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Associate of Arts Degrees are awarded to students who complete at least 60 credits of university program courses, and obtain an average overall grade of “C”, as well as meeting the additional requirements for each associate degree. Students who qualify for an associate degree must submit an application to graduate. 

Associate of Arts Degree

Vancouver Island University

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1. High school graduation or equivalent 
2. English 12 (C) or equivalent

Academic Admission Requirement

1. If you don't meet any of the admission categories, you may be admitted as an "Unclassified Student" to register into university-level courses which you meet the prerequisites. You will register after other students, so course availability will be limited.

2. There are also specific course registration requirements (called prerequisites) which are listed within VIU’s course description. Prerequisite = Course that must be successfully completed prior to registering in a given course. For course registration and program completion purposes, you will need to meet the prerequisites for individual Arts and/or Science courses in the program.

3. Adult Basic Education (ABE) upgrading courses are available if you are missing course prerequisites to register certain courses.  


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Applications are accepted for September entry from the first business day in October to March. Early application is recommended.

Associate of Arts Degree

Vancouver Island University

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