Arts
The Associate of Arts degree is a formal two-year credential that recognizes the successful completion of a two-year academic program. It also serves as an intermediate qualification for students wishing to transfer to 51³Ô¹Ïapp degree programs or other educational institutions, or as a qualification for employment. Students have three options to complete the general requirements or pursue studies in specific concentrations.
This program includes a breadth of intellectual and academic experience worthwhile for students whose educational or career goals are in the humanities, the creative and performing arts, and the social sciences. The minimum requirements for the B.C. Ministry of Advanced Education, Training, and Technology Associate of Arts degree are met in the UFV Associate of Arts program.
Because transfer credit and degree requirements vary widely, it is important to consult with an Academic Advisor for students that plan to transfer to another university, to make sure that they fulfil the needs for their field of study at their chosen institution.
UFV, along with other B.C. post-secondary institutions, is part of the BCcampus initiative to provide online learning opportunities to students wanting to complete an Associate of Arts degree and/or a Bachelor of Integrated Studies. A listing of the online courses that 51³Ô¹Ïapp is contributing to this initiative can be viewed at . To learn more about this initiative, including a complete listing of all the online courses offered, go to .
Note: Students may also present English 12, English Literature 12, English 12 First Peoples, AP English, IB English A (standard level or higher level), or out-of-province equivalent.
Students will be considered on the basis of courses equivalent to Approved B.C. Grade 12 courses. See the Admissions section of the calendar for more information on equivalents to B.C. secondary school graduation.
Students must have B.C. secondary school graduation equivalency, meet the prerequisites for ENGL 105 or CMNS 125, and have completed an equivalent average of C+ (equated to the UFV grading system) in two academic Grade 12 courses.
Students who do not meet these requirements might consider Qualifying Studies.
Applications are accepted for entrance to the Fall, Winter, and Summer semesters. For application deadlines, see Specific intake application process.
Applicants who meet the entrance requirements will be admitted in order of their application date. This date is set when an application, all required documentation, and the application fee have been submitted.
The Associate of Arts degree is normally completed within two years of full-time study.
Courses numbered 100- or 200-level at 51³Ô¹Ïapp may not transfer at the same level at UBC, SFU, UNBC, or UVic. When planning courses, students should refer to the B.C. Transfer Guide and B.C. Transfer Tips available in Student Services, the Library, or online at
The Ministry of Advanced Education, Training, & Technology approved revisions to British Columbia associate degrees in May, 2000. The following definitions are outlined to assist students in completing program requirements.
Note: The requirements specified above are intended to provide breadth of exposure to a variety of disciplines in both Arts and Sciences. In some instances there may be some ambiguity as to whether a course is in the humanities or social sciences, or whether it is an arts course or a science course. It is expected that such courses as human geography and most psychology courses would be designated as arts courses. Please refer to the Table of Subject Areas or consult with an Advisor to determine whether a course is in humanities (and the creative/performing arts), social sciences or sciences at 51³Ô¹Ïapp.
The Co-operative Education option provides students with the opportunity to acquire paid, career-related experience in conjunction with their studies in the Bachelor of Arts degree program. See the Co-operative Education section for more details.
All students accepted into the Associate of Arts degree program at 51³Ô¹Ïapp are expected to maintain acceptable standards of scholarship. Specifically, they are expected to maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.00 on all courses.
Students enrolled in undergraduate courses (courses numbered 100 or higher) must maintain an undergraduate Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.00 to remain enrolled in Good Academic Standing at 51³Ô¹Ïapp. Students in Good Academic Standing will have no registration limits placed on them. Failure to meet the minimum CGPA requirement will result in restrictions on registration and may eventually lead to academic suspension from undergraduate studies at 51³Ô¹Ïapp. Students on Academic Warning or Academic Probation are limited to registering in 10 credits. For further details, see the Academic standing and undergraduate continuance section of the academic calendar. Academic standing is governed by UFV’s .
The academic standing of all students covered under this policy for courses where letter grades are assigned will be determined at intervals of nine credits at the start of students' academic careers and then at the end of every term after 27 credits have been completed. Students will be assessed after every term enrolled, but Academic Standing will only change at the intervals noted above. Students’ academic standing will be permanently reflected on their student record and will appear on official and unofficial transcripts.
After each semester, students put on Academic Warning, Academic Probation, or Required to Withdraw status or who are continued on Warning or Probation will be notified by the Registrar.
For assistance, see an Advisor or contact advising@ufv.ca.
Students who have been required to withdraw from UFV under the are subject to readmission and continuance requirements as listed in the UFV academic calendar. Students are normally only readmitted once to the same program.
It is the student's responsibility to ensure all program requirements are met. This should be done by regular consultation with an Advisor. Degree candidates who qualify to receive a UFV Associate of Arts degree must be approved by an Advisor and the Senate.
Students must apply for graduation in the first month of their final semester. Visit the Graduation webpage for more information. The final deadline for students who wish to attend the June Convocation ceremony is April 1 of each year, with all program requirements completed by April 30.
For complete details on courses see the course descriptions section.