History & Location of School

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (usually abbreviated to Kwantlen, renamed since Sept 2008) is a degree-granting undergraduate polytechnic university. Kwantlen College was formed in 1981, splitting from Douglas College and in 1995, the school was renamed Kwantlen University College. The name “Kwantlen” means “Tireless Runner” and is derived from the Kwantlen First Nation that established its home in the regions served by Kwantlen. The school has four campuses located in the Metro Vancouver region of British Columbia:

Addresses:

• Cloverdale
  5500, 180 Street
  Cloverdale B.C
  Phone: 604.598.6022
• Langley
  20901 Langley Bypass
  Langley B.C
  Phone: 604.599.3450
• Richmond
  8771 Lansdowne Rd
  Richmond B.C
  Phone: 604.599.2646
• Surrey
  12666 - 72nd Ave
  Surrey B.C
  Phone: 604.599.2490

Courses Offered

As a polytechnic university, Kwantlen is committed to offering programs that provides a hands-on education for their students. They know that getting an education is about growing as a person and they know that a big part of that groth is acquiring the skills and gaining the understanding necessary for career successes. Kwantlen offers a comprehensive range of programs: liberal arts and science, technology and professional, trades and apprenticeship, and qualifying and developmental. Their programs are purposefully integrated, providing pathways that extend from high school through degree completion. By integrating their various credentials with their diverse degree programs, they offer students the complete education pathway to a fulfulling university experience. Kwantlen offers:

• Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - 1 year
• Bachelor Degree - 4 years
• Associate Degree - 2 years
• Diploma - 2 years
• Certificate - 1 year
• Certificate of Completion - Varies
• Citation - 1 year
• Statement of Completion - Varies

Course Fees

Fees in effect for the Calendar year for 2007/2008.

Semester and Term-Based Program Fees
Tuition: $420/credit
Fees for libraries, technologies & student life: $15/credit
Global Campus Health Plan: $120 ($170 exchange students)

Continuous Intake Program Fees
Tuition: $400/week
Fees for libraries, technologies & student life: $15/credit
Global Campus Health Plan: $120 ($170 exchange students)

Fixed-Term Program Fees
Tuition: $420/credit
Fees for libraries, technologies & student life: $15/credit
Global Campus Health Plan: $120 ($170 exchange students)

Other Fees
Student Association Fees: Flat rate of $7/semester + $3/credit (maximum of $47/semester)
Bursary Fund: $1/semester
Lobby Fund: $2/semester
Campus Culture & Student Publication fee: $0.75/credit/semester
Canadian Federation of Students Levy: $0.60/credit (maximum of $7.20/semester)
Student Medical and Dental Plan Fees: $179.00 per year (can be waived if student already has coverage)