2014-15 University Calendar
Kwantlen Polytechnic University Calendar  2014-15  Faculty of Academic & Career Advancement  University Qualifying Studies

University Qualifying Studies

Description

University Qualifying Studies provides an opportunity for study for students who want to pursue upgrading or preparatory studies prior to beginning their undergraduate or vocational program.

Qualifying Studies courses are offered either in a semester-based format (for example, ENGQ 1091 and 1099, MATQ 1099, or BIOQ 1099), or in continuous-intake format (for example, ENGQ 0065, MATQ 1089).

Continuous-intake format classes accept new students every month, and students continue with their course or courses until they are completed. Continuous-intake courses are designed for those students who may require more time to upgrade their skills than would be available in a semester-based course.

Continuous-intake courses are grouped into levels, as follows:

To prepare for undergraduate or vocational program admission, students should review the program admission requirements of their intended program, and use the information below to plan their courses.

Program Admission Requirements

General university admission requirements apply to this program including the university preparatory-level English Proficiency Requirement.

Access to University Qualifying Studies depends on individual course prerequisites; students may qualify depending on previous academic experience and/or assessment.

All applicants are recommended to take assessments in English and/or math to ensure appropriate placement in the program. Assessments are booked through Student Enrolment Services (kpu.ca/ses).

Program Requirements

Requirements are dependent on the program of study the student is pursuing.  For information about planning courses to meet admission requirements or course prerequisites, see Adult Basic Education and Qualifying Studies Courses.

For course descriptions, see:

Note: Some of these courses were previously listed as Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses.

Credential Awarded

These courses may be used to prepare for many KPU programs.

Some Qualifying Studies courses are provincially articulated through the Adult Basic Education (ABE) articulation system; some Qualifying Studies courses may be transferrable. Please check with the ACA Educational Advisor for details.

Last Updated: Jun 4, 2014

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