Transfer Possibilities

Universities, colleges, and institutes across Canada and around the world give transfer credit for North Island College programs and courses. If you work closely with Advisors at both NIC and your destination institution, your options are virtually limitless. Thanks to special province-wide agreements, the easiest option is to transfer to other colleges, universities, or institutes in British Columbia. Some examples of institutions where NIC students have transferred to include:

• BC Institute of Technology (BCIT)
• Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECU)
• Kwantlen Polytechnic University (Kwantlen)
• Royal Roads University (RRU)
• Simon Fraser University (SFU)
• Thompson Rivers University (TRU)
• University of BC – Okanagan (UBC-O)
• University of British Columbia (UBC)
• University of Northern BC (UNBC)
• University of the Fraser Valley (UFV)
• University of Victoria (UVic)
• Vancouver Island University (VIU)

Starting Here, Will Get You There

Here are just a few of the many transfer pathways available to NIC students:

Due to the frequency of changes in post-secondary transfer agreements, requirements for the examples above are subject to change. For current information, always have a Student Advisor check your transfer plan before registering in courses.

Special Transfer Benefits for North Island College Students

Priority Registration at Vancouver Island University
If you are planning to transfer to Vancouver Island University (VIU) after your first or second year, you may qualify to receive the same registration priority as VIU’s continuing students. This will give you earlier registration and better course selection. Contact an NIC Student Advisor to find out how.

Bachelor of Education program at Vancouver Island University
NIC students who have completed an Associate degree or 60 credits of university transfer coursework are eligible for direct admission into the third year of VIU’s Education program. Speak with an NIC Student Advisor for details.

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Degree from Vancouver Island University
Students who have satisfactorily completed an Associate of Arts degree or 54 credits of university transfer credit coursework may be eligible for admission into the third year of VIU’s Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program offered at North Island College in the Comox Valley.

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the Emily Carr University
Students who satisfactorily complete the North Island College Fine Arts diploma are eligible for admission into the third year of the Bachelor of Fine Arts program offered by the Emily Carr University at North Island College in the Comox Valley.