University Transfer

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

Where can I go after taking University Transfer courses?

You can apply to any university after taking University Transfer courses. For example, you can apply to University of Calgary or Mount Royal University as a post-secondary transfer student.

You can transfer into St. Mary’s University’s Bachelor of Arts – General Studies three-year degree after taking your first year of courses here at Bow Valley College.

You can transfer to MacEwan University’s Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree programs after taking your first one or two years of courses here at Bow Valley College.

You can transfer to Red Deer Polytechnic’s Bachelor of Arts – Psychology degree program after taking one year of courses here at Bow Valley College. You can transfer to Bachelor of Arts – Multidisciplinary Studies after taking your first two years here. You can transfer to Red Deer Polytechnic’s Bachelor of Science – Biology after one year of courses here.

Some universities require specific high school courses for admission, so we recommend you speak with your destination university to learn more about their admission requirements and procedures.

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

University Transfer offers:

• Small class sizes with an average of 25 students per course
• Affordable tuition rates
• A small and easily navigable campus
• Faculty that are teaching- and student-focused
• Student services to support you on your journey
• Flexibility in how many courses you take: you can enroll in as few as one course per term, with courses available in the Fall, Winter, and Spring terms
• Flexibility in course scheduling: choice of daytime and evening classes, choice of face to face and online classes

Degree Pathways

Create your own academic journey by selecting courses that align with your interests and goals.

Here are a few sample of different pathways: