Fees and costs

Graphic and Digital Design Diploma

Tuition costs, materials fees, and student/activity fees:
Approximately $3,450 to $4,050 per term. All GD courses are $772.59 for 3 credits (2017/18). Additional information can be found in the Registration Fees and Costs section. Diploma students should budget an additional $500 to $800 per term for books, supplies and a monthly Adobe CC subscription.

Equipment requirements:
Students entering the diploma program are required to have MacBook Pro laptop configured as per GDD specifications. The cost ranges between $2,500 to $3,500. The GDD collaborative Mac studio spaces provide access to the Adobe OpenType collection of 2,400 fonts, scanners, and colour printing.

All new students will receive an email notification with equipment specifications and appointment times for equipment set-up six weeks before the term start. Questions? Please call Cady Watson, GDD Lab Coordinator at 604-557-7613 or email gddlabtech@ufv.ca

Students taking a GDD Extended Minor, GDD Minor, or GD electives

All GD courses are offered in networked Macintosh labs with access to Adobe CC, colour printers, scanners etc. Designated production labs on both Mission and Abbotsford campuses provide additional access to iMacs for homework and project completion. Purchasing a MacBook Pro is optional, and recommended for students pursuing a Minor.

To find out about equipment specifications, please call Cady Watson, GDD Lab Coordinator at 604-557-7613 or email gddlabtech@ufv.ca