Application deadlines
Admission deadlines are annual fixed dates and we reserve the right to make changes as necessary.
UVic is still accepting undergraduate applications for September 2026. Check the EducationPlannerBC website to see if your program is still open, and apply as soon as possible.
September entry
Most programs will continue to accept undergraduate applications for the September 2026 entry term until May 1, 2026. Check the EducationPlannerBC website to see if your program is still open, and apply as soon as possible.
If you're a high school student and want to live in an on-campus residence, apply to UVic as soon as possible and no later than April 15, 2026. This will allow time for your UVic application to be processed so that you can create a NetLink ID (which is required for your residence application). If your residence application is received after May 1, 2026, you will not be guaranteed a room in residence. Learn about the first-year guarantee.
Degree programs
- Child and Youth Care: March 31
- Kinesiology: January 31
- Social Work: January 31
- Teacher Education - Elementary Curriculum: January 31
- Teacher Education post-degree professional programs
- Elementary Curriculum: January 2
- Indigenous Education: Ongoing
- Secondary Curriculum: January 2
- Visual Arts: January 31
- Visual Arts and Computer Science: January 31
- All other programs: May 1
Diploma and certificate programs
- Public Administration programs: May 31
- Continuing Studies programs: refer to the Continuing Studies website
Other admission categories
- Discovery Studies: April 30
- Visiting with a letter of permission: April 30
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
Other admission categories
- Discovery Studies: October 31
- Visiting with a letter of permission: October 31
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
Other admission categories
- Discovery Studies: March 31
- Visiting with a letter of permission: March 31
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.