2021-2022

MHC Partner Factsheet 2021 – 2022* *Please note COVI9-19 related updates will be shared in a separate attachment Institute College Location Medicine Hat, , Mailing Address Office of International Education Important MHC International Student Webpage Medicine Hat College Links MHC Programs 299 College Drive SE MHC EAP Program Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6 MHC Virtual Campus Tour - NEW Contacts Nicole Nemo Clara Kelana International Student Assistant, Global Engagement (Mobility) International Student Recruiter Phone: 403-502-8448 Phone: 403-502-8982 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Lulu Guan Hadija Drummond International Student Services Specialist (Activities & Homestay) Director Phone: 403-502-8449 Phone: 403-529-3812 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Important Arrival Students should plan to arrive 3 – 4 days before orientation day. Please confirm two weeks prior to arriving Dates in Medicine Hat if pick up services are needed (Medicine Hat airport only). Fall semester September – December 2021 Residence Move In Date Aug. 30 & 31 Mandatory Orientation Aug 31 & Sept 1 All Classes Begin Sept. 2 Career Program Classes End Dec. 8 EAP Program Classes End Dec. 3 Examination period Dec. 10-21 Residence Move Out Date Dec. 21 Christmas Break Dec. 24 – Jan 3 Winter semester January – April 2022 Residence Move In Date Dec. 28 Mandatory Orientation Jan. 4 All Classes Begin Jan. 5 Career Program Classes End April 12 EAP Program Classes End April 8 Examination period April 19-28 Residence Move Out Date April 28 Spring semester April – July 2022 (EAP only) Residence Move In Date May 1 Mandatory Orientation April 18 EAP Classes Begin April 19 EAP Program Classes End July 15 Residence Move Out Date Aug 15 *Residence dates may be subject to change due to the ongoing pandemic and government advisory Tuition Waiver  A full tuition waiver is available for non-fee paying exchange students only; please send nominations to [email protected]  EAP Bridge students, from partner institutions, may receive a tuition waiver for the general studies course fees toward the exchange balance Partnership MHC is offering partnership recognition awards of $1000 to fee-paying students from partner institutions enrolled in EAP programs Recognition with the following requirements: Award  The partner institution must have a current, signed exchange agreement with MHC  Students must be nominated for the award by the international office of the partner institution  A maximum of 2 fee-paying students for each academic year may receive the award, unless otherwise approved  $1000 per student will be awarded as a tuition waiver, up to $2000 per institution  Students must register full-time for a full semester of EAP courses to be eligible for the award  Each student may receive the award one time only Housing HOMESTAY - https://www.mhc.ab.ca/InternationalStudents/Beforeyouarrive/Homestay

STUDENT RESIDENCE - https://www.mhc.ab.ca/Services/Residence  Virtual tour of residence – https://www.mhc.ab.ca/Services/Residence

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING - https://www.mhc.ab.ca/Services/Residence/Off-CampusHousing Language 79 TOEFL IBT, 213 TOEFL CBT, 550 TOEFL PBT, IELTS 6.0 - A copy of the official score results is required with applications. Requirements for General ITP TOEFL scores of 550+ and TOEIC scores of 900+ may be considered for admission purposes when submitted by the Studies/ international office, in conjunction with a recommendation form attesting to the student’s English language ability. Exchange

Fees Estimate Fee description Full-Time EAP EAP 199 (bridge Fee Paying Students Exchange Students (13 weeks) 15 credits course) 9 credits (General Studies) (General Studies) Application fee $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $0.00 Registration Deposit $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 Academic Course - $368.40 per credit $368.40 per credit $0.00 Tuition ($1105.20 – $2210.41) ($3315.61 – $5526.02) *Tuition waivers possible EAP Tuition $5617.82 $3370.69 - - Student Union Fees $102.00 $102.00 $102.00 - ($6.80/credit) Student Health Plan $190.00 $190.00 $190.00 $190.00 On-campus Residence Residence Residence Residence accommodations $2,372 - $2,566/semester $2,372 - $2,566/semester $2,372 - $2,566/semester $2,372 - $2,566/semester

Homestay Homestay Homestay Homestay Note: Residence fees application fee: $150 application fee: $150 application fee: $150 application fee: $150 do not include meals

Homestay fees include $2600 /semester $2600 /semester $2600 /semester $2600 /semester 3 meals per day Total $8,356.82 -$8,734.82 $6,109.69 – $8,332.98 $6,054.61 – $8,643.02 $2,562.00 -$2,940.00 *Books and supplies are not included in the fees listed above. All fees are subject to change Note: tuition fees will be increasing by 7% for the 2021/2022 academic term and in effect as of July 1, 2021. This is reflected in the fee estimates above.

EAP Program & EAP Program EAP Bridging  3 levels of instruction starting Fall 2021 Program  Small class sizes, max 15 students per class  Year-round EAP classes (three semesters - Fall, Winter and Spring)  Intensive English instruction (13 weeks each, 24 hours per week)  Opportunities to experience Canadian culture through activities and field trips  Language proficiency requirement for EAP: Minimum score IELTS 4.0, TOEFL 31, TOEFL PBT 400, TOEIC 470

EAPI 199 Bridge Course (Advanced level of EAP program)  Enroll in EAP and 1 or 2 additional college level or general studies courses  16 hours per week of EAP Portion, 3 – 6 credits of general studies  Note: Failure in a term of EAPI 199 would require the student to transition to EAPI 099 for the following term EAP Placement Guidelines - Fall 2021, Winter 2022 Level TOEFL PBT TOEFL IBT TOEIC IELTS 099/199 498 - 548 60 - 78 800+ 5.5 -6.0 089 417 - 496 35 - 59 650-799 5.0 - 5.5 079 400 - 413 31 - 34 470 - 649 4.0 – 5.0 *These are guidelines only; students may be moved from one level to another at the discretion of the EAP program, if it is in the best interest of the student. Student placement decisions are made by the EAP Coordinator. Application Application packages should include the listed documents and be submitted according to the program of study students are package applying for. Scanned, emailed documents are acceptable. For the application form contact Nicole [email protected] EAP & Fee-Paying Visiting Students (General Studies)  MHC application form *Visiting students should apply to program of ‘General Studies’; EAP students the ‘EAP Program’  English proficiency documents  Transcripts  Copy of passport Non-Fee Paying Exchange Students (General Studies)  MHC application form *Exchange students should apply to program of ‘General Studies’  English proficiency documents  Transcripts  Copy of passport

Applications can be emailed to the International Student Assistant, Nicole Nemo: [email protected] Application Students should apply 3 months before the start of the semester. Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. deadlines * Students can apply at any time for EAP program, but are encouraged to apply at least 4 weeks before the term starts.

Students wanting to live in campus housing or homestay should submit applications at the same time as they apply to a program.  Residence: https://www.mhc.ab.ca/services/residence/application  Homestay: https://www.mhc.ab.ca/InternationalStudents/Beforeyouarrive/Homestay

Health Students are enrolled in mandatory health insurance plans prior to their arrival. Insurance The coverage dates are as follows:  Fall 2021: Returning students: Sep 1, 2021 - Jan 3, 2022 New student: Aug 25, 2021 - Jan 3, 2022  Winter 2022: Returning student: Jan 4, 2022 – May 1, 2022 New student: Dec 28, 2021 – May 1, 2022  Spring 2022: Returning student: May 1, 2022 – Sept 1, 2022 New student: Apr 24, 2022 – Sept 1, 2022 Courses for An approved course list will be sent out in a separate document. If students have any questions regarding course options, contact Exchange International Student Advisor, Connie Grove [email protected] or Nicole Nemo [email protected] Students Note: Paramedic, Power Engineering, Education and Nursing courses are not open to exchange students Individual faculties at MHC hold full authority to accept or refuse any exchange student application or course selection. Course and Our online student access system, Mymhc account, gives student the ability to register, add or drop classes. Mymhc can also be Registration used to view class schedules, tuition accounts, semester grades, transcript(s), and make payments online. All students, new and Information returning, must activate this account. https://www.mhc.ab.ca/Services/TechnologyAndSupport/Student

For assistance with registration, please contact Academic Advisor, Connie Grove [email protected].

Important note: If students are unable to attend classes for the term for which they have registered, please make sure they are unregistered before the drop date. To drop a class, please email [email protected]. Failure to provide written notice can mean the student may fall outside of the withdrawal cut-off dates and will be fully liable to pay tuition fees.

Students are permitted to change courses only when the following conditions have been met: 1) The student has arrived on campus 2) The student has met with the academic advisor to discuss the reason for changing the course and to recommend an appropriate alternative before the add deadline (for add deadlines refer to the MHC Academic calendar) Payment of Fees are due on the first day of class. Fees may be paid by bank transfer, cheque, debit card or Western Union Business Solutions. fees https://www.mhc.ab.ca/Admission/PaymentOptions

Students can access financial account information through their student portal or dashboard and methods of accepted payment. For MHC bank wire transfer information contact Nicole ([email protected]). Transcripts Official transcript(s) may be requested in any of the following ways:

1. Student Portal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkJtPRHPS1E#action=share 2. In Person: Complete a Transcript Request Form in person at the Registrar's Office. 3. Fax: Fax your Transcript Request Form to 403.504.352 4. Email: Email a request to [email protected] from your mymhc account with following information;  First and Last name, Date of Birth  Address where transcript is to be mailed  Picture of their signature Exchange Students can explore their interests by choosing from a range of academic courses and integrating coursework from several Program different subject areas. A list of available courses will be provided.  Freedom to choose courses to meet career and educational goals, within available courses.  Student can expect to take courses in areas such as Business, Science and Arts.

More Information on Medicine Hat College Campus: Number of  Approximately 2,200 full-time and 1,450 part-time students Students on  MHC proudly serves over 8,000 learners each year Campus  Average class size is 18 students per class Campus  Bookstore  Crave (Campus Pub and Grill) facilities  Cafeteria  Library  Coffee Shop  Theatre  Computer labs & Wi-Fi  Gym & Weight Room  Copy Centre with postal services  Soccer Field & Tennis courts Community The City of Medicine Hat is a thriving city of approximately 63,000 residents. Located in the beautiful South Saskatchewan River Information Valley, residents enjoy the beauty and peace of the coulees and rolling prairie which boasts many species of wildlife. Medicine Hat has the amenities of a much larger city, including shopping malls, a cinema, recreational and cultural facilities. For more information about Medicine Hat, visit: www.medicinehat.ca

Support for  Pre-arrival support  Student tutorial room International  Airport pick-up upon arrival (Medicine Hat airport only)  Health insurance Students  Peer-support & on-site counselors  Immigration advising  Student employment & career center  International student orientation  Writing specialist  Canadian cultural activities How to get to Students are strongly encouraged to book flights to the Medicine Hat Municipal Airport for convenience. City of Medicine Students who choose to fly into International Airport must arrange for additional transportation services. This can be done Hat by contacting one of the local shuttle services, both operate daily shuttles from the Calgary International Airport to Medicine Hat.

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Shuttles will drop students off at the front door of their homestay or residence. International Education office offers free pick up service to students arriving at Medicine Hat Airport Monday – Friday (8am – 8pm). Please confirm at least two weeks prior to your arrival if you need pick up. Working on Students should confirm the conditions on their permit to determine their eligibility and should talk to an immigration advisor at Campus IRCC. https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html Advice on  Our class sizes are small & the campus and city environment is very friendly. Our campus is a good location for students who Selecting want the opportunity to improve their English language skills, experience a college lifestyle & a new culture. Students for  Students who have interests in meeting & connecting with people, community and campus cultural activities, as well as outdoor activity and sports tend to do very well at MHC. Medicine Hat  Choosing the right courses is critical for student success. Encourage students to connect with their student advisor during College course selection, as they will get more insight

Helpful links MHC’s homepage www.mhc.ab.ca MHC International www.mhc.ab.ca/internationalstudents Alberta Tourism www.travelalberta.com Tourism Medicine Hat http://www.tourismmedicinehat.com/ City of Medicine Hat www.medicinehat.ca Blogs 7 Things To Do (including Where to Eat) in Medicine Hat The 16 Most Unique Things to do in Medicine Hat, Alberta