of inquiry"). |
| Study abroad adviser (at host institution) |
Clarify specific course and registration details for the institution you will be attending. |
Exchange credit history for UVic partner institutions
The following is a summary of UVic credit received for specific courses from exchange partner institutions in the past. Note that this is a guide only; it is not a complete list of all courses that would be eligible for credit, nor a guarantee that your courses would be evaluated in the same way. If you do not see your exchange institution listed here, get in touch with the International Student Services office. These lists are updated for August and January of each year.
Preparing to graduate
You are not automatically considered for graduation, but must submit an application to Record Services. Once you have declared your program and are ready to graduate, you can review the eligibility criteria and then apply to graduate online through My page. Please note the following application deadlines:
- Spring graduation – December 15 (complete requirements by April 30)
- Fall graduation – apply by July 15 (complete requirements by August 31)
Questions? Contact Undergraduate Records at mygrad@uvic.ca or 250-721-8121.
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