General
information
 

You need to apply to both the university and the degree program. We accept program applications between December and the last day of February each year. The links and forms (in the Applications Package tab) needed to complete your program application will only be available during this period. Learn more about admissions requirements to the School of Child and Youth Care and the admissions processes under "How do I apply?"

NOTE: Successful applicants in all categories must satisfy the program requirements as stated in the calendar of the year theyenter the program. They may be required to complete 100 and 200 level courses. Contact an SCYC adviser, Vicki Ziegler, vziegler@uvic.ca or Kathy Harrison, kharriso@uvic.ca

 

Distance delivery
pre-requisite and
elective courses

You can begin by taking CYC elective courses before applying for admission to our degree program. Do this by registering through:

• UVic admission category pre-CYC in the Faculty of Human and Social Development or as a qualifying student
• Thompson Rivers University Open Learning

NOTE: Admission to the School of Child and Youth Care is competitive. Success in individual courses is not a guarantee of admission to the school.

How do I apply?
 
 

Application links and forms will be available in December (in the Application Package tab).

• Contact an SCYC adviser, Vicki Ziegler, vziegler@uvic.ca or Kathy Harrison, kharriso@uvic.ca if you need further information or clarity about transfer or other academic credits.

Successful applicants in all categories must satisfy the program requirements as stated in the calendar of the year they enter the program. They may be required to complete 100 and 200 level courses.

What you need in your application package if you are:

Graduating from secondary school

Applicants graduating from secondary school

You need to apply to both the university and the school.

Applying online to the University of Victoria is easy. Learn more about applying to UVic.

Admission requirements to the School of Child and Youth Care for applicants from secondary school are the same as those outlined for the Faculty of Social Sciences.

You’ll need to submit:

• An online application for admission to the university
• a program application (available here in early December) to the School of Child and Youth Care
• a statement of intent
• two completed reference forms (available here in early December)

Note: The program application documents will be available in early December of each year.

Transferring from other institutions

Applicants transferring from other institutions

To apply to the School of Child and Youth Care from a college or another university, you must have completed either:

• a minimum of 12 units/24 credits of university transfer courses OR
• a human services diploma from an accredited institution with an overall GPA of B. This will result in a block transfer credit of 30 units/60 credits. Note: students with a lower GPA may still apply and if accepted, may receive some individual course transfer credit.

You’ll need to submit:

• an online application for admission to the university.
• a program application (forms available here in early December) to the School of Child and Youth Care
• a courses in progress form (available here in early December) if you are currently taking courses
• a statement of intent
• two completed reference forms (available here in early December)
• a professional resume

Note: The application documents will be available in early December of each year.

Transferring from other UVic faculties

Applicants transferring from other UVic faculties

To transfer from another UVic faculty you’ll need to submit:

• an application for re-registration to Records Services and
• a program application (forms available here in early December) to the School of Child and Youth Care.
• two completed reference forms (forms available here in early December)
• a statement of intent
• a professional resume

Note: The application documents will be available in early December of each year

A special access or qualifying student

Special access or qualifying students

Special access students admitted in the Pre-CYC admissions category must complete 12 units of coursework before applying to the degree program.

Application
package
 

Where are the application forms and descriptions?

Application form links and descriptions

The school only accepts program applications between December and the last day of February each year. In order to avoid confusion and lost applications, the links and forms needed to complete your program application will only be available during this period.

Applying online to the University of Victoria is easy. Learn more about applying to UVic.

Bachelor of Child and Youth Care application form - Print and mail your completed School of Child and Youth Care (SCYC) application form along with the other SCYC application package materials listed below to:

School of Child & Youth Care
University of Victoria
P.O. Box 1700, STN CSC
Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2
Canada

Courses in progress form - If you're currently registered in a course at another academic institution you must complete the courses in progress form. Send the top portion with your School of Child and Youth Care application.

Reference forms - Please ensure two (2) reference forms are completed and returned directly to the School of Child and Youth Care by the referees. Reference forms should be completed by your most recent/current employer or supervisor, in a paid or volunteer position. A university/college instructor or practicum supervisor may also be a referee.

Statement of intent - Please provide a two- or three-page typed letter that addresses the following. Attach it to your School of Child and Youth Care application.

• Describe your understanding of the field of child and youth care and the role of the professional child and youth care worker.
• What are the most crucial characteristics of a professional child and youth care practitioner?
• What would you describe as a significant experience in your life that has contributed to your choice of this program
• What are your thoughts about learning about diverse groups and exploring your values and attitudes?

Professional resume - Include a current professional resume with your School of Child and Youth Care application. Please outline thoroughly paid and volunteer experience in the human services field.

Application checklist - Please refer to the application checklist to ensure you have prepared the required materials.

Where can I submit my completed application package?

Where can I submit my completed application package?

By mail:

If you choose to mail your program application package, all items except the reference letters should be mailed together to:

School of Child & Youth Care
Attn: SCYC Applications
University of Victoria
PO Box 1700, STN CSC
Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2
Canada

By courier:
Attention: SCYC Applications
School of Child and Youth Care
Human and Social Development Building, Room B102a
3800 Finnerty Road (Ring Road)
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC V8P 5C2

Note: Courier packages are only delivered during office hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.). There are no building street numbers at the University of Victoria. Some courier companies will not deliver without a street address. Please tell your courier company that courier drivers are familiar with the University of Victoria buildings and will deliver without a building number.

Sending transcripts

All transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution to:

UVic Admissions and Records Services
PO Box 3025, STN CSC
Victoria, BC V8W 3P2