Principal's Message IB Info Night @ School Board Office

MEET THE NEW “U”!!
The University of the Fraser Valley hopes to be a regular contributor to your school newsletter, a
friendly face in the community, and a place that you will consider as your destination of choice
for your post-secondary experience.
We’ve gone through some pretty big changes over the last year! We’ve gone from being a
university college to a university and we’re pretty excited about the change. We installed our
first Chancellor at UFV, Dr. Brian Minter. In July 2009, the university’s new president and vice-
Chancellor, Dr. Mark Evered, will take over for the retiring Dr. Skip Bassford.
As if all that wasn’t news enough, The Globe and Mail Canadian University Report ranked UFV
as the top public university in B.C. – of any size – for overall quality of education, quality of
teaching, most satisfied students, best student-faculty interaction, and best career preparation.
UFV was also listed at the top of its category nationwide for having the smallest class sizes,
most satisfied students, highest quality of education, highest quality of teaching, best course
variety/availability, greatest ease of registration, and best library facilities. Now that’s a great
report card by any standard!
All this growth doesn’t mean that we have forgotten our roots. UFV is, and has always been, an
open access university. This means that there is a place for everyone who wants to be a
student here. If you want to begin a diploma or degree program, UFV has 14 degree programs
and 80+ program options, which means that you can build the educational experience that is
right for you. If you are a student with a disability, there is a place for you. If you are interested
in studying trades or a vocational program, there is a spot for you. If you need to upgrade a
course you may have missed in high school or a mark you need to improve, the Upgrading and
University Prep department can help you do just that. If you are unsure of your direction but
want to begin your education at a great place, our educational advisors and career counselors
can help you figure it all out. If you are interested in saving money, UFV has one of the most
competitive tuitions around. The knowledgeable people in Financial Aid can help you with
student loans and scholarship information and the Career Centre can help with co-op
placements and finding a job on- or off-campus. The biggest cost-saving measure You can do
all of this while living at home. A great deal!
This “U” really is for you!
Remember that our deadline for early application to bachelor’s degree programs is January 31!
Check us out at www.ufv.ca
Pam Jones
Transition Coordinator pam.jones@ufv.ca