sorry for the stupid question, haven't been going to lectures. are these the two slideshows that cover all of delaney's material? i can't find anything else. i wish they'd just post the recordings with the slides 🥲

Hey everyone,

I wanted to share my experience applying to UVic master's programs, specifically MADS and MTIS for the January 2027 intake, and also see if anyone else has gone through something similar.

For some context, I recently graduated from uWaterloo with a BCS Honours and I have about 2.5 years of software development experience between internships/co-op and full-time work. Using UVic's methodology for the most recent coursework equivalent to 30 UVic units, my average is around 79%.

So far I was rejected from MADS and I'm still waiting to hear back from MTIS. My MTIS application has been with the department since September 15, so at this point it honestly feels like I'm being held/waitlisted, although UVic has never officially told me that.

Going into this, I was reasonably hopeful that I would get into at least one of the two programs given my academic and professional background.

The main issue is my undergraduate transcript.

I have six courses across two terms that were formally petitioned at Waterloo because of a death in my immediate family and the circumstances surrounding that period. My grades during those terms were extremely low (some around 0–10%), so it's pretty obvious from the transcript that something unusual happened.

Waterloo approved the petitions, gave those courses zero credit, removed them from my academic average, and the transcript literally says "No Credit, Not in Average" under them.

I also submitted an Academic Record Clarification with both UVic applications explaining exactly what happened, so I assumed Graduate Admissions would take that into account when calculating my admission GPA.

After about 1.5 months of emailing back and forth with Graduate Admissions and the department, I eventually learned that Graduate Admissions actually DID include those petitioned numerical grades in my admission GPA.

The department secretary then explained that because Graduate Admissions calculated my GPA as being below UVic's minimum requirement, both of my applications were being considered under a special category for applicants who fall below the normal GPA requirement but have other mitigating factors, such as work experience.

This is the part I find extremely unfair. Why are courses that Waterloo formally petitioned, gave zero credit, and explicitly removed from my academic average being included in my UVic admission GPA in the first place?

I obviously can't prove that this is why MADS rejected me or why MTIS is taking so long, but I find it very difficult not to think it has had an impact. MADS rejected me as "not competitive with other applicants," and MTIS has now been sitting with the department for well over a month.

I asked about reconsideration of the MADS decision twice in emails to the department secretary, but I never really received an answer explaining what the graduate reconsideration/appeal process actually is. I eventually decided to raise the issue directly with the Program Directors for both MADS and MTIS.

For MADS, I specifically requested reconsideration of the rejection because I think the way my academic record was classified may have materially affected how competitive the application appeared. For MTIS, I raised the same concern while the application is still pending because I'd rather bring it up before a final decision is made than try to fix it afterward.

So far I haven't received a response from either Program Director.

I'm also getting pretty frustrated with the overall communication. I've been emailing Graduate Admissions and the department for around 1.5 months. A lot of the responses are basically generic "your application is under review" answers, there is no estimated timeline, and the phone numbers listed for the program/graduate secretary either don't get answered or direct you back to email.

Responses have generally taken around 5–10 business days, whether it's Graduate Admissions, the department secretary, or now the Program Directors. At this point I'm honestly not even sure who applicants are supposed to contact when there is an actual problem with how their application is being processed.

What makes it even more frustrating is that I emailed a CS adviser at Waterloo today about a completely separate academic-record question and she replied within an hour lol.

My plan right now is to follow up with the Program Directors one more time. If I still can't get anywhere, I'll probably contact the ECE Graduate Adviser / department leadership to figure out whether there is an actual graduate reconsideration or appeal process.

Honestly I'm getting pretty hopeless about the whole thing. I've never dealt with an admissions process this frustrating before.

TL;DR: UVic counted petitioned courses that Waterloo removed from my GPA, classified me as below the minimum, and getting any useful response from admissions has been a nightmare.

Hello, I am currently a second year student studying health information science at Uvic and I would like some honesty and understanding of how things are going for recent grads from this program. I have been debating switching out of HINF due to my lack of interest in my classes as well as the current job market and prospects for this degree.

I am mainly interested in learning from recent graduates of this program because I want to see how the hiring freeze is affecting people careers.

If you have graduated this program can you please share honestly (without sugar coating) if you think this degree is worth it or if you believe that my worries are valid?

Your feedback is highly appreciated!

Hey all, I lost my wood bead (mala) bracelet last week on Tuesday, Oct 20th, either in the Computer Science Building or Parking Lot 1. It looks similar to this:

Just thought I’d throw out a feeler to see if anyone picked it up or put it in a lost and found somewhere.

thanks :)

hey all, as the title says, i misplaced a water bottle that looks like this last friday somewhere on campus. I retraced my steps to all of the buildings I remembered being in and still couldnt find it. If anyone sees/has seen it in a lost in found, please tell me the building+room number and ill swing by to pick it up. cheers!

The bus I normally take to get to school has been like 30mins late on average for the past week, and today is just not running at all. Is this all because of the strike that is happening? How am I supposed to get to campus???

I have recently received an admit in master of management at Victoria, I would like to know more about the course from current students and happy to connect with the students who are going for the same course for Jan 2027 intake .

i applied to elementary ed on october 6th, and my first high school report cards come out on november 20th, i plan to submit my grades the day theyre out, but how long should it take afterwards?? and if i dont get in first round will i be reevaluated later when early apps end?? thank you!! im naturally a very anxious person amd uvic is my DREAM school so this is weighing on me

Hello! I was wondering if anyone had material from Valerie Kings CSC 320 class that can be shared, mostly just looking for what chapters she covers in the textbook but if theres any additional resources (such as suggested exercises or anything) it would be much appreciated aswell, looking to get a head start before taking her class in Spring! Thanks.

I am student, originally from Victoria, at St. Francis Xavier University currently studying music and am thinking about transferring into UVic's music ed for the 2027-28 school year. I was wondering if there are any students who may be able to help give me some insight into the program and if it's worth transferring. Even if I don't transfer, I really want to go into teaching after I graduate so if you have any information on the PDP as well I would love to hear about it.

I am also curious to know if it is possible to double major while doing music ed. I would love to have two teachable subjects when I graduate and was hoping to make my second one social studies. I was thinking of trying to do history alongside my music ed degree but was unsure if this was even possible. Has anyone done this? I would love input!

Thanks!

Student loans? Cost of living? Bike lanes? Research funding?

Hello, I'm helping someone with an application to UVIC (online social work program), and I'm wondering if anyone has experience with transferring credits from UBC. We have emailed the school, but I am impatient and eager for some advice..

The person I'm helping has 20 years of out-reach experience, and we're wondering if UVIC would waive the pre-requisites. He also 60 credits from UBC from a variety of classes (SOC/HUM). I used the transfer calculator, and only 5 of those classes directly transfer to UVIC. Is it possible they would still use the other credits?

Any thoughts would be great,

Thanks

I hate this class and this teacher (grad student) and I just got my mid term grades back and they’re fine but I have just learned absolutely nothing.

I want to drop it or tell someone how awful it is. What are my options this late in the term/ consequences?

Anyone applying for the BSW program for September 2027?

Hope ya'll voted.

I think UVic security is closed today but I’ll return it there as soon as I can. Otherwise if you see this post message me with your name if it’s yours, it’s for a guy with medium length hair

Have been a long-time late night (2-3am) classroom studier but sometimes I feel a bit lonely lol. Would be nice to know if there are others currently hiding in classrooms doing the same :) not asking to join, just curious haha

Hello everyone,

I am collecting data about bibliocafe's matches frappe:

Does anyone else with neurological disorders experience a worsening of symptoms after consumption?

Thank you, and have a beautiful day.

Was just walking home, in which I live about a block away from McKenzie so I have to go in the general direction of CARSA. As I was walking through that little path next to the parkade, the fire alarm went off?? I saw people evacuating the building, and as I walked onto my home street, I’m pretty sure I heard sirens going in the direction of campus. What’s going on? Is everyone ok?? :(

Once you actually get in UVic Student Wellness is great but the booking process is awful. Why does it feels like there are literally three appointments available a day? UVic needs to take accountability and properly fund these services. The current setup leaves way too many people behind and being locked out of basic care is how small problems turn into major health crises. Plus, UVic Counselling having a two-month gap between appointments is ridiculous I appreciate the effort, but that’s not functional mental health support.

I’m planning to apply to UVIC for BSW and currently hold a BBA in Accounting. Anyone have any problems getting accepted with a lower GPA or less volunteer hours? I’m kind of worried about this.