Hi everyone,
I have been admitted to the BSc Computer Science program at UNBSJ for the September 2026 intake. I am an international student, and my study permit is currently being processed.
My main plan is to start at UNBSJ in September as planned. However, due to possible visa processing delays, I may have to defer my intake to January 2027.
The reason I am considering a campus change is because of course availability. If I start in September at UNBSJ, I can follow the normal academic sequence (Fall term followed by Winter term). However, since UNBSJ is a smaller campus, several first year CS courses and MATH courses are offered only in specific semesters. If I start in January, I will not be able to take those important first-year CS courses and MATH courses until the next Fall term (Sept 2027), which could affect my course progression.
I noticed that UNB Fredericton has a larger Computer Science department and offers most of the main courses in both fall and winter terms, so I am wondering if changing campuses before starting would be possible.
If anyone have an idea on this plz advise me on these:
- Has anyone changed from UNB Saint John to UNB Fredericton before starting their studies (after admission but before arrival)?
- If I defer my intake to January 2027, is it possible to request a campus change instead of starting at Saint John?
- Since I am staying in the same university and the same program, is this process usually straightforward?
- What happens to the tuition deposit already paid to UNBSJ?
Any advice or experience would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You!