College Preparatory (Upgrading)

at Castlegar

General Information

Students who lack the admission requirements for the program they want may still gain admission by taking a combination of university and upgrading courses during the first year. This mode of entry may extend the length of their program.

College Preparatory courses are available as prerequisites for Biology, Chemistry, English, Math and Physics courses offered in various university and diploma programs. Also see courses offered under Adult Basic Education.

Courses should be chosen only after consulation with a Selkirk College counsellor.

Approximate Expenses

Total program expenses are comprised of both College Fees and Program Specific Fees.

Course of Studies

College preparatory courses are offered in fall - term 1, winter - term 2 and spring - term 3.

Term 1

BIOL 050: Introduction to Biology I

CHEM 050: Basic Principles of Chemistry

ENGL 051: Introductory Composition

MATH 050: Algebra and Trigonometry I

MATH 051: Algebra and Trigonometry II

PHYS 050: Basic Principles of Physics

Term 2

BIOL 051: Introduction to Biology II

CHEM 050: Basic Principles of Chemistry

ENGL 051: Introductory Composition

MATH 050: Algebra and Trigonometry I

MATH 051: Algebra and Trigonometry II

PHYS 060: Physics, Provincial Level

Term 3

ENGL 051:  Introduction to Composition (subject to sufficient enrollment)