Courses considered third- or fourth-year. Upper-level courses are usually numbered in the 300s and 400s (check with the department). Degrees normally require a minimum of 45 upper-level credits out of the total 120 credits.

See International Baccalaureate.

For some UFV courses, a student may demonstrate enough understanding of a subject that he or she may be permitted to register in a higher level course without completing the necessary prerequisites or corequisites. This doesn’t give you credit for those courses which were bypassed. Written instructor permission is required.

Submitting an application form and fee to let UFV know that you would like to attend.

The process of examining another school’s courses and determining how they compare to UFV courses. Once a course is articulated, it is entered into the database so appropriate transfer credit can be awarded to other students. This process is also referred to as evaluating or assessing transfer credit.

A credential earned after completing a minimum of 60 credits (equivalent to two years of full-time study) in prescribed subjects. It can count as the first two years of a bachelor’s degree.

A regular course registration (with regular tuition charges) with a formal understanding that the student attends classes, does not write exams, and does not receive credit or a grade for the course. The instructor will normally determine the expectations of the audit student.

A credential earned after completion of about 120 credits, or approximately 40 courses. It usually takes four or five years of full-time study to complete. See also Associate degree.

A catalogue containing academic policies and regulations, important dates, and detailed information about programs and courses for a post-secondary institution.

A credential earned after taking 10–12 courses that are grouped together into a program. They are usually designed to be completed in about one year of full-time study. Non-credit certificates may be shorter.