The University of the Fraser Valley, is a Canadian public university with campuses in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission and Hope, British Columbia. Founded in 1974 as Fraser Valley College, it was a response to the need for expanded vocational training in the communities of the Fraser Valley. In 1988, it became a university college, with degree-granting status.
As the University College of the Fraser Valley, it grew rapidly, becoming one of the largest university colleges in Canada.Address: 33844 King Road, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M7, Canada
Phone: +1 604-504-7441
Phone: +1 604-504-7441
Established | 1974 |
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Type | Public university |
Chancellor | Brian Minter |
President | Dr. Mark D. Evered |
Academic staff | 710 (c. 2012) |
Students | 15,176 (c. 2012) |
Location | Abbotsford, Agassiz, Chilliwack, Hope & Mission, British Columbia, Canada |
Campus | Urban, 26 ha (64 acres) (Abbotsford) |
Colours | Green |
Nickname | UFV Cascades |
Mascot | Sasq 'ets |
Affiliations | CISAUCCCWUAACBIECUPCASA. |
Website | www.ufv.ca |