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Table of Contents New and Noteworthy 3 Canadian High School Requirements 4 High School Prerequisites by Program 6 Advanced Placement Program 8 International Baccalaureate Program 9 New Transfer (College or University) Admission 10 Additional Admission Routes 12 English Language and Writing Requirements 14 Admission Deadlines 1 Pre-Professional Transfer Programs 16 Scholarships 17 Degree Programs 18 Faculty of Education 19 Faculty of Arts and Science 20 Faculty of Fine Arts 20 Faculty of Health Sciences 21 Faculty of Management 22 Post-Diploma Programs 23 Faculty of Arts and Science 24 Faculty of Education 24 Faculty of Fine Arts 2 Faculty of Health Sciences 2 Faculty of Management 2 How to Apply for Admission 26 From Application to Registration 28 International Students 30 Housing 31 Counsellor Resources 32 Student Services 32 Contacts 33 This guide is a summary of information meant to inform counsellors and aid them in assisting future ulethbridge applicants. The ulethbridge Academic Calendar has complete information for all topics covered in this guide. To access the Calendar, please visit www.uleth.ca/ross/academic-calendar. Academic Advising 33
Audition Required for Admission to B.Mus. Music Major and pre-b.mus./b.ed. Effective May 2016, applicants to the Bachelor of Music with a major in Music and the Pre-B. Mus./B.Ed. degree programs must successfully audition to be considered for admission. Previously, applicants could be admitted without auditioning, but were unable to register for Music Studio courses until they completed a successful audition. Changes to Admission for Public Health Majors The Bachelor of Health Sciences with a major in Public Health will only accept applicants for the Fall semester. Due to the success of the program, admission to the Public Health major is now competitive. General Admission Deadlines The general admission undergraduate application and document deadlines have changed. Students now have until June 30 to apply to most undergraduate programs. Also, the deadline to submit final official documents for general admission has been moved back, giving students more time to finish pre-requisite high school courses. Transfer Equivalency Database ulethbridge has launched an online, up-to-date, searchable database listing courses previously assessed for transfer credit from other postsecondary institutions. The Transfer Equivalency Database also includes Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses for which ulethbridge transfer credit may be awarded. Transfer credit allows applicants to use previous studies toward attaining a new credential at ulethbridge. To search for courses previously assessed, visit ulethbridge.ca/ross/ted. Pre-Engineering Program The Pre-Engineering Program is back. Successful applicants to the program can take the first year of their engineering degree at ulethbridge before transferring to the University of Alberta to finish the program. Entrance into year two at the University of Alberta is contingent on a student s first-year GPA. Admission to specific engineering streams at the University of Alberta is competitive. Bachelor of Health Sciences - Aboriginal Health Students will gain the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed for work in the field of Aboriginal health. Major topics include: traditional Aboriginal health concepts, contemporary issues in Aboriginal health, community development, nutrition and cultural issues. Post-Diploma Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation Therapeutic recreation is a health profession that acknowledges the significance of leisure and recreation as integral components of optimal health and well-being of individuals with illnesses and disabling conditions. This program will provide post-diploma applicants with the first degree option available in Alberta. Bachelor of Fine Arts - New Media/ Bachelor of Education The Faculties of Fine Arts and Education have joined forces to offer a Bachelor of Fine Arts - New Media/Bachelor of Education program. This combined degrees program will provide students with the knowledge and experience they need to teach in the exciting field of New Media. The first intake of the program was Fall 201. Bachelor of Science - Applied Statistics The application of statistical techniques is an essential part of decision making and study in a wide range of disciplines. B.Sc. and BASc. degree students majoring in Applied Statistics will select a concentration in Economics, Geography, or Psychology and learn how to use statistical techniques to analyze real-world data in their chosen field. Agility Agility is an experiential learning opportunity in entrepreneurship that bridges education, research and innovation. Students learn about innovative thinking and developing ideas from renowned faculty and leaders in the business and social innovation communities. Students work in a cross-disciplinary environment and will have the space, tools and mentorship to bring ideas to life. Global Citizen Cohort A select group of students will take special programming from their first year through Convocation that complements their degree. In the fall of 2016, the Global Citizen Cohort theme will focus on water, sustainability and social justice, illustrating the connections that many disciplines have to these important topics. Counsellor Newsletter Stay up to date with important admission and program updates from ulethbridge with our counsellor newsletter. To sign up, create an account at ulethbridge.ca/future-student 2 3
Canadian High School Requirements The following are the general admission requirements for applicants presenting credentials from Canadian high schools. Some programs are competitive (e.g., Environmental Science) and may require higher averages (refer to the applicable section in the ulethbridge Calendar), and some programs may have additional requirements (e.g., Nursing, New Media). The English Language Proficiency requirement applies to applicants whose first language is not English. For information about additional admission pathways including First Nations Transition Program, Non-matriculated Adults, and International Students, please contact our Admissions office. THREE academic Grade 12 courses from the section below Province/Territory English Course Language other than English 10 Social Studies Math *Applicants may use ulethbridge s Math 000 Calculus Biology Chemistry Physics Other Academic Subjects Fine Arts: Art, Drama, Music 11 A fifth distinct course Alberta, N.W.T, Nunavut 1 English Language Arts 30-1 One or more 30-level languages in distinct subjects Social Studies 30-1 Aboriginal Studies 30 One of Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2 Mathematics 31 Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Physics 30 Science 30 Five credits in Advanced-level CTS Computer Science (CSE) One of: Art 30 or Art 31 Dance 3 Drama 30 Choral Music 30, General Music 30, or Instrumental Music 30 Can be academic or non-academic Must be at the 30 level Must be worth at least five credits (multiple courses worth a total of five or more credits can be used) Cannot be a Special Project British Columbia / Yukon Territories 2 One of English 12 or English 12 First Peoples One of Français 12, French 12, or French 12A Any 12 or 12A-level language History 12 Geography 12 Comparative Civilizations 12 B.C. First Nations Studies 12 One of Pre-Calculus 12 or Foundations of Mathematics 12 Calculus 12 Biology 12 Chemistry 12 Physics 12 Geology 12 ICT Computer Programming 12 English Literature 12 Writing 12 One of: Art Foundations 12, Studio Arts 12, or Visual Arts 12 Dance 12 Choral Music 12 or Instrumental Music 12 Theatre Performance 12 or Theatre Production 12 Can be academic or non-academic Must be at the 12 level Must be worth at least four credits Manitoba 3 One of Comprehensice Focus 40S, Literary Focus 40S, or Transactional Focus 40S (one credit) Any 40S-level language Current Topics in FNMI Studies 40S History: Western Civilization 40S Global Issues 40S World Geography 40S One of Applied Mathematics 40S or Pre-Calculus 40S Advanced Mathematics 4S and Calculus 4S (counts as one course) Biology 40S Chemistry 40S Physics 40S Computer Science 40S Interdisciplinary Topics in Science 40S One credit from the following courses: Visual Arts 40S or 4S Drama 40S or 4S Music 40S or 4S Can be academic or non-academic Must be at the 40 level and designated S, G, or U Must be worth at least one credit (two half-credit courses may be used) New Brunswick One of English 121 or 122 One of French 121 or 122 Any 121- or 122-level language One of History 121 or 122 Geography 120 World Issues 120 Trigonometry and 3-Space 121 or 122 Advanced Mathematics - Intro to Calculus 120 One of Biology 120, 121, or 122 One of Chemistry 121 or 122 One of Physics 121 or 122 Environmental Studies 122 One of: 121- or 122-level Fine Arts course Theatre Arts 120 Music 120 Can be academic or non-academic Must be at the 120, 121, or 122 level Must be worth at least one credit Newfoundland and Labrador 4 English 3201 One of French 3200 or French 3201 Any 3200-level language World History 3201 World Geography 3202 One of Mathematics 3200 or 3201 Calculus 3208 Biology 3201 Chemistry 3202 Physics 3204 Earth Systems 3209 One 3000-level, two-credit Fine Arts course Can be academic or non-academic Must be at the 3000 level Must be worth at least two credits Nova Scotia One of English 12 (Academic) or English 12 African Heritage French 12 Any 12-level language Global History 12 Global Geography 12 One of Pre-Calculus 12, or Advanced Mathematics 12, or Mathematics 12, or Mathematics Foundations 12 Calculus 12 Biology 12 Chemistry 12 Physics 12 Geology 12 One of: Art 12 Film and Video Production 12 Music 12 Can be academic or non-academic Must be at the 12 level Must be worth at least one credit Ontario 6 One of English 4U or ETS4U Three additional 4U courses which may include one fine arts 4M course Can be 4U or 4M Prince Edward One of English 611 Island 7 or 621 French 621 Any 621-level language History 621 Geography 621 One of Mathematics 621A or 621B Mathematics 611 Biology 621 One of Chemistry 611 or 621 Physics 621 Oceanography 621 Music 621 Can be academic or non-academic Must be at the 600 level Must be worth at least one credit Quebec 8 Two semesters of CEGEP courses in English and four other academic subjects. English Literature 603 One of Français 601, French as a Second Language 602 Any 607- to 616-level language History 330 Geography 320 Mathematics 201 Biology 101 Chemistry 202 Physics 203 One of: Art 20 Drama 60 Music 0 Not applicable Saskatchewan 9 English Language Arts A30/English Language Arts B30 (counts as one course) One of Français Fransaskois A30 or B30, or French 30 Any 30-level language History 30: Canadian Studies Social Studies 30 : Canadian Studies Native Studies 30 : Canadian Studies Geography 30 One of Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations of Mathematics 30 Calculus 30 Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Physics 30 Computer Science 30 Earth Science 30 One of: Arts Education 30 or Visual Art 30 Dance 30 Drama 30 Band 30, Choral 30, or Instrumental Jazz 30 Can be academic or non-academic Must be at the 30 level Must be worth at least one credit 4 1 Alberta, N.W.T. and Nunavut: While either of Mathematics 30-1 or Math 30-2 may be used as an academic course for admission, Mathematics 30-1 is required as a prerequisite for courses in certain programs. 2 British Columbia and Yukon Territories: Where provincial examinations are mandatory, applicants must present final grades that include provincial examination grades. Whether the provincial examination is mandatory or optional, the admission average will be calculated using the higher of the provincial examination grade or school grade. While either of Pre-Calculus 12 or Foundations of Mathematics 12 may be used as an academic course for admission, Pre-Calculus 12 is required as a prerequisite for courses in certain programs. 3 Manitoba: While either of Pre-Calculus 40S or Applied Mathematics 40S may be used as an academic course for admission, Pre-Calculus 40S is required as a prerequisite for courses in certain programs. 4 Newfoundland and Labrador: While either of Mathematics 3200 or Mathematics 3201 may be used as an academic course for admission, Mathematics 3200 is required as a prerequisite for courses in certain programs. Nova Scotia: While either of Pre-Calculus 12, Advanced Mathematics 12, Mathematics 12, or Mathematics Foundations 12 may be used as an academic course for admission, Pre-Calculus 12, Advanced Mathematics 12, or Mathematics 12 is required as a prerequisite in certain programs. 6 Ontario: While either of Advanced Functions (MHF4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) may be used as an academic course for admission, Advanced Functions (MHF4U) is required as a prerequisite for courses in certain programs. 7 Prince Edward Island: While either of Mathematics 621B or Mathematics 621A may be used as an academic course for admission, Mathematics 621B is required as a prerequisite for courses in certain programs. 8 Quebec: Two complete years may qualify the applicant for advanced credits. 9 Saskatchewan: Fransakois/Immersion students may use one of Français Fransakois A30 or B30 or Français Immersion in combination with either one of the English Language Arts courses. While either of Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations of Mathematics 30 may be used as an academic course for admission, Pre-Calculus 30 is required as a prerequisite for courses in certain programs. 10 Only one course in a particular language will be used for admission purposes, e.g., in Alberta, only one of French Language Arts 30-1 or French as a Second Language 30-3Y will be used. Grades from 20-level language, or language and culture courses in six-, nine-, or 12-year streams may be used for admission purposes in place of 30-level languages, e.g., German Language and Culture 20-6Y. 11 Only one Fine Arts course may be used as an academic course in the admission average. Another distinct Fine Arts course may be used as a fifth course. For example, Art 30 could be used as one of the academic courses and Music 30 could be used as a fifth course.
High School Prerequisites By Program Arts & Science BASc. - All Majors See Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science majors that require high school prerequisites. B.Sc. - Agricultural Biotechnology Physics 30 (recommended) B.A. - Agricultural Studies or (recommended) B.Sc. - Agricultural Studies B.A. - Anthropology B.Sc. - Applied Statistics B.A. or B.Sc. - Archaeology and Geography B.A. or B.Sc. - Archaeology and Geography (With Optional Concentration in GIS) or B.A. - Art B.Sc. - Biochemistry Physics 30 (recommended) B.Sc. - Biological Sciences Physics 30 (recommended) B.A. - Canadian Studies French is recommended B.Sc. - Chemistry Physics 30 (recommended) B.Sc. - Computer Science or B.Sc. - Computer Science and GIS or B.A. - Dramatic Arts B.A. - Economics or B.A. - English B.Sc. - Environmental Science B.A. - French French is recommended B.A. - French/Spanish French and Spanish are recommended B.A. - Geography or (recommended) B.A. - Geography (With Optional Concentration in GIS) or B.Sc. - Geography (recommended) One of Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 B.A. - History B.A. - Kinesiology B.Sc. - Kinesiology B.Sc. - Mathematics B.A. - Music B.A. - Native American Studies B.Sc. - Neuroscience Physics 30 (recommended) B.A. - Philosophy B.Sc. - Physics Physics 30 (recommended) (recommended) B.A. - Political Science B.A. or B.Sc. - Psychology B.A. - Religious Studies B.Sc. - Remote Sensing Physics 30 (recommended) B.A. - Sociology or (recommended) B.A. - Urban and Regional Studies or (recommended) B.A. - Women and Gender Studies Pre-Engineering Physics 30 Mathematics 31 Education All Majors The Faculty of Education does not grant direct entry into the education program. Students complete two years in a pre-education program prior to applying for admission to the Faculty. Fine Arts All Majors No high school courses are required to meet prerequisites in Fine Arts programs. Applicants are still required to present high school courses for admission purposes. Health Sciences The courses given below for programs in the Faculty of Health Sciences are required for admission purposes. Bachelor of Nursing English Language Arts 30-1 or B.H.Sc. - Aboriginal Health English Language Arts 30-1 or Required vs. Recommended Courses Certain high school courses, although not specifically required, are recommended because either: (1) the course is recommended background for one or more courses required in the major; or (2) completion of the course will allow students more options when choosing major requirements. B.H.Sc. - Addictions Counselling English Language Arts 30-1 One of Biology 30 or Chemistry 30 B.H.Sc. - Public Health English Language Arts 30-1 or Visit the online version of this chart at www.ulethbridge.ca/ross/ hs_prereqs/program/all to access specific information regarding why a particular high school course is recommended. Management The courses given below for programs in the Faculty of Management are required for admission purposes. B.Mgt. - Accounting B.Mgt. - Computer Science or B.Mgt. - Economics B.Mgt. - Finance B.Mgt. - First Nations Governance or B.Mgt. - General Management or B.Mgt. - Human Resource Management and Labour Relations or B.Mgt. - International Management or B.Mgt. - Marketing or B.Mgt. - Political Science or Admission Requirements vs. Prerequisite Requirements The courses given for each program (with the exception of Pre- Engineering, programs in the Faculty of Health Sciences, and programs in Management) are NOT required for admission purposes but are necessary to meet prerequisite requirements for courses in the program. See also Programs that Require Mathematics at www.ulethbridge.ca/ross/hs_prereqs/math/math_ requirements. 6 7
Advanced Placement Program International Baccalaureate Program Advanced Placement credentials are recognized both as an admission route and as a means of satisfying specific course requirements. An official AP transcript is required. 1. Applicants presenting AP credentials may receive university course credits for AP courses given grade achievement of at least a 4. They also have the option of taking the ulethbridge course. 2. Where an applicant presents both an AP course and the corresponding Grade 12 course for a particular subject, the higher grade will be used for admission purposes. For this purpose, AP course grades are converted as follows: AP Result Grade 12 % 96% 4 86% 3 76% 2 6% 1 not acceptable for admission To Request AP Score Reports: AP College Board ATP (Transcript Department) P.O. Box 6671, Princeton, NJ 0841-6671 www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/ exgrd_rep.html AP Course ulethbridge Course Art History AHMS 222/2xxx (6) Art Studio (Drawing) Art Studio (2-D Design) Art Studio (3-D Design) ART 2031(3) ART 2xxx (3) ART 2032 (3) Biology BIOL 1010 (3) Calculus AB Calculus BC MATH 160/260 (6) MATH 160/260 (6) Chemistry CHEM 1000/2000 (6) Computer Science A CPSC 1620 (3) 1 Economics (Macroeconomics) Economics (Microeconomics) English (Language and Composition) English (Literature and Composition) ECON 1012 (3) ECON 1010 (3) ENGL 1900 (3) ENGL 1xxx (3) 2 Environmental Science ENVS 2000 (3) French (Language and Culture) FREN 100/2000 (6) Geography (Human) GEOG 1200 (3) German (Language and Culture) GERM 100/2000 (6) History (European) History (United States) History (World) HIST 1000 (3) HIST 2600 (3) HIST 1200 (3) Japanese (Language and Culture) JPNS 1xxx/2xxx (6) Latin Special Assessment Music (Theory) 3 MUSI 1xxx (3) Physics B Physics C (Electricity and Magnetism) Physics C (Mechanics) PHYS 100 (3) PHYS 2000 (3) PHYS 1000 (3) Government and Politics: Comparative POLI 1xxx (3) Government Government and Politics: Comparative/ POLI 1xxx/2xxx (6) US Government and Politics: United States POLI 1xxx (3) Psychology PSYC 1000 (3) Spanish (Language) Spanish (Literature and Culture) SPAN 100/2000 (6) SPAN 2300/2xxx (6) International Baccalaureate credentials are recognized both as an admission route and as a means of satisfying specific course requirements. An official IB transcript is required. 1. High School applicants presenting IB credentials may receive university course credits for IB courses if they meet the minimum grade achievement levels given in the chart shown right. 2. Applicants presenting complete IB diplomas are guaranteed general admission to the University, subject to English Language Proficiency requirements and deadlines. Admission to quota programs is not guaranteed. 3. Where an applicant presents both an IB course and the corresponding Grade 12 course for a particular subject, the higher grade will be used for admission purposes. IB course grades are converted as follows: IB Grade Grade 12 % 7 97% 6 84% 77% 4 6% 3 % 2 4% 1 4% To Request IB Transcripts: IB North America 47 Riverside Drive, 16th floor, New York, NY 1011 www.ibo.org/iba/transcripts/electronic.cfm IB Course Min. Grade ulethbridge Course Biology, Higher Level BIOL 1010 (3) Chemistry, Higher Level Chemistry, Standard Level Economics, Higher Level Economics, Standard Level 7 CHEM 1000/2000 (6) CHEM 1000 (3) ECON 1010/1012 (6) ECON 1010 (3) English A1, Higher Level ENGL 1xxx (3) 1 French A, Higher or Standard Level French B, Higher Level French B, Standard Level French AB, Standard Level Geography, Higher Level Geography, Standard Level German A, Higher or Standard Level German B, Higher Level German B, Standard Level Greek, Higher Level History, Higher Level History Africa, Higher Level History Americas, Higher Level History Europe/Middle East, Higher Level Information Technology in a Global Society, Higher Level FREN 2000/2300 (6) FREN 2000/2300 (6) FREN 100/2000 (6) FREN 1000/1100 (6) GEOG 1000/1200 (6) ENVS 2000 (3) GERM 2000/2300 (6) GERM 2000/2300 (6) GERM 100/2000 (6) Special Assessment HIST 1000 (3) HIST 1xxx (3) HIST 1xxx (3) HIST 1xxx (3) CPSC 1xxx (3) 2 Latin, Higher or Standard Level - Special Assessment Mathematics, Higher Level Further Mathematics, Higher Level MATH 1010 (3) MATH 1410/160 (6) Music, Higher Level MUSI 2xxx (6) 3 Philosophy, Higher Level - Special Assessment Physics, Higher Level PHYS 1000 or 100 (3) Psychology, Higher or Standard Level 4 PSYC 1000 (3) Social Anthropology, Higher Level ANTH 1000 (3) Spanish A, Higher Level or Standard Level Spanish B, Higher Level Spanish B, Standard Level Spanish AB, Standard Level SPAN 2000/2300 (6) SPAN 2000/3001 (6) SPAN 100/2000 (6) SPAN 1000/1100 (6) Theatre, Higher Level DRAM 1xxx (3) 1 Programming language varies across institutions; students proceeding to next level must ensure they have mastered the appropriate application language. 2 This course fulfills the requirement of the English 1900 prerequisite. Students receiving this transfer may not subsequently take English 1900 for credit. 3 These courses will not count toward Music requirements for Music majors. Visual Arts, Higher Level Art 2031/2032 (6) 1 This course serves as English 1900 for prerequisite purposes for higher English courses. 2 Not a prerequisite for higher level Computer Science courses. 3 Two unspecified Music credits may be applied to specific Music requirements after interview and assessment by the Department of Music. Note: Subject to change. See www.ulethbridge.ca/ross/admission-information/adm_routes/ap for current information. Note: Subject to change. See www.ulethbridge.ca/ross/admission-information/adm_routes/ib for current information. 8 9
New Transfer (College or University) Admission Applicants who have completed three or more transferable semester courses at one or more post-secondary institutions will be considered as New Transfer applicants. Eight or more transferable courses Five or more (but fewer than eight) transferable courses To qualify for general admission, New Transfer applicants must have an admission average of at least 2.0 on the ulethbridge 4.0 GPA scale, calculated on all transferable courses. Admission requirements vary depending on the number of transferable, post-secondary courses completed, as indicated below. See the appropriate Faculty section for quota and specialized program admission requirements. Admission GPA of at least 2.0 on the ulethbridge 4.0 GPA scale, calculated on all completed transferable post-secondary courses. High school credentials are not required. Basic high school admission average of at least 60%, calculated on five appropriate 30-level high school courses. Admission GPA of at least 2.0 on the ulethbridge 4.0 GPA scale, calculated on all completed transferable, post-secondary courses. As early as their first year, students can work alongside leading researchers as they push the boundaries of creativity and discovery an opportunity often reserved only for graduate students at other institutions. Regardless of their major, whether they plan to go on to graduate studies or begin a professional career, being involved in research as an undergraduate will help students stand out from the crowd when they graduate. At least three (but fewer than five) transferable courses Basic high school admission average of at least 60%, calculated on five appropriate 30-level high school courses. Admission average is determined using a weighted average of the high school admission average and all completed, transferable, postsecondary courses. Upon admission, students are assigned transfer credit on a course-by-course basis for eligible post-secondary work. Transfer of credit may serve to reduce the number of courses which must be completed at ulethbridge in order to complete a program of studies. For detailed information on course-by-course transfer, including course equivalencies, see www.ulethbridge.ca/ross/ admission-information/adm_routes/new_ transfer. Refer to the Programs Available to New Transfer Students online at www.ulethbridge.ca/ross/admissioninformation/adm_routes/nt_prog. Also, see Part 1 - Admissions in the current ulethbridge Calendar available online www.ulethbridge.ca/ross/academiccalendar/part01.pdf. Alberta Colleges or Institutes of Technology For admission and prerequisite requirements, ulethbridge accepts courses offered by colleges that are deemed to be equivalent to Alberta high school 30-level courses. Please refer to the Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer (ACAT) Guide at www.acat.gov.ab.ca. 10 11
additional Admission Routes Degree Holders Applicants who have completed, with satisfactory grades, one or more academic degrees from a recognized university, will be considered for admission to a second degree program at ulethbridge. To be eligible for consideration, the declared ulethbridge program/major must be dissimilar from any degree already completed. Second degree program requirements are individualized for each student. Courses completed during a student s first degree, as well as those completed after, may affect the program content and/or reduce the number of courses required to complete subsequent degrees. Please contact an academic advisor in the appropriate Faculty for more information. Applied and Technology Degrees Applicants presenting Applied or Technology degrees from recognized colleges or technical institutes in Canada with GPAs of 2.0 or higher on the ulethbridge 4.0 GPA scale are guaranteed admission to first degree, undergraduate non-quota programs. These applicants will be considered for admission to quota programs according to their qualifications as transfer students. Transfer credit will be awarded according to regular ulethbridge procedures and policies, including those pertaining to residency, major and time limits. Applied and Technology Degrees are not normally considered to be a basis of admission for second degree or graduate studies programs. Home School Applicants Regardless of their citizenship or residency, Home School applicants will be considered according to the curriculum they followed. For example: A home school applicant who studied Alberta curriculum is expected to meet the requirements of an Alberta high school applicant. The applicant should challenge the departmental examinations in courses where such examinations exist to provide grades in the subjects challenged. By this means, an applicant will be considered for admission who presents final grades in five distinct subjects. A high school applicant from British Columbia should challenge the provincial examinations in courses where such examinations exist to provide grades in the subjects challenged. An applicant will be considered for admission who presents final grades in five distinct subjects. An applicant who presents both a high school diploma and appropriate, satisfactory standardized test scores, either ACT or both SAT I and II, will be considered for general admission. First Nations Transition Program This eight-month (two-semester) program enables students to experience a smooth transition to academics and life at ulethbridge. By interconnecting Aboriginal and Western university cultures, this program aims to increase First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) student success in and out of the classroom. Students who are attending post-secondary for the first time and those who are returning after an absence are eligible to apply. Admission is on a case-by-case basis, though successful applicants will have the following high school courses at a minimum: English Language Arts 20-1 Mathematics 20-2 Applicants interested in the Health Sciences stream may also require Biology 20 and Chemistry 20, depending on the Health Science program the applicant wants to pursue (e.g. Nursing). Contact the Admissions Office for more information. Standardized Test Admission Adult Admission Applicants who are a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident, age 21 years or older, and who do not meet current admission requirements of any other admission route may be considered for Adult Student admission. Applicants who have completed high school requirements and have an admission average of at least 60% will be considered for admission. For applicants who have not completed high school requirements, a combination of academic credentials, standardized test scores, and evidence of life experiences will be considered. The applicant is assessed for potential post-secondary success, which is the standard of admission for this route. A resume and letter of intent are required for admission purposes. Additional advice is available from the Admissions Office. Applicants to first-year Faculty of Arts & Science or Faculty of Fine Arts programs will be considered who present acceptable ACT (American College Testing Program) or SAT (Scholastic Achievement Test) scores. In the case of SAT tests, the applicant must present complete SAT Reasoning (Critical Reading, Mathematics, and Writing) and three additional SAT II test scores. Applicants who present only SAT I scores and who present superior high school records (at least five Grade 12-level courses in academic subjects including English, and a B+ or higher on these courses), will be considered for admission on an individual basis. 12 13
English Language and Writing Requirements Admission Deadlines 2016/2017 Undergraduate Application and Document Deadlines Admission Route Application Fall 2016 Spring 2017 Admission Decision Documents 1 Final Official Documents 2 Application Admission Decision Documents 1 Early admission 3 High School December 1 March 1 August 1 N/A N/A N/A Final Official Documents 2 General admission High School June 30 August 1 August 31 November 1 November 1 January 2 English Language Proficiency English Language Proficiency (ELP) is a requirement for all applicants whose first language is not English. The ELP requirement may be met in a number of ways, including: Successful completion of the Advanced Level of ulethbridge s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program Most recent official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score, taken within the last two years. Any one of: -- a score of at least 80 on the ibt, with scores of at least 16 on each of Listening, Reading, and Speaking, and a score of at least 18 on Writing Most recent official Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score, taken within the last two years, with: -- an overall score of at least 6.0 and at least 6.0 in each band Refer to the English Language Proficiency section in Part 1 - Admission of the current ulethbridge Calendar or see our web page at www.ulethbridge.ca/ross/admission-information/ elp for additional methods of meeting the ELP requirement, as well as for listings of countries and universities exempt from the ELP requirement. Spoken English Language Proficiency In addition to the English Language Proficiency requirement for regular ulethbridge undergraduate admission, all applicants to the Faculty of Health Sciences must also meet the Spoken English Language Proficiency (SELP) requirement. This additional SELP requirement is essential because students must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues, instructors, health care professionals, and the public in a variety of settings to be successful in these programs. Evidence of Spoken English Language Proficiency must be presented prior to admission and may be shown in a number of ways, including: Acceptable evidence of at least six consecutive years of full-time studies in a country and institution in which the primary language is English, including the successful completion of English Language Arts 30-1 or equivalent A score of at least 0 on the TSE (Test of Spoken English) A score of at least 26 on the ibt Speaking section A score of at least 7. on the IELTS Speaking band A score of at least 70 on the CAEL Speaking sub-test A score of at least 3 on the MELAB Speaking section For additional information, refer to the SELP requirement in the Admissions section in Part 10 - Health Sciences of the current ulethbridge Calendar available online at www.ulethbridge.ca/ ross/academic-calendar/part10.pdf. Writing Proficiency Requirement The Writing Proficiency Requirement (WPR) is an admission requirement for all applicants to programs in the Faculty of Education and must be met by the June 1 document deadline. Applicants may meet the Writing Proficiency Requirement in any of the following ways: Obtaining a grade of 7% or higher on the English Language Arts 30-1 Alberta Diploma exam Obtaining a final grade of 80% or higher in English Language Arts 30-1 or its equivalent from any province Obtaining a grade of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher in Writing 1000 Obtaining a grade of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher in a university English course Successful completion of a recognized degree from an English-language university Transfer 4 June 30 July 1 Post-Diploma: August 31 All Others: July 31 November 1 November 1 January 2 Returning U of L June 30 July 1 July 1 November 1 November 1 January 2 Continuing U of L June 30 July 1 August 31 November 1 November 1 January 2 Mature/Non-Matric. Adult June 30 July 1 August 31 November 1 November 1 January 2 International 6 May 1 June 1 June 30 September 1 September 1 November 1 Calgary Campus 7 All August 1 August 10 August 31 December 1 December 10 January 2 B.Ed., including Combined Degrees with B.Ed. 8 Transfer Continuing U of L May 1 June 1 June 1 N/A N/A N/A Post-Diploma B.Mgt. Transfer June 1 June 30 August 30 November 1 November 1 December 24 Pre-Engineering High School March 1 May 1 August 1 N/A N/A N/A B.Sc. (Environmental Science major) excluding Post-Diploma B.Nursing, including After Approved Degree B.H.Sc. (all majors), including Combined Degrees with B.Mgt. Post-Diploma B.H.Sc. and Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation B.F.A. - Dramatic Arts, B.F.A. - Multidisciplinary, and Fine Arts majors in Art History/Museum Studies Post-Diploma B.F.A. - Art, B.F.A. - Dramatic Arts, and B.Mus. Fine Arts majors in Art Studio, Music, and New Media B.Mus. (Digital Audio Arts major) Notes: High School All Others High School All Others High School All Others May 1 August 1 June 1 March 1 April 1 June 1 9 August 1 9 June 1 August 1 June 1 August 1 June 1 August 1 June 1 November 1 November 1 November 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Transfer June 1 June 1 June 1 N/A N/A N/A High School Transfer June 1 August 1 June 1 August 31 July 31 November 1 November 1 November 1 Transfer June 1 June 1 June 1 November 1 November 1 November 1 High School All Others High School All Others June 1 June 1 June 1 June 1 August 31 June 1 August 31 June 1 November 1 November 1 November 1 N/A N/A N/A 1. Conditional admission decisions may be made for qualified applicants on the basis of interim/unofficial documents received prior to the Admissions Document deadline. Applications will be considered only if Admissions has received sufficient documentation by this date on which to base an admission decision (at least all interim or unofficial transcripts and any other required documents). Note that a high school or transfer applicant may not use grades from summer school courses or supplementary exams for Fall admission unless they are received by this date. 2. An application is not complete until all final, official documents have been received by the U of L. U of L Advanced English for Academic Purposes (EAP) results will be accepted from the Summer term EAP classes for admission to the subsequent Fall semester, and from the Fall semester EAP classes for the subsequent Spring semester. All other documents pertaining to English Language Proficiency (e.g., TOEFL) must be received no later than the preceding August 1 for Fall admission, or November 1 for Spring admission. 3. Early Admission applicants are advised to apply by December 1; this is important for scholarship eligibility and optimal course selection. Applicants who do not meet the Early Admission application or admission document deadlines, but who meet the regular deadlines, will be considered according to regular high school policies. 4. Transfer General Admission deadlines apply to all domestic applicants who have completed three or more transfer courses, a college diploma, or a previous degree (see Part 1 - Admissions, Section 3.b), unless applying to a program listed below.. Final official documents, including the diploma completion statement, for transfer applicants applying to Post-Diploma programs must be received by August 31. Final official documents for transfer applicants to all other programs must be received by July 31. 6. International applicants should ensure that they apply early enough to accommodate the processing time for their study permit application. Study permit processing times may be found at www.cic.gc.ca. These deadlines do not apply to international applicants already in Canada or to applicants to programs that have earlier application deadlines. 7. Calgary Campus deadlines apply to Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, and International applicants already in Canada who are applying to undergraduate programs offered at the Calgary Campus. 8. Although all other supporting documents must be received by June 1, grades from U of L s EDUC 200 completed in Summer Session I will be considered in admission decisions for the subsequent Fall semester. Applications for pre-education programs are accepted for both Fall and Spring semesters. 9. Addictions Counselling applicants must submit an Admission Statement to the Admissions Office by June 1. The Admission Statement form is available at www.uleth.ca/healthsciences/statement. 14 The U of L reserves the right to consider applications received or completed after the application/documents deadlines should openings remain in any program. Last updated: 8/13/1 1
Scholarships Pre-Professional Transfer Programs Scholarship Deadlines High School Applicant Awards Award Requirements Deadline to Apply Grade 11 Merit Award Regionally disbursed to high-achieving applicants June 30 of the year the applicant is in Grade 11 Students at ulethbridge may prepare themselves to apply for admission to a number of professional programs offered at other universities. Through arrangements between ulethbridge and professional faculties at other universities, transfer programs have been established for the professional programs listed below. Admission to these programs at the destination institutions is by quota and is competitive. Dentistry University of Alberta ulethbridge program of admission: B.Sc. Eligible ulethbridge majors: Agricultural Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Neuroscience. Applicants must meet general admission requirements. Engineering University of Alberta ulethbridge program of admission: Pre-Engineering Space is limited and admission is competitive. Applicants must present English Language Arts 30-1, Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 31, Physics 30, and Chemistry 30. Typically on an average of 7% or higher on these courses is required. Journalism University of Regina ulethbridge program of admission: B.A. Eligible ulethbridge majors: Student s choice. Majors in Economics, English, History, Political Science, or Sociology may be of particular interest. Applicants must meet general admission requirements. Law University of Alberta or University of Calgary ulethbridge program of admission: B.A. Eligible ulethbridge majors: Student s choice. Applicants must meet general admission requirements. Medicine University of Alberta or University of Calgary ulethbridge program of admission: B.Sc. Eligible ulethbridge majors: Agricultural Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Neuroscience. Applicants must meet general admission requirements. Social Work University of Calgary ulethbridge program of admission: B.A. Eligible ulethbridge majors: Student s choice. Majors in Economics, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology may be of particular interest. Applicants must meet general admission requirements. The final two years of the Bachelor of Social Work program are offered at the Lethbridge campus by the University of Calgary, Faculty of Social Work, Lethbridge Division. Veterinary Medicine Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan ulethbridge program of admission: B.Sc. Eligible majors: Agricultural Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Neuroscience. Applicants must meet general admission requirements. Board of Governors Admission and Relocation Awards Leadership Awards High School Applicant Entrance Awards Transfer Applicant Awards Government Student Financial Assistance Regionally disbursed to high-achieving applicants Contact our office for details on applying for government student financial assistance to study at ulethbridge. Check the CanLearn website at www.canlearn.ca for general information on government student loan programs. Leadership, academic achievement, volunteer experience, financial need and/or artistic ability Academic achievement Apply for Fall admission by December 1 Separate scholarship application * required by March 1 Separate scholarship application * March 1 for Fall entrance Award Requirements Deadline to Apply New Transfer/Collaborative Post-Diploma Minimum of 24 transferable credits with a GPA of 3.00 or higher Academic achievement based on diploma GPA of 3.00 or higher Separate scholarship application * June 1 for Fall entrance Separate scholarship application * June 1 for Fall entrance Athletic Awards Alberta residents may be recommended by their coaches for a Jimmy Condon Athletic Scholarship during their first year of participation on a University intercollegiate athletic team. Entrance and continuing athletic awards are governed by Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS). *Applications must be submitted online using the Bridge (www.ulethbridge.ca/bridge). For additional information contact Scholarships and Student Finance University of Lethbridge 4401 University Drive W. Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4 403-329-28 Fax: 403-382-7110 fin.aid@uleth.ca www.ulethbridge.ca/ross/student-finance 16 17
Faculty of Education The University of Lethbridge is one of Canada s leading universities. We ranked as one of Canada s top-three undergraduate institutions in Maclean s University Rankings, 201. Applicants who have not yet completed a recognized university degree must be admitted to a five-year (0-course) Combined Degrees program to earn a Bachelor of Education degree. Combined Degrees programs generally consist of three years of study in the Faculty of Arts & Science, Fine Arts or Management, and two years of study in the Faculty of Education. Students graduate with two degrees: a B.Ed. in their teaching major and B.A., B.F.A., B.Mus., B.Sc., or B.Mgt. in a related discipline. Students are initially admitted to a pre-education program and must meet the following minimum qualifications for admission to the Faculty of Education: 18 Degree Programs Completion of 20 semester courses (60.0 credit hours). All courses must be graded, with the exception of EDUC 200. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2. on the ulethbridge 4.0 GPA scale calculated on all courses taken within the semesters containing the last 20 graded courses (60.0 credit hours). Completion of a minimum number of courses in the teaching subject major. See the applicable section in Part 13 - Combined Degrees of the current ulethbridge Calendar available online at www.ulethbridge.ca/ross/academiccalendar/part13.pdf. Transfer applicants who meet these requirements can be considered for admission directly to the Combined Degrees program. For Post-Diploma Combined Degrees programs with Education, see p. 24. Admission GPA Requirements (GPA Requirements by major as of September 8, 2014) Art Education 3.0 CTS: Business Focus 2.0 Drama Education* 2.0 English Language Arts 3.06 Mathematics Education 2.61 Modern Languages Education 2.0 Music Education 2.0 Native Education 2.99 Physical Education* 2.79 Science Education (Bio) 2.91 Science Education (Chem) 2.0 Science Education (Geog) 2.8 Science Education (Physics) 2.0 Social Studies Education 3.0 *These majors require supplemental documents for admission and the student may be given a boost to their Admission GPA. The posted minimum GPAs reflect any boost that a student may receive. Notes: ulethbridge Education 200 students receive a boost to their Admission GPA if they meet the 2. Admission GPA requirement and are deemed Highly Recommended. The posted GPAs reflect any additional boost. Admission is competitve and GPA requirements change each year. The posted GPAs are current at the time of publication and should only be used as a guideline. For additional admission inquiries and for further information about Special Case admission contact the office of Student Program Services in the Faculty of Education (403-329-224 edu.sps@uleth.ca). A minimum GPA of 2. on the ulethbridge 4.0 GPA scale on all graded courses comprising the major, including all transferable courses. Credit in Education 200 - Orientation to Teaching (or equivalent), including a favourable recommendation from the instructor. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral English by the June 1 document deadline (see p.14). Additional admission requirements apply to the majors listed below: Drama Education Audition Interview Portfolio Music Education Audition Interview Native Education Minimum of five courses in the school subject minor with GPA of at least 2. Physical Education Physical Education and Sport Activities report For details visit www.ulethbridge.ca/education 19
Faculty of Arts & Science Applicants to Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science programs must meet general admission requirements. Certain programs require high school courses as prerequisites for courses in the program (see p. 6). Pre-Engineering requires these courses for admission. Faculty of Fine Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art Portfolio Applicants to the following programs must submit a portfolio: B.F.A. - Art (Art Studio Majors only) Pre-B.F.A. - Art/B.Ed. Portfolio requirements are available at www.ulethbridge.ca/finearts/departments/ art/admissions. Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dramatic Arts Audition Applicants to the B.F.A. - Dramatic Arts (Performance majors only) must successfully audition in their second year to continue in or transfer to the Performance major. Audition requirements are available at www. ulethbridge.ca/finearts/departments/ drama/admissions. Bachelor of Fine Arts - Multidisplinary Applicants to the Bachelor of Fine Arts - Multidisciplinary program must meet general admission requirements. Applicants should contact an academic advisor: www.ulethbridge.ca/finearts/advising. Bachelor of Fine Arts - Native American Art Portfolio Applicants to the B.F.A. - Native American Art (Art Studio majors only) must submit a portfolio. Portfolio requirements are available at www.ulethbridge.ca/finearts/departments/ art/admissions. Bachelor of Fine Arts - New Media Portfolio and Questionairre Applicants to the following programs must submit both a portfolio (or essay alternative) and questionnaire: B.F.A. - New Media B.F.A. - New Media/B.Mgt. Questionnaire and portfolio requirements are available at www.ulethbridge.ca/finearts/ departments/new-media/admissions. Competitive Program B.Sc. Environmental Science and Pre-Engineering are competitive programs and may require a higher admission average. For B.Sc. Environmental Science, priority is given to applicants who have successfully completed Math 30-1, Biology 30, and Chemistry 30. Bachelor of Music Audition Applicants to the following programs must audition: B.Mus. (Music majors only) Pre-B.Mus./B.Ed. degree Audition information and applications are available at www.ulethbridge.ca/finearts/ departments/music/admissions. Portfolio Applicants to the B.Mus. with a Digital Audio Arts major must submit a portfolio. Portfolio requirements are available at www.ulethbridge.ca/finearts/departments/ music/digital-audio-arts-requirements. For admission requirements to Post-Diploma programs in Fine Arts, see p. 2. Faculty of Health Sciences Bachelor of Nursing High School Courses Applicants must meet the following admission requirements: English Language Arts 30-1 (minimum 60%) Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Mathematics 30-1 or Fifth Course (not including Special Projects) Note: Admission is competitive and the Faculty of Health Sciences reserves the right of selection of all applicants for admission and readmission to the Faculty on the basis of academic qualifications. Competitive Program Admission to the Bachelor of Nursing is competitive. Applicants are ranked according to their qualifications using the average of the grades earned in the five required courses listed above. All applicants may be invited to an interview. Letter of Intent Those applying for readmission to the Bachelor of Nursing program or from another Bachelor of Nursing program must submit a letter of intent. See www.ulethbridge.ca/healthsciences/ intent. Bachelor of Nursing (After Degree) Prerequisite Courses Applicants must present six credit hours in each of: Human Anatomy and Physiology Fine Arts or Humanities Social Sciences; and Three credit hours in each of: Microbiology Statistics Competitive Program Admission will be granted on a competitive basis using a Grade Point Average (GPA) calculated using Human Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Statistics, and the semesters containing the most recent additional 16 graded university-level semester courses. Documents Required by Orientation Day of the First Year (B.N. and B.N.A.D.) Immunization record First Aid CPR-HCP Spoken English Language Proficiency (SELP) Applicants to the Faculty of Health Sciences must also meet the Spoken English Language Proficiency requirement (see p. 21). Criminal Record Check (or equivalent) Bachelor of Health Sciences (Aboriginal Health) High School Courses Applicants to the Aboriginal Health major must meet general admission requirements and include the following: English Language Arts 30-1 Biology 30 Mathematics 30-1 or Bachelor of Health Sciences (Addictions Counselling) High School Courses Applicants to the Addictions Counselling major must meet general admission requirements and include the following: English Language Arts 30-1 Biology 30 or Chemistry 30 Admission Statement Applicants must submit an Admission Statement to the Admissions Office by June 1 using the form available at www.ulethbridge.ca/ healthsciences/statement. Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public Health) High School Courses Applicants to the Public Health major in the B.H.Sc. and B.H.Sc./B.Mgt. must meet general admission requirements and include the following: English Language Arts 30-1 Biology 30 Mathematics 30-1 or Nursing students gain exceptional hands-on learning in the Simulation Health Centre. The lifelike mannequins are extraordinary they give birth, have heart attacks, and even respond to medication allowing students to practice their skills and critical decision making in a safe and interactive way. Post-Diploma Admission For admission requirements to Post-Diploma programs in the Faculty of Health Sciences (see p. 2). 20 21
Faculty of Management Admission High School Courses Mathematics 30-1 or (ulethbridge s MATH 000 is accepted) For quantitative majors, Mathematics 30-1 or equivalent must be presented. For non-quantitative majors, is also accepted (see p. 4). For admission requirements to Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management programs, see p. 2. Two Campuses to Choose From Lethbridge Campus Students can pursue all programs and majors. Calgary Campus Classes on the Calgary campus serve adult learners who may be in the workforce wanting to further their education, and are offered in the evenings and on weekends so students can continue to work while they earn their degrees. Students can pursue the following: B.Mgt. Post-Diploma B.Mgt. Second degree in Management Professional Diploma in Accounting Management Certificates M.Sc. (Management) Combined Degrees programs (B.A./B.Mgt., B.Sc./B.Mgt., B.Mgt./B.Ed., Post-Diploma B.Mgt./B.Ed., B.F.A. - New Media/B.Mgt., and B.H.Sc./B.Mgt.) cannot be completed in their entirety on the Calgary campus, and all Combined Degrees applicants will be assigned to the Lethbridge campus. For information on specific majors and minors available at the Calgary campus, please see the ulethbridge Calendar www.ulethbridge.ca/ross/academic-calendar/part11.pdf. Competitive Programs Students have the flexibility of completing their degrees on our campuses in Lethbridge or Calgary. Admission to all majors in the B.Mgt., Post-Diploma B.Mgt., Professional Diploma in Accounting, and Management Certificate programs is competitive. Admission to the B.Mgt. as a Second Degree and the Professional Diploma in Accounting is based on completion of an undergraduate degree with a GPA of no less than 2.0 (on the ulethbridge 4.0 GPA scale) on the last 20 graded university-level semester courses. Contact the Campus Office Lethbridge Campus Phone: 403-329-213 undergrad.management@uleth.ca Calgary Campus Phone: 403-71-3360 calgary.campus@uleth.ca Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Bridging Program The Faculty of Management, with the support of the Chartered Accountants Education Foundation of Alberta, offers courses in Calgary and Lethbridge which cover the competencies in the CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) competency map, through the Professional Diploma in Accounting. Students completing the program will meet the entrance requirements for the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP). Post- Diploma Programs About Post-Diploma Programs Each Post-Diploma program is designed to build on the foundation obtained through the applicant s diploma program, while addressing the needs for core academic skills in the subject area. Post-Diploma degree programs are typically 20 semester courses in length and are composed of selected courses in the major subject and related disciplines, as well as courses to meet the General Liberal Education Requirement. Approved Diplomas For current information on approved diploma programs, see www.ulethbridge. ca/postdiploma. Diploma programs not previously approved will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Contact the ulethbridge Admissions Office for more information. General Admission Holders of two- or three-year diplomas from recognized institutions, where the program has sufficient academic content and the diploma GPA is 2.0 or higher, will be considered for general admission to a transfer program in the Faculty of Arts & Science, Management, Health Sciences, or Fine Arts. Please note that GPA criteria will vary for particular programs and are subject to change. All GPAs are expressed on the ulethbridge 4.0 GPA scale. 22 23
Faculty of Fine Arts Post-Diploma Bachelor of Fine Arts or Post-Diploma Bachelor of Music (Extended) program must successfully complete the qualifying courses with a cumulative GPA of at least 2. before proceeding into the second semester of the program. Applicants with extensive practical experience in the field and a GPA below 3.0 will be considered individually. Faculty of Arts & Science Post-Diploma Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Studies) Applicants with approved two-year college diplomas in agriculture and a diploma GPA of 2. or higher are eligible for admission to 20-course programs leading to either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science with a major in Agricultural Studies. Applicants with diploma GPAs between 2.0 and 2.49 will be considered on an individual basis. Post-Diploma Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) Applicants with approved two-year college diplomas in computer systems technology or computer information technology programs, and a diploma GPA of 2. or higher are eligible for admission. Applicants with diploma GPAs between 2.0 and 2.49 will be considered on an individual basis. Post-Diploma Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) Applicants with approved two-year college diplomas in environmental science or a related area and a diploma GPA of 2.7 or higher are eligible for admission. Applicants with diploma GPAs between 2.0 and 2.74 and related work experience will be considered on an individual basis. Post-Diploma Bachelor of Science (Geography With a Concentration in Geographical Information Science) Applicants with an approved college diploma in geography, geomatics or land resource information systems, and a diploma GPA of 2. or higher are eligible for admission. Faculty of Education Post-Diploma Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art or Dramatic Arts or Bachelor of Music/ Bachelor of Education Applicants with an approved two- or three-year college diploma in art, drama, or music with a GPA of 2. or higher and a satisfactory portfolio, audition, and/or interview may be admitted to a Post-Diploma Combined Degrees program. See Post-Diploma Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Music. Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management/ Bachelor of Education Applicants with an approved college diploma in business administration or management, and a GPA at or above the current admission cut-off may be admitted to a Post-Diploma Combined Degrees program. Students begin the program classified as pre-post-diploma B.Mgt./B.Ed. See Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management. Applicants with approved diplomas from recognized colleges, a diploma GPA of 2. or higher, and a satisfactory portfolio, audition and/or interview, may be admitted to Post-Diploma degree programs leading to the following degrees: B.F.A. - Art B.F.A. - Dramatic Arts B.F.A. - Multidisciplinary B.Mus. Combined Degrees including the B.Ed. degree There are programs available for graduates of both two- and three-year diploma programs. Applicants to the following programs must submit a portfolio: Post-Diploma B.F.A. - Art (Art Studio Majors only) Pre-Post-Diploma B.F.A. - Art/B.Ed. Portfolio requirements are available at www.ulethbridge.ca/finearts/departments/art/admissions. Applicants to the following programs must submit a portfolio and/or arrange for an audition/interview: Post-Diploma B.F.A. - Dramatic Arts (Technical/ Design or Theatre Studies majors) must submit a portfolio. Post-Diploma B.F.A. - Dramatic Arts (Performance majors) only must submit a portfolio and arrange an audition/ interview. Pre-Post-Diploma B.F.A. - Dramatic Arts/B.Ed. must submit a portfolio. Portfolio and audition/interview requirements are available at www.ulethbridge.ca/finearts/departments/drama/admissions. Applicants to the following programs must audition: Post-Diploma B.Mus. Pre-Post-Diploma B.Mus./B.Ed. Audition information and application requirements are available at www.ulethbridge.ca/finearts/departments/music/admissions. Faculty of Health Sciences Post-Diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences (Addictions Counselling) Post-Diploma Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation Applicants with an approved diploma in Therapeutic Recreation will be considered. Enrolment is limited and fulfilment of the minimum academic admission requirements does not guarantee admission. The Faculty of Health Sciences reserves the right of selection of all students for admission and readmission based on admission grade point average. Faculty of Management Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management (20 Course) Applicants who have completed an approved diploma in business administration or management with a cumulative program GPA of 3.0 or higher are guaranteed admission to the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management Degree (20 course). Applicants with a diploma GPA below 3.0 may be admitted in the second round of admissions. See www.ulethbridge.ca/postdiploma for a list of approved diploma programs. Additional transfer credit it not considered for these programs. Note: Some students may be required to extend their programs beyond 20 courses, depending on the diploma completed and the major chosen. Contact an academic advisor for details. Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management (2 Course) An applicant may gain admission to the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management Degree (2 course) program by completing an approved diploma with a cumulative program GPA at or above the current admission cut-off. Students should consult with an academic advisor and see www.ulethbridge.ca/postdiploma for information on specific diplomas. Note: Only the General Management major may be completed in 2 courses. Students in all other majors will require additional courses to complete the requirements of the major. Applicants with approved diplomas in addictions counselling or related areas, and a diploma GPA of 3.0 or higher will be considered. For some approved diplomas, applicants will be offered admission to the Post- Diploma B.H.Sc. (Extended) program and will complete five qualifying courses in their first semester. Students in the Post-Diploma B.H.Sc. 24 2
How to apply for admission Applying to ulethbridge is as easy as one, two, three... To apply to ulethbridge, students must create an ApplyAlberta account before completing their ulethbridge application. Applicants can access the application from our website (ulethbridge.ca/future-student) as well as at applyalberta.ca. Complete online application form at: ulethbridge.ca/future-student Include valid credit card information for payment of the application fee Indicate courses completed and in progress (new high school applicants only) (including final and estimated final grades) Application Fee The application fee for admission to an undergraduate program is $100. Subsequent applications for admission to a level of study are assessed an application fee of $2. Self-reported Grades High school applicants provide final grades for Grade 12 courses already completed, and estimate final grades for courses in progress and courses they plan to complete based on Grade 12 mid-term marks or Grade 11 final grades. If an applicant is not admissible based on self-reported grades, the Admissions Office will require interim transcripts in order to make the prediction of grades and the initial admission decision. Conditional Admission Conditional admission decisions may be made on the basis of interim/unofficial transcripts and/or mid-term mark statements (for courses in progress) received by the Admission Decision Document deadline. Applicants offered conditional admission must meet or exceed the admission standards of their program by the Final Document deadline. Official Documents Through ApplyAlberta, applicants authorize ulethbridge to request transcripts on their behalf from Alberta Education and/or participating post-secondary institutions in Alberta. Applicants attending institutions not participating in ApplyAlberta or any educational institution out-ofprovince must arrange to have official transcripts sent directly to the Admissions Office. Applicants currently studying at institutions not participating in ApplyAlberta or any educational institution out-of-province are strongly advised to arrange, at the time of application, for the submission of interim transcripts if required final transcripts are not yet available. Final, official transcripts must be submitted on or before the Final Document deadline. Visit www.applyalberta.ca for more information. Education Combined Degrees Programs Applicants may not apply directly into the Faculty of Education from high school. Interested applicants should initially apply to a pre- Bachelor of Education Combined Degrees program (pre-b.a./b.ed., pre-b.sc./b.ed., pre-b.f.a./b.ed., pre-b.mus./b.ed., pre-b.mgt./b.ed.). 26 27
From Application to Registration 1 2 Applicants, upon submitting an application, receive notification via email of their: Nine-digit ulethbridge student identification number Information regarding the application for scholarships ulethbridge ID Number Students need this nine-digit number to log on to the Bridge for the first time and set up their ulethbridge username and password. Applicants should notify us immediately if their contact information changes. Log on to the Bridge (www.ulethbridge.ca/bridge), email admissions@uleth.ca, or fax 403-329-19. We send important information by email so it is important for applicants to check their accounts regularly. The Bridge www.ulethbridge.ca/bridge ulethbridge s web information system where students can: view admission status register for courses view class schedule access T2202A tax form view cash office account summary (check tuition and fees owing and/or paid) 6 Applicants must return the Confirmation of Admission form with the non-refundable tuition deposit before the expiry date identified in the Offer of Admission. Expiry Date Applicants must send us their Confirmation of Admission form by the expiry date. If more time is needed, applicants may contact the Admissions Office to request an extension (admissions@uleth.ca 403-382-7134). Confirmation of Admission Applicants need to send this form back to the Admissions Office (signed and dated) to let us know whether or not they plan to attend ulethbridge. If they plan to attend, a tuition deposit MUST accompany this form. Note: this deposit is in addition to the application fee that has already been paid and is non-refundable. Students register in courses online, starting on their registration date, using the Bridge (www.ulethbridge.ca/bridge). 3 4 Applicants can check their application status, including required documents, at any time by logging on to the Bridge (www.ulethbridge.ca/bridge). An applicant offered admission receives an offer letter and Admission Guide, followed by registration information once it is available. Program Planning Guides (PPGs) The Program Planning Guides list all required courses and include a suggested sequence plan. These guides are available online at www.ulethbridge.ca/ross/ppgs. view examination schedules view any holds on registration (registration privileges will be withheld if there are outstanding fees, including the current semester s fees) view final grades view working copy transcript view job postings at workopoliscampus.com view or update personal information Timeframe Registration for the Fall semester typically starts during the end of April. Students who have been offered admission will normally receive registration information from us by email in mid-april. A student can register on or after their assigned date, but earlier registration is better for course selection. General Liberal Education Requirement (GLER) All ulethbridge students must complete the General Liberal Education Requirement (GLER). This involves taking at least four courses from three different areas: Fine Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences. The required courses in a student s program typically fulfill some of the GLER requirement, so the Program Planning Guide, Timetable, and ulethbridge Calendar should be used to determine which additional GLER courses should be taken. Refer to the current ulethbridge Calendar at the end of Part 4 - Academic Regulations for more information. The Calendar is available online (www.uleth.ca/ ross/academic-calendar). Registration Date This is the first day students can log on to the Bridge to add courses to their class schedule. Registration continues until the end of the first week of classes. apply for scholarships 28 29
International Students Applicants from other countries must present qualifications comparable to those of Canadian applicants: Applicants with completed, appropriate secondary qualifications from other countries will be considered for High School admission Studies completed at recognized universities and colleges will be considered for New Transfer, College Diploma or Previous Degree admission, as appropriate Details on high school admission requirements for specific countries are available in the ulethbridge Calendar and www.ulethbridge.ca/ ross/admission-information/intl/intreq. International Centre Offers ongoing support for international students Provides information about international exchange and studyabroad opportunities Administers ulethbridge s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program See our website at www.ulethbridge.ca/ international or contact us by email at international@uleth.ca. On-campus Housing The University of Lethbridge offers a wide range of on-campus living options, from single rooms to shared apartments. First-year students entering straight from high school can apply online to stay in the University Hall (UHall) traditional-style dorms or in the Kainai House apartment building. University Hall Residence Our most convenient, on-campus accommodation offers 276 single and double rooms in University Hall. These fully-furnished rooms are available on the first four floors and are reserved for first-year residents coming to ulethbridge directly from high school. The residence is equipped with common rooms, a games room, a laundry centre and an activity centre. The Library, main campus food outlet, study rooms and computer labs are conveniently located, and most academic areas are accessible without going outside on inclement days. Kainai House Our Kainai House apartment building accommodates 1 students in one, two, four and six bedroom, fully furnished units. All bedrooms are single occupancy and suites are assigned on a bedroom-by-bedroom basis. Swipe-card laundry facilities are provided on each floor. This complex also includes study and meeting rooms, television lounge and games room. The apartment building is conveniently located south of Aperture Drive, just a short fiveminute walk away from the centre of campus. www.ulethbridge.ca/housing housing@uleth.ca 403-329-284 Housing Deadlines Students are advised to apply as early as possible to improve their chances for accommodation. Newly admitted applicants, who apply before April 1, will have their names entered into an accommodation lottery. Approximately 7% of the allocated beds will be randomly selected. The names drawn will be guaranteed accommodation prior to May 1. Off-campus Housing To help students who choose to live off campus, ulethbridge maintains an off-campus housing registry that provides a range of off-campus housing opportunities such as room and board, shared suites and apartments available for rent in the Lethbridge area. This list has excellent community support and is frequently updated. The list may be accessed online or received via fax, mail or email. www.ulethbridge.ca/offcampushousing offcampus.housing@uleth.ca 403-329-2092 30 31
Counsellor Resources Student Services Contacts 32 We know you go above and beyond when helping students through the post-secondary decision-making process. We will assist you in your efforts in any way we can. Know that you and your students may contact us at any time and we will do our best to help. Sign up online If you have not already done so, please create an account on our ulethbridge.ca/futurestudent website. We will send you important admission and program updates, counsellor newsletters, and invitations to upcoming ulethbridge counsellor events. Request a presentation at your school Our recruiters hit the road each September. Send us a request to visit your school and we will try our best to make it happen. There are some situations when it is not possible to visit in-person, but we can explore other solutions such as a Skype presentation or webinar. Schedule a day when your school can visit us If you have a date in mind to bring your students to visit our campus, let us know and we will schedule a day full of fun activities, including a tour of campus and free lunch! Request material We can send our resource publications and student handouts to your school at any time. Simply contact us with your address and the requested number of each type of publication. Future Student Viewbook Counsellor Resource Guide Program Planning Book Counselling and Career Services Counselling and Career Services offers free counselling to students in two areas: career development and personal growth. Individual counselling is confidential and can help students with a variety of personal issues including: adjusting to university life, anxiety, disordered eating, relationship issues and much more. 403-317-284 www.ulethbridge.ca/counselling Accommodated Learning Centre The Accommodated Learning Centre can support student requests for special testing or registration procedures once their disability has been documented. They can also guide students to local services or agencies which may be of assistance. Special equipment or specialized services frequently must be funded through agencies outside ulethbridge. Questions regarding physical access may also be brought to the Accommodated Learning Centre staff who will then direct students to the appropriate ulethbridge office or personnel. 403-329-2766 alc@uleth.ca www.ulethbridge.ca/ross/ accommodated-learning-centre Health Centre The Health Centre can support students with everything from a sore throat or yearly physical to advice about nutrition. It is a safe place for students to get help with their health concerns. 403-329-2484 www.ulethbridge.ca/hr/health-centre First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Services First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Services is located in Iikaisskini (Low Horn) FNMI Gathering Place. This is a free, confidential service for students who self-identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit. The primary role of this service is to guide, encourage and empower students in the university environment so that they may achieve their highest potential. 403-317-2812 elizabeth.ferguson@uleth.ca www.ulethbridge.ca/first-nationsmetis-inuit Enrolment Services The Enrolment Services Office provides information to prospective students, their families, and high school and college guidance counsellors on all aspects of university and student life. This includes information about programs, admission requirements, tuition fees, scholarship and research opportunities, on- and offcampus housing, and student services. Enrolment Services also organizes events and activities to help students make the transition to university life and celebrate their success, including Ahead of the Herd, New Student Orientation and Convocation. 403-329-2762 inquiries@uleth.ca ulethbridge.ca/future-student Security Services and Parking ulethbridge is committed to providing a safe living, learning and working environment. Security Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and offer programs such as Safewalk, which offers escorts from anywhere to anywhere on campus, and a free key tag program that facilitates the return of lost keys. 403-329-2603 www.ulethbridge.ca/security www.ulethbridge.ca/facilities/parking Student Success Centre The Student Success Centre offers professional services designed to support you as you work toward your academic and personal goals. Develop your study and time-management skills, find a tutor and get connected with supports and resources available to help you achieve success in learning and in life. 403-394-3964 www.ulethbridge.ca/student-successcentre Admissions Office: SU140 (Students Union Building) 403-382-7134 Fax: 403-329-19 admissions@uleth.ca Enrolment Services Office: SU06 (Students Union Building) 403-329-2762 inquiries@uleth.ca Registrar s Office Office: SU140 (Students Union Building) 403-320-700 Fax: 403-329-19 regoffice@uleth.ca Academic Advising Advising (or Student Program Services) offices are available to assist students with program planning. Academic advisors are typically available for walk-in and appointment times. Students should consult with an advisor regarding academic regulations, course selection, and program planning. Newly admitted high school students may also contact Enrolment Services with general questions. Accomodated Learning Centre Office: B760 (University Hall) 403-329-2766 Fax: 403-329-2003 alc@uleth.ca Housing Services Office: C420 (University Hall) 403-329-284 www.ulethbridge.ca/housing housing@uleth.ca Off-Campus Housing 403-329-2092 www.ulethbridge.ca/offcampushousing offcampus.housing@uleth.ca Faculty of Arts & Science 403-329-106 artsci.advising@uleth.ca Faculty of Education 403-329-224 edu.sps@uleth.ca Faculty of Fine Arts 403-329-2691 finearts.admissions@uleth.ca Faculty of Health Sciences 403-329-2699 health.sciences@uleth.ca Scholarships and Student Finance Office: AH11 (Anderson Hall) 403-329-28 Fax: 403-382-7110 fin.aid@uleth.ca Calgary Campus 6th Floor, 34-6 Avenue SE Calgary, AB T2G 4V1 403-71-3360 calgary.campus@uleth.ca Athletics www.gohorns.ca/staff.aspx Faculty of Management: Lethbridge Campus 403-329-213 undergrad.management@uleth.ca Calgary Campus 403-71-3360 calgary.campus@uleth.ca 33