The Engineering Transfer Certificate Program
Students interested in the certificate must apply to the Engineering Transfer Diploma. Prior to starting classes in September students must indicate their interest in exiting with their Engineering Transfer Certificate. Upon successful completion of the credential requirements students will be eligible to receive the Engineering Transfer Certificate.
Vancouver Island University is a signatory to the BC Common First-Year Engineering Curriculum (CFYEC). The VIU Engineering Transfer Certificate program has been developed to meet the requirements of the CFYEC and provides a pathway into second-year engineering at Simon Fraser University (SFU), Thompson Rivers University (TRU), the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), the University of British Columbia (UBC), the University of Victoria (UVic), and the University of Alberta (UofA)*.
*Transferring to the University of Alberta
The University of Alberta generally aligns with the requirements of the CFYEC, but is not a signatory to the agreement. Please see the program advisor regarding changes to the course enrolment that may be required for this institution.