Here you'll find the schedule for all upgrading courses you can take at VIU Cowichan. This includes all Adult Basic Education (ABE) and Aboriginal University Bridging program courses.
The courses on this page are tuition-free. You will need to pay only student fees.
How to enroll in upgrading courses
You need written permission to register for these courses. There is no application fee, but you must complete an application form.
Email ABE.Cowichan@viu.ca or phone 250.746.3500 to get started.
Upgrading - Academic and Career Preparation (ACP) Timetable
- Fall 2026 (September 8 to December 4)
- Spring 2027 (January 4 to April 2)
- Intersession 2027 (April 19 to June 25)
| Time | Class |
|---|---|
| 8:30 to 10:30 am Monday to Thursday | BIOL 067 |
| 8:30 to 10:30 am Monday to Thursday | ENGL 037/047 |
| 8:30 to 10:30 am Monday to Thursday | PHYS 047/067 |
| 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Monday to Thursday | ENGL 011-016 |
| 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Monday to Thursday | MATH 030 |
| 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Monday to Thursday | MATH 037 |
| 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Monday to Thursday | MATH 065/066 |
| 1:30 to 3:30 pm Monday to Thursday | ENGL 067 |
| 1:30 to 3:30 pm Monday to Thursday | MATH 011-016 |
| 1:30 to 3:30 pm Monday to Thursday | MATH 045/046 |
| 3:30 to 5:30 pm Monday and Wednesday | FNFS 100 -Online synchronous |
| 4 to 7 pm Monday and Wednesday + 2 hours asynchronous | CHEM 047 |
Continuous intake on campus
Self-directed or self-paced with Instructor in person
| Time | Class |
|---|---|
| 3:30 to 6:30 pm Tuesday and Wednesday + 2 hours asynchronous | ENGL 037/047/067 |
| 5 to 8 pm Monday and Thursday + 2 hours asynchronous | MATH Bas/030/037/044/047/067 |
| Time | Class |
|---|---|
| 8:30 to 10:30 am Monday to Thursday (Thursday asynchronous) | CHEM 047 |
| 8:30 to 10:30 am Monday to Thursday | ENGL 037 /047 |
| 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Monday to Thursday | MATH 030 |
| 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Monday to Thursday | MATH 037 /065/066 |
| 1:30 to 3:30 pm Monday to Thursday | ENGL 067 |
| 1:30 to 3:30 pm Monday to Thursday | MATH 011-016 |
| 1:30 to 3:30 pm Monday to Thursday | MATH 045/046 |
| 3:30 to 5:30 pm Monday and Wednesday | FNFS 100- Online synchronous |
4 to 7 pm Monday and Wednesday (2 hours asynchronous) | BIOL 067 |
Continuous intake on campus
Self-directed or self-paced with Instructor in person
| Time | Class |
|---|---|
| 3:30 to 6:30 pm Monday and Wednesday + 2 hours asynchronous | ENGL 037/047/067 |
| 5 to 8 pm Monday and Thursday + 2 hours asynchronous | MATH Bas/030/037/044/047/067 |
This schedule is tentative.
| Time | Class |
|---|---|
| 8:30 to 11:30 am Monday to Thursday | ENGL 067 |
| 8:30 to 11:30 am Monday to Thursday | MATH 011-016 |
| 8:30 to 11:30 am Monday to Thursday | MATH 030/037 |
| 12:30 to 3:30 pm Monday to Thursday | MATH 037/047 |
| 8:30 to 11:30 am Monday to Thursday | MATH 046/065/066 |
| 12:30 to 3:30 pm Monday to Thursday | ENGL 037/047 |
12:30 to 3:30 pm (Thursday asynchronous) | BIOL 067 |
Continuous intake on campus
Self-directed or self-paced with Instructor in person
| Time | Class |
|---|---|
| 3:30 to 7:30 pm Tuesday and Wednesday + 4 hours asynchronous | ENGL 037/047/067 |
| 4 to 8 pm Monday and Thursday + 4 hours asynchronous | MATH Bas/030/037/044/047/067 |
Continuous Intake Online Asynchronous
Self directed and self-paced
Biology 067
Chem 047
Physics 047
Physics 067
English 047
English 067
Math 037
Math 047
Math 067
Timetable to print
Download the printable VIU Cowichan ACP timetable.
Course details
For complete course information, see the ABE courses list.