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Foundation Program

Foundation (UTP I)

Foundation (UTP I)

Your UICC education starts with the Foundation (UTP Stage I) program. This eight-month program bridges secondary school and undergraduate studies, making it the ideal first step towards your study goals. 

Foundation (UTP Stage I) consists of eight courses designed to prepare you for entry to university-level programs. Successful completion of Foundation (UTP Stage I) with the necessary grades assures you entry to of UICC’s International Year One (UTP Stage II) program.


Duration

  • Two terms

Intakes

  • January, May and September

Location

  • Calgary campus
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Please visit the Fees page for tuition costs and fees.

Your Direct Pathway to a Degree at the University of Lethbridge

Step 1

High school

Complete high school.

Step 2

UICC - Foundation (UTP Stage I)

Complete your ULethbridge International College Foundation (UTP Stage I) program. Min of 2.5 GPA must be achieved in order to progress from Foundation (UTP Stage I) to International Year One (UTP Stage II).

Step 3

UICC - International Year One (UTP Stage II)

Complete your ULethbridge International College Calgary program. All programs should have 10 courses selected by the University of Lethbridge to ensure a successful transition to Year 2 at the University of Lethbridge.

Step 4

2nd year at University of Lethbridge

Students will be guaranteed admission into the Bachelor of Management program in the University of Lethbridge with 30 credits (10 courses) toward their degree upon successful completion of the program transfer including:
  • CGPA of 2.50
  • Grade of C+ or better in all required pathway courses
  • All required courses based on their major and a minimum of 10 courses and 30 credits overall

Courses

Please see below for a sample of courses that may be offered in Foundation (UTP Stage I):

  • Interdisciplinary Special Topics 101
  • Interdisciplinary Special Topics 102
  • Beginning with Algebra
  • Business Management
  • Foundations of Mathematics
  • Introduction to Computers and their Applications
  • Introduction to Computing Concepts and Algorithms
  • Introduction to Economics
  • Introduction to Mathematics
  • Introduction to Philosophical Reasoning
  • Introduction to University Writing
  • World Issues

70% Jump Rule

Students may be eligible to “jump” to International Year One if in a single term they successfully complete four Foundation (UTP Stage I) classes with a minimum 70% in each course.

International Year One

Upon successful completion of the Foundation (UTP Stage I) program, students will be eligible to progress to the International Year One (UTP Stage II) program, Business Management.

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