Ryerson University- Admissions Handbook- 2020
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Ryerson University University Ryerson Handbook 2020 Admissions AT THE HEART OF IT ALL Admissions Handbook 2020 1 WHY RYERSON? Find out more about the Ryerson experience, living in Toronto, student life, costs and scholarships. 18 PROGRAMS Learn about different programs of study and possible career paths. 42 ADMISSIONS Review steps to apply, application deadlines and admission requirements. 54 VISIT RYERSON Join us for a campus tour, attend an open house or take our virtual tour. Ryerson University is alive with the vibrancy of an open and inclusive community – one that thrives on student engagement and ideas. We're Canada's leader in blending experiential learning opportunities with academic studies, and we welcome you to a place where you can challenge conventional thinking and be inspired by the pulse of the city. Here, you'll merge ingenuity and action to create new possibilities for a brighter tomorrow. 36,700 2,700 undergraduate students graduate students 60+ 60+ undergraduate programs graduate programs 198,000 125+ alumni worldwide research centres, institutes and labs Admissions Handbook Admissions WHY RYERSON? RYERSON? 1 This is Ryerson We are a distinctly urban university where our diverse community and ideas drive us to explore new ways of thinking. Here, we measure ourselves against real-world impact and apply our knowledge to improve lives. This is a place where innovation is everywhere. From our commitment to experiential learning and entrepreneurship to our award-winning buildings and varsity sports teams, it’s the strand that connects all that we do. University Ryerson Ryerson?Why 1. The Sheldon and Tracy Levy Student Learning Centre (SLC) is in the heart of Toronto. It houses 2 3 student space, resources and services and is connected to the Ryerson Library. Learn more about it on page 12. 2. The Daphne Cockwell Health Sciences Complex (DCC) is our newest building, with academic programming and offices and 332 student residence spaces. You can use the study lounges on every other floor, as well as a large community space on the eighth floor. 3. The Ryerson Image Centre (RIC) features 4,500 square feet of research, teaching and exhibition space for photography and related media. There are always interesting exhibits at the gallery, and it’s home to the Black Star Collection – 292,000 iconic black-and-white images charting the 20th century through photojournalism. 4. The Mattamy Athletic Centre (MAC) is a state-of-the-art facility with an NHL-sized hockey rink, as well as regulation-sized basketball and volleyball courts. You can exercise, play intramural sports and cheer on the Ryerson Rams. 4 2019 2018-19 2017-18 Handbook Admissions OUA East Division Rookie and Player OUA and U SPORTS men’s OUA and U SPORTS women’s of the Year for men's volleyball basketball silver medallists volleyball champions Ryerson University Ryerson Experiential Partnerships Ryerson has many co-op, internship and research partnerships with learning prominent companies and organizations including the following: Start your career at Ryerson, where education - Audible and experience go hand in hand. There is - Bombardier Aerospace a strong connection between our downtown - Cirque du Soleil campus and collaborative opportunities with - Coca-Cola - Holt Renfrew many leading organizations and companies. - IBM - Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Learning extends beyond the classroom through co-ops, - The National Ballet of Canada internships, field placements, industry projects and our - Ogilvy Zone Learning programs. Put your studies into practice - Parks Canada and emerge with the academic foundation necessary - PwC for your chosen career path, and the experience to stand - Rockwell Automation Canada out from the crowd. - Rogers Communications ryerson.ca/career - Siemens Canada - St. Michael’s Hospital - Toronto Hydro - Toronto Stock Exchange - Universal Music Group Above: Joseph Sebastian (Biomedical Engineering) landed an ultrasound imaging research internship at the Institut Langevin in Paris. Right: After completing an internship with the Why Ryerson?Why Toronto Railway Museum, Delaney Sweep (History) was hired to assist with summer programming. innovation hub for women of colour. colour. of women hubfor innovation social BadGal Media–amultimedia, launched left) Sahar Khan(Journalism, and right) Work, Bilqees Mohamed(Social Admissions Handbook Ryerson students get access to state- of-the-art workspaces and technologies, such as the latest 3D printers, in the Design Fabrication Zone. Ryerson University Ryerson Zone Learning Add to your education experience with Zone Learning. You can discover what it takes to create social change, contribute to a big idea or launch a startup. - Add to your resumé or portfolio with an internship, work experience or your own venture. - Access workshops, bootcamps, mentorship, labs and workspaces, grants, awards and competitions. - Collaborate with people from multiple disciplines across campus and network with industry leaders and community partners. - Develop career-ready skills desired by employers such as teamwork, communication, perseverance, risk-taking and project management. ryerson.ca/zonelearning Left: In the Design Fabrication Zone, Ryerson Helium – an interdisciplinary team of 30-plus students – is building a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) personal aerial vehicle. Zones Below: In the Fashion Ryerson is home to zones that provide opportunities for Zone, Leen Al-Taher you to get involved with initiatives from the ground up. (Industrial Engineering, shown) and her Biomedical Zone Legal Innovation Zone co-founders Jacob John (Aerospace Biomedical and health-care Solutions and technologies Engineering) and ventures to improve legal services Stephania Stefanakou and the justice system (Fashion) founded Clean Energy Zone House of Anesi. They designed a bra Clean, sustainable energy Science Discovery Zone that uses high-tech innovation Research, development materials to adapt to and problem-solving in the changes in women's Design Fabrication Zone breast size and reduce sciences back pain. Spatial ideas, design learning and 3D production Social Ventures Zone Creation of positive and DMZ viable social change Incubator for tech startups Transmedia Zone Fashion Zone Innovation in content and Fashion-inspired business storytelling and innovation iBoost Zone Customer-centric, problem- solving technologies Why Ryerson?Why #1 the DMZ is the top university-based incubator in the world* 500 zone startups as of March 2018 3,000+ new jobs created by Ryerson startups since 2010 2 international zones in Mumbai and New York City Admissions Handbook Admissions *According to UBI Global. 1 Your city Ryerson’s campus is located in the heart of the most dynamic city in Canada. When you step out of the classroom, opportunity and excitement surround you. From Toronto’s globally renowned food scene to its diverse neighbourhoods, the city is a hub for cultural exploration and discovery. As the economic capital of Canada, you’ll find countless internship options, local partners to launch your big idea and access to a booming job market to help you kick-start your career. From here, you can go anywhere. 6.9M #1 people in the Greater most youthful city Toronto Area (GTA) in Canada 160 Top 10 languages spoken most livable cities in the world Stats according to the Ontario Ministry of Finance, YouthfulCities Index 2018, the 2011 Census of Canada, and The Economist, 2018. 2 3 University Ryerson Ryerson?Why 8 1. Experience the bustle of 4 6 Yonge-Dundas Square – Toronto’s equivalent of New York City’s Times Square. 2. See the city by streetcar, or hop on our subway system. 3. Stroll over to Allan Gardens – this greenhouse is an oasis in the city. 4. Watch the parade and take part in Pride Toronto. 5. Take your picture in front of the Toronto sign at City Hall. 5 6. Take a ferry and visit the Toronto Islands for a full view of the city skyline. 7. Visit the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) to learn more about world culture and natural history. 8. Explore one of many Toronto neighbourhoods, such as trendy Kensington Market. 9. See one of hundreds 7 8 of films premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). 10. Enjoy a concert, play or exhibition at one of the many cultural spots around the city. 9 10 Admissions Handbook Admissions The raccoon is Toronto's unofficial mascot. Toronto 1. Ryerson 12. Financial District University 13. Union Station 2. Allan Gardens 14. Scotiabank Arena 3. Yonge-Dundas Square 15. Kensington Market 4. St. Michael’s Hospital 16. Chinatown 5. St. Lawrence 17. City Hall Market 18. Theatre District 6. Sugar Beach 19. Rogers Centre 7. Queen’s Park 20. CN Tower 8. MaRS Discovery District 21. Billy Bishop Toronto 9. Royal Ontario City Airport Museum (ROM) 22. Queen Street 10. Art Gallery of West Ontario (AGO) 15 23. TIFF Bell 11. CF Toronto Lightbox Eaton Centre 22 16 18 23 19 University Ryerson 21 Ryerson?Why 9 7 2 8 1 10 11 3 17 4 12 5 13 20 14 6 Handbook Admissions Sheldon and Tracy Levy Student Learning Centre Student space and support At Ryerson we’re committed to your success, with services and facilities dedicated to helping you be your personal and academic best. Our award-winning Sheldon and Tracy Levy Student Learning Centre (SLC) has eight unique floors where you can catch up on your assignments, collaborate on group projects or hang out with friends. There’s also access to Student Learning Support services in the building. On campus, there are more than 200 student groups, course unions and social and cultural groups to join. You’ll find your niche in no time. Find your floor 1 3 1. Valley (floor 1): amphitheatre space frequently home to student events, as well as Starbucks 2. Bridge (floor 2): access to the Ryerson Library, with its print and digital resources, computer labs, research help and study space 3. Bluff (floor 3): a place for innovation in the DMZ Sandbox or the Isaac Olowolafe Jr.