Active formal agreements
This page details the active formal transfer agreements we have with other post-secondary schools.
What if my current school is not listed here?
You can still apply to VIU as a transfer student if your school is not listed here.
Bachelor of Arts agreements
College of the Rockies to Bachelor of Arts Criminology Major
What you’ll get
- transfer credit for up to 60 credits towards Vancouver Island University’s Bachelor of Arts Criminology Major (see appendix A in the agreement)
- priority registration alongside continuing VIU students
- ongoing support at Vancouver Island University, even if the agreement changes in the future
What you need to know
You will still need to complete some first- and second-year Vancouver Island University courses such as POLI 151, CRIM 204 and CRIM 230. Be sure to select your College of the Rockies electives carefully — some count directly toward VIU’s program.
College of the Rockies to VIU BA Criminology Transfer Agreement
Bachelor of Design agreements
North Island College to VIU Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design
What you’ll get
- transfer credit for up to 60 credits toward VIU’s Bachelor of Design in graphic design (see appendix A and B in the agreement)
- admission to VIU’s Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design
- priority registration alongside continuing VIU students
- ongoing support at Vancouver Island University, even if the agreement changes in the future
What you need to know
You must submit a portfolio and attend an interview.
Bachelor of Hospitality Managment agreements
Canadore College to VIU Bachelor of Hospitality Management
What you’ll get
- a block transfer of 60 credits towards VIU’s Bachelor of Hospitality Management
- priority registration alongside continuing VIU students
- ongoing support at Vancouver Island University, even if the agreement changes in the future
What you need to know
You must complete VIU degree English requirements.
Canador and VIU Bachelor of Hospitality Management Transfer Agreement
Sault College to VIU Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Who is eligible?
Sault College students who have successfully completed the Culinary Management Diploma
What you’ll get
- a block transfer of 60 credits towards Vancouver Island University’s Bachelor of Hospitality Management
- priority registration alongside continuing VIU students
- ongoing support at Vancouver Island University, even if the agreement changes in the future
What you need to know
You must complete VIU degree English requirements.
Sault College and VIU Bachelor of Hospitality Managment Agreement
Bachelor of Science agreements
Yukon University to VIU BSc Major in Biology
Who is eligible?
Yukon students who have successfully completed the Diploma of Biological Sciences
What you’ll get
- transfer credit for up to 71 credits (see appendix A in the agreement)
- priority registration alongside continuing VIU students
- ongoing support at Vancouver Island University, even if the agreement changes in the future
What you need to know
You must complete VIU degree English requirements.
Yukon University to VIU Bachelor of Science, Major in Geoscience
What you’ll get
- transfer credit for up to 20 courses (see appendix A in the agreement)
- priority registration alongside continuing VIU students
- ongoing support at Vancouver Island University, even if the agreement changes in the future
What you need to know
To achieve the B.Sc. degree you will need to satisfy VIU’s degree English requirement and meet its breadth requirement
You must take additional first-or second-year courses beyond those granted for transfer to satisfy the B.Sc. Geoscience Major requirements of the program.
Bachelor of Tourism agreements
College of the Rockies to VIU Bachelor of Tourism Management
What you’ll get
- a block transfer of 60 credits towards VIU’s Bachelor of Tourism Management
- priority registration alongside continuing VIU students
- ongoing support at Vancouver Island University, even if the agreement changes in the future
What you need to know
You must complete VIU degree English requirements.
Co-admission agreements
North Island College Co-admission Agreement
What you’ll get
- the ability to study at both institutions at the same time
- priority registration
- course completion and grade information is automatically shared between North Island College and VIU
What you need to know
- Some Bachelors of Arts or Bachelor of Science limited entry programs are not included in the co-admission agreement.