Welcome from the President
I would like to welcome you personally
to UCFV and all we have to offer.
The University College of the Fraser
Valley not only has deep roots in the Fraser Valley, but also
continues to grow alongside the communities it serves. During
its 30-year history, UCFV has gone through a significant
expansion, in terms of both numbers and what the university
does. We have developed from a community college to a
university college, and in recent years to a regional
university.
UCFV is a different kind of
university. We have much smaller classes than most other
institutions, meaning a more intensive interaction between
faculty and students. We also offer a much more comprehensive
education than most universities. Students can choose among 12
different bachelor’s degrees (with 22 different majors)
and dozens of certificate and diploma programs. In most cases,
students can ‘ladder’ from a certificate to a
diploma to a degree. Not only does this leave your options
open, it greatly increases your opportunity of graduating with
a credential that you can really use.
UCFV is also looking to the future. We
have increased the number of spaces available in popular first-
and second-year courses to improve access for new students.
These are just a few of the advantages
that you will find when you come to learn at UCFV. We are
fortunate to be located in one of the most beautiful areas of
the province, yet the cost of living is affordable and we are
less than an hour away from Vancouver.
We welcome you to come and get the
UCFV advantage. Have a look at our programs outlined in this
calendar, and don’t hesitate to contact one of our
helpful and friendly educational advisors (for phone numbers,
see Student Services). They can answer your questions or sign you up for
an information session.
Thank you for taking a moment to
consider UCFV, and best of luck with your studies.
