University Transfer

Embark on an exciting academic journey by enrolling in University Transfer.

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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:

Available intakes

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March 9, 2026 for May 2026 course start dates
July 6, 2026 for September 2026 course start dates
To register in an Open Studies course, find the course in the list below and click on the course code. Select the offering of the course that you would like to take, add it to the cart, proceed to checkout, and pay with a credit card.
Registration for all courses opens at 9:00 A.M. Calgary time.
March 9, 2026 for May 2026 course start dates
July 6, 2026 for September 2026 course start dates
To register in an Open Studies course, find the course in the list below and click on the course code. Select the offering of the course that you would like to take, add it to the cart, proceed to checkout, and pay with a credit card.
Registration for all courses opens at 9:00 A.M. Calgary time.

Program availability and start dates are subject to change. Admission is based on first applied, first qualified.

Admission requirements

To enter University Transfer, you must demonstrate a passing mark in English 30-1 or English 30-2. You also have the option of taking the Bow Valley College Admissions and Placement test to qualify.

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English proficiency

If English is not your first language, please review the English language proficiency requirements.

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Transfer credit

Transfer opportunities are available to a variety of institutions. See where this program can transfer to.

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Provincial equivalencies

If you studied outside of Alberta, you can see which of your courses is equivalent to an admission requirement.

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Not all delivery modes are available for all courses or programs, and not all courses are available each term. Students should follow up on their individual program areas or their MyBVC for information for courses delivery types and availability.

Delivery modes, descriptions, and availability of courses each term are subject to change.

Placement in any of the following courses:

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ANAT1101Anatomy And Physiology6

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BIOL1401The Organization and Diversity of Life3

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BIOL1402Fundamentals of Bioenergetics4

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BIOL1403DNA, Inheritance, and Evolution4

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CHEM1901General Chemistry: Structure and Bonding4

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CHEM1902General Chemistry: Change and Equilibrium4

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COMM3201Intercultural Communication3

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ENGL1201English Composition3

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ENGL1302Literature and Society3

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ENGL2301Children's Literature3

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FIPR2102Topics in Film Genre3

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HRES1101Organizational Behaviour3

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INDG1101Introduction to Indigenous Studies3

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MATH1902Introductory Calculus4

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MATH1903Introductory Calculus II4

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MATH1904Linear Methods I4

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MGMT1401Microeconomics3

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MGMT2401Macroeconomics3

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MGMT2501Introduction to Statistics3

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MGMT2502Intermediate Statistics3

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MGMT2503Introductory Statistics for Business Disciplines3

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MKTG1101Introduction to Marketing3

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PHIL1201Ethics3

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POSC1201Canadian Politics: Institutions and Issues3

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PSYC1101Introduction To Psychology3

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PSYC2101Personality3

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PSYC2102Social Psychology3

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PSYC2301Adolescence3

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PSYC2401Psychopathology3

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SOCI1101Introduction to Sociology3

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SOCI1201Sociology of the Family3

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SOCI1301Sociology of Aging3

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SOCI2301Sociology of Health and Illness3

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SOCI2302Sociology of Death and Dying3

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WGST2101Introduction to Women and Gender Studies3

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PSYC1201Human Growth And Development Across The Life Span3

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CNST1100Introduction to Canadian Studies3

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PHYS1900Mechanics4

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PHYS1901Modern Physics4

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ENGL2302Crime Narrative3

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SODV1101Programming Fundamentals3

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MATH1600Introduction to Statistics I4

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MATH1601Introduction to Statistics II4

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