2019 Counsellor Resource Guide
Table of Contents
About the Educational Liaison Association of Alberta ...... 2 Tips for hosting a successful ELAA event ...... 3 Using this guide ...... 3 Alberta University of the Arts ...... 4 Ambrose University ...... 6 Athabasca University ...... 8 Bow Valley College ...... 10 Burman University ...... 12 Canadian Armed Forces – Royal Military College of Canada ...... 14 Concordia University of Edmonton ...... 16 Grande Prairie Regional College ...... 18 Keyano College ...... 20 Lakeland College ...... 22 Lethbridge College ...... 24 MacEwan University ...... 26 Medicine Hat College ...... 28 Mount Royal University ...... 30 NAIT ...... 32 NorQuest College ...... 34 Northern Lakes College ...... 36 Olds College ...... 38 Portage College ...... 40 Prairie College ...... 42 Red Deer College ...... 44 Royal Canadian Mounted Police ...... 46 SAIT Polytechnic ...... 48 St. Mary’s University ...... 50 The King’s University ...... 52 University of Alberta ...... 54 University of Lethbridge ...... 56 University of Calgary ...... 58 Contact Summary Chart ...... 59 Notes ...... 60
1 About the Educational Liaison Association of Alberta
The Educational Liaison Association of Alberta (ELAA) was established September 13, 1982 to provide exposure to Post-Secondary opportunities for rural Alberta students, an underserved population at that time. Today, ELAA is comprised of 25 publicly-funded Alberta Post-Secondaries, Prairie College, the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police with the goal of exposing all students in the province to the post-secondary opportunities offered through our members. In 2018, over 122,000 students had the opportunity to explore the possibilities offered by our member institutions at one of 140 ELAA events!
How an ELAA schedule is planned
Early in the new year, ELAA’s Alberta Post-Secondary Events (APSE) Coordinators begin the process of planning the upcoming Fall travel schedule. Feedback is compiled and analyzed, dates are determined for large, centralized events and a skeleton schedule is created with weeks we’ll be in which regions, including dates for large events. Once we have the skeleton, the APSE Coordinators look at the regions to determine an effective travel route avoiding unnecessary/redundant travel. At this point, the APSE Coordinators reach out directly to schools to see if they would be interested in hosting an ELAA event. While there may be some flexibility in when ELAA can offer an event at a certain location, our travel schedule often limits how flexible we can be. Once a host has indicated interest in an ELAA event, we ask for additional details (parking, number of students, additional schools attending, etc.) for the event which assist recruiters who will be attending. The APSE Coordinators collect and accept this information as confirmation of being able to host the event, and it is published on the website for ELAA members to see.
Interested in hosting an ELAA event?
Over the years, ELAA has tried several ways to engage schools and organizations who may be interested in hosting an ELAA event. We’ve found the most successful way is the direct approach – reaching out via phone or email. If you’re interested in hosting an ELAA event and haven’t been contacted, please email [email protected] to get the conversation started!
Registration deadline
Based on counsellor feedback, we’ve introduced a registration deadline to RSVP for ELAA events. On or before August 23, 2019 all ELAA members were required to have RSVP’d for the events they wish to attend in the Fall. After this date, institutions wishing to attend an event must reach out directly to the event host to determine if they can be accommodated. Registrants for an event can be found by visiting elaa.ab.ca, logging in (username: counsellors; password: counsellors), selecting Events > Event List from the top navigation bar, clicking on the event and scrolling to the bottom. All registered attendees will be found under “Going.” If you would like to reach out to a member institution to see if they can attend your event, please email [email protected].
2 Tips for hosting a successful ELAA event
• Complete the confirmation form from the APSE Coordinators. This provides recruiters important information about parking, location of the event, anticipated number of students attending and more. • Reserve an appropriate space. Space should be large enough to accommodate ELAA members attending as well as the students (gymnasiums or other large, open spaces are generally appropriate). Unless otherwise indicated to you by the APSE Coordinators, please provide one table per institution. • Promote the event to students and teachers to ensure a significant turnout. • Check who’s registered for your event by visiting the event page on the ELAA website. Institutions registering after the August 23 deadline must contact you directly to confirm space. • Prepare your students. Encourage students speak to all institutions, even if they’ve never heard of or considered an institution, as they may find opportunities they were unaware of. • 30 minutes prior to the start of the event recruiters will arrive and begin to set up. Please ensure the space is appropriately prepared and free of students until the start of the event as this allows all recruiters to be set up and ready-to-go when the event begins. • Connect with the on-site weekly coordinator. The ASPE Coordinators will let you know in advance who the weekly coordinator is and what institution they are from, and the coordinator will introduce themselves to you prior to the start of the event. The coordinator is your on-site contact for the event – let them know about any last-minute changes and they’ll let you know if any recruiters will be delayed. • Be mindful of the scheduled event end time. If you have a specific requirement for the time/length of the event you’re hosting, please work with the APSE Coordinators during the planning process. • Give us your feedback. Your feedback is crucial in ensuring we’re able to continue providing value in connecting your students to the opportunities offered by our members. We want feedback not only about hosted events, but also changes you’re experiencing which may impact how you’re able to connect students to post-secondary opportunities. Please complete the feedback form from the APSE Coordinators after an event hosted at your school or reach out at any point to let us know your thoughts.
Using this guide
As you look through this guide, it is important to remember the most accurate and up-to-date information will always be available directly from an institution, either on their website or by contacting them directly. Every institution operates independently, meaning information and business processes are specific to each institution. Please refrain from generalizing and/or making assumptions about an institution based on information and understanding about another. While this guide has been reviewed for accuracy, ELAA strongly encourages you to verify information with the institution.
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auarts.ca
General Information INSTITUTION Student population 1,156 Average first year class-size 16 HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELLORS Newsletter available? Yes. On-campus events such as Open House, Portfolio Review Day, High School Counselor Update Day, ShowOFF Art Competition, University Preview Day. CAMPUS TOURS auarts.ca/future-students/campus-tours-and-events STUDENT FOR A DAY
Admissions Information auarts.ca/future-students/how-apply/bachelors-degree-application-process
APPLICATION DATES Intake Open Close Fall 2020 October 1, 2019 February 1, 2020 Priority Applications close on February 1st, 2020. General Admissions are open until July 31, 2020. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS All non-English transcripts must be accompanied by notarized English auarts.ca/future-students/how-apply/how- translations. If you attended a high school where the primary language apply-bachelors-degree/how-apply-if-youre- spoken was not English, you’ll need to demonstrate English requirements international-student for Bachelors degree programs.The deadline for official transcripts and English proficiency documents is August 1. EARLY ADMISSION No. COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS Yes, all programs. ADVANCED STANDING IB, AP, Dual credit. ENGLISH LANGUAGE AUArts’s Bachelors Degree programs require one of the following: PROFICIENCY -Successful completion of at least two years of full-time high school English auarts.ca/future-students/how-apply/how- instruction and a passing mark in grade 12 English course or equivalent. apply-bachelors-degree/academic- requirements/english-requirements -Successful completion of one year of full-time English instruction (18 credits) at a post-secondary institution, including at least one transferrable English course in composition or literature. -A score of 83 or higher on an official TOEFL on the Internet-based test (iBT), with a minimum score of 20 in each of the four testing sections, or 220 on the computer-based test (CBT). -A score of 70 or higher on the CAEL assessment, or a score of 70 or higher on the CAEL CE -A score of 6.5 or higher on the IELTS TRANSCRIPTS
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Upgrading/ESL The Artstream Certificate Program is a collaborative program between auarts.ca/degrees-programs/artstream AUArts and Bow Valley College. It provides a bridge to an art and design education for applicants who do not meet AUArts’s academic and/or English proficiency requirements for First Year Undergraduate Studies, but who demonstrate satisfactory levels of art portfolio achievement.
Awards auarts.ca/current-students/student-loans Entrance awards offered? Yes. Entrance Awards for domestic and international students. More details: auarts.ca/current-students/awards-and-scholarships.
Residence Yes. As AUArts shares a campus with SAIT, all AUArts Students are auarts.ca/current-students/student-housing welcome to live on-campus at the SAIT Residence! We have a section of East Hall Residence just for AUArts: you can have an AU Arts roommate and full access to the shared Arts Studio in the building. Join a specific residence life orientation just for AUArts students at move-in! You can live in Begin Tower, but there is no designated AUArts community. Residence suites are in the northeast corner of the SAIT main campus. They boast two modern high rises with four different floor plans, 24-hour security, recreation and study lounges, laundry facilities and a shared studio art space. Affordable, student friendly 8-month leases start at $840/month.
Varsity Athletics No.
Student Supports INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS The Lodgepole Centre facilitates Elder advising, supports traditional auarts.ca/about-auarts/lodgepole-center ceremonies, workshops, sharing circles and more. All members of AUArts are welcome to attend events as the Lodgepole Center is a dedicated and all-inclusive space. ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES STUDENT SUPPORTS OF Student Academic Support; Academic Support; Counselling Services; INTEREST Students with disabilities; International Student Support
Student Life CLUBS Wall Gallery; VCD NYC; The Velvet Tracksuits; Pidgin Collective; acadsa.ca/programs/studentgroups/student- Japanese Language Learning Club; HORSE CLUB; Glass Club; Galerie groups-2018-19 Gaulin; Fridge Gallery; Creig Gallery; Coven Gallery; Community Garden; Cloth Club; Ceramic Student Travel Group; Buttoneers (Button Making Club); Blind Spot Juried Show. EXTRA-CURRICULAR acadsa.ca CO-CURRICULAR No.
Additional Information As of February 1st, 2019, the Alberta College of Arts + Design (formerly ACAD) became the Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts).
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ambrose.edu
General Information INSTITUTION Student population 950 Average first year class-size 50 HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELLORS ambrose.edu/high-school-counsellors Newsletter available? No. CAMPUS TOURS Register for a campus tour online, enrolment session and campus and ambrose.edu/visit-campus residence tour. We book tours Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm. Students can also just e-mail us to set up a visit! STUDENT FOR A DAY Students have the opportunity to attend a class, meet with a professor, tour ambrose.edu/visit-campus our facility, have lunch on us, meet students in his or her program, sit in an enrolment and financial aid session, and attend chapel (if they come on a Tuesday or Thursday). We book SFAD’s Mon to Fri 9 to 3.
Admissions Information ambrose.edu/admissions
APPLICATION DATES Intake Open Close Fall 2020 October 1, 2019 August 1, 2019 Winter 2021 October 1, 2019 December 1, 2020
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ambrose.edu/admissions/international-admission-requirements EARLY ADMISSION Yes. Early admission is conditional, based on grade 11 marks and most recent grade 12 marks, as well as unofficial transcripts being submitted. Applications open October 1. COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS No. ADVANCED STANDING IB, AP. ambrose.edu/admissions/undergraduate- requirements ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY ambrose.edu/admissions/undergraduate-requirements TRANSCRIPTS We don’t have transcript deadlines; however, a student’s admission will depend on them submitting their transcripts.
Upgrading /ESL
6 Awards ambrose.edu/admissions/financial-aid/awards-scholarships Entrance awards offered? Yes. Entrance Scholarships: based on academics (up to $2000); Church Servant Leadership Scholarship: up to $4000 for four years for students involved in their church; Christian High School Scholarship: $3000 for four years; Presidential Scholarship: Full ride scholarship based on academics and leadership; Athletic and Music scholarships available as well.
Residence Yes. June 15 is the deadline. 2 or 3 person rooms available (single rooms ambrose.edu/student-life/residence-life for mature students). 2 person room is $1800 per month, 3 person room is $1600 per month, meal plan is $1525 or $2000.
Varsity Athletics Yes. Men’s and Women’s basketball, volleyball, soccer, futsal. We ambrose.edu/athletics compete in the ACAC. Students can become athletes by connecting with our coaches (contact information is online) or attending an ID camp.
Student Supports ambrose.edu/myambrose INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES One-on-one support for students (accomodations, tutoring, writing centre, ambrose.edu/academics/student-academic- etc). success STUDENT SUPPORTS OF INTEREST ambrose.edu/student-life
Student Life CLUBS Some highlights: Baking Club, League of Aspiring Biologists, Lions Dance ambrose.edu/student-life/clubs-activities Crew, Outdoors Club. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ambrose.edu/student-life
CO-CURRICULAR No.
Additional Information
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athabascau.ca
General Information INSTITUTION Student population 42,000 Average first year class-size N/A HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELLORS athabascau.ca/discover/how-au-works/what-to-expect Newsletter available? No. CAMPUS TOURS Virtual athabascau.ca/discover/open-house STUDENT FOR A DAY
Admissions Information
athabascau.ca/admissions
APPLICATION DATES Intake Open Close Ongoing 10th of every month for individual courses.
Other Open admission for most programs with no deadlines.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS athabascau.ca/admissions/international-students EARLY ADMISSION No. COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS No. ADVANCED STANDING Dual credit. ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TRANSCRIPTS
Upgrading /ESL
Awards athabascau.ca/admissions/tuition-fees/#financial-aid Entrance awards offered? Yes. registrar.athabascau.ca/studentawards.
Residence No.
Varsity Athletics No.
8 Student Supports athabascau.ca/students/student-services INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS indigenous.athabascau.ca ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES asd.athabascau.ca STUDENT SUPPORTS OF ausu.org INTEREST
Student Life CLUBS EXTRA-CURRICULAR CO-CURRICULAR No.
Additional Information
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bowvalleycollege.ca
General Information INSTITUTION Student population 16,000 Average first year class-size 35-40 HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELLORS bowvalleycollege.ca/admissions/high-school-and-agency-staff Newsletter available? No. CAMPUS TOURS Offer individual or group tours. 35 - 40 minutes in length, depending on the bowvalleycollege.ca/admissions/visit-bow- programs of interest. Can add on advising appointments and group valley-college presentations. STUDENT FOR A DAY We no longer offer Student-for-a-Day.
Admissions Information bowvalleycollege.ca/admissions
APPLICATION DATES Intake Open Close Spring/Summer 2020 April 1, 2020 Fall 2020 August 1, 2019 Winter 2021 December 2, 2019 Applications for career programs open 13 months before the program start date. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Please contact our International Education Office: international@ bowvalleycollege.ca/international bowvalleycollege.ca or 403-410-3476. EARLY ADMISSION No. COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS No. ADVANCED STANDING Dual credit. Available for students at any high school in Alberta. High bowvalleycollege.ca/programs-courses/dual- school students taking dual credit courses do not have to meet Bow Valley credit-program/dual-credit-program College admission requirements. After completing high school, students will have to meet all admission requirements before they are accepted into Bow Valley College. ENGLISH LANGUAGE Most Career Programs CLB 8 with some exceptions. See website for full PROFICIENCY details. bowvalleycollege.ca/elp TRANSCRIPTS For students currently in high school, proof of enrolment may be required. Name, course codes with start and end dates, diploma exam (if applicable) and estimated date of graduation.
Upgrading /ESL Options for Academic Upgrading: High School (standard class, flex class, bowvalleycollege.ca/upgrading on-line), and Art Stream with Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts).
10 Awards bowvalleycollege.ca/awards Entrance awards offered? Yes. David & Leslie Bissett Bursary - renewable up to 2,500 per/semester; Paul and Gerri Charette Endowed Award – 4000; Alberta Blue Cross Bursary - up to 3,500; Awards for International Students - see website for details.
Residence Yes. Bow Valley College students are eligible to live in SAIT Residence.
Varsity Athletics No.
Student Supports bowvalleycollege.ca/lss INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS Iniikokaan Centre: Elder advising, spirituality resources; culturally relevant bowvalleycollege.ca/student- speakers & information sessions; a gathering place to study; advocacy; resources/student-life/iniikokaan-centre Indigenous scholarship and bursary information. ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES Resources include: Reboot (tutoring), peer tutors, learning coaches, bowvalleycollege.ca/accessibility workshops and assistive technology for all learners at the College. Book an appointment online with an Accessibility Advisor. STUDENT SUPPORTS OF Writing specialists, peer tutors, Tech and Budget Bootcamps, Gender and INTEREST Sexual Diversity Hub, RISE program (early alert to overcome barriers), Mobile Food Market on campus, and more...
Student Life CLUBS Enactus Bow Valley Chapter; SABVC Pride; Change Club; International sabvc.ca Club; S.O.A.R Club; Recovery From Addictions Club. EXTRA-CURRICULAR BVC Students' Association; New Student Orientation; Pride Week Events; bowvalleycollege.ca/student- Reading Week Events; Student Arts and Crafts Fair. resources/student-life CO-CURRICULAR Yes. There are many one-time and ongoing events throughout the year, bowvalleycollege.ca/student- including: Bow Valley College Cares events; LEAD events; New Student resources/student-life/cocurricular-record Orientation volunteering; Intercultural Centre events.
Additional Information Opportunities for applied learning research, integrated work learning projects, Co-operative Education Program, Business and Culture course tours and International Youth Internship programs. Innovative Technology Tools - Virtual Reality, Microsoft Studio Surface, 3-D printers, Arduino and maker creative kits, advanced recording equipment, and more.
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burmanu.ca
General Information INSTITUTION Student population 470 Average first year class-size 90 HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELLORS Newsletter available? No. CAMPUS TOURS Individual visits can be set up at any time via email ([email protected]). burmanu.ca/visit These visits include a campus tour, meeting with a professor in the department of interest, and a meeting with the Student Finance Office. Most visits can be completed in 2-3 hours. Our Burman Experience event happens twice a year from Thursday evening to Sunday morning. Students can be transported onto campus (if needed) and housed in our dorm. They are given a campus tour and an opportunity to meet with professors. There are presentations by the Student Finance Office and various student groups on campus. This is a great opportunity for students to experience dorm life and interact with current students as well as potential classmates. STUDENT FOR A DAY
Admissions Information
burmanu.ca/apply
APPLICATION DATES Intake Open Close Fall 2020 Ongoing Winter 2021 Ongoing INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International students must complete their application through Apply burmanu.ca/internationalstudents Alberta and will be contacted by our International Student recruiter for assistance through the remainder of the application process. More information about the process and requirements can be found in our Academic Calendar, which is available online. EARLY ADMISSION Yes. Students must have completed their application, submitted proof of citizenship, and their interim transcripts before February 1. Students who complete the application before our early admission deadline are eligible to receive a $1000 scholarship for their first year. COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS No. ADVANCED STANDING None. ENGLISH LANGUAGE More information about the requirements can be found in our Academic PROFICIENCY Calendar, which is available online. TRANSCRIPTS Official transcripts required for Final Admission can be emailed directly to [email protected] or mailed Attn: Admissions Office.
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Awards burmanu.ca/studentfinancialservices Entrance awards offered? Yes. Academics, Athletics, Music, Leadership.
Residence Yes. Men's and Women's Residence, Mature housing available. Contact burmanu.ca/residence [email protected] for more information.
Varsity Athletics Yes. Men’s & Women’s Volleyball, Men’s & Women’s Basketball, Men’s & burmanu.ca/athletics Women’s Soccer.
Student Supports burmanu.ca/sakalastudentsuccess INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES STUDENT SUPPORTS OF INTEREST
Student Life CLUBS burmanu.ca/studentservices/clubs EXTRA-CURRICULAR CO-CURRICULAR No.
Additional Information
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rmc-cmr.ca
General Information INSTITUTION Student population 2,450 Average first year class-size 40-50 HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELLORS Newsletter available? No. CAMPUS TOURS Tours are offered Mondays and Fridays throughout the year, reservations required. Contact [email protected] or 1-866-762-2672 to schedule a tour. STUDENT FOR A DAY
Admissions Information
rmc-cmr.ca/en/registrars-office/admissions
APPLICATION DATES Intake Open Close Fall 2020 September 1 March 31
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Not applicable. EARLY ADMISSION No. COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS Yes, all programs. Students must offer a minimal course mark of 75% for rmc-cmr.ca/en/registrars-office/admissions each core subject and have an overall average of at least 75% on the best 6 courses completed in grade 12 including the required courses. ADVANCED STANDING IB, AP. If students are completing both the IB Diploma and another high school curriculum, RMC will consider both sets of information to determine which credential best positions them for admission. RMC will recognize and utilize Advanced Placement courses as prerequisite courses for admission. Candidates must satisfy RMC`s general admission requirements as per their home province including the program-specific subject prerequisites. ENGLISH LANGUAGE Upon arrival, students take a placement test that measures their level in PROFICIENCY their second official language. If they do not reach the level required by the curriculum of the College, they must take second language classes. TRANSCRIPTS
Upgrading/ESL
Awards rmc-cmr.ca/en/registrars-office/student-financial-aid Entrance awards offered? No. Regular Officer Training Program (ROTP) candidates will have 100% of their school fees, including tuition and books paid for.
14 Residence Yes. All ROTP officer cadets are required to live on campus. There is a rmc-cmr.ca/en/training-wing/life-rmcc#res combination of single and double rooms with the preference for single rooms to be allocated to senior years. All residents are co-ed.
Varsity Athletics Yes. Member of U SPORTS & Ontario University Athletics (OUA) in men’s rmc-cmr.ca/en/athletic-department/varsity- and women’s fencing, hockey, rugby, men’s and women’s soccer and sports men’s and women’s volleyball. Ample opportunities also exist at the intramural and recreational levels as well.
Student Supports INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS The Aboriginal Leadership Opportunity Year (ALOY) program is a program rmc-cmr.ca/en/training-wing/joining- to give First Nation, Métis and Inuit young people an opportunity to develop instructions their leadership skills. ALOY will expose them to a rich and very proud military tradition at Royal Military College of Canada (RMC), to Aboriginal traditions and heritage, as well as and preparing them for leadership roles. ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES STUDENT SUPPORTS OF INTEREST
Student Life CLUBS Recreational clubs include: astronomy, aviation enthusiast, bilingualism, rmc-cmr.ca/en/athletic-department/recreation- chess, climbing, curling, debate, expedition, judo, paintball/airsoft, clubs photography, sport parachuting, stage band, theatre, multi-sport, war games, windsurfing, yacht.
As an extramural sports program, the Competitive Clubs provide RMC students an enhanced opportunity for training and competition that are otherwise not available as a Recreational Club. Competitive clubs include: taekwondo, rowing, swimming, running, women’s rugby and sailing. EXTRA-CURRICULAR CO-CURRICULAR No.
Additional Information While studying at the Royal Military College of Canada, ROTP candidates will earn $18,000 per year and have access to an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision and much more.
After graduation they will be guaranteed a job in their field with the Canadian Armed Forces. Each program requires two months of service for every one month of paid education.
To qualify for paid education, students must first join the Canadian Armed Forces. Students are encouraged to apply in the Fall for the following academic year.
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concordia.ab.ca
General Information INSTITUTION Student population 2,300 Average first year class-size 20 HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELLORS concordia.ab.ca/futurestudents Newsletter available? Yes. Quarterly newsletter with information on new programs, deadlines, funding and more! Email [email protected] to sign up. CAMPUS TOURS Visit our campus! It really is the best way to see what Concordia University concordia.ab.ca/tours of Edmonton can offer you. We can book individual and group campus tours year round. Submit the tour request form online. STUDENT FOR A DAY Be a Student for a Day! There’s no better way to experience a day in the concordia.ab.ca/sfad life of a Concordia University of Edmonton student than to be one. Sign up for our Student for a Day program and we’ll pair you with one of our Student Ambassadors. This program runs from October to March.
Admissions Information
APPLICATION DATES Intake Open Close Spring/Summer 2020 October 1, 2019 March 1, 2020 Fall 2020 October 1, 2019 June 30, 2020 Winter 2021 February 1, 2020 November 1, 2020 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Graduation from a secondary high school program eligible for admissibility concordia.ab.ca/international to university in the home country. Check qualifications by country list. Five program-specific admission subjects with a minimum overall admission average of 60%; English Language Arts; four subjects from History, Languages other than English, Fine Arts, Sciences, and/or other subjects. Maximum of two Fine Arts courses and maximum of one other subject may be used for admission. Fulfillment of the English Language Requirement. EARLY ADMISSION Yes. COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS Varies by program. ADVANCED STANDING IB, AP. concordia.ab.ca/ib; concordia.ab.ca/ap ENGLISH LANGUAGE All applicants whose first language is not English are required to PROFICIENCY demonstrate fulfillment of English language requirements, regardless of citizenship or country of origin as outlined in our academic calendar. TRANSCRIPTS For any education outside of Alberta or Canada, transcripts must be requested by the student to be sent directly to the university.
Upgrading/ESL High school equivalent courses are not available; specific university-level equivalents may be used to substitute for high school course deficiencies.
16 Awards financialaid.concordia.ab.ca Entrance awards offered? Yes. The University Entrance Scholarship provides guaranteed renewable scholarships to high school students who present a minimum award average of 75%. Value varies according to applicant’s award average.
Residence Yes. For first time applicants, in order to secure a place in Residence, it is concordia.ab.ca/residence HIGHLY RECOMMENDED applications be submitted by June 30th for the 4-month Fall term and the 8-month Fall/Winter term. October 31st for the 4-month Winter 2020 term only. No application fee. Applications for Fall- Winter 2020-2021 & Fall 2020 only open February 2, 2020; Winter 2021 only opens October 1, 2020.
Varsity Athletics Yes. Concordia University of Edmonton’s athletic teams compete in the gothunder.ca highly competitive Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference (ACAC). We have a proud history of excellence at the highest levels both provincially and nationally. We have 12 teams competing in nine different sports: Badminton, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Cross-Country Running, Curling, Golf, Men’s Hockey, Indoor Track, Men’s Soccer, Women’s Soccer, and Men’s and Women’s Volleyball.
Student Supports concordia.ab.ca/student-services/ INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS The Indigenous Knowledge and Research Centre (IKRC) connects self- concordia.ab.ca/student-services/indigenous- declared Indigenous and non-Indigenous students with social and scientific student-services/ research opportunities. It also allows students to engage in research collaborations with key industry and community partners. ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES We are an Inclusive Post-Secondary and we offer Learning concordia.ab.ca/student-services/ Accommodations for Accessibility Services. Contact us as soon as you apply for admission: [email protected]. STUDENT SUPPORTS OF Writing Centre, Tutoring, Counselling, Supplemental Instruction, Early INTEREST Alert, Used Book Market, Food Bank, ConcordiaTalks. We are a multi-faith institution open to people of all faiths or no faith.
Student Life CLUBS Student unions, Model UN, Pride, Visual Cultural, Table Tennis, ourcsa.ca Indigenous, The Bolt Newspaper and more. EXTRA-CURRICULAR Concordia’s Student Ambassadors are student leaders who exemplify the concordia.ab.ca/ambassadors values of our institution in their academics, extra-curricular pursuits, and beyond the walls of campus. CO-CURRICULAR Yes. Grades cannot represent everything students learn during their post- concordia.ab.ca/student-services secondary experience. Concordia University of Edmonton’s Co-curricular Record (CCR) was developed to provide students with official documentation to recognize their co-curricular achievements to prospective employers and graduate schools. The Co-Curricular Record is a great opportunity for you to showcase your extra-curricular activities, leadership abilities, professional development, and much more.
Additional Information The Concordia Commitment will guarantee that, if students have met the criteria over the course of their studies, and have not been able to secure career-related employment within six months of graduation, or move on to graduate or professional studies, they will be eligible to return to Concordia University of Edmonton for another year of undergraduate classes free of charge. For further information about the program, contact: Student Life & Learning, [email protected].
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gprc.ab.ca
General Information INSTITUTION Student population 2,000 Average first year class-size 20 HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELLORS N/A Newsletter available? No. CAMPUS TOURS Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Custom visits for school groups, gprc.ab.ca/recruitment/index.html Prospective Students and their families. Please give 2 weeks notice. STUDENT FOR A DAY Student for a Day will be hosted during our Open House on November 8th gprc.ab.ca/recruitment/index.html from 9:00AM – 2:30PM. Students will have the opportunity to register through their school or individually by emailing [email protected].
Admissions Information gprc.ab.ca/apply
APPLICATION DATES Intake Open Close Spring/Summer 2020 October 1, 2019 Fall 2020 October 1, 2019 July 30, 2019 Winter 2021 October 1, 2020 November 30, 2020 Nursing Applications close February 28, 2020. GPRC accepts applications from October 1st to the start of term; however, admissions decisions are not guaranteed after the application deadline. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS gprc.ab.ca/recruitment/ international_students.html
EARLY ADMISSION Yes. GPRC offers conditional admission to programs based on grades to date and a list of grade 12 courses to be completed prior to the start of the semester. COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS Varies by program. Nursing is the only competitive entry program at GPRC. Contact [email protected] for information regarding admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. ADVANCED STANDING IB, AP, Dual credit. Dual Credit is offered in a variety of areas including gprc.ab.ca/recruitment/dualcredit.html University Transfer Courses, Certificate & Diploma Courses, Programs, and Continuing Education Courses. Advanced standing and/or post- secondary credit may be offered for AP and IB courses for GPRC certificate and diploma programs. ENGLISH LANGUAGE There are a variety of ways that a student can meet English Language PROFICIENCY Proficiency, which is a requirement for all applicants to programs at gprc.ab.ca/doc.php?d=INTSTU-ELP GPRC. If you have questions, please contact [email protected].
18 TRANSCRIPTS Applicants with transcripts from institutions (high school or post secondary) outside of Alberta must request that official transcripts be sent to GPRC from their institution(s) or provide original transcripts in a sealed envelope.
Upgrading /ESL GPRC offers a wide range of junior high and high school equivalency gprc.ab.ca/programs/academic-upgrading courses in Math, English, and the Sciences.
Awards gprc.ab.ca/services/financialaid Entrance awards offered? Yes. We offer over $500,000 in scholarships and awards. Entrance Award applications open in September of your first year as a full-time GPRC student.
Residence Yes. We have a variety of housing options depending on the campus gprc.ab.ca/services/housing attended including townhouses, apartments, dormitories, and family housing. Prices vary by type of housing.
Varsity Athletics Yes. Wolves athletes compete in the ACAC in men's and women's cross- gprc.ab.ca/athletics/index.html country running, indoor track, soccer, volleyball, and basketball. contact [email protected] to find out how to become a Wolves athlete!
Student Supports gprc.ab.ca/students/index.html INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS We have an Indigenous Liaison, Elder in Residence, On-Campus gprc.ab.ca/services/indigenous Friendship Centre and our Circle of Indigenous Students to provide students with academic and cultural supports. ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES Accessibility Services provides academic accommodations to students gprc.ab.ca/services/accessibility with documented disabilities and may assist students in obtaining the required documentation. Please contact our office at [email protected] as soon as possible in order to arrange Accessibility services and supports. STUDENT SUPPORTS OF We offer free tutoring through our On-Campus Friendship Centre as well INTEREST as our Academic Success Centre. GPRC also has a Psychologist and Mental Health Therapists on staff to assist and support students.
Student Life CLUBS Contact our Students' Association for information on student clubs gprc.ab.ca/students/sa including the French Club, Super Mario Club, Model UN, Baking Club, our GSA, Earth Club and more!! Visit the SAGPRC-Students' Association of GPRC Facebook page for more info! EXTRA-CURRICULAR We have a number of recreational activites for students - including free gprc.ab.ca/athletics/centre/recreation access to our fitness centre, Climbing Gym, 3 hole-golf course and more! Activities and facilities differ based on campus location. CO-CURRICULAR Yes. Contact [email protected] to find out more about receiving co- curricular credit for participating in a variety of aspects of student life, including athletics, student government, peer counselling, and other student leadership activities.
Additional Information GPRC strives to provide all prospective students with a high level of support. If you have any questions, or if you can't find what you are looking for, please call 780-539-2228 or email [email protected]. Our Academic Advisors help you to explore educational requirements for the career paths that you are considering. They also help students to choose the right courses for their program. Our Recruitment Team assists students with applying to GPRC. These services are available on campus, over the phone, and sometimes at local high schools throughout the year.
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keyano.ca
General Information INSTITUTION Student population 2,200 Average first year class-size 15 HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELLORS Newsletter available? No. CAMPUS TOURS Sign up for a tour by emailing the Student Recruitment Coordinator or keyano.ca/en/about-us/book-a-tour.aspx calling (780)791-4884. Tours can be one-on-one or group and are customized. They can include meeting current students, attending a class, meeting instructors, seeing student housing, sampling cafeteria food, and viewing our modern facilities. STUDENT FOR A DAY
Admissions Information
https://www.keyano.ca/en/programs-and-courses/apply-now.aspx
APPLICATION DATES Intake Open Close Spring/Summer 2020 October 1, 2019 Fall 2020 October 1, 2019 Winter 2021 October 1, 2019 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS keyano.ca/en/programs-and-courses/international-students.aspx EARLY ADMISSION Yes. After application processing, any students with both 5% or higher than the program admission requirements and a timetable with the appropriate Grade 12 courses may receive conditional acceptance. COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS Varies by program. See website for details on Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Practical Nursing diploma, and the Alberta College of Paramedics. For most programs, applicants are accepted on a first qualified, first served basis once their application and supporting documents have been received. For programs with an enrollment limit, the College reserves the right to employ academic rating scales for admission. ADVANCED STANDING IB, AP. Submit a free request (one per course) for advanced credit to the Office of the Registrar after you have been accepted or conditionally accepted. Requests which are incomplete or that do not comply with the requirements listed will not be reviewed. ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY keyano.ca/en/programs-and-courses/languages.aspx?_mid_=11860 TRANSCRIPTS Current high school students should submit copies of their year timetable to [email protected]. If you attended high school or post-secondary outside of Alberta, contact that institution to request official transcripts to send directly to the Office of the Registrar.
20 Upgrading/ESL keyano.ca/en/programs-and-courses/high-school-equivalency-and-academic-upgrading.aspx
Awards keyano.ca/en/student-services/financial-aid.aspx Entrance awards offered? Yes. Excellence Scholarships are awarded to students entering Keyano College from secondary schools in Alberta. They honour students with demonstrated academic success with the maximum tuition of one year of domestic university studies (approx. $3902 for 2019/20). No application required. All high school diploma exams must be written before June.
Residence Yes. keyano.ca/en/student-services/housing.aspx
Varsity Athletics Yes. Teams include Men's and Women's Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, keyano.ca/en/athletics-and-fitness/huskies- Futsal, and Cricket, and a combined Cheer Team. Basketball, Volleyball, athletics.aspx Soccer and Futsal all compete in the ACAC, while Cricket and Cheer are club teams. Contact a coach if you are interested in playing. There are 3 days of open tryouts at the start of the fall semester. A student must be enrolled in full-time courses (usually 9 credits) for their program. They must then pass 6 credits first semester to be eligible second semester at 2.0 GPA and 18 in the full year to be eligible to play the following year at a 2.0 GPA.
Student Supports INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS The Aboriginal Student Centre (ASC) promotes a respectful and keyano.ca/en/student-services/aboriginal- welcoming environment for all students, faculty, and staff. It’s a central hub student-centre.aspx to gather and find a sense of belonging and cultivates community connection and student support. Several events provide Indigenous teachings, crafts, guest speakers, music, etc. The Indigenous Careers Award encourages the pursuit and completeion of full-time post-secondary studies leading to high-demand careers in Alberta (see the website). ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES Keyano College is committed to supporting and promoting a welcoming, keyano.ca/en/student-services/accessibility- inclusive and sustainable learning environment. If you have a functional and-accommodations.aspx limitation or disability, Accessibility Services can providie accommodations, adaptive technologies and learning strategies. Book an appointment with the Accessibility Services office by email or 780-791-8934. STUDENT SUPPORTS OF The Skill Centre is a learning space where you can study, share ideas, INTEREST collaborate on projects, and engage with staff. Mulptiple computers and a conference room (reservable) are available. We offer free tutoring services for all registered Keyano students.
Student Life CLUBS EXTRA-CURRICULAR CO-CURRICULAR No.
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lakelandcollege.ca
General Information INSTITUTION Student population 3,500 Average first year class-size 45 HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELLORS lakelandcollege.ca/admissions/for-high-school-counsellors Newsletter available? Yes. Lakeland Leader highlights updates in the Fall, Winter and Spring. CAMPUS TOURS Tours run year round and are catered to a prospective student’s program lakelandcollege.ca/admissions/plan-a- interests. People leave with a better idea of their program, campus, student visit/request-a-tour services and residence. Tours can also include the farm if requested. STUDENT FOR A DAY This is a day for prospective students to get a glimpse into program areas lakelandcollege.ca/admissions/plan-a- and student life. Advanced notice is appreciated to coordinate an visit/request-a-tour experience including classes, campus tour and time to meet instructors.
Admissions Information lakelandcollege.ca/admissions/step-by-step/
APPLICATION DATES Intake Open Fall 2020 October 1 Winter 2021 March 1 Online Please see the website for application deadlines https://www.lakelandcollege.ca/academics/human- services/online/apply-then-register/ Programs are filled on a first qualified, first admitted basis with the exception of Animal Health Technology which is competitive. Applications remain open until programs fill, then waitlists are generated. Applications for 12 Week Fire open August 15 and Emergency Services Technology open May 1. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International Applications are welcome to most programs. Please see our web.lakelandcollege.ca/international International Website for more information that also includes English Proficiency, available/closed programs, tips on Canadian life, Visa information and much more. EARLY ADMISSION No. COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS Varies by program. Animal Health Technology is competitive entry. ADVANCED STANDING Dual credit. Students who have successfully completed Lakeland courses lakelandcollege.ca/services-facilities/dual- while in high school through our dual credit partnership will receive credit advanced standing for those courses. Students who may have also taken other post-secondary courses can also apply for transfer credit. ENGLISH LANGUAGE There are a few ways to show English Proficiency at Lakeland College. PROFICIENCY Please refer to the website for more information. lakelandcollege.ca/admissions/prepare-to- apply/english-proficiency
22 TRANSCRIPTS Out of province will have to send us an original. All students can send interim marks or self-declare through the application process as well if they would like.
Upgrading /ESL High school upgrading is offered through our continuing education lakelandcollege.ca/academics/continuing- department, upgrade, get your GED. education/programs/adult-basic-education- skills-training/academic-upgrading/default- grid.aspx
Awards lakelandcollege.ca/campus-life/financial-aid-and-awards/ Entrance awards offered? Yes. We offer academic excellence scholarships for Business, University transfer, Environmental Science, and Interior Design. This is based on Grade 11 marks for students entering directly from high school.
Residence Yes. Residence varies by campus. Students apply after they have been lakelandcollege.ca/campus-life/residence/ accepted. Virtual tours are available on our website.
Varsity Athletics Yes. We are the Rustlers: Our sports teams compete in ACAC, CIRA lakelandcollege.ca/athletics- (rodeo) and CIS (Rowing). Our Rustlers teams include basketball (M & W), overview/default.aspx cross country running (M & W), curling (M & W & mixed), futsal (M & W), rodeo (co-ed), rowing (M & W), soccer (M & W) and volleyball (M & W). Fill out a rustler questionnaire on the gorustlers.ca webpage to connect with coaches.
Student Supports lakelandcollege.ca/campus-life/the-commons/ INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS The Indigenous Support team organizes events on both campuses, lakelandcollege.ca/campus-life/the- provides support to students and works with the student-led Aboriginal commons/indigenous-support/ Advisory Committee. ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES We offer many services to students to help them be successful! If a student web.lakelandcollege.ca/commons/ had supports in high school, please have them forward on documentation accessibility-services so we can continue supports. We recommend sending 4 months ahead of starting school. Each campus has its own dedicated Accessibility Advisor. STUDENT SUPPORTS OF We have many free resources for students which includes a peer tutoring INTEREST program and free counselling. Lakeland college strives for an inclusive web.lakelandcollege.ca/commons/student- environment offering support to students with developmental disabilities in resources/ the regular programs in a partnership with Inclusion Alberta. Please see the lakelandcollege.ca/services-facilities/ inclusive-education/ links for more info.
Student Life CLUBS Clubs are a great opportunity to meet like minded individuals on campus or lakelandcollege.ca/campus-life/recreation- learn something new! If there isn't a club already created, our student and-clubs/clubs/ association can help create one. EXTRA-CURRICULAR Lakeland offers many ways to get involved. Drop in intramurals, Dorm war activities, open mic nights, rodeos, bonspiels- just to name a few! Students should download the Lakeland College App to be notified of all events! CO-CURRICULAR Yes. Speakers Corner, Program Specific clubs.
Additional Information Information sessions run in March and Open House is held annually in October- this year it is October 25th and 26th. Event dates are updated yearly and can be found on the website.
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lethbridgecollege.ca
General Information INSTITUTION Student population 4,000 Average first year class-size 30 HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELLORS Newsletter available? Yes -- College Knowledge. Counsellor and Career Practitioner specific newsletter; staggered send-out based on campus events and program updates/changes. Sign-up: learn.lc/CollegeKnowledgeLC CAMPUS TOURS During a Campus Tour students receive information about Student lethbridgecollege.ca/virtual-tour Services, Athletics, Residence, program areas and student life. Every tour begins with a 15 minute presentation followed by a 45 minute walking tour. Tours run Tuesday-Friday and select Saturdays. See website for details. STUDENT FOR A DAY Our Student for a Day program is available for students in grade 11 and lethbridgecollege.ca/student-for-a-day up and learners who are switching careers or venturing back to school. They will attend classes for the day with a current student in the program area of choice. This is a great way to decide if Lethbridge College and the program are a right fit.
Admissions Information lethbridgecollege.ca/departments/admissions
APPLICATION DATES Intake Open Close Spring/Summer 2020 On-going May 1, 2020 Fall 2020 On-going September 3, 2019 Winter 2021 On-going January 3, 2020 Applications are accepted on-going. Processing times may vary. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS lethbridgecollege.ca/departments/international-services EARLY ADMISSION No. COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS Varies by program. ADVANCED STANDING None. ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TRANSCRIPTS Varies by country of citizenship and post-secondary program area of choice.
Upgrading /ESL Upgrading students must register with an advisor. Our Pathway to English lethbridgecollege.ca/programs/academic- and Academic Culture program offers all levels from beginner to upgrading advanced. As a continuous intake program, students can start at any time. lethbridgecollege.ca/departments/english- language-centre
24 Awards lethbridgecollege.ca/departments/student-awards-and-financial-aid/awards-and-scholarships Entrance awards offered? Yes. Lethbridge College students will receive over $1 million in scholarships and awards. With just one online application, students can apply for all of the awards and scholarships that they qualify for at Lethbridge College. A few minutes can help fund the future. A full list of entrance scholarships is available on the website.
Residence Yes. We encourage students to apply for residence as soon as they are lethbridgecollege.ca/departments/residence- accepted into their program. Preference goes to full-time students at life Lethbridge College. Acceptance into residence is made in accordance with established procedures. Residence costs and floorplans can be viewed on our website. It's your neighbourhood!
Varsity Athletics Yes. The Kodiaks compete in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference www.gokodiaks.ca/landing/index (ACAC) division in Mens and Womens Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Futsal, Cross Country Running, and Indoor Track.
Student Supports lethbridgecollege.ca/departments INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS All are welcome in the Niitsitapi Gathering Place – a gathering place for lethbridgecollege.ca/departments/indigenous- both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students and the home of the services Indigenous Students Club and Indigenous Cultural Support Program. ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES We provide flexible, innovative and collaborative support for the success lethbridgecollege.ca/departments/accessibility- of diverse learners while advancing a culture of universal teaching and services learning. We are able to support prospective and current students with disabilities. STUDENT SUPPORTS OF Visit lethbridgecollege.ca/current-students. INTEREST
Student Life CLUBS Joining a club is a great way to meet new people, share ideas, have fun, mylcsa.com/services/student-clubs and make friends. Many clubs are organized around a specific program. These clubs often raise money for graduation, scholarships, and donations. Other clubs can be based on sports, religion, travel, culture, social or environmental justice, and much more. Clubs are not only fun and games, they are beneficial for leadership experience too. EXTRA-CURRICULAR The Agriculture Entrepreneur in Residence (AgENT) is an extracurricular lethbridgecollege.ca/departments/centre-for- that provides experiential learning opportunities for students to develop applied-research-and-innovation/agent foundational skills in innovation and entrepreneurship. Admission is open to all Lethbridge College students from all programs. CO-CURRICULAR No.
Additional Information Counsellor's Luncheon date set for October 1, 2019.
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macewan.ca
General Information INSTITUTION Student population 19,351 Average first year class-size 42 HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELLORS macewan.ca/highschoolcounsellors Newsletter available? Yes. Newsletter sent out 5 times each year with important updates, admission and application information, program changes and more. Join our mailing list by visiting MacEwan.ca/HighSchoolCounsellors. CAMPUS TOURS Campus tours are led by our volunteer Student Ambassadors are macewan.ca/campustours approximately 1 hour in length and run throughout the year. STUDENT FOR A DAY Friday, November 29, 2019; Thursday, February 27, 2020 and Friday, April macewan.ca/studentforaday 3, 2020. Test drive a university class and connect with students and faculty to experience what it's like to be a MacEwan University student.
Admissions Information macewan.ca/admissions
APPLICATION DATES Intake Open Close Fall 2020 October 1, 2019 Mar 30 or Jun 30, 2020 Winter 2021 February 1, 2020 Sep 30 or Nov 30, 2020 Application deadlines vary by program, please verify deadlines on the admissions website for each program. Not all programs offer Winter intake. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Unless an earlier closing date is indicated, international students must macewan.ca/international apply by May 1 for Fall intake, September 30 for Winter intake and January 30 for Spring/Summer intake. International students considering Open Studies should consult with an advisor prior to applying. EARLY ADMISSION Yes. All students submitting an application are automatically assessed for macewan.ca/conditional early admission and final admission from the same application. Students must include all Grade 12 courses completed, in progress and those they are planning to take, as well as all Grade 11 courses completed. COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS Varies by program. Academically competitive programs have an average macewan.ca/competitive exceeding 65%, with competitive ranges listed on the program website. Non-academically competitive programs have other criteria upon which students will be adjudicated (e.g., portfolio, audition, fitness test). ADVANCED STANDING IB, AP. IB courses where an IB grade of 5 or higher is received and AP macewan.ca/transfer courses where a grade of 4 or 5 is received will be granted transfer credit. ENGLISH LANGUAGE Options to proove ELP, including test scores, are listed on the website. PROFICIENCY Several programs have unique ELP requirements, including spoken macewan.ca/elp English proficiency requirements. TRANSCRIPTS High school course transcripts outside Alberta must be sent directly to us.
26 Upgrading/ESL High school upgrading offered through our University Preparation program. macewan.ca/preparation Foundation Program pimâcihisown and Foundation Program International macewan.ca/eal are designed to address gaps between high school credentials and post- secondary requirements for Indigenous and international students. English as an Additional Language (EAL) is open to domestic and international students to help prepare them for their desired university program.
Awards macewan.ca/financialaid Entrance awards offered? Yes. Over 400 awards available for first-year students! Domestic students entering degree programs are automatically assessed for our Entrance Scholarship worth up to $5,000. Visit MacEwan.ca/Scholarships.
Residence Yes. Apartment-style residence suites on-campus. Fully-furnished double macewan.ca/residence studios, bachelor, two-bedroom and four-bedroom suites available, starting at $500/mo including room and board, electricity, heat, water and Wi-Fi.
Varsity Athletics Yes. Our teams are the Griffins. We compete in U SPORTS - Canada macewan.ca/griffins West in men's and women's basketball, volleyball, hockey, soccer and cross-country, and in the ACAC in men's and women's curling, golf and indoor track. Students should contact the coach of the team they're interested in.
Student Supports macewan.ca/studentaffairs INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS The kihêw waciston (“eagle’s nest” in Cree) is a home away from home for macewan.ca/kw Indigenous students. The centre offers personal, academic, financial and cultural support and is open to everyone in the MacEwan community. ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES Students should meet with a Learning Specialist 2 to 4 months before the macewan.ca/ssd start of the term to determine which resources will be helpful and how to put them in place. Students should provide documentation prepared by a licensed professional which includes description of current functioning. STUDENT SUPPORTS OF Many other supports are available including academic advising, INTEREST counselling, and writing and learning services, over 90 clubs, a student food bank, safe walk, a student ombudsperson and LGBTQ2+ supports.
Student Life CLUBS Clubs range from educational groups to activism clubs and interest-based samu.ca/clubs clubs. Any student can join any club; there are no barriers to entry. EXTRA-CURRICULAR Volunteer in Edmonton Communities as a MacEwan Ambassador and improve your leadership skills. Join a sports league and make some new friends! March in the Pride Parade, learn about cultures from across the world in Global Awareness Week, and showcase your research during Student Research Week. CO-CURRICULAR Yes. Students must spend at least 20 hours per academic year on one or macewanlife.macewan.ca more of the over 40 co-curricular opportunities available.
Additional Information MacEwan University provides a transformative education in a collaborative and supportive environment where creativity and innovation thrive. Our faculty focus on teaching, and many are also engaged in ground-breaking, internationally recognized research and scholarly and artistic activity that enhances their teaching and the curriculum – and creates opportunities for student involvement in research. Our faculties and schools offer programming in fine arts and communications; health and community studies; liberal arts and sciences; and business.
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mhc.ab.ca
General Information INSTITUTION Student population 3,000 Average first year class-size 20 HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELLORS mhc.ab.ca/counsellors Newsletter available? No. CAMPUS TOURS See our amazing facilities and student residence! Call 403-504-2283 or use mhc.ab.ca/futurestudents/experiencemhc/ the online form. Available Mon-Fri, 9-3. Notice required for residence tours. visit-mhc STUDENT FOR A DAY Best suited for students in Grades 11 and 12. Each student will be in 2-4 mhc.ab.ca/futurestudents/experiencemhc/ classes in their program area of interest. Includes a full tour and visit-mhc complimentary lunch. Call 403-529-2283 to book for October 7-11, November 18-22, February 10-14, or March 9-13.
Admissions Information
mhc.ab.ca/admission
APPLICATION DATES Intake Open Close Spring/Summer 2020 February 1, 2020 April 30, 2020 Fall 2020 November 1, 2019 September 1, 2020 Winter 2021 October 2, 2019 January 1, 2020 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS In-house evaluations for International students with foreign credentials. mhc.ab.ca/internationalstudents Contact the Admissions department at 1-403-529-3827 with any questions.
EARLY ADMISSION Yes. Conditional Offers for students who are still enrolled in classes begin mhc.ab.ca/admission November 1. COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS Varies by program. Most programs are non-competitive. Three main mhc.ab.ca/admission competitive programs: Practical Nursing (78%), Bachelor of Nursing (80%); Paramedic (76-79%). Averages are estimates, no guarantee of admission. ADVANCED STANDING IB, AP, Dual credit. Advanced Standing for both IB and AP courses. Dual mhc.ab.ca/admission Credit offerings completed through outside institutions will be honoured via the Alberta Transfer Guide if transcripted. ENGLISH LANGUAGE Please refer to website for information on ELP requirements. PROFICIENCY mhc.ab.ca/internationalstudents/ englishlanguagerequirements TRANSCRIPTS Official Transcripts are required. Alberta high school transcripts will be requested by MHC after application submission. Out of province students must contact the official transcript authority of their province or country to provide official transcripts to the College.
28 Upgrading/ESL MHC offers upgrading/college preparation in the core subject areas. ESL mhc.ab.ca/programsandcourses/academic- programming is available at both campuses, Medicine Hat and Brooks. programs/programs-of-study/college- preparation
Awards mhc.ab.ca/services/financialaid Entrance awards offered? Yes. Entrance Awards are available via a one-stop application yearly from March 1 to June 1.
Residence Yes. MHC has two options for residence and some of the most affordable mhc.ab.ca/services/residence prices in Alberta. Each unit has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a full kitchen, and in-unit laundry. 76 Units/304 Bedrooms (Medicine Hat) and 8 Units/32 Bedrooms (Brooks Campus). Applications start November 1st.
Varsity Athletics Yes. MHC is the Home of Rattler Nation with 37 ACAC Championships! rattlers.ca/landing/index Athletes compete in ACAC golf, soccer, basketball, volleyball and futsal. To become a member of Rattler Nation, fill out an online form or email coaches.
Student Supports mhc.ab.ca/services/academicsupport INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS MHC Indigenous services are designed to support all students with mhc.ab.ca/services/indigenoussupport resources and information in regards to First Nations, Métis and Inuit culture, and assist with the integration and education of Indigenous culture on campus. Students are welcome to be a part of our Indigenous support space! This gathering space welcomes, respects and supports the rich diversity of Indigenous learners and community. Includes connection to Elders and Knowledge Keepers, cultural and spiritual advising, access to financial support, shared study space, access to sacred medicines, cultural events, and a resource room. ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES Medicine Hat College is committed to ensuring that each student has an mhc.ab.ca/services/academicsupport/accessi academic environment developed on the principles of equality, respect for bilityservices individual differences and academic integrity. Disabilities accommodated at MHC: learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, deafness, deafened or hard-of- hearing, a wide variety of physical disabilities, medical disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, blindness or partially sighted. Students can contact the Accessibility Services Office at 403-529-3819. STUDENT SUPPORTS OF MHC offers many supports and services including: Entrepreneurship INTEREST development center, Academic Strategist, Writing Specialist, Counselling and Care, Interfaith Center, LGBTQ+ clubs, services, and supports, Financial Aid Center, Employment and Career Center, and more!
Student Life CLUBS Enactus, Science and Engineering Undergraduate Society, Smash Bros samhc.ca/clubs Club, Business Ambassador Students, Visual Arts Students Society, Power Engineering Students, and much more. EXTRA-CURRICULAR MHC has many extra-curricular activities, from recreational sports, drop-in mhc.ab.ca/services/healthandwellness yoga classes, student clubs, and more.
CO-CURRICULAR No.
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mru.ca
General Information INSTITUTION Student population 14,000 Average first year class-size 31 HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELLORS mru.ca/guidancecounsellors Newsletter available? No. CAMPUS TOURS We would love to take you on a tour of our vibrant campus community. mr4u.mymru.ca/campustours Campus tours include a visit of our student service offices, recreation facilities and our student residence. An optional prospective student Information Session is also available with a Campus Tour. To register for one of our campus tours or information sessions, please create or sign into your mr4u account. Group tour bookings can be arranged by calling 403.440.6158. STUDENT FOR A DAY Not available.
Admissions Information mru.ca/admission
APPLICATION DATES Intake Open Close Fall 2020 October 1, 2019 February 1, 2020 Winter 2021 October 1, 2019 November 1, 2019 The dates stated are for early admission to most programs with some program deadlines. Please see viewbook. We continue to take applications until programs are deemed full. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS For applicants applying from outside of Canada with the exception of mru.ca/international citizens of the United States, the Application for Admission deadline is April 1 and all supporting documentation including all final, official high school and post-secondary transcripts and evidence of meeting the English Language Proficiency (Institutional) requirement must be received at Mount Royal by May 1 for admission to the Fall Semester. EARLY ADMISSION Yes. Oct. 1, 2019 - Feb. 1, 2020. Applicants will be considered on their top mru.ca/admission two Group A courses self-reported at the time of review. Applications will continue to be received Feb. 2 onwards until programs are declared full. Application deadline for Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Interior Design, Bachelor of Midwifery and Bachelor of Nursing is Feb 1, 2020. COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS Yes, all programs. Competitive (conditional) admission average will be mtroyal.ca/admission/admissionrequirements based on the top two Group A courses at the time of review, with the exception of Open Studies. ADVANCED STANDING IB, AP, Dual credit. Applicants who successfully complete AP courses with mru.ca/ib a minimum grade of '2' may use applicable AP courses for admission. mru.ca/ap Applicants who successfully complete IB courses with a minimum grade of '3' may use applicable IB courses for admission. 30 ENGLISH LANGUAGE Please see website. PROFICIENCY mru.ca/elp TRANSCRIPTS Application for Admission with self-reported high school grades and/or final/official transcripts must be received at MRU by Feb. 1, 2020 for early admission consideration. An Application for Admission and/or any supporting documentation received on Feb. 2, 2020 or after will be considered for Ongoing Admission.
Upgrading /ESL Students can take academic upgrading courses through Open Studies. mru.ca/openstudies These non-credit, high school equivalency courses can be taken at the mru.ca/eal same time as university-level credit courses in preparation for a degree or diploma program.
Awards mru.ca/awards Entrance awards offered? Yes. To be eligible for scholarships and bursaries, apply for early admission from Oct. 1, 2019 - Feb. 1, 2020. Deadline to apply for awards is Mar. 1, 2020.
Residence Yes. Guaranteed placement for all first-year students. Deadline to mru.ca/residence apply/pay the required security deposit is June 15, 2020.
Varsity Athletics Yes. Men's and Women's basketball, volleyball, hockey and soccer. mrucougars.com
Student Supports mru.ca/academicsupport INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS Please see website or contact: Melanie Parsons, Indigenous Recruitment mtroyal.ca/indigenousmountroyal Officer, 403-440-6229 or [email protected]. ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES Please see website. mru.ca/academicsupport STUDENT SUPPORTS OF Campus Equity & Meaningful Inclusion; MRU Students’ Association INTEREST
Student Life CLUBS Please see website. samru.ca/studentclubs EXTRA-CURRICULAR mru.ca/recreation CO-CURRICULAR No.
Additional Information We provide information sessions, campus tours and one-on-one appointments. We are also available for phone appointments for those living a distance away. Please contact: Admissions and Recruitment: 403.440.5000 (Option #5) 1.877.440.5001 (toll free) [email protected]
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nait.ca
General Information INSTITUTION Student population 25,000 Average first year class-size 28 HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELLORS Newsletter available? Yes. We'll be providing updates on admissions requirements/processes, reminders for our upcoming events, and updates on new presentations/visits we are offering. CAMPUS TOURS Self-guided tours available for individuals at any point. Group tours are nait.ca/campustours available on certain days of the week upon request. Group tour request form and self-guided route are available online. STUDENT FOR A DAY Attend classes from their program of interest and meet with an advisor to nait.ca/studentforaday discuss next steps. We recommend attending Open House and/or Program Previews before attending Student for a Day.
Admissions Information nait.ca/admissions
APPLICATION DATES Intake Open Close Spring/Summer 2020 October 1, 2019 Fall 2020 October 1, 2019 Winter 2021 October 1, 2019 Application deadlines vary per program - for the most up-to-date information please visit nait.ca. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Applicants planning to attend NAIT on a study permit are encouraged to nait.ca/international submit a complete application before the following dates: May 1st for Fall term classes, September 1st for Winter term classes, January 1st for Spring term classes. EARLY ADMISSION No. COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS Varies by program. Some of NAIT's programs admit students according to nait.ca/88988.htm a "first qualified" approach. Applicants who meet minimum entrance requirements are admitted according to the date their complete application is received. NAIT's most popular programs follow a system of Competitive Entrance Admission. In this system, applicants who meet the competitive entrance requirements are admitted on a first-come, first serve basis until the program is full. Visit nait.ca/33889.htm for academic and competitive entrance standards for credit programs. ADVANCED STANDING None.
32 ENGLISH LANGUAGE Applicants are required to provide proof of English Language Proficiency PROFICIENCY through the following options: three years of full time academic studies nait.ca/elp (excluding ESL), English Language Arts 30-1 completion with a minimum grade of 75%, Formal ESL Assessment (ESL Exam). For more information please visit nait.ca/elp. TRANSCRIPTS
Upgrading /ESL NAIT offers 6 levels of ESL and English Language Proficiency Exams for nait.ca/esl those students who intend on applying to NAIT and whose first language is not English. We also offer an Academic Upgrading program to help prospective students gain prerequisite entrance requirements needed for post-secondary study.
Awards nait.ca/financialaid Entrance awards offered? Yes.
Residence Yes. Our students can study at NAIT and live at MacEwan University or nait.ca/housing the University of Alberta Residences. For more information visit nait.ca/housing.
Varsity Athletics Yes. NAIT Ooks are a member of the ACAC and CCAA, participating in: nait.ca/athletics Basketball, Volleyball, Hockey, Soccer, Badminton and Curling.
Student Supports nait.ca/learningservices INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS NAIT is dedicated to supporting the Aboriginal student experience. The nait.ca/62131 Nîsôhkamâtotân Centre is a Cree word meaning "let's help each other" and is a community gathering place where Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students can gather to network, study and share their post-secondary learning experiences. It is a place where culture and tradition are welcome and encouraged. Indigenous-specific student supports, cultural supports, financial aid and awards, etc. are available. ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES Learning Services staff work collaboratively with students and instructors to nait.ca/learningservices reduce barriers to learning. Students can access a variety of resources and services, such as learning strategy sessions, tutoring, supplemental learning, learning skills workshops, and more. Additionally, we provide individualized accommodations for students with disabilities, including alternate format course materials, assistive and adaptive technology, exam accommodations, captioning, and sign language interpretation. STUDENT SUPPORTS OF INTEREST
Student Life CLUBS The NAIT Students' Association runs our campus clubs program. naitsa.ca/clubs NAITSA’s clubs exist solely to expand and enhance the post-secondary experience. The clubs provide valuable social, cultural, and educational services that encourage you, as a NAIT student, to participate and connect in the NAIT experience. EXTRA-CURRICULAR CO-CURRICULAR No.
Additional Information
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norquest.ca
General Information INSTITUTION Student population 18,381 Average first year class-size 37 HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELLORS Newsletter available? Yes. CAMPUS TOURS Contact [email protected] or 780.644.5927. Available year round, tours can be tailored and range from 45-60 minutes. They can include the Olson Centre for Health Simulation, Indigenous Student Centre, and more. STUDENT FOR A DAY Contact the Student Recruitment office (see above). Available year round, SFAD is tailored to the student’s interests and includes a campus tour, advising session, joining a class, and meeting instructors and current students.
Admissions Information
norquest.ca/admissions
APPLICATION DATES Intake Open Close Spring/Summer 2020 June 1, 2020 Fall 2020 October 1, 2019 Winter 2021 February 1, 2020 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International students without a valid Canadian study permit must apply at norquest.ca/international least two months before the start date to allow time for the admissions cic.gc.ca process and to obtain a study permit. Use NorQuest College’s DLI number (O18795996622) on the application. EARLY ADMISSION Yes. Once an online application has been submitted, e-mail norquest.ca/prospective-students/applying-to- [email protected] to request conditional admission and include norquest/conditional-admission.aspx proof of enrolment (including the course name and start/end dates) for the course(s) required to meet program admission requirements. COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS No. ADVANCED STANDING Dual Credit. Students must get approval from their school norquest.ca/dualcredit counsellor/administrator to ensure they are eligible to participate and then must complete a Dual Credit application form. If a school is interested in offering Dual Credit, please contact Lori Smits at 780.644.6383 or [email protected]. ENGLISH LANGUAGE Applicants whose first language is not English must show ELP. For most PROFICIENCY programs, there are 5 ways to meet ELP requirements (see website). ELP norquest.ca/elp requirements for each program are on the Program Requirements page.
34 TRANSCRIPTS Out-of-province or international students are responsible for sending official transcripts directly to the Office of the Registrar. A certified English translation must accompany any transcripts that are not in English.
Upgrading /ESL NorQuest is an accredited high school with courses that follow the Alberta norquest.ca/au Education curriculum. Upgrading for ESL Youth is designed to increase norquest.ca/esl academic and personal communication skills for youth, ages 17-25. ESL norquest.ca/eslyouth Intensive prepares students for further education or employment by improving reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
Awards norquest.ca/fundingyoureducation Entrance awards offered? No.
Residence Yes. MacEwan University Residence is in walking distance of our main campus and offers space to students of other post-secondary institutions.
Varsity Athletics No.
Student Supports norquest.ca/studentservices INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS The Indigenous Student Centre is dedicated to Indigenous ceremonies and norquest.ca/indigenousstudentservices celebrations, student gatherings, study groups, or counselling sessions with an Elder. An Indigenous Student Advisor is available for current and prospective students. Through the RBC Indigenous Mentorship Program, our Indigenous mentors create a safe, welcoming peer support system from within an Indigenous framework. Working with students and Elders, they develop a sense of belonging and community on campus, creating a safe place for Indigenous students. ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES Support services include assistive technology, academic coaching, norquest.ca/resources-services/student- accommodated exams, sign language interpreters, and instructional services/services-for-students-with- assistants. Students should meet with a student support specialist at least disabilities.aspx three months before the start of term. Enrolment in courses must be completed at least two months before the start of term. STUDENT SUPPORTS OF In-person and online tutorial and academic coaching services are free to all INTEREST students. Our tutors can help you with goal-setting, organization, time management, math and science, reading comprehension strategies, vocabulary and language, and writing.
Student Life CLUBS The Students’ Association of NorQuest College (SANQC) offers a variety sanqc.ca/get-involved/student-clubs/ of services for students and events to get involved in. EXTRA-CURRICULAR Previous activities by SANQC: Pride Party, Zumba classes, pet therapy, sanqc.ca games café, stress free zones, massages, and lunch & learns on topics such as taxes, scholarships and awards, financial management, etc. CO-CURRICULAR No.
Additional Information NorQuest supports its students in achieving their best career potential by helping them become workforce ready. Students can participate in work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences (in over 20 programs) that connect students’ academic experiences with the real world. WIL includes applied research, community service learning, co-op, field placement, practicum, observation, work experience, volunteering, and more.
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northernlakescollege.ca
General Information INSTITUTION Student population 2,000 Average first year class-size 30 HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELLORS northernlakescollege.ca/prospective-students/dual-credit Newsletter available? Yes. College general newsletter sent to contacts that sign up with the College. CAMPUS TOURS Available upon demand. Primarily our Slave Lake Campus. northernlakescollege.ca/contact-us STUDENT FOR A DAY Not applicable.
Admissions Information northernlakescollege.ca/apply-now
APPLICATION DATES Intake Open Close Spring/Summer 2020 October 1, 2019 March 2, 2020 Fall 2020 October 1, 2019 June 30, 2020 Winter 2021 October 1, 2019 November 13, 2020 Applications are accepted on a First Qualified First Served Basis. Students maybe admitted up to two weeks prior to the start date. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International students must apply a minimum of six months in advance of northernlakescollege.ca/prospective- the start date. students/international-students EARLY ADMISSION No. COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS No. ADVANCED STANDING Dual credit. northernlakescollege.ca/prospective- students/dual-credit Students must meet program admission requirements. ENGLISH LANGUAGE Not applicable. PROFICIENCY TRANSCRIPTS International students must be assessed by IQUS. All other formal out-of- province transcripts must be sent directly to the Office of Register.
Upgrading /ESL We offer upgrading as NLC is a registered public High School. We northernlakescollege.ca/programs- currently do not offer ESL programming. courses/academic-upgrading
36 Awards northernlakescollege.ca/prospective-students/financial-aid-scholarships-and-funding Entrance awards offered? Yes. We have two entrance awards. Applications are open in June and awards are provided after term start.
Residence Yes. Residences are available at the Grouard and Slave Lake campuses. northernlakescollege.ca/prospective- Applicants are accepted till the intake take if rooms are available. students/housing
Varsity Athletics No.
Student Supports northernlakescollege.ca/current-students/counselling-services INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS We have an Elders Support program available in three campuses plus northernlakescollege.ca/current-students/nlc- support delivered by distance. There are also indigenous gathering elders-in-residence-program spaces. ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES NLC is committed to offering an inclusive, safe and respectful environment northernlakescollege.ca/current- that gives a diverse student population the opportunity for success by students/learner-success-services providing reasonable accommodations. STUDENT SUPPORTS OF We have a Student Wellness department that offers of services to help INTEREST with student health and wellness.
Student Life CLUBS The Student Association hosts a variety of activities throughout the year. northernlakescollege.ca/current- students/students-association EXTRA-CURRICULAR Swimming pool and rock climbing wall available at the Slave Lake campus. northernlakescollege.ca/current- students/students-association
CO-CURRICULAR No.
Additional Information At Northern Lakes College, we strive to be able to reach as many students as possible. That is why we offer a variety of delivery methods for learning. Face-to-Face: courses where the instructor and the students are interacting at the same time, at the same physical location. NLC Anytime, Anywhere: courses where you do not have scheduled classes, but where you log in to a program online (Moodle) at any time and do your work. NLC LIVE Online™: courses where you have scheduled classes online, where you log in to a program (Blackboard Collaborate) with your instructor and peers on the same day, at the same time. Blended: courses where you have a combination of face-to-face and online (NLC Anytime, Anywhere and/or NLC LIVE Online™).
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oldscollege.ca
General Information INSTITUTION Student population 1,600 Average first year class-size 25 HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELLORS oldscollege.ca/visit Newsletter available? Yes. A monthly newsletter is available that counsellors can sign up for by emailing [email protected]. CAMPUS TOURS Campus Tours can take place any time of the year. For a full campus tour, oldscollege.ca/visit it will typically take about 1 to 1.5 hours. STUDENT FOR A DAY Olds College does not have a Student for a Day program, but our Preview oldscollege.ca/visit Days in the spring allow students to get a better idea of what our programs are all about!
Admissions Information oldscollege.ca/admissions
APPLICATION DATES Intake Open Close Spring/Summer 2020 June 1, 2020 Fall 2020 October 1, 2019 Winter 2021 February 1, 2020 Many programs have multiple intakes and application open dates. Visit the individual program pages for more details. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS oldscollege.ca/international EARLY ADMISSION Yes. Olds College offers Conditional Admission to those that apply while still completing the high school admission requirements. They must provide final grades for all courses at least 1-month prior to their program starting in order to move to Full Admission. COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS Varies by program. At Olds College, the Animal Health Technology diploma has a competitive admission process. Applicants with higher grades will be admitted first. Other programs, like Equine Science, are competitive based on a testing process. ADVANCED STANDING Dual credit. oldscollege.ca/programs/high-school- learning/dual-credit ENGLISH LANGUAGE English language assessments recognized by Olds College are: TOEFL – PROFICIENCY score of at least 79 (IBT - internet based test) or 550 (PBT - paper based oldscollege.ca/international/how-to- test), IELTS – overall Band score of at least 6.0 with no Band below 5.5 apply/english-language-proficiency.html (must be the Academic Assessment and not the General Training assessment), CAEL – score of at least 60, CLBA – score of at least 8.0, PTE (Academic) – score of at least 53.
38 TRANSCRIPTS For Conditional Admission, Olds College will accept mid-term marks, an unofficial transcript or timetable from the high school. Final official transcripts are required at least 1-month prior to the start of the program for applicants to be granted Full Admission.
Upgrading /ESL
Awards oldscollege.ca/admissions/scholarships-awards Entrance awards offered? Yes. Entrance Awards totalling over $20,000 are being introduced for the 2019/2020 school year. Admitted students who’ve paid their tuition deposit by the designated date will automatically be entered for the awards.
Residence Yes. Olds College has two different campus housing options: Centennial choc.ca Village and College Courts. Centennial Village offers private rooms and bathrooms and is ideal for first year students. College Courts are 4- bedroom town homes with 2 bathrooms and a full kitchen.
Varsity Athletics Yes. The Olds College Broncos participate in the ACAC in the following gobroncos.ca sports: Men's & Women's Basketball, Men's & Women's Soccer & Futsal, Men's & Women's Volleyball, Women's Hockey, Badminton and Curling. We also have a competitive Rodeo Team.
Student Supports oldscollege.ca/student-life/student-health-wellness INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS Olds College is situated on traditional Treaty Seven Territory, land of the oldscollege.ca/about/indigenous-olds-college Blackfoot Nations and Region Three of the Alberta Metis Nation. We recognize that Indigenous Peoples are the first peoples of our country and we honour and respect those roots. At Olds College, our goal is to foster an environment of mutual respect and trust among all learners. ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES oldscollege.ca/student-life/student-health-wellness/accessibility-services STUDENT SUPPORTS OF Olds College offers a multitude of free and confidential supports and INTEREST services for our students, including health services (doctors & nurses), counselling, tutoring, and a learning coach.
Student Life CLUBS The Students' Association of Olds College oversees all the clubs on saoldscollege.ca/Clubs-Headline.php campus. Join a club or start one of your own! EXTRA-CURRICULAR The Olds College campus has a lot going on, including The Crossing Pub, oldscollege.ca/student-life rodeos, Broncos athletics, Olds College brewery, retail meat store, greenhouse sales, botanic gardens & constructed wetlands, Olds Aquatic Centre and much more! CO-CURRICULAR Yes. Participate in an eligible activity on campus and complete a Co- oldscollege.ca/admissions/office-of-the- Curricular Record application between April 1 - May 15 – that’s it! Your registrar/co-curricular-record application will be verified by your activity sponsor and your document will be issued to you in June.
Additional Information Olds College would love to host you and your students on our campus. We offer a bus subsidy for you to bring groups to campus for Open House or Preview Days. Email [email protected] for more information!
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portagecollege.ca
General Information INSTITUTION Student population 1,451 Average first year class-size 20 HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELLORS portagecollege.ca Newsletter available? No. CAMPUS TOURS Can be customized. portagecollege.ca/About/Custom-Campus- Tours STUDENT FOR A DAY portagecollege.ca
Admissions Information portagecollege.ca/Admissions APPLICATION DATES Application deadlines are generally first-come, first-served until program areas are full. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, though applicants seeking funding will want to adhere to those funding deadlines. There are application deadlines for our Primary Care Paramedic and Advanced Care Paramedic programs, as there is a selection process. Contact the admissions department for more information. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS The Government of Alberta website will help you research your options portagecollege.ca/Admissions/International- and help you plan for your education in Canada.To speak with an advisor, Student please call 1-780-623-5551 or email Student Services. EARLY ADMISSION Yes. portagecollege.ca/Admissions/International- Student COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS Varies by program. Some programs, like practical nursing, have portagecollege.ca/Admissions competitive entry, while others do not. However, most programs do not have competitive entry. ADVANCED STANDING Dual credit. Students are responsible to purchase the necessary course portagecollege.ca/Admissions/Other- text materials. To be eligible for enrollment, students must either have Important-Information/Dual-Credit completed English 30 with a minimum of 60% or be currently enrolled in English 30 with a minimum 70% in English 20. Interested students should speak to their career counsellor or speak to a Portage Student Advisor by emailing [email protected]. ENGLISH LANGUAGE Successful completion of two years of full-time study in an English PROFICIENCY language secondary institution in Canada including the equivalent of portagecollege.ca/Admissions/International- English at the Grade 11 and 12 levels, with a grade of at least 50% in Student/English-Language-Proficiency each. Successful completion of one full year of course work at a Canadian post-secondary institution where English is the language of instruction. A score of at least 50 on the TSE (Test of Spoken English) or a minimum speaking score of 26 points on the TOEFL iBT.
40 TRANSCRIPTS Transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution.
Upgrading /ESL We offer Academic Foundations, College Preparation, and GED Testing. portagecollege.ca/Programs/Academic- No application fee for students applying to upgrading programs. Upgrading
Awards portagecollege.ca/Admissions/Funding-Your-Education/Financial-Assistance Entrance awards offered? Yes. Simply fill an application form and send it to the Awards Office at the Lac La Biche Campus by mail, fax or scan to email. You can also pick up a form from a Student Advisor or the Student Services Centre. To apply for the "Invest In Your Future" scholarship listed in the Portage College Awards booklet please use this link.
Residence Yes. You must be formally accepted into a Portage College program portagecollege.ca/Student-Services/Student- before your housing application will be processed. Send in your housing Accommodation application along with your application to attend Portage College. Once you are accepted, you will receive a letter of confirmation from Student Housing.
Varsity Athletics Yes. The Portage college Voyageurs are represented in Men's Hockey, portagecollege.ca/Athletics Men's and Women's Soccer, Men's and Women's Golf, Mixed Curling. The teams play in the Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference (ACAC).
Student Supports portagecollege.ca/Student-Services INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS Portage College Virtual Elder Facebook Page, Indigenous Counsellor portagecollege.ca/Student-Services/Funding- Melissa Laroque, Smudging available to students, annual round dance, Options/Financial-Assistance/Aboriginal- annual honour ceremony with eagle feather presentation at graduation, Student-Funding Native Arts and Culture Program, Cultural and Community Facilitator Robert Rayko. ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES portagecollege.ca/Student-Services STUDENT SUPPORTS OF Fitness and recreation, student employment, learning resources, career INTEREST counselling.
Student Life CLUBS portagecollege.ca/Student-Services/Students-Association
EXTRA-CURRICULAR portagecollege.ca/Student-Services/Students-Association CO-CURRICULAR Yes.
Additional Information Portage College has operated in Northeastern Alberta for over 50 years. With campuses in Lac La Biche, Cold Lake, St. Paul, and at several satellite locations, we offer education in many fields from the Trades to the Arts, and lots in-between. NEW THIS YEAR - The Fine Arts Certificate prepares students to move on to other post-secondary institutes to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts. The design of the program allows students to take the first year of Fine Arts in their regional area, acquiring the foundational skills needed in the visual arts. ALSO NEW - Business diploma students at Portage College in Lac La Biche and Cold Lake can complete the third and fourth years of the NAIT Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree without having to move away from their home campuses, starting as early as the Fall 2019-2020 academic year.
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prairie.edu
General Information INSTITUTION Student population 275 Average first year class-size 55 HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELLORS Newsletter available? Yes. Contact [email protected] to opt-in! CAMPUS TOURS Tours take an hour, and students will see the complete campus, including prairie.edu/future-students/campus-visits classrooms, dining hall, library, gym facilities, and dormitories. STUDENT FOR A DAY Preview Days typically run from 9-4 and include a campus tour, sample prairie.edu/future-students/campus-visits class, program overviews and meeting professors, admissions staff, and financial aid staff. Students can sign up online. Personalized campus visits happen Monday-Friday (no holidays). These can include a campus tour, sample class, meeting professors from the student’s choice of program, meeting finical aid and admissions staff. These vary in length from hours to an overnight stay, depending on availability and the student’s need.
Admissions Information prairie.edu/future-students/admissions
APPLICATION DATES Intake Open Close Fall 2020 September 5, 2019 August 28, 2020 Winter 2021 January 7, 2019 January 1, 2020 Access Prairie's online application form: prairie.edu/apply-now. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International students are required to provide a reference, a testimony, and prairie.edu/future-students/admissions transcripts like domestic students, and further need ELP requirements and completion of the international application form online. Winter 2020 Deadline for Admission: September 1, 2019. Fall 2020 Deadline for Admissions: May 1, 2020. EARLY ADMISSION No. COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS Varies by program. Students applying for the LPN program will be Please see the Practical Nursing and Digital evaluated on both grades and character. Students applying for the Digital Media program pages on Prairie's website. Media program will be evaluated on grades, character, and a portfolio (see https://prairie.edu/digital-media). ADVANCED STANDING None. ENGLISH LANGUAGE International students must submit proof of ELP in one of the following: PROFICIENCY TOEFL with a minimum score of 90 on the internet based test with a prairie.edu/future-students/admissions minimum score of 21 points in each section; IELTS with an overall band score of 6.5, with no band scores less than 5.5; Cambridge C1 Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English) or Cambridge C2 Proficiency (Certificate of Proficiency in English) with a score of at least 180. International students whose second language is English must take two 1.5 credit English Essential courses (Prairie College pays for both): one online before schools starts and one first term on campus. Students educated in Canada require a minimum final grade 12 English grade of 60% for most programs.
42 TRANSCRIPTS Out-of-province transcripts must be ordered directly from the administering institution and sent directly to Prairie College’s admissions office.
Upgrading /ESL Prairie College does not offer academic upgrading or ESL programs.
Awards prairie.edu/future-students/fees-and-financial-aid Entrance awards offered? Yes. Students can apply for the financial aid program. Some of the bursaries are reserved for new students. Financial aid applications for the Fall 2020 semester will open November 2019, and will close June 1st, 2020. Only students that have applied for admission to the college will be considered.
Residence Yes. Generally, residence is guaranteed. Each floor has a centralized prairie.edu/future-students/housing bathroom with toilets and showers (woman’s showers and bathroom are separated) and at least one kitchen/lounge. Dorm rooms have a captain’s bed, overhead cabinets, a desk with drawers, and two closets. Coin operated laundry facilities and basement storage are available. Costs for housing vary year to year: https://prairie.edu/future-students/fees-and- financial-aid/
Varsity Athletics Yes. The Prairie Pilots compete in futsal, basketball, volleyball, cross- prairie.edu/pilots-athletics/athletics-about country running, and indoor track. The Prairie Pilots will be competing as exhibitors in ACAC in cross-country running, indoor track, and men’s and women’s futsal for the 2019-2020 season. The Prairie Pilots compete in PAC in basketball and volleyball.
Student Supports prairie.edu/current-students/student-success INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS Indigenous students will be supported and resources made available through the admissions and student success process. ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES Accessibility needs assessment conducted as part of admissions process. Individual needs will be accommodated wherever possible. STUDENT SUPPORTS OF Student Success Services are available in recognition that many students INTEREST come from wide and varied educational backgrounds. Student Success is available for those who wish to improve their academic experience.
Student Life CLUBS Prairie College offers a Theology Club. Students can sign up for email announcements about upcoming topics and ways to participate. EXTRA-CURRICULAR Student Union and Student Development support community life and extra- prairie.edu/current-students/student-union curricular activities. Student Union frequently schedules special events that vary in style and focus year to year. Previous events include “Open Mic” cafes, carnivals, outdoor movie nights, bonfires, and wide games. CO-CURRICULAR No.
Additional Information Innovators in Christian faith-grounded post-secondary education since 1922, Prairie College (Prairie Bible Institute) is Canada's oldest Bible college, offering accredited 1, 2, and 4-year programs in the fields of aviation, business, Christian studies, ministry, digital media, intercultural studies, music, practical nursing, outdoor leadership, paramedic certification, and sports management. Located in Three Hills, Alberta, Prairie's scenic small-town campus is situated 1 hour north of Calgary, 1 hour east of Red Deer and 2 hours south of Edmonton.
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rdc.ab.ca
General Information INSTITUTION Student population 8,000 Average first year class-size 40 HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELLORS rdc.ab.ca/future-students/services/student-connect-centre/high-school-counsellors/high-school-counsellors Newsletter available? Yes. Monthly and includes important dates, current/new program updates, Funding/ scholarship information, and introductions to advisors. CAMPUS TOURS Tours include RDC Main campus, Gary W, Harris Canada Games Centre, rdc.ab.ca/future-students/services/student- and Residence. Tours vary in length depending on group size. Meeting connect-centre/request-campus-tours with an advisor or group presentation can be arranged. Register online. STUDENT FOR A DAY Participate in classes, tour our fantastic facilities, interact with students, rdc.ab.ca/sfad meet instructors and review admission requirements, student life, scholarships and more! Lunch is provided. Check website for details.
Admissions Information rdc.ab.ca/apply
APPLICATION DATES Intake Open Close Spring/Summer 2020 August 1, 2020 May 5, 2021 Fall 2020 October 1, 2019 September 4, 2020 Winter 2021 April 1, 2020 January 7, 2021 Apprenticeship and Continuing Education students contact admissions. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International application deadline: Fall (May 1), Winter (Sept 15), Spring rdc.ab.ca/programs/academic- (Jan 31). International Document Deadline: Fall (July 15), Winter (Dec 1), calendar/admissions/international-admissions Spring (Mar 31). See website for accepted international transcripts.
EARLY ADMISSION No. COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS Varies by program. Bachelor of Science Nursing and Practical Nurse programs are competitive. ADVANCED STANDING IB, AP, Dual credit. IB graduates may receive up to 30 credits for their IB rdc.ab.ca/programs/academic-calendar/prior- Diploma earned during high school. IB grades of 5 or lower will not be learning/international-baccalaureate-program; accepted. AP graduates may receive academic credit for grades of 4 or 5. rdc.ab.ca/programs/academic-calendar/prior- learning/ap-program-high-school; rdc.ab.ca/ An official IB/AP transcript is required for assessment. Dual credit is programs/academic-departments/dual- offered through the Donald School of Business and School Within a credits/dual-credits; rdc.ab.ca/programs/ College (SWAC). The Jumpstart! Program is available for high school academic-departments/school-arts-and- students who can take one 3 credit course per term to a max of 2 overall, sciences/bachelor-arts/rdc-jumpstart and must have written permission from their high school. ENGLISH LANGUAGE Students whose first language is not English must demonstrate ELP. Refer PROFICIENCY to website for details. Academic Upgrading and Transitional Vocational rdc.ab.ca/programs/academic-calendar/ students are not required to meet ELP at the levels for credit programs. english-language-proficiency-requirements
44 TRANSCRIPTS Out-of-province students require an official transcript sent directly to RDC.
Upgrading /ESL Create a custom plan with an advisor for the requirements for your desired rdc.ab.ca/programs/academic- program. Face-to-face instruction, Fifteen-week (Fall/Winter) or Seven- departments/school-education/academic- week courses (Spring/Summer), Free tutoring. ESL offers in-class delivery upgrading/academic-upgrading for students with a complete CLB level 5 ([email protected]).
Awards rdc.ab.ca/future-students/funding-awards/funding-awards Entrance awards offered? Yes. General awards application opens March 2020: one application for all RDC scholarships for that student. The RDC Building on Excellence Award requires an 85% average over 5 grade 11/12 subjects (opens Oct 1).
Residence Yes. Check the website for application dates and pricing. Residence rdc.ab.ca/residence includes 4 bedrooms, 2 bedroom, bachelor, barrier free, family, and couple. Internet and furniture is included. Specific units reserved for apprentice students.
Varsity Athletics Yes. Competitive teams are Basketball, Cross Country Running, Curling, rdcathletics.ca Golf, Ice Hockey, Indoor Track, Soccer, and Volleyball. Teams play in ACAC and CCAA. Interested individuals should contact the Head Coach through the online form (athletics website). Each RDC Athletics team can offer athletic awards at the discretion of the team’s head coach.
Student Supports rdc.ab.ca/current-students/facilities-services/facilities-services INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS RDC Indigenous Student Services facilitates academic, social and cultural rdc.ab.ca/indigenous-students support for First Nations, Metis, Inuit and Non-Status learners. ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES Book an appointment (3-4 months before start date) with a Disability rdc.ab.ca/disabilityresources Resources Coordinator (DRC) and bring relevant documentation. The DRC will recommend any appropriate accommodations and/or services. STUDENT SUPPORTS OF rdc.ab.ca/academicsupport; rdc.ab.ca/counsellingandcareers; INTEREST rdc.ab.ca/childcare; rdc.ab.ca/food; rdc.ab.ca/current-students/facilities- services/health-safety-wellness-centre/health-safety-wellness-centre
Student Life CLUBS Include but limited to: African Caribbean Society, GAME Acoety, Motion sardc.ab.ca/get-involved/#groups Picture Arts Society, Pride on Campus, SWERVE. EXTRA-CURRICULAR The Living Room has ping pong, board games, movies, video games etc. rdc.ab.ca/campusrec Campus Rec organizes intramural, trips to NHL or CFL games, International Conversation Groups, craft events and more! CO-CURRICULAR Yes. Students can apply for recognition of co-curricular activities through rdc.ab.ca/about/policies-publications the Office of the Registrar or be nominated by a faculty member. If /documents/co-curricular-record-policy approved, co-curricular activities will be noted on the student's official transcript.
Additional Information Red Deer College is transitioning to University status! The same programming and credientials we have now will still be offered. As a university, we will be a comprehensive regional teaching institution and place for students to complete their studies in central Alberta. The transition is an expected 3-5 years. The Alternative Energy Lab promotes alternative energy education and assists industry and research, while providing RDC students with the skills necessary to install, operate, and maintain alternative energy systems. 96% of graduates are satisfied with the quality of their education and 91% of graduates find employment within 6 months of graduation.
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rcmp.ca
General Information INSTITUTION Student population 1,200 cadets per year Average troop 32 cadets per troop. 52 troops per year. HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELLORS Newsletter available? No. All communications can be made through rcmp.krecruiting- [email protected]. Career presentations are held throughout the year. Find dates and times on the website under “careers.” CAMPUS TOURS The RCMP do not conduct regular tours as the nature of policing is confidential in most respects. However, at our Training Facility (Depot) in Regina, we do conduct historic tours as it is one of Canada’s National Historic Sites. These tours do not go into restricted areas, cadet accommodations or training areas. STUDENT FOR A DAY The RCMP does hold Youth Camps every year at Depot in Regina, Saskatchewan. It is a free camp for those selected to attend. They are held annually for two weeks during July and August. To apply for these programs, students will have to reach out to the recruiting section in January of each year for applications. RCMP Recruiting for Alberta also sends out applications to school counsellors on our emailing list. The camps are open to kids 16-19 years of age. The RCMP also puts on the Soaring Eagles Camp in Edmonton at RCMP Headquarter. This camp is open to all indigenous/metis youth in Alberta in August of each year. Applications can be requested in February each year.
Admissions Information jobs.gc.ca APPLICATION DATES The RCMP accepts applications on an on-going basis, with no closing date for applications. The application process will take a year to complete for all applicants depending on their applications. On some occasions, it may take longer. All information for applying is found on rcmp.ca under careers > police officer careers > how to apply. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International students are not eligible to apply for employment or youth camps. Kids applying for youth camps only need to reside in Canada. All applicants for becoming Regular Members (Police Officers) must be permanent residents who have resided in Canada for 10 years or more, or Canadian Citizens who have resided in Canada for 7 years or more. The reasoning for this is due to our extensive background checks. EARLY ADMISSION No. COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS Yes. No specific courses are required. Cadets are required to pass the Physical Ability Requirement Evaluation (PARE) during the first week in training in under 5:30. If failed, it can be retaken once within 3 days. Second failure will result in applicant being sent home. Cadets required to pass the PARE in 4 minutes or less before graduating. 46 ADVANCED STANDING No. ENGLISH LANGUAGE All applicants are required to be fluent in either of Canada’s two official PROFICIENCY languages (English/French) prior to applying. If an applicant’s first language is French, and they wish to be placed in an English troop, or vice versa, language examinations will be conducted. TRANSCRIPTS Diploma/GED or transcript of grade 12 completion is required to apply. Transcripts are acceptable for application in lieu of a diploma.
Upgrading/ESL
Awards Entrance awards offered? Yes. All cadets receive an allowance of $525 per week during training.
Residence Yes. All cadets are housed on-site at Depot in Regina. Cadets are not allowed to live off-base during training. All necessities are found on base: canteen/store, mess hall (cafeteria), fitness centre, cadet-only lounge/rec area, computer access, laundry facility, barbershop/hair salon, etc.
Varsity Athletics No.
Student Supports INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES Since Depot’s inception in 1885, many upgrades have been made to the facility to accommodate those with mobility issues. Keep in mind that not all buildings are able to accommodate ramps and other necessities. STUDENT SUPPORTS OF Cadets go through many emotions while living at Depot. Balancing Depot INTEREST and family life can be difficult, as cadets often feel they cannot fully support family during emergencies and may miss key events in their family’s lives. Cadets have access to support services, including a chaplain, cadet resource officer and psychologist, to assist in managing stress levels.
Student Life CLUBS EXTRA-CURRICULAR Depot provides a state-of-the-art gym/fitness centre, volleyball courts, camp ground, swimming pool, on site cadet-only rec hall. All cadets are free to leave base after hours as long as they return before curfew during the week. On Friday, cadets are able to leave for the weekend and be back Sunday night before curfew. CO-CURRICULAR No.
Additional Information The Cadet Training Program is an extensive 26-week, 820 hour basic training course, offered in both official languages, where the cadet is part of a diverse 32-member troop. Upon successful completion, cadets may be offered employment as members of the RCMP and given peace officer status. Once employed, a six-month Field Coaching Program must be completed at selected training detachments where they are involved in everyday police duties under the supervision of a Field Coach. A standard weekday for a cadet will have them getting up and being ready to form up by 6am. They will attend morning parade either before or after breakfast. Classes begin at 8am where they will be introduced to Applied Police Sciences, Police Driving Unit, Drill, Firearms training, Police Defensive Tactics, Operational Conditioning and more. They will have lunch before noon parade, then on to classes. Classes run to 4:30pm at which time most will head to the mess hall for dinner then off to their pit to change and continue their studies. Many cadets retire for the day at 10pm or later, depending upon whether all training obligations have been met.
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sait.ca
General Information INSTITUTION Student population 13,000 Average first year class-size 30 HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELLORS sait.ca/teachers-and-counsellors Newsletter available? Yes. Monthly updates on admissions, programs and recruitment events. Register online. CAMPUS TOURS Come and see our state-of-the-art labs and learning spaces. Tours by area sait.ca/future-students/visit-campus/campus- of interest, groups, and residence and other campuses. See website. tours STUDENT FOR A DAY Interested individuals get to meet instructors, students and staff members sait.ca/future-students/visit-campus/student- from their program of interest, sit in on a real class(es), and tour the labs for-a-day and campus. Dates vary. Sign-up and more information on the website.
Admissions Information sait.ca/admissions
APPLICATION DATES Intake Open Close sait.ca/programs-and-courses; sait.ca/programs-and-courses/ Spring/Summer 2020 October 3, 2018 May 6, 2019 apprenticeships-and-trades/how-to-become- an-apprentice Fall 2020 October 3, 2018 September 3, 2019
Winter 2021 May 1, 2019 January 6, 2020 Exceptions apply for certain programs. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Send original documents to [email protected] after applying for a document sait.ca/international-students assessment for SAIT programs. International Student Guide, the International Centre, student life and more information online. EARLY ADMISSION Yes. Check specfic program’s webpage. No separate application required. sait.ca/programs-and-courses Apply before the early admission deadline. Early admission is conditional acceptance until final marks are met and received. COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS Varies by program. Some programs have academically competitive sait.ca/admissions/admission-and- admission; other programs also have additional selection (a career selection/admission-requirements investigation, mechanical aptitude test, resumé, essay, interview, etc.). ADVANCED STANDING Dual credit. For grade 11/12 students, dual credit programs allow students sait.ca/programs-and-courses/dual-credit- to graduate with their high school diploma and a post-secondary credential programs or course credits. More information is on the website. ENGLISH LANGUAGE English proficiency must be met in one of the following ways: 3 years full- PROFICIENCY time instruction in the English language, completing an assessment test, or sait.ca/admissions/admission-and- taking the English Language Foundations program. selection/english-proficiency TRANSCRIPTS sait.ca/admissions/admission-and-selection/ All details can be found online. transcripts-and-supporting-documents 48 Upgrading/ESL Academic upgrading is offered through a variety of delivery formats: online, sait.ca/programs-and-courses/academic- evening, daytime and blended. Courses offered in English, mathematics upgrading; and sciences. More information about upgrading high school courses and sait.ca/programs-and-courses/continuing- access to academic upgrading liaisons (who help with program planning) is education/courses-and-certificates/general- esl located on the webpage.
Awards sait.ca/admissions/tuition-and-financial-aid Entrance awards offered? Yes. SAIT offers over $5.7 million in awards to students (including new and sait.ca/admissions/tuition-and-financial- returning) in almost every program. Awards are available to all qualifying aid/student-awards SAIT students for academic success, financial need, community involvement and more. International students on a student visa can apply.
Residence Yes. Two buildings on campus provide different suites for short and long sait.ca/about-sait/campus/housing term. All units are furnished with utilities included. 24/7 campus security, roommate matching, residence life programs and more (details online).
Varsity Athletics Yes. The Trojans play in men and women's basketball, hockey, volleyball, saittrojans.com sait.ca/student-life/your-campus/sait- soccer, fustal, cross country, indoor track and golf in ACAC via the CCAA. recreation Students can complete a registration form online to contact a head coach. Trojans club sports (extramural) include: badminton, cricket, curling, fastball, ping pong, rugby and squash.
Student Supports sait.ca/student-life/student-services/office-of-the-registrar INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS The Chinook Lodge Resource Centre is a place to gather, access advising sait.ca/indigenous-students and counselling, get assistance with financial aid and housing, speak with Elders and community members, and more. Supports include: Academic Upgrading Indigenous program and Indigenous Students' Alliance. ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES Accommodations and services available include funding application sait.ca/student-life/academic- assistance, equipment loans, consultation and referrals, and facilitation of support/accessibility-services classroom and exam accommodations. Documentation guidelines are online. Please contact SAIT 6 weeks before the first day of classes. STUDENT SUPPORTS OF Mentorship programs, study abroad, SAITSA (SAIT Student Association), INTEREST sait.ca/student-life and the Peer Support Centre help students succeed and grow. Student Life CLUBS Clubs include Pride club, Theatre club. sait.ca/student-life/your-campus/student- clubs-and-honour-societies EXTRA-CURRICULAR CO-CURRICULAR Yes. SAIT formally recognizes student activities outside of the classroom, sait.ca/student-life/your-campus/student- including volunteering, club membership, mentoring, tutoring and more. employment-and-career-centre/co-curricular- This official document complements a student's academic transcript. record
Additional Information New programs starting Fall 2019: Academic Upgrading Indigenous program, Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Integrated Water Management diploma, Water and Wastewater Treatment Operations certificate. As part of Early Alert, academic chairs and instructors identify students struggling with their course(s) to connect them with the appropriate SAIT resources. Industry recognition: CEOWorld Magazine has recognized SAIT's School of Hospitality and Tourism as one of the Top 50 Hospitality and Hotel Management Schools in the world for 2019 - the only Canadian school to be honored.
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stmu.ca
General Information INSTITUTION Student population 1,000 Average first year class-size 25 HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELLORS Newsletter available? No. CAMPUS TOURS Campus tours are available all year from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 stmu.ca/admissions-2 PM. Bring your family, friends or classmates. Contact [email protected] to arrange a tour! STUDENT FOR A DAY This is a chance for you to experience a typical day at St. Mary’s. stmu.ca/admissions-2/student-for-a-day Participants are partnered with a current St. Mary’s student and spend the day attending class, interacting with professors, eating lunch at the Campus Bistro, touring the campus, and speaking with an Academic Advisor. The Student for a Day program only runs during the Fall and Winter semesters, September – April, during regular business hours, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Your visit can only be booked on weekdays a minimum of 7 days in advance, to allow us to schedule all your requested activities.
Admissions Information
stmu.ca/admission-requirements
APPLICATION DATES Intake Open Close Spring/Summer 2020 October 1, 2019 April 30, 2020 Fall 2020 October 1, 2019 August 31, 2019 Winter 2021 October 1, 2019 December 31, 2019 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Fall 2019 International student application deadline: June 1, 2019; Winter stmu.ca/international-student-admission 2020 International student application deadline: October 31, 2019. EARLY ADMISSION No. COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS No. ADVANCED STANDING IB, AP. Advanced credit may be given for some AP courses with grades of stmu.ca/advanced-credit-from-ap-and-ib- 4 or 5 upon receipt of final/official transcripts from the College Board. studies Advanced credit may be given for some IB courses with grades of at least 5 upon receipt of final/official transcripts from the International Baccalaureate Organization. ENGLISH LANGUAGE Our Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs have different PROFICIENCY English Language Proficiency criteria to meet than our Bachelor of stmu.ca/admission-requirements Education program. Please refer to the Academic Calendar on page 19 by following the link. https://www.stmu.ca/universitycalendar/
50 TRANSCRIPTS If the institution is not a member of ApplyAlberta, the student must supply official transcripts when applying for admission to St. Mary's. Transcripts must be mailed directly to the Enrolment Services Office from the issuing institution bearing the official seal of the institution. Applicants who did not complete grade 12 in Alberta or did not attend a post-secondary institution in Alberta must provide official high school and/or post-secondary transcripts from each institution. Transcripts from other provinces can be obtained from the appropriate education board in the province where the applicants attended or are attending high school.
Upgrading /ESL We offer ENGL 030, an equivalent to English 30-1 and MATH 030, an stmu.ca/academics/academic-upgrade equivalent to Mathematics 30-1 each summer through July and August. We also offer University transition courses such as the Academic Writing Institute (ENGL 125) and the Math Booster (Math 125) for students looking to enhance their academic writing or math skills.
Awards stmu.ca/scholarships-student-awards Entrance awards offered? Yes.
Residence No. We do have local housing information that can be accessed by calling our main line at 403-531-9130.
Varsity Athletics Yes. St. Mary's University is a member of the ACAC and competes at this stmu.ca/athletics level in Men's and Women's Basketball, Cross Country Running and Indoor Track.
Student Supports INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS stmu.ca/fnmi-services ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES stmu.ca/learning-centre-faq STUDENT SUPPORTS OF INTEREST
Student Life CLUBS stmu.ca/clubs-at-st-marys EXTRA-CURRICULAR CO-CURRICULAR Yes. Students who are part of the President’s Volunteer Team, the Student Ambassador program, peer mentors or tutors, or those who access and complete our Success Strategies Seminars in part or in whole to achieve the certificate will have these experiences recorded on their co-curricular record.
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kingsu.ca
General Information INSTITUTION Student population 850 Average first year class-size 21 HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELLORS kingsu.ca/admissions/guidance-counsellors Newsletter available? No. CAMPUS TOURS Students are encouraged to contact Admissions to book a personalized [email protected] campus tour. We offer tours Monday - Friday between 9am - 4pm. The typical duration of a tour is 1 hour. STUDENT FOR A DAY We offer two styles of Student for a Day events: King's View Friday and kingsu.ca/admissions/visit-kings King's Encounter Weekend. Both will allow students to sit in on classes, tour the campus, and have lunch with faculty members. Students who register for a King's Encounter Weekend will also have the opportunity to spend two nights on campus with current students.
Admissions Information
kingsu.ca/admissions
APPLICATION DATES Intake Open Close Fall 2020 October 1, 2019 August 15, 2020 Winter 2021 February 1, 2020 December 1, 2020 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Fall term application deadline for International Students is June 15; Winter kingsu.ca/admissions/international-students term application deadline for International Students is October 15. EARLY ADMISSION Yes. Students can receive initial admission based on grade 11 grades if the average is 80% or higher on courses used for admission purposes. COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS No. ADVANCED STANDING IB, AP, Dual credit. kingsu.ca/admissions/admission- requirements/general/general-ap-ib- admission-requirements ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY kingsu.ca/admissions/admission-requirements/english-language-proficiency TRANSCRIPTS Students may submit unofficial transcripts for an initial admission decision. Official transcripts must be received by September 30 for Fall term and January 31 for Winter term.
Upgrading /ESL
52 Awards kingsu.ca/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships Entrance awards offered? Yes. Students who have not previously completed any post-secondary study will be automatically assessed for an entrance award. An average of 80-89% is a $1000 award; an average of 90-100% is a $2000 award.
Residence Yes. Students who apply and pay their non-refundable residence deposit kingsu.ca/campus-life/residence by June 15 are guaranteed space in the Tower Residence.
Varsity Athletics Yes. The King's University offers Women's and Men's Badminton, athletics.kingsu.ca Basketball, Futsal and Soccer, and Volleyball. Students interested in playing varsity sport for The King's Eagles are encouraged to register for an ID Camp.
Student Supports kingsu.ca/current-students/student-counselling INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS kingsu.ca/current-students/resources/indigenous ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES kingsu.ca/current-students/student-support-and-accessibility STUDENT SUPPORTS OF INTEREST kingsu.ca/current-students/resources
Student Life
CLUBS tkusa.ca/get-involved EXTRA-CURRICULAR Students are invited to join faculty, staff and fellow students in celebrating kingsu.ca/campus-life/campus-ministries/ God in worship during chapel services designed to encourage and worship challenge as they live out their faith. athletics.kingsu.ca/facilities/workout_centre
King’s Workout Centre is available to all students and student-athletes to lift weights, do cardio and improve their overall fitness level. CO-CURRICULAR No.
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ualberta.ca
General Information INSTITUTION Student population 37,600 Average first year class-size 38 HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELLORS uab.ca/counsellor Newsletter available? Yes. Be sure to sign up for our monthly email newsletter to receive timely updates about admissions and more at uab.ca/counsellor. CAMPUS TOURS Tours of North Campus are led by UAlberta Ambassadors, current uab.ca/tours UAlberta students, who give an authentic student perspective! Tours begin with a presentation and Q&A session with an advisor. Augustana Campus or Campus St. Jean information at uab.ca/visit. STUDENT FOR A DAY Students have the opportunity to customize their visit experience with North Campus & Campus St. Jean: uab.ca/ campus tours, residence tours, individual advising appointments and more. tours More information can be found at uab.ca/tours Augustana Campus: aug.ualberta.ca/visits
Admissions Information
ualberta.ca/admissions/undergraduate
APPLICATION DATES Intake Open Close Fall 2020 October 1, 2019 March 1, 2020 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS U of A is home to 7,700+ international students. The International Student uab.ca/mapleleaf Services Centre offers orientation, social events, festivals, advising, uab.ca/languagereqs workshops to further academic, personal, and career goals, and more. EARLY ADMISSION Yes. We start admitting students as early as October. Students are encouraged to apply early, as they could be offered admission based on their final Grade 11 marks. COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS Yes, all programs. Students who receive an admission offer will be uab.ca/apply notified via their UAlberta email account or by logging into their Bear Tracks account. Students should read their offer letter and any conditions. ADVANCED STANDING IB, AP, Dual credit. Information on Advanced Standing, High School uab.ca/ib Course Equivalencies & the Grade Conversion Scale is on the website. uab.ca/ap ENGLISH LANGUAGE Our language proficiency policies exist to ensure students have the PROFICIENCY requisite skills to succeed in the university learning environment. More uab.ca/languagereqs information regarding how students can meet ELP can be found online. TRANSCRIPTS August 1, 2020 is the deadline to submit all final admission documents.
Upgrading /ESL Not applicable.
54 Awards uab.ca/awards Entrance awards offered? Yes. The U of A awards $28 million each year in undergraduate scholarships, awards, and financial support. Some awards are assessed on admission averages and some are application-based (deadline December 11, 2019).
Residence Yes. There are a vareity of residence options on all campuses. First year uab.ca/residence students are guaranteed a spot if they apply by April 30, 2019. BaseCamp offers new students the chance to move in early and learn how to excel as a first-year student, while meeting fellow residents & new friends.
Varsity Athletics Yes. U of A competes in U SPORTS and is home to 24 teams and over uab.ca/athletics or govikings.ca 500 Student-Athletes in Basketball, Cross-Country, Curling, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, and Wrestling. The Augustana Vikings compete in the ACAC in Basketball, Cross Country Running, Curling, Futsal, Golf, Hockey, Indoor Track, Soccer, & Volleyball. Interested students should contact coaches directly.
Student Supports ualberta.ca/admissions/undergraduate INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS We are home to over 1,200 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students. First uab.ca/fnmi Peoples House (North Campus) includes academic, financial and wellness supports, a ceremonial room and elders visits. Wahkohtowin Lodge (Augustana) offers supports and services such as the Indigenous Student Mentor Program, ceromonial room, and the Personal Librarian Program. ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES Accessibility Resources promotes an accessible, inclusive, and universally uab.ca/accessibility designed environment. Individuals with documented disabilities affecting mobility, vision, hearing, learning, and physical or mental health are connected to resources and supports. More information is online. STUDENT SUPPORTS OF The U of A offers supports & services that include: Student Success INTEREST Centre, Centre for Writers, Math & Applied Sciences Centre, Peer Tutor Program, Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services and more.
Student Life CLUBS With over 450 clubs, students have a variety to choose from: Quidditch, uab.ca/sg Entrepreneurship, Scuba, Toastmasters, Super Smash Bros and more! EXTRA-CURRICULAR Intramural Sports are run by students for students and the broader U of A uab.ca/intramurals community. Intramurals are an opportunity to play sports in an environment that celebrates teamwork, mutual respect, and most of all fun! CO-CURRICULAR Yes. The CCR is an institutionally recognized document of student uab.ca/sg leadership and involvement on campus. Students can request their CCR through BearsDen once they have completed the requirements, and use it to supplement their resume.
Additional Information As an internationally renowned post-secondary institution, the University of Alberta offers 3 teaching campuses, North Campus (Edmonton), Campus Saint-Jean (Edmonton), and Augustana Campus (Camrose). Students can explore our over 200 program options at uab.ca/programs. Co-op, practicum, and work experience opportunities available in virtually every field give students a jump start on their career. As an active research campus, students can also participate in groundbreaking research as early as their first year through the Undergraduate Research Initiative (uab.ca/URI).
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ulethbridge.ca/future-student
General Information INSTITUTION Student population 8,767 Average first year class-size 34 HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELLORS ulethbridge.ca/future-student Newsletter available? Yes. Sign up at ulethbridge.ca/future-student/counsellor-contact-request. This is distributed monthly during the academic year. CAMPUS TOURS Tours are offered Mon–Fri at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. year-round. Tours are ulethbridge.ca/future-student approximately one and a half hours and can include enrolment advising. STUDENT FOR A DAY Future students will be paired with a student volunteer in their program of ulethbridge.ca/future-student interest and attend classes, labs and even go for lunch (on us, of course).
Admissions Information ulethbridge.ca/future-student
APPLICATION DATES Intake Open Close Fall 2020 September 1, 2019 Winter 2021 January 15, 2020 uLethbridge refers to the “Winter” term as Spring.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS See website for dates and deadlines. ulethbridge.ca/future-student/international- elp EARLY ADMISSION Yes. Students applying for the fall term before December 15 are eligible for ulethbridge.ca/future-student the Early Admission Deadline. High school students will be assessed for the Board of Governors’ Award. COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS Varies by program. ulethbridge.ca/future-student ADVANCED STANDING IB, AP, Dual credit. IB, AP and Dual Credit will be assessed for transfer ulethbridge.ca/future-student credit. Students presenting greater than 6 transferable courses credit will be assessed as a transfer student. Students presenting fewer than 6 courses will have a blended evaluation. ENGLISH LANGUAGE For all applicants, if English is not their first spoken language, the English PROFICIENCY Language Proficiency Requirement must also be satisfied. ulethbridge.ca/future-student/international- elp TRANSCRIPTS Students with course work out-of-province must have their documents sent to uLethbridge. If a student’s documents aren’t in English, an official, certified English translation and the original, untranslated must be sent.
56 Upgrading/ESL The English for Academic Purposes program is a Languages Canada ulethbridge.ca/international/content/english- approved intensive English program teaching academic communication academic-purposes-eap skills, academic reading and writing, library research and more. The First Nations’ Transition Program is a first-year credit program that provides First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students an opportunity to enter into the university level by providing a solid foundation in a supportive cohort environment that attends to Indigenous ways of knowing and learning.
Awards ulethbridge.ca/future-student/awards-and-scholarships Entrance awards offered? Yes. uLethbridge offers various student award opportunities including: Grade 11 Merit Award, Board of Governor’s Admission Scholarship, leadership awards, and high school awards. See website for details.
Residence Yes. On-campus housing is popular so early application is essential. ulethbridge.ca/future-student/housing Applications open September 15. See website for more details.
Varsity Athletics Yes. uLethbridge Pronghorns compete in the Canada West conference of gohorns.ca U SPORTS. Pronghorn Varsity Teams: men’s and women’s basketball, hockey, soccer; women’s rugby; and combined swimming and track and field. Competitive Clubs: golf and curling (men’s and women’s teams), ringette (women’s team), field lacrosse (men’s team).
Student Supports INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS Iikaisskini Indigenous Gathering Place is where students who self-identify ulethbridge.ca/future-student/indigenous- as First Nations, Métis or Inuit receive guidance, encouragement and student-services support in the transition to university life and beyond. uLethbridge also offers a variety of services to Indigenous students including more than 20 smudge rooms, elders, enrolment advising, and Indigenous mentors. ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES The Accommodated Learning Centre provides support to students with a ulethbridge.ca/ross/accommodated-learning- wide range of disabilities so they may have equal access to a successful centre/ academic experience. Services include: individualized learning plans, exam accommodations, assistive technologies, alternate format textbooks, funding assistance, advising, educational assistants, and note takers. STUDENT SUPPORTS OF Counselling and Career Services offers no-cost counselling in two areas: INTEREST career development and personal growth. Our career development team empowers students and alumni in their career decision-making by providing one-on-one career advising, events and resources. Individual counselling is confidential and can help students with a variety of personal issues from adjusting to university life, anxiety, relationship issues and more.
Student Life CLUBS Over 70 student clubs provide social and athletic activities, travel, religious ulethbridge.ca/future-student/student-clubs fellowship, and charitable and cultural support. A few popular clubs include Rotraract, Campus Roots Community Garden, the Board, Ski & Surf Club. EXTRA-CURRICULAR CO-CURRICULAR Yes. Experience Matters complements the academic transcript and reflects a student’s curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular experiential learning opportunities, giving a well-rounded summary.
Additional Information The University of Lethbridge is ranked in the top three in our category for Student Services by Maclean’s magazine. In 2019, uLethbridge opens our new 38,500 sq. meter Science and Academic Building designed celebrate ingenuity, science education, research and discovery.
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To access all UCalgary resources for Guidance Counsellors, please visit:
ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/counsellors
To connect with a UCalgary recruiter for your region, please contact:
[email protected] [email protected]
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Member Website Email for Recruitment Open House Alberta University of the Arts auarts.ca [email protected] Nov. 23, 2019 Nov. 1-2, 2019 Ambrose University ambrose.edu [email protected] Feb. 5, 2020
Athabasca University athabascau.ca [email protected] Virtual, see website for details.
Bow Valley College bowvalleycollege.ca [email protected] Oct. 19, 2019 Oct. 3-6, 2019 Burman University burmanu.ca [email protected] Feb. 20-23, 2020
Canadian Armed Forces forces.ca [email protected]
Royal Military College of Canada rmc-cmr.ca [email protected] Concordia University of Edmonton concordia.ab.ca [email protected] Oct. 19, 2019 Nov. 8, 2019 Grande Prairie Regional College gprc.ab.ca [email protected] May 12, 2020
Keyano College keyano.ca [email protected] TBD, visit website for details.
Lakeland College lakelandcollege.ca [email protected] Oct. 25 & 26, 2019 Nov. 7, 2019 Lethbridge College lethbridgecollege.ca [email protected] Feb. 8, 2020
MacEwan University macewan.ca [email protected] Nov. 2, 2019 Nov. 7, 2019 (Medicine Hat) Medicine Hat College mhc.ab.ca [email protected] Nov. 6, 2019 (Brooks)
Mount Royal University mtroyal.ca [email protected] Oct. 27, 2019 NAIT nait.ca [email protected] Oct. 18 & 19, 2019
Norquest College norquest.ca [email protected] Oct. 26, 2019 Northern Lakes College northernlakescollege.ca [email protected] TBD, visit website for details. Oct. 18, 2019 (Olds) Olds College oldscollege.ca [email protected] Oct. 19, 2020 (Fashion Institute)
Portage College portagecollege.ca [email protected] 1-866-623-5551 for dates Nov. 22, 2019 Prairie College prairie.edu [email protected] Feb. 14, 2020 Apr. 4, 2020
Red Deer College rdc.ab.ca [email protected] Nov. 2, 2019
Royal Canadian Mounted Police rcmp-grc.gc.ca [email protected] SAIT Polytechnic sait.ca [email protected] Oct. 18 & 19, 2019 Nov. 2, 2019 St. Mary’s University stmu.ca [email protected] Feb. 8, 2020 Oct. 5, 2019 The King’s University kingsu.ca [email protected] Mar. 4, 2020 Oct. 18, 2019 (Augustana) University of Alberta ualberta.ca [email protected] Oct. 19, 2019 (North Campus)
Oct. 26, 2019 University of Lethbridge uleth.ca [email protected] Feb. 1, 2020 [email protected] University of Calgary ucalgary.ca Oct. 5, 2019 [email protected]
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