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High School at University 2022/2023 10 Lonely Planet named Manitoba one of the top 10 “Best in Travel” regions for 2019. Ranked top 3 of the best large Canadian cities to live in. MoneySense magazine (2017) VANCOUVER WINNIPEG TORONTO NEW YORK CHICAGO 1,100 + 100+ The Great Outdoors Restaurants featuring Explore Winnipeg’s We’re multicultural — Manitoba is home to beautiful global cuisines and International Jazz Festival, more than 100 languages beaches, scenic landscapes, award-winning chefs. Fringe Festival, Folk Festival, are spoken here. and impressive wildlife. Festival du Voyageur, and more. For more information, see U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 rankings, UK Business Insider’s ranking of safest countries, and National Geographic Travel Best Trips 2016. Design Brownell/Joe-Lynn ©Carl The University of Winnipeg Collegiate Winnipeg | 1 The Heart of Canada Winnipeg is the capital city of Manitoba and located in the centre of Canada, which is consistently ranked one of the world’s safest countries and one of the world’s top travel destinations. Our central downtown campus is only steps away from galleries, museums, and shopping, as well as being close to green spaces, parks, and walkways. 07 1.5 Sunny Days Winnipeg is Canada’s Winnipeg was named The U.S. border Winnipeg has an average of 316 7th largest city with a one of the best places is a short 1.5 hour sunny days per year, one of the population of 811,000. to visit on earth by National road trip away. sunniest cities in Canada! Geographic Travel! For more information, see U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 rankings, UK Business Insider’s ranking of safest countries, and National Geographic Travel Best Trips 2016. 2 | About High School at University High School at University The University of Winnipeg Collegiate (UWC) is unique in Canada as the only full high school program offered within a university. As a university preparatory school — located in historic Wesley Hall — we offer our students an exceptional high school program. Our faculty, tutoring staff, and full-time International Student Advisor help ensure that our students are on a path to success. The University of Winnipeg Collegiate About | 3 About the Collegiate The University of Winnipeg Collegiate is committed to Campus Art Gallery offering high school programs that provide an ideal transition Featuring local artists — to post-secondary education. The UWC philosophy emphasizes admission is free! the need for students to become mature individuals within an atmosphere of self-generated discipline, where students can discover freedom and its complement — responsibility. The year historic Wesley Hall was The UWC environment is one of academic freedom, and 1888 completed. mutual trust and support. We enable our students to reflect upon moral and ethical issues, and to develop their concern for the welfare of others. We strive to engage them in a Music to Your Ears rigorous curriculum that will prepare them for — and encourage UWinnipeg hosts an them to pursue — a lifelong love of learning. annual concert series. Collegiate faculty participate in ongoing professional development, and are committed to providing our students with guidance and structure to develop their intellectual, social, and personal skills — in short, the education of the total person. 4 | Pathway to University High School at University The University of Winnipeg Collegiate Pathway to University | 5 Your Pathway to University The Collegiate offers outstanding university preparation for international students who choose to study in Canada. Students can thrive with the independence and flexibility of learning on a university campus, combined with the support of a close-knit community of educators who care deeply about student success. Regular High School Program International students in Grade 9, 10, 11 and/or 12 can enrol in the Customized Academic regular high school program at The University of Winnipeg Collegiate. and Student Support After successfully completing the UWC high school program, students UWC’s full-time International Student earn a Manitoba High School Diploma and are eligible to apply to top Advisor assists students with academic universities in Canada and around the world. planning and ongoing academic and student support services throughout UWinnipeg Pre-University Pathway Program (UW-PUPP) their high school program. The UW-PUPP program is intended for academically strong students who International Collegiate students are currently studying under British curriculum (IGCSE/ /O levels/ AS/A levels), receive assistance and guidance and do not meet UWinnipeg undergraduate entrance requirements. in completing applications for In addition to being accepted into the Collegiate, students who university/college programs. are admitted to UW-PUPP also receive conditional acceptance to The University of Winnipeg Undergraduate Studies (dual-acceptance). After successfully completing the UW-PUPP and satisfying the University’s conditional requirements for undergraduate studies, students will earn a Manitoba High School Diploma and seamlessly transition to their undergraduate degree studies at The University of Winnipeg. Minimum Grade Requirement: B average University Foundation Program International students who have completed the high school program in their home country but do not currently meet university entrance requirements, can complete the University Foundation Program. After successfully completing the University Foundation Program, students will earn a Manitoba High School Diploma and will be eligible to apply to any university or college of their choosing. Minimum Grade Requirement: C average Minimum Educational Gap: 24 months On Point Students from the Royal Winnipeg Ballet attend high school at UWC. Volumes in 600 UWinnipeg’s THOUSAND extensive library. 6 | Collegiate Advantage High School at University The Collegiate Advantage The University of Winnipeg Collegiate has established a tradition of academic excellence over the past 50 years, and is proud to offer high school programs that provide an ideal transition to post-secondary education. Seamless Admission to UWinnipeg Graduating Collegiate students who meet entrance requirements Scholarship Consideration to UWinnipeg automatically receive seamless admission into undergraduate for Canadian Universities studies. They will receive an offer of acceptance in January before being offered formal admission in April, when final Grade 12 marks are available. International students graduating Dual-Credit Courses with a Manitoba High School Diploma and applying to a Qualified students can accelerate their learning at UWC by taking Canadian university may qualify dual-credit courses in their Grade 12 year. Dual-credit courses are for undergraduate entrance introductory first-year university courses that students can use for credit scholarships. A dedicated toward both their high school diploma and an eligible university degree. Scholarship Office assists We also offer university credit courses that help students transition students with their application to university studies including Intro to University and Academic Writing. for scholarships and awards for their post-secondary studies. EAL-Credit Courses Our unique high school program provides international students with English language and social studies instruction at the ‘E’ (EAL) designated level, as well as integrated academic instruction at the ‘S’ (Specialized) designated level. Dual-credit courses currently 16 available. Make Some Noise We have a partnership with the Manitoba Conservatory for Music and Arts. The University of Winnipeg Collegiate Academics | 7 Academics The Collegiate offers rigorous academic programming to ensure our students are prepared to meet the challenges of university and beyond. Bringing the curriculum to life, our award-winning faculty provide students with opportunities to learn through experience and critical thinking. Collegiate Academic Year — A University Model UWC closely conforms to The University of Winnipeg academic year, Dual-Credit Courses providing students with a more thorough preparation for university studies. The schedule allows qualifying Grade 12 students to take university courses • Introduction to Computers as well as high school courses in the same study session. • Programming Fundamentals I There are two study sessions per academic year. Fall/Winter session • Programming Fundamentals II runs from September to April and Spring session runs from May to June. • Introduction to Collegiate Course Offerings Chemical Properties of Matter UWC offers a wide variety of courses in the Arts, Science and Technology, • Basic Principles of and Humanities. Collegiate students complete a minimum of 30 credits Chemical Reactivity in order to graduate, including 19 compulsory credits, plus electives that prepare • Introduction to them to reach future goals and meet university entrance requirements. Conflict Resolution Studies For a complete list of current courses and their descriptions, visit: • English 1 collegiate.uwinnipeg.ca/academics • Introduction to Human Geography: People, Culture and Environment • Introductory to Human Geography: Population, Place and Development • Introduction to Global Citizenship • Introduction to Calculus • Introduction to University • Music Appreciation • Introduction to Philosophy • Exploring Religions: World’s Religions • Academic Writing: Multidisciplinary Free wireless internet access across campus. Average number of students in a 20 Collegiate class. 8