Welcome to KPU
Welcome to Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU), a premier public post-secondary institution located in British Columbia, Canada. KPU provides a complete undergraduate university experience. We are a medium-sized university with a headcount enrolment of over 17,000 students in 2013. Primarily a teaching institution with faculty who hold research and scholarship expertise in recognized academic disciplines, we hire faculty for their ability to teach and inspire, and for their commitment to student-centered education. We are responsive to the needs of our communities – providing relevant education for all who are prepared to learn. KPU's undergraduate experience is one that challenges and inspires, encouraging those who apply themselves to excel and succeed. We intentionally integrate our program offerings, allowing our students to bridge between citations, certificates, diplomas and degrees as their skills and interests develop. Come explore your options, and join our award-winning group of students, faculty and graduates. Experience undergraduate teaching at its best!
This is the KPU annual academic calendar for 2014-15. It includes information on academic programs, credentials (diplomas and degrees), admission, cost to attend, registration, graduation, courses, student life, and regulations. The on-line version is the official calendar, and it supersedes any printed version. Please use it as a reference guide and as an official document for policies and regulations at KPU.
Our Program Focus
As a polytechnic university, we are committed to offering programs that provide a hands-on education for our students. We know that getting an education is about growing as a person, and we know that a big part of that growth is acquiring the skills and gaining the understanding necessary for career success. KPU offers a comprehensive range of programs: liberal arts and science, technology and professional, trades and apprenticeship, and pre-university and developmental. Our programs are purposefully integrated, providing pathways that extend from high school through degree completion. You can gain real-world success through experiences inside and outside the classroom. Our programs are for students with diverse backgrounds, interests and abilities who are looking for a learning environment that supports personal and professional growth. That's why we go to extraordinary lengths to provide you with a flexible, personalized and relevant education.
Our Commitment to Students
KPU is a university focused on undergraduate students. We know that students today face all manner of challenges, and that each individual has a unique set of needs and ambitions. KPU recognizes its responsibility to allow every student to flourish, each in his or her own way. Our aim is to be accessible to everyone that has the desire and ability to learn, and the willingness to work, by creating flexible programs that work for our students. If you want a successful future, KPU is the university for you. As a KPU graduate, you'll be a highly skilled, confident individual ready to make the most of your education. Over 250,000 people have chosen KPU. We invite you to be part of the excitement. Enroll and discover the KPU formula for success.
Our Faculty
At KPU, our faculty believe in a hands-on approach to teaching where student learning comes first. They are authorities in their fields and passionate professionals who love to share ideas and teach the skills and knowledge you need for career success. Our smaller classes and career-focused programs are designed to fit with your schedule. The maximum class size is 35 students. This allows faculty to provide an individualized education. We are here to help you succeed. KPU's focus is on you - the student.
