About the course

The General Studies Diploma is UFV?s most flexible, transfer-friendly diploma program. Use it as a stand-alone credential (two-year, 60-credit) or as your foundation for further university studies. Choose from a wide range of courses and select those that match your interests and goals. Transfer students can also use up to 45 university-level credits to meet the requirements of the diploma. The program can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis, and international students are welcome to apply. You The Diploma ladders directly into the Bachelor of Integrated Studies degree. You may also choose to apply to another degree program (BA, BSW, BSc, BA in ADED, BBA, etc.) after completing your General Studies Diploma. If your goal is to complete a degree, it is highly recommended that you complete the first- and second-year requirements of the planned degree program while in the General Studies Diploma program. Make an appointment with an academic advisor to see if this program is right for you. The advisor will help you to identify your learning goals and devise a personalized plan for your studies. International students applying to UFV for the first time to complete the General Studies Diploma should contact UFV International. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: CA$32,736

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Abbotsford
Winter (January), 2024	Chilliwack
Winter (January), 2024	Mission
Winter (January), 2024	Abbotsford
Summer (May), 2024	Abbotsford
Summer (May), 2024	Mission
Summer (May), 2024	Chilliwack
Summer (May), 2024	Abbotsford
Fall (September), 2024	Abbotsford
Fall (September), 2024	Chilliwack
Fall (September), 2024	Mission
Fall (September), 2024	Abbotsford
Winter (January), 2025	Abbotsford
Winter (January), 2025	Chilliwack
Winter (January), 2025	Mission
Winter (January), 2025	Abbotsford
Summer (May), 2025	Abbotsford
Summer (May), 2025	Chilliwack
Summer (May), 2025	Mission
Summer (May), 2025	Abbotsford
Fall (September), 2025	Abbotsford
Fall (September), 2025	Chilliwack
Fall (September), 2025	Mission
Fall (September), 2025	Abbotsford
Winter (January), 2026	Abbotsford
Winter (January), 2026	Chilliwack
Winter (January), 2026	Mission
Winter (January), 2026	Abbotsford
Summer (May), 2026	Abbotsford
Summer (May), 2026	Chilliwack
Summer (May), 2026	Mission
Summer (May), 2026	Abbotsford

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of the Fraser Valley

B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent or minimum of 19 years of age before the first day of classes.

　　Applicants must meet the Degree/diploma level English language proficiency requirement. For details on how this requirement may be met, see the English language proficiency requirement section of the calendar.

　　IELTS (Academic) - score of 6.5 or higher with a minimum band score of 6.0

　　TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) – IBT score of 88 with no section below 20, or

　　paper-based score of 570 with a TWE (essay) score of 4.5 or higher.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of the Fraser Valley. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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