Admission Categories
Graduate Admission
The admission type used to identify post-secondary studies at the graduate level. At KPU such credit is awarded on the graduate-level of the academic transcript. Admission criteria for graduate admission is determined by the Faculty, and approved by Senate.
| Faculty | Areas of Study |
|---|---|
| Arts | Limited Intake Programs |
| Sustainable Food Systems & Security (Graduate Certificate) | |
| Business | Limited Intake Programs |
| Business Management - Global Business Management (Graduate Diploma) | |
| Business Management - Green Business Management and Sustainability (Graduate Diploma) |
Undergraduate Admission
The admission type used to identify the post-secondary undergraduate-level of studies up to a master’s degree. At KPU such credit is awarded on the undergraduate-level of the academic transcript. Admission criteria for undergraduate admission is determined by the Faculty, and approved by Senate.
Vocational Admission
The admission type used to identify post-secondary educational training that provides practical experience, skills and knowledge for a particular occupational field, at the vocational level. At KPU such credit is awarded on the vocational-level of the academic transcript. Admission criteria for vocational admission are determined by the Faculty, and approved by Senate.
Preparatory Admission
The admission type used to identify post-secondary studies at the preparatory level. There are two types of preparatory learning at KPU:
- Upgrading: post-secondary learning that prepares students for vocational or undergraduate studies (e.g. Academic and Career Preparation)
- Access Programs resulting in a preparatory credential (e.g. Citation in Employment and Community Studies)
At KPU such credit is awarded on the preparatory-level of the academic transcript. Admission criteria for preparatory admission is determined by the Faculty, and approved by Senate.
| Faculty | Areas of Study |
|---|---|
| Academic and Career Preparation | Open Intake Areas of Study |
| Adult Upgrading | |
| Limited Intake Programs | |
| Access Programs (Citation) | |
| English Language Studies (Citation & Diploma) |
Other Offerings at KPU
Apprenticeships
- Visit kpu.ca/apprentice for information about apprenticeship offerings at KPU.
Continuing & Professional Studies
- Visit kpu.ca/cps for information about continuing and professional studies opportunities at KPU.
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