(Explanation for the flock reference: Our mascot is a crow! There’s a cool reason for that…which you’ll discover when you visit campus at dusk. And I know it’s not a “flock” of crows, but starting my message with a reference to a “murder” just didn’t seem welcoming.)
But seriously, MSVU is a place like no other when it comes to our flock. We’re a close-knit community. Our faculty and staff care deeply about each student’s success. They will get to know you by name – and not just that, they’ll help you craft a university journey as unique as you are. Across Arts, Science, Education and Professional Studies, we offer lots of exceptional academic programs led by amazing faculty.
And you’re not just acquiring knowledge at MSVU. You’re also acquiring the skills you need to lead and challenge the status quo.
We’re here for the challengers. The hopeful and unwavering. We’re here to support those who’ve overcome adversity and aspire to do more – to connect with others who see past obstacles, to lift you up when you fail and give you the confidence to go again.
At MSVU, you’ll find people who share your perspectives, your passions and your fears. And lots of people cheering you on.
Since 1873, MSVU has been challenging the status quo and making a difference both locally and around the world. This perspective is the foundation of all of our programs – and that means you’re not just earning a degree, you’re earning a degree with a difference.
Whether you’re physically sitting in a classroom or signing in online, your classes will be small enough for your professors to know you by name, not by number. And they’ll truly care about your academic and personal success. You’ll also take part in group discussions and small team projects that enhance your experience. And it’ll all happen while you explore new ideas and the latest discoveries, thanks to our professors’ cutting-edge research.
SMALL CLASSES
MSVU has an average class size of 24 – amongst the lowest in the country for first and second year students.
ON THE COAST, IN THE CITY
Every year, more than 60,000 university students from all over the world call Halifax home. In fact, Halifax is one of the fastest growing cities in Canada. So, what’s all the fuss about?
Just a few minutes from our campus, you’ll find downtown Halifax. And if you’ve never been to Halifax before, you’re in for a treat.
One minute, you could be strolling along the bustling waterfront, enjoying all the free activities and fun. The next minute? Maybe you’re kicking back at a café and watching the ships sail by, or seeing the next big indie rock band at a local venue. With vibrant theatre, music and arts communities, Halifax is pulsing with life – and you can be a part of it.
BEST PART?
It’s all at your fingertips. Especially when those fingertips are holding your Halifax Transit student bus pass.
RESIDENCE: YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Living in residence will add a unique dimension to your university experience. Apart from the convenience of living close to classes, labs, the dining hall, library, and fitness centre, it’s one of the best ways to become more involved in campus life.
There are three types of on-campus housing: traditional dorms (Assisi Hall), townhouses (The Birches) and apartment-style accommodations (Westwood). There’s something to suit everyone!
To apply for your room in residence, visit msvu.ca/liveoncampus →
FUN FACT
Students living in residence their first year will have first choice of living in residence the next year!
Assisi Hall
The Birches Westwood
STUDENT SERVICES
Every now and then, we all need a little help from our friends. And from orientation to graduation, we’re here to support you. We have a whole team ready to help with career planning, physical and mental well-being, finances, academic success and much more. ASK US ANYTHING!
Counselling Services
Print Shop
Health Office
International Education Centre
Learning Strategist
Writing Centre
Kin’masuti aqq Apognamasuti (Learning and Help)
Indigenous Student Centre
Accessibility Services
Library
Athletics & Recreation
Black Student Support Office
Career Services
Centre for Academic Advising & Student Success
Mount 101 and the Mount Mentors The Students’ Union
Seriously — whether you need help seeking out student services, looking for the best study spots on campus, want tips on how to be cool on Tik Tok, or just want some friendly advice, the Mount Mentors are here for you!
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY
At MSVU, we embrace what makes each of us unique, including ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental and physical ability, socio-economic status, age, religion and political affiliation. Of course, it’s one thing to say we embrace diversity. But do we actually back it up with supports and services for our students? You bet.
INDIGENOUS STUDENT SUPPORTS
The Kina’masuti aqq Apognamasuti (Learning and Help) Indigenous Student Centre is a space where students can connect and also access staff who can help with questions or concerns about student life. The centre also hosts lots of cultural and traditional events and activities. In collaboration with Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre, MSVU offers the Aboriginal Academic Access to Post-Secondary program. Delivered onsite at the Friendship Centre, this program is designed to help Indigenous learners transition to their chosen university program. Learn more at msvu.ca/isc
BLACK STUDENT SUPPORT OFFICE (BSSO)
The BSSO provides holistic support through an Africentric lens to all students of Black/African descent—African Nova Scotian/Canadian, Black/African international students. Please learn how the Black Student Support Office can support your educational journey! Learn more at msvu.ca/blackstudentsupport
2SLGBTQIA+ RESOURCES
From the MSVU Students’ Union Pride Centre, the 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Advocacy Committee, to inclusive counselling and health services, MSVU is committed to supporting members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Learn more at msvu.ca/pride
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
MSVU’s Accessibility Services team is here to help students identify and access academic supports that are unique to each learner’s needs. The team provides individualized support and encourages self-advocacy and an equitable learning environment. Learn more at msvu.ca/accessibilityservices
ATHLETICS, FITNESS AND RECREATION
STUDENT-ATHLETES
Some of the top athletes and coaches in Canada call MSVU home, so joining the Mystics Athletics program is your best bet to becoming the finest student-athlete you can be! Mystics compete regionally in the Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA), and nationally in the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA).
Not to brag, but our varsity women’s volleyball and men’s and women’s basketball, soccer and crosscountry running teams have more combined ACAA championship titles than the competition. The 202324 season was a another successful one for the Mystics earning a gold and two silver at the conference championships. #MountMystics #OneWayTogether. Learn more at mountmystics.ca
THE MOUNT FITNESS CENTRE (MFC)
Looking to stay physically active on campus? The MFC can help! MSVU students receive a free membership that gives you full access to our conditioning centre, free group fitness classes and more plus 35% off select programs. Sign-up is easy and the Fitness Centre is open seven days a week! Learn more at msvu.ca/fit
CAMPUS REC
Get involved, make friends and have fun with Campus Rec! Try something new with our intramurals, clubs, societies and student social events. Or, join the many Mystic fans who don their MSVU gear to cheer on our home team! There’s something for everyone! Learn more at msvu.ca/campusrec
#HUMBLEBRAG
At MSVU, we win in the classroom as much as we do in sport. Just over 30% of our student-athletes are named National Scholars each year, earning a GPA of 3.70 or higher.
VARSITY TEAMS
→ VOLLEYBALL [W]
→ SOCCER [M/W]
→ BASKETBALL [M/W]
→ CROSS COUNTRY [M/W]
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
BACHELOR OF ARTS
→ Applied Statistics **
→ Business Administration *
→ Canadian Studies
→ Child and Youth Study *
→ Communication
→ Communication Technology *
→ Cultural Studies
→ Economics
→ English
→ Family Studies +
→ French
→ Gerontology +
→ History
→ Mathematics
→ Peace and Conflict Studies *
→ Philosophy **
→ Philosophy & Religion *
→ Political Studies
→ Psychology
→ Queer Studies *
→ Public Policy Studies
→ Religious Studies **
→ Sociology/Anthropology
→ Spanish **
→ Women’s Studies
→ Writing *
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
→ Biology
→ Chemistry
→ Mathematics
→ Neuroscience *
→ Physics *
→ Psychology
→ Science Communication *
FACULTY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Child and Youth Study (Practicum required)
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION OPTION)
→ Accounting
→ Community Leadership
→ International option
→ General
→ Management
→ Marketing
→ Strategic Human Resource Management
→ Information Technology *
BACHELOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS (CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION REQUIRED)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE APPLIED HUMAN NUTRITION (INTERNSHIP OPTION FOR DIETETICS PROGRAM)
→ Dietetics
→ Nutrition
BACHELOR OF TOURISM & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT (CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION OR PRACTICUM REQUIRED)
+ Denotes subjects offered only as combined majors, minors and concentrations
* Denotes subjects offered only as minors
** Denotes subjects offered only as minors and concentrations
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
Applicants may pursue a Bachelor of Education after receiving an undergraduate degree
→ Elementary Education
→ Secondary Education
FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES
→ Master of Applied Human Nutrition
→ Master of Arts in Child and Youth Study
→ Master of Arts in Communication
→ Master of Arts in Education
→ Master of Arts in Family Studies and Gerontology
→ Master of Arts in School Psychology
→ Master of Arts in Women and Gender Studies (awarded jointly with Saint Mary’s University)
→ Master of Education
→ Master of Science in Applied Human Nutrition
→ Master of Public Relations
→ Research Master of Arts
→ PhD in Educational Studies (awarded jointly with Acadia and St. Francis Xavier universities)
DIPLOMAS & CERTIFICATE
UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMAS
→ Business Administration
→ Tourism & Hospitality Management
GRADUATE DIPLOMAS
→ Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Children)
→ Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Adults)
UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATES
→ Accounting
→ Business Administration
→ Community Leadership
→ Marketing
→ Proficiency in French
→ Tourism & Hospitality Management
GRADUATE CERTIFICATES
→ Health Communication and Aging
→ Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Children)
→ Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Adult)
SCIENCE
MSVU’s science program is home to world-renowned researchers and professors. Here, we’re doing groundbreaking work across a variety of fields, such as Alzheimer’s detection and cognitive neuroscience.
It’s safe to say there’s no shortage of big science opportunities at our small school. With the opening of our new applied science research facility in the fall of 2018 and recent multi-million dollar investments in our science labs, you’ll dig into hands-on lab work with top-tier technology, alongside some of the most innovative and experienced researchers and instructors around.
Our Arts & Science Internship Program also gives you the opportunity to apply in-class training to realworld scenarios through paid work experience before finishing your degree. This experience will be invaluable when it comes time to apply for jobs, medical school or a master’s degree.
ARTS
There’s a reason we refer to the Arts as plural: it just makes sense when you’re studying humanity from different angles, asking different questions, employing different methods and knowing that each approach can learn from the others.
That’s also why we hope our students spend some time getting to know all the different programs before deciding on a major or concentration. In the process, you’ll pick up habits of critical inquiry and empathy, and develop skills in writing, discussion and presentation.
There’s a lot to choose from, with over 20 programs including languages, English, history and public policy studies, as well as contemporary programs in women’s studies, cultural studies and communication. Plus, Arts students can take courses in the Sciences and Professional Studies, too.
Our Arts faculty are making waves in the world of research — for example Dr. Zachary Zimmer and Dr. Maya Eichler, who are both Canada Research Chairs. Dr. Zimmer’s research focuses on global issues in health and wellbeing of older people, studied from a demographic perspective, while Dr. Eichler’s research focuses on gender, sexual violence and the Armed Forces, the transition from military to civilian life and community stories of war and peace. Dr. Janice Keefe, Chair of the Department of Family Studies and Gerontology at MSVU, and Director of the Nova Scotia Centre on Aging, is one of Canada’s leading researchers on aging, home care, long-term care and caregiving, and a resource to municipal, provincial and federal governments on these topics. She was one of just three health science leaders in the Atlantic region to be named a 2021 Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS).
We know what you’re thinking: what about jobs? Well, what you may not know is that Arts students acquire some of the most desirable skills for employment, including critical thinking, public speaking, group work, research and writing skills.
MSVU also offers an internship program in Arts, which means you have the opportunity to pair classroom knowledge and skills with hands-on work experience before finishing your degree.
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
There’s no better place than MSVU to become a one-of-a-kind professional.
Balancing classroom instruction with real-world work experience, our Professional Studies programs will connect you to cutting-edge research, excellent professors, and industry professionals who are at the top of their game and want to help you get to the top of yours.
We offer the only Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Study in the Atlantic region; we’re home to one of the only Non-Profit Leadership programs in Atlantic Canada; and our Bachelor of Public Relations degree (which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary) is Canada’s flagship undergraduate PR program.
We were the first university in Canada to establish a tourism and hospitality management program, and we recently announced our new Kinu Tourism Program, an initiative designed to remove barriers to post-secondary education while creating opportunities for future Indigenous tourism entrepreneurs –launching in 2024!
Then there’s the fascinating research being conducted by Professional Studies faculty! Dr. Jessie-Lee McIsaac, Tier II Canada Research Chair in Early Childhood: Diversity and Transitions, focuses on early childhood wellness. Dr. Kyly Whitfield, who runs the Milk and Micronutrient Assessment Lab (MAMA Lab), focuses on infant nutrition and micronutrient deficiencies in low-resource settings. Dr. Shuyue Huang, faculty member in the Business and Tourism Department, is researching online travel booking platforms to shed light on ways to enhance services for different types of travelers.
We’re setting the bar when it comes to prepping you for an exciting career.
Learn more at msvu.ca/academics →
EDUCATION
Our undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs in education offer a number of different opportunities for professional growth, and experienced professors will guide you as you develop strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners. In fact, our Faculty of Education offers the most programs for aspiring or experienced teachers of any Maritime university (from undergraduate and graduate programs to an inter-university doctoral program).
Our graduates go on to apply their knowledge and skills in a variety of educational and community settings, at home and abroad, in classrooms, boardrooms, non-profit organizations and businesses.
Learn more at msvu.ca/academics →
WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING
Looking for experience outside the classroom? Every undergraduate program at MSVU provides students with the opportunity to put theory to the test through experiential learning. That’s right, every bachelor’s degree program at MSVU has an internship, co-op, work experience or practicum opportunity attached.
As an Arts or Science student, you can apply for a 13+ week internship in your third year. History buff? You could find yourself working in a museum in Halifax. As a Science student, you could be working in a lab or in the field doing hands-on research. For our Professional Studies students, a co-op work term, internship, work experience term or practicum is available for every program. Our co-ops span three terms over your degree, giving you a full year of work experience in three different settings prior to graduation — and a leg-up on your peers.
All Education students are required to complete a practicum. MSVU is the first university in Nova Scotia to offer Education students a non-traditional practicum, meaning your work experiences aren’t restricted to the classroom. In fact, we encourage our Education students to explore what other opportunities exist as an educator beyond the school environment.
THAT’S RIGHT MSVU has offered opportunities for students to take classroom education into the workplace since 1979!
Learn more about our Experiential Learning opportunities at msvu.ca/explearning →
GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH
At MSVU’s state-of-the-art Sheila A. Brown Centre for Applied Research, students have the opportunity to push the boundaries of scientific discovery in many areas of human health.
Working alongside faculty researchers across campus and in the field, MSVU students are working hands-on to help improve health outcomes, sharing cutting-edge research on human nutrition with our communities, enhance quality of life for older adults and inform better policies supporting early childhood development.
But student research opportunities at MSVU don’t stop there. Faculty across all our programs are leaders in their fields — from quantum chemistry to neuroscience, history to tourism and so much more!
To learn more about research at MSVU and our new five-year research strategic plan, visit msvu.ca/research →
FUN FACT
The Sheila A. Brown Centre for Applied Research was once a church. The space has been transformed into a completely new facility that houses laboratories, collaborative research areas and office spaces.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Program
Arts
*Majors in Psychology, Math, Economics, Public Policy require academic math for admission
Sciences
*Pre-Cal or Calculus 12 encouraged for Majors in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics
English 12 Academic (65% min)
Four Additional Academic 12 courses (60% min)
English 12 Academic (65% min)
Academic 12 Math (60% min)
One Natural Science* 12 (60% min)
Two additional Academic 12 courses (60% min)
Applied Human Nutrition
English 12 Academic (65% min)
Math 12 Academic (60%)
Chemistry 12 Academic (60% min)
One Science 12 Academic (60% min)
One Additional Academic 12 course (60% min)
Business Administration
Tourism and Hospitality Management
Public Relations
*Academic Math not required for admission, but encouraged
English 12 Academic (65% min)
Math 12 Academic (60% min)
Three Additional Academic 12 courses (60% min)
English 121 or 122 (65% min)
Four Additional Academic 12 courses (60% min)
English 121 or 122 (65% min)
Foundations of Mathematics 120 (60% min)
One Natural Science* 12 (60% min)
Two additional Academic 12 courses (60% min)
English 121 or 122 (65% min)
Foundations of Math 120 (60%)
Chemistry 122 (60% min)
One Science 12 Academic (60% min)
One Additional Academic 12 course (60% min)
English 3201 Academic (65% min)
Four Additional Academic 12 courses (60% min)
English 3201 Academic (65% min)
Math 3200, 3201, 3208 (60% min)
One 3000 level Natural Science* (60% min)
Two additional 3000 Academic courses (60% min)
English 621 (65% min)
Four Additional 600 courses (60% min)
English 621 (65% min)
Math 611 or 621 (60% min)
One Natural Science* 600 level course (60% min)
Two additional 600 level courses (60% min)
English 121 or 122 (65% min)
Foundations of Mathematics 120 (60% min)
Three Additional Academic 12 courses (60% min)
English 3201 (65% min)
Math 3200 or 3201 (60%)
Chemistry 3202 (60% min)
One 3000 level academic science (60% min)
One Additional 3000 level Academic course (60% min)
English 3201 (min 65%)
Math 3200, or 3201 (min 60%)
Three Additional 3000 level Academic courses
English 621 (65% min)
Math 621 or 611 (60%)
Chemistry 621 or 611 (60% min)
One additional Natural Science 600 level course (60% min)
One Additional 600 level course (60% min)
English 621 (min of 65%)
Math 621 or 611 (min of 60%)
Three Additional 600 level courses
English 12 Academic (75% min)
Four additional academic 12 courses (60% min)
English 12 academic (65% min)
Math 11 or 12 Academic (60%) min
→ if using Math 11, four additional academic 12 courses (min of 60%)
Child and Youth Study
→ if using Math, three additional academic 12 courses (min of 60%)
English 121 or 120 (75% min)
Four additional academic 12 courses (60% min)
English 121 or 122 (65% min)
Foundations of Mathematics 110 or 120 (60%)
→ if using Math 110, four additional academic 12 courses (min of 60%)
→ if using Math 120, three additional academic 12 courses (min of 60%)
English 3201 (75% min)
Four additional 3000 level academic courses (60% min)
English 3201 (65% min)
Math 2201 or 2202 or 3201 or 3202 (60%) min
→ if using Math 11, four additional 3000 level academic courses (min of 60%)
→ if using Math 12, three additional 3000 level academic courses (min of 60%)
English 621 (75% min)
Four additional 600 level courses (60% min)
English 621 (65% min)
Math 521 or Math 621 or 611 (60%) min
→ if using Math 521, four additional 600 level courses (min of 60%)
→ if using Math 621 or 611, three additional 600 level courses (min of 60%)
English 516 (65% min)
Four Additional Academic 12 courses (60% min)
English 516 (65% min)
Math 536 (60% min)
One Natural Science* 12 (60% min)
Two additional Academic 12 courses (60% min)
English 4U or 4M (65% min)
Four Additional 4U or 4M courses (60% min)
English 4U or 4M (65% min)
Math 4U or 4M (60% min)
One 4U or 4M Science (60% min)
Two additional 4U or 4M courses (60% min)
*70% overall average required for all programs
*Natural Sciences include: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Geology
English 40U or 40S (65% min)
Four Additional 40 level academic courses (60% min)
English A30 (65% min)
Four Additional 30 level academic courses (60% min)
English 30 (65% min)
Four Additional 30 level Academic courses (60% min)
English 12 or English First Peoples 12 (65% min)
Four Additional Academic 12 courses (60% min)
English 516 (65% min)
Math 536 (60%)
Chemistry 534 (60% min)
One Natural Science 12 Academic (60% min)
One Additional Academic 12 course (60% min)
English 4U or 4M (65% min)
Math 4U or 4M (60%)
Chemistry 4U or 4M (60% min)
One Science 4U or 4M (60% min)
One Additional 4U or 4M course (60% min)
English 40U or 40S (65% min)
Math 40S or 45S (60% min)
One Natural Science*
40 level (60% min)
Two additional 40 level courses academic (60% min)
English A30 (65% min)
Math A30 or B30 (60% min)
One Natural Science* 30 level (60% min)
Two additional 30 level courses academic (60% min)
English 516 (min 65%)
Math 536 (min 60%)
Three Additional Academic 12 courses (min 60%)
English 516 (75% min)
Four additional academic 12 courses (60% min)
English 516 (65% min)
Math 436 or 536 (60%) min
→ if using Math 436, four additional academic 12 courses (min of 60%)
→ if using Math 536, three additional academic 12 courses (min of 60%)
English 4U or 4M (min 65%)
Math 4U or 4M (min of 60%)
Three Additional 4U or 4M courses
English 40U or 40S (65% min)
Math 40S or 45S (60%)
Chemistry 40S (60% min)
One additional 40 level Science (60% min)
One Additional 40 level academic course (60% min)
English A30 (65% min)
Math A30 or B30 (60%)
Chemistry 30 (60% min)
One additional 30 level academic Science (60% min)
One Additional 30 level academic course (60% min)
English 30 (65% min)
Math 30-1, or 30-2, or 31 (60% min)
One 30 level Natural Science* (60% min)
Two additional 30 level Academic courses (60% min)
English 30 (65% min)
Math 30-1, or 30-2, or 31 (60%)
Chemistry 30 (60% min)
One additiona 30 level academic Science (60% min)
One Additional 30 level Academic course (60% min)
English 12 or English First Peoples 12 (65% min) Applications of Math 12 or Principles of Math 12 (60% min)
One Natural Science* 12 (60% min)
Two additional Academic 12 courses (60% min)
English 12 or English First Peoples 12 (65% min)
Applications of Math 12 or Principles of Math 12 (60%)
Chemistry 12 (60% min)
One Natural Science 12 Academic (60% min)
One Additional Academic 12 course (60% min)
English 40U or 40S (min 65%)
Math 40S or 45S (min 60%)
Three Additional 40 level academic courses (min 60%)
English A30 (min 65%)
Math A30 or B30 (min 60%)
Three Additional 30 level academic courses (min 60%)
English 30 (min 65%)
Math 30-1, or 30-2, or 31 (min 60%)
Three Additional 30 level Academic courses (min 60%)
English 12 or English First Peoples 12 (min 65%)
Applications of Math 12 or Principles of Math 12 (min 60%)
Three Additional Academic 12 courses (min of 60%)
English 4U or 4M (75% min)
Four additional 4U or 4M courses (60% min)
English 40U or 40S (75% min)
Four additional 40 level academic courses (60% min)
English A30 (75% min)
Four additional 30 level academic courses (60% min)
English 30 (75% min)
Four additional 30 level academic courses (60% min)
English 12 or English First Peoples 12 (75% min)
Four additional academic 12 courses (60% min)
English 4U or 4M (65% min)
Math 3U or 3M, or 4U or 4M (60%) min
→ if using Math 3U/3M, four additional academic 12 courses (min of 60%)
→ if using Math 4U/4M, three additional academic 12 courses (min of 60%)
English 40U or 40S (65% min)
Math 30S or 40S or 45S (60%) min
→ if using Math 30S, four additional 40 level academic courses (min of 60%)
→ if using Math40S or 45S, three additional 40 level academic courses (min of 60%)
English A30 (65% min)
Math 20 or A30 or B30 (60%) min
→ if using Math 20, four additional 30 level academic courses (min of 60%)
→ if using Math A30 or B30, three additional 30 level academic courses (min of 60%)
English 30 (65% min)
Math 20 or Math 30-1, or 30-2, or 31 (60%) min
→ - if using Math 20, four additional 30 level academic courses (min of 60%)
→ - if using Math 31-2, 30-2, 31, three additional 30 level academic courses (min of 60%)
English 12 or English First Peoples 12 (65% min)
Applications of Math 11/12 or Principles of Math 11/12 (60%) min
→ if using Math 11, four additional academic 12 courses (min of 60%)
→ if using Math 12, three additional academic 12 courses (min of 60%)
ADDITIONAL ADMISSION INFORMATION
International students must have graduated from high school with university preparatory level courses and must submit an official transcript or original translations from an authorized translator.
If English is not your first language, you must have an acceptable Standardized English Test score (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS — see msvu.ca/eap for more information) or a letter of enrolment from an English Language School Program.
NSISP students do not need to submit English language test results but are required to have an English mark of at least a 70%.
Mature Students must submit an official transcript of their high school grades or GED scores (please refer to the Undergraduate Calendar for definition of ‘mature student’).
Transfer Students must submit transcripts of all post-secondary education, and detailed course outlines may be requested. You must also be in good academic standing, with a GPA of at least 2.0 or 63%-66% and meet individual program requirements. Please note that transfer credits not under an articulation agreement are assessed on an individual basis after you have been accepted to MSVU. You can transfer up to 50% of the course requirements for your intended program.
International Baccalaureate Students and Advanced Placement Students will be accepted with a predicted score of 24 or above. University credit may be granted for both Standard and Higher Level courses (including Theory of Knowledge) with scores of 5, 6 or 7. Students completing advanced placement courses may also receive university credit with scores of 4 or 5. Students can receive up to 5.0 units of university credit required to earn a degree.
TUITION & OTHER FEES
AVERAGE COSTS FOR SEPTEMBER TO APRIL (10 COURSES)
Canadian Student Tuition (undergraduate)
$9,106 - $9,558
Students’ Union Medical and Dental*
$549
International Student Tuition (undergraduate)
$19,462 - $19,914
International Student Health Plan**
$654
Textbooks and Supplies
$800 - $1,800 (depending on program)
Students’ Union Fees
$265
Other Fees (approximate)
$704
ATTENTION NOVA SCOTIA STUDENTS
You’re entitled to a tuition reduction of $128.30 per course, in the form of a bursary, from the Nova Scotia Provincial Government.
RESIDENCE
Single (Birches 1 - 4 or Assisi Hall)
$11,570 - $12,475 (includes meal plan)
Single (Birch 5 mature/international)
$6,620 (includes meal plan)
Single (Westwood)
$12,475 (includes meal plan)
Apartment (Westwood, per occupant)
$7,615 (plus $1,175 flex cash for food services)
House Dues: $25 per residence student per term
*The medical and dental plans are mandatory for all full-time on-campus undergraduate students unless you are covered under an alternate health and/or dental plan. An opt-out process is available if you have alternate coverage.
**International students are required to take the International Student Health Plan unless they are covered by MSI (Nova Scotia’s provincial health plan). An optout process is available for those students who have MSI coverage, in which case the student will be assessed for the Students’ Union Medical and Dental Plan.
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID
MSVU makes available more than $3 million in scholarships and bursaries to students each year. If you are accepted by the scholarship deadline, you will be guaranteed a scholarship if you are a high school (domestic or international) applicant with an 80% or higher average in the courses required by your chosen program. Students will automatically be considered for entrance scholarships based on their grades as of the deadline. Students can also apply for other scholarships, including the President’s Scholarship, which is our most prestigious scholarship. The President’s Scholarship is renewable over four years toward the first undergraduate program. This scholarship includes full tuition, fees, books, room and board.
For more information, visit msvu.ca/entrancescholarships →
NOVA SCOTIA UNIVERSITY STUDENT BURSARY PROGRAM
Currently, all Nova Scotia students (as determined by a definition established by the province) are entitled to a tuition reduction of $128.30 per course, in the form of a bursary, from the Nova Scotia provincial government.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The Registrar’s Office, Financial Aid can provide you with information on government student grants & loans, undergraduate scholarships and bursaries. The office administers three bursary programs; Entrance, In-Course and Student Works. You can find more information about these programs by visiting msvu.ca/moneymatters
VISIT OUR CAMPUS
To book your personalized campus tour, visit msvu.ca/bookatour. Can’t make it to campus? Not a problem! Our virtual campus tour will give you a glimpse into your life as an MSVU student. Visit msvu.ca/campustour for more information.
APPLY
Start by completing the application form at msvu.ca/apply. If you’re a high school student, we need your most up-to-date official high school transcript. For transfer students, we need an official, sealed transcript for each institution you have attended. If you’re applying as a mature student, you must meet with an academic advisor and submit an official high school transcript or GED scores.
Your application fee can be paid online, in person, by mail or over the phone. 1 2 3
SECURE YOUR SPOT
When you’ve been accepted to MSVU, your $100 confirmation deposit secures your spot. You must pay this deposit before you can apply for residence or register for classes.
Once you’ve secured your spot, visit msvu.ca/nextsteps to get acquainted with your new university!
APPLY FOR RESIDENCE
You can complete the residence application quickly and easily online. We start processing the applications in early March and announce room assignments in the spring.
For more information visit msvu.ca/liveoncampus
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APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP
The entrance scholarship deadline is March 1st. You will be automatically considered for an entrance scholarship if you submit a completed undergraduate application to MSVU by that date. If you applied earlier in the school year, send us your most recent transcript.
Our major student leadership scholarships — the President’s Scholarship and the Student Leadership Award — are available to high-achieving entering students. To be considered for these, you must complete a separate application. Transfer students who come to MSVU through articulation agreements with Nova Scotia Community College, Holland College and New Brunswick Community College will be assessed for transfer student entrance scholarships. For applications and more information, visit msvu.ca/entrancescholarships
FIVE STEPS TO BECOMING AN MSVU STUDENT
IMPORTANT DATES
OCTOBER 1
Undergraduate Application Opens Submit your application at msvu.ca/apply
NOVEMBER 8
Open Campus Day Join us for our fall open house! You’ll get to explore your future programs, meet your faculty, mingle with other future Mystics, and more. Sign up at msvu.ca/rsvp
MARCH 1
Scholarship Deadline March 1st is the deadline for Entrance Scholarships, the Leadership Award, the President’s Scholarship, and more. Check out msvu.ca/entrancescholarships for all the details.
MARCH
Early Advising and Registration Register for your first-year courses! Join faculty, staff, and fellow students as we show you how to pick courses and set you up for success in your degree. Sign up at msvu.ca/rsvp
MAY 15
Deadline to Confirm Scholarship Confirm your scholarship by sending in your scholarship letter to the Admissions Office. Questions? Email admissions@msvu.ca
EARLY SEPTEMBER
Welcome to MSVU! Kick off the school year with Orientation. msvu.ca/orientation
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