| Postal Address: | University Canada West (Office of the Registrar) |
| Mail Address: | 950 Kings Rd |
| City: | Victoria |
| Province: | BC |
| Postal Code: | V8T 1W6 |
| Phone: | 250 978 1800 |
| Fax: | 250 978 1801 |
| Toll Free: | 1 866 467 1888 |
| General Email: | info@universitycanadawest.ca |
| Website: | http://www.universitycanadawest.ca |
Please note:
These directives are intended for students who lack Alberta Program of Studies Accreditation and serve only as general guidelines when seeking or preparing for admission equivalents (alternatives) to 30 level requirements.
Specific admission requirements vary with programs.
Home Education Admission Policy/Process/Procedure
(Last Updated 2008-01-15)
For Students NOT Possessing a Ministry-Generated Transcript of Marks:
University Canada West (UCW) recognizes that those individuals who have followed a non-traditional route for education may possess the capabilities and competencies required to enter post-secondary programs. As such, UCW recognizes the need to provide admission opportunities that are as fair and equitable for these learners as are those that pertain to applicants who have completed a basic education through regular schooling.
Applicants NOT possessing an official ministry-generated High School Transcript of Marks or who have NOT obtained credentials from another post-secondary institution must:
1. Submit an Application (available at https://www.myucw.ca/application.php )
2. Submit an Application Fee
3. And either:
i. submit your Student Score Report from the College Board SAT Reasoning Test
OR
i. submit a Student Portfolio (see below for specifics), and
ii. be interviewed by an Admissions Officer
University Canada West will determine if the applicant meets competence equivalencies and is to be admitted to the program of choice.
The Student Portfolio should contain the following elements:
1. A description of the Grades 10, 11, and 12 curriculum used in the home-schooling program including a list of textbooks used and courses completed
2. Samples of academic work such as book reports or essays in English literature, science laboratory reports, research on topics of interest, examinations, etc.
3. A student letter of intent OR resumé outlining the student’s:
i. educational goals
ii. career aspirations
iii. personal interests
iv. relevant extra-curricular activities, including visual and performing arts, athletics, and community service as they pertain to university preparation
4. A parent’s written recommendation commenting on the student’s academic achievement and participation in and contribution to activities beyond the home
5. A letter of recommendation from an impartial source indicating the applicant’s academic readiness for a university-level program of study
6. Any additional material the applicant believes would assist the Registrar in making his/her decision
University Canada West (UCW) recognizes that those individuals who have followed a non-traditional route for education may possess the capabilities and competencies required to enter post-secondary programs. As such, UCW recognizes the need to provide admission opportunities that are as fair and equitable for these learners as are those that pertain to applicants who have completed a basic education through regular schooling.
Applicants NOT possessing an official ministry-generated High School Transcript of Marks or who have NOT obtained credentials from another post-secondary institution must:
1. Submit an Application (available at https://www.myucw.ca/application.php )
2. Submit an Application Fee
3. And either:
i. submit your Student Score Report from the College Board SAT Reasoning Test
OR
i. submit a Student Portfolio (see below for specifics), and
ii. be interviewed by an Admissions Officer
University Canada West will determine if the applicant meets competence equivalencies and is to be admitted to the program of choice.
The Student Portfolio should contain the following elements:
1. A description of the Grades 10, 11, and 12 curriculum used in the home-schooling program including a list of textbooks used and courses completed
2. Samples of academic work such as book reports or essays in English literature, science laboratory reports, research on topics of interest, examinations, etc.
3. A student letter of intent OR resumé outlining the student’s:
i. educational goals
ii. career aspirations
iii. personal interests
iv. relevant extra-curricular activities, including visual and performing arts, athletics, and community service as they pertain to university preparation
4. A parent’s written recommendation commenting on the student’s academic achievement and participation in and contribution to activities beyond the home
5. A letter of recommendation from an impartial source indicating the applicant’s academic readiness for a university-level program of study
6. Any additional material the applicant believes would assist the Registrar in making his/her decision
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