Applying for Admission
Bachelor Arts (Creative Writing)
You need to apply online for admission to UBC specifying the BA program at the Okanagan
campus (BA O) as your first or second choice. Information about entry requirements for UBC
can be found at: https://you.ubc.ca/ubc/okanagan/admissions.ezc
Program specific requirements for the BA program are:
- English 12 or English 12 First Peoples
- Three other approved provincially examinable Grade 12 courses
[NOTE—THESE ARE REQUIREMENTS FOR BC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. SEE FULL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AT THE WEBLINK ABOVE]
Application to UBC Okanagan opens in October and closes on January 31. There is one
online application for both the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses, and you will need to pay a $60 non-refundable application fee. You can only submit one application, but you can specify a first and second choice.
If you plan to live in residence at UBC Okanagan, apply for housing at the same time you apply for admission. Many first-year students are guaranteed a place in residence provided they meet the requirements.
Once you submit your application for admission, you will receive an email that lists any documents that may be required.
As soon as you receive your March or April report card, log into the UBC Okanagan self-admission system, report the courses and grades from your report card, and receive an instant decision on your admission to UBC Okanagan. You can find out the status of your application anytime by logging into the Student Service Centre and clicking on "Application Status."
Once you have been admitted into the BA program, you will be notified when you can register for your courses. Make sure you register in Creative Writing 116 and Creative Writing 126. You do not declare a major until the end of your second year, but you want to take all the necessary courses before then. See http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/creative/options/creativewriting.html
“BA in Creative Writing: What You Need to Complete a Degree.”
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2/2/2012 10:10:46 AM
