University Arts and Sciences at Selkirk College

The School of University Arts and Sciences at Selkirk College has the courses and programs you need to launch your academic education. Start your Bachelor’s degree here and finish it at the university of your choice, or complete one of three Bachelor's degrees without leaving home.

General University Studies

Not sure about your academic strengths and interests? At Selkirk, you can sample from well over one hundred university arts and sciences courses. Register in a single course, or transfer a full two years of university credit to universities in British Columbia and beyond. If you do not have the prerequisites for the courses you would like to take, then you can upgrade by taking college preparatory courses along with selected university courses in your program.

Associate Degrees and Diplomas (2-Year Programs)

Selkirk College offers two-year university transferable associate degree and diploma programs in many disciplines, including Arts, Sciences, and Engineering. In most cases, you can earn the first two years of a four-year bachelor's degree here at Selkirk and then transfer directly into the third year of degree programs at any BC university.

Bachelor's Degree Programs

Selkirk College grants a Bachelor of Geographic Information Systems degree, offered by our School of Renewable Resources. In addition, degrees in Nursing and Teacher Education are offered in collaboration with the University of Victoria, and the University of British Columbia. It is now possible for you to complete your university degree right here in the West Kootenay and Boundary regions.

Distance Learning

Several University Arts and Science courses are offered via Distance Education. For a current list of courses, please visit the Distance Courses web page.

For more information on programs available through Selkirk College's School of University Arts and Sciences, please email or call 1.888.953.1133, ext. 205.

Stay Connected

Once you have graduated, be sure to stay connected with classmates and faculty through our Selkirk College Alumni Association and Facebook. Stay informed about college events, alumni reunions, work opportunities and more.