A consistent numbering system is used at UFV. The course number indicates the course level, as follows:
| Less than 100 | Pre-undergraduate level (preparatory or developmental) |
| 100–199 | Undergraduate (post-secondary), first year (lower level) |
| 200–299 | Undergraduate, second year (lower level) |
| 300–399 | Undergraduate, third year (upper level) |
| 400–499 | Undergraduate, fourth year (upper level) |
| 500–599 | Post-baccalaureate (not graduate level) |
| 600 and above | Graduate degree level courses |
Three digit numbers are not used for Continuing Education non-credit courses.