2020 Institution Resource Guide Canadian Universities Event
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2020 Institution Resource Guide Canadian Universities Event Member Institutions Click on an institution below to view their profile Acadia University Alberta University of the Arts Bishop’s University Brescia University Brock University Cape Breton University Capilano University Carleton University Concordia University Concordia University of Edmonton Dalhousie University Emily Carr University of Art and Design Farleigh Dickinson University Huron University College King’s University College Kwantlen Polytechnic University MacEwan University Memorial University Mount Allison University Mount Royal University Mount Saint Vincent University Nipissing University Ontario Tech University Queen’s University Quest University Canada Royal Military College Ryerson University Saint Mary’s University Simon Fraser University St. Francis Xavier University St. Thomas University The King’s University Thompson Rivers University Trent University Trinity Western University University of Alberta University of British Columbia University of Calgary University of Fraser Valley University of Guelph University of Guelph – Humber University of King’s College University of Lethbridge University of Manitoba University of New Brunswick University of Northern British Columbia University of Ottawa University of Prince Edward Island University of Regina University of Saskatchewan University of Victoria University of Waterloo Vancouver Island University Western University York University www.acadiau.ca INSTITUTION INFORMATION Contact Information for Shay Grover Students [email protected] Contact Information for Same as above Counsellors Learning Resources Email: [email protected] Contact & Website Website: https://accessiblelearning.acadiau.ca Scholarships and Email: [email protected] Financial Aid Contact Tel: (902) 585-1543 Fax: (902) 585-1081 Mailing Address 15 University Avenue, Wolfville, Nova Scotia. B4P 2R6 Student Population Approximately 3,500 full time undergraduate students Number of Programs 30 ADMISSIONS INFORMATION Basic Admissions General admission guidelines applicable to all programs: English 12, 4 Requirements additional grade 12 university preparatory classes. Grade 12 classes that can be used for admissions and program specific requirements can be found here: https://admissions.acadiau.ca/British_Columbia_and_the_Yukon_.html. Minimum Admissions Average 70%, however, 75% for Biology and Kinesiology. Average IB Information Students completing the IB diploma will be admitted with a minimum score of 24 for all programs. Students that obtain a 30 or higher will be offered one full year’s worth of credits (30 credit hours). Students that are only completing individual IB courses will be awarded credit for all exams completed at a 5/6/7. A scholarship average bonus will also be awarded for courses that reach this level. Acadia offers IB specific scholarships, also. Students can submit their predicted scores to obtain early admission. AP Information Students that receive a 4/5/6 on their AP exams will be offered a transfer credit, as well as a bonus percentage on their scholarship average. Policy on repeated We would take the highest grade. courses Policy on summer Acadia recognizes and gives credit for all courses that are accredited by a school, night school, provincial education board. So long as the student can provide sufficient online courses, and record (i.e. transcript) of courses taken, they will be considered for correspondence admission purposes. Ideally, these courses will be located on the students courses BC transcript. Do you require the ⬜ Literacy assessment ⬜ Numeracy assessment following? ✔ Neither Do you accept ⬜ Yes ✔ No Challenge exams? Deferral Policy The Scholarship, Prize and Awards Committee of Senate allows students to defer their scholarship for up to one full academic year if the student does not participate in any further post-secondary education. Students who choose to defer must notify the Admissions office ([email protected]) once they decide to attend or return to full-time study. If the residence deposit was placed that will also carry over to the next year. Reporting of Grades We accept self-reported grades and unofficial transcripts from students applying directly from High School. English Proficiency TOEFL 90 and IELTS 6.5 (with no band below 6.0). Other language tests Requirements will be considered on an individual basis. Acadia operates its own EAP program on campus, with university professors teaching the program. Successful completion of the EAP program guarantees admission to the regular degree streams. In the event a student does not meet the minimum language score requirements, they will be offered dual admission into EAP + the degree of their choice. International students that graduate from a Canadian curriculum school (whether domestically or offshore) will have their language requirements waived. Contact: Liam Dutton ([email protected]). Application Instructions https://www2.acadiau.ca/apply_undergraduate.html. On the application students will be asked for their 1st program choice and 2nd. If they do not meet the entrance requirements for their 1st choice they will be considered for their 2nd. Students do not have to write two choices if they only have one. Students will not receive more than 1 offer and we ask students not to fill out another application- if they would like to change their program they can email [email protected] or can request a program change on their Acadia Central account, they will then be sent another offer if they meet the requirements. Application Deadline & No deadline. Application opens beginning of October. Acadia performs Fee rolling admissions and applications are accepted until programs are full. Fee: $40. Timing of offers/grades We do rolling admissions and early admission starting the beginning of used October. We also do on the spot admissions in person. Grade 11 marks will be used for admission until grade 12 marks are available. RESIDENCE INFORMATION Guaranteed Housing ✔ Yes ⬜ No Residence Application There is no deadline. Students will be sent a link to apply for residence Deadline & website once they submit their confirmation deposit. SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION First Year Scholarships Students with an 80% or above are eligible for entrance scholarships. Students must have all documents in by March 1st. Guaranteed Scholarship Based on academic average, students with a minimum 80% average or Program higher are automatically considered for an Acadia Grade-Based Entrance Scholarships. Bursary Information 2020-2021 applications are available starting in September. Submit student loan assessment to [email protected]. INSTITUTIONAL HIGHLIGHTS • Steamspace: Steamspace aims to foster creativity and innovation, and to support all types of making. The space is designed to serve the creative needs of faculty, staff, and students – whether for academic or personal purposes. It will also be one of the first university makerspaces in North America that welcomes members of the surrounding community. The 2500 ft² space is home to a variety of tools for twenty-first century design, prototyping, and digital creation. It will host course activities such as using 3d printers and laser cutters. More information can be found here. • CASTL program (Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences). • Growcer: The Growcer is an out-of-the-box local food solution located steps away from the dining hall. Acadia partnered with its food service provider Chartwells to bring the hydroponic, vertical growing system housed inside a repurposed shipping container to campus. It will produce greens and microgreens year-round and employ students. It is the first of its kind for post-secondary institutions in Atlantic Canada. auarts.ca INSTITUTION INFORMATION Contact Information for Admissions – [email protected] Students Student Recruitment – [email protected] Contact Information for Jonathan Huntley – Recruitment & Admissions Officer Counsellors [email protected] 403-830-8165 Learning Resources Joleyne Mayers-Jaekel – Student Life and Wellness Manager Contact & Website [email protected] Scholarships and Shelley Daku – Financial Aid + Student Awards Advisor Financial Aid Contact [email protected] Mailing Address Alberta University of the Arts 1407 – 14 Avenue NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4R3 Student Population 1156 Number of Programs Bachelor of Fine Arts (9 majors), Bachelor of Design (2 majors) Master of Fine Arts in Craft Media ADMISSIONS INFORMATION Basic Admissions Academic requirements Requirements Applicants must possess a high school diploma, have achieved a grade of at least 60% in four grade 12 subjects, including a grade of 60% or higher your school’s highest-level English class (or equivalent), and meet English language proficiency requirements. Portfolio requirements Twelve pieces of artwork required (including at least one observational drawing), and a statement of intent (500 words) Minimum Admissions Applicants must possess a high school diploma, have achieved a grade of at least Average 60% in four grade 12 subjects, including a grade of 60% or higher your school’s highest-level English class (or equivalent). IB Information Students who present approved International Baccalaureate (IB) courses will receive transfer credit for coursework completed with grades of “5” or above in Higher Level IB subjects. Official transcripts are required. AP Information Students who present approved courses in Advanced Placement