Take courses at Bow Valley College and transfer them to a university. These courses can be used to meet university admission requirements, and they may also be used towards your degree goals.

You can apply to any university in Calgary and beyond after taking University Transfer courses. Bow Valley College also has an agreement with St. Mary’s University where you take your first year of university courses at Bow Valley College and then transfer into St. Mary’s University’s Bachelor of Arts – General Studies three-year degree for your second year. See FAQs below for example pathways for degrees in Arts, Business, and Science at universities here in Calgary.

Is University Transfer what I’m looking for?

There are many reasons why students enter University Transfer:

• You are considering applying for university but aren’t sure what program to choose
• You know what university program you want to take, but you are nervous about attending university
• You can explore your interests while gaining transfer credits by taking a variety of arts, science, and business courses
• You don’t have good high school marks or you don’t have a high school diploma
• You need flexible courses that fits your schedule

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University Transfer offers:

• Smaller class sizes with an average of 25 students per course
• Affordable tuition rates
• A smaller and easily navigable campus
• Faculty that are teaching- and student-focused
• Student services to support you on your journey
• You can enroll in as few as one course per term, with courses available in the Fall, Winter, and Spring terms
• Many courses are offered through flexible delivery modes such as online, and during evenings

Once you complete the University Transfer program, you can apply to your university of choice as a post-secondary transfer student, making the university admission process easier for you. Some universities have specific high school courses required for admission, so we recommend you speak with your destination university to learn more about their admission requirements and procedures.

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