2013/14 transfer guide

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What makes a university experience?

You. We know not everyone wants the same things out of life. You have your own ideas of success and are looking for a university experience that will help you reach your goals.

At the U of L, you define your own direction so that your education gets you where you want to go.

With more than 150 program/ major options offered on our campuses in Lethbridge, Calgary and Edmonton, you can explore what interests you, whether it be art and business, psychology and public health, or neuroscience and anthropology. Our liberal arts philosophy helps you build a solid foundation of the skills essential to your success.

So go ahead, explore new areas and follow your passions at the same time. Whatever you choose, you can count on learning valuable career-based skills along the way.

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Money Matters Hundreds of scholarships, awards and bursaries are handed out to new and continuing U of L students every year.

There are many different awards that match the vast

Educational Costs

variety of students’ skills and strengths. Criteria for awards

These amounts are based on a typical course load of five classes per semester (10 courses over the academic year).

may include athletic or artistic ability, leadership qualities, scholastic achievement, community involvement, financial

Canadian Students

International Students

$5,658

$15,826

(2013/2014)

(2013/2014)

$245 (refundable

Health insurance

Health and

with proof of

is included in the

Dental

extended health and above fee and

need and more. You may also qualify for provincial awards and bursaries. The U of L offers awards specifically for post-diploma and transfer students, such as: Board of Governors’ Transfer Scholarship Up to $1,500 awarded to qualifying new transfer students based on academic achievement (minimum 3.5 GPA) | June 15 for September start | November 1 for January start Post-Diploma Entrance Scholarship Up to $1,500 awarded to qualified students admitted to a postdiploma program based on academic achievement (minimum 3.5 GPA) | June 15 for September start | November 15 for January start All U of L student award applications are completed online at www. uleth.ca/bridge. Transfer and post-diploma students should complete both the general awards section and transfer awards application , as well as the student financial information to be considered for bursaries.

Applications open in January. Students starting classes in the fall semester must complete applications by June 15; students starting classes in the spring semester must apply by November 15.

Loans and Grants Funding for Canadian students is also available in the form of student loans and grants. Both the federal and provincial governments offer financial aid to students who qualify. Your government loan remains interest-free as long as you remain a fulltime student.

Banks and other private financial institutions also lend money to help students fund their education. Contact your bank for further information on private student loans.

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Tuition and Fees

dental coverage)

mandatory

Books and

$1,250

$1,250

Supplies

($125 per course)

($125 per course)

TOTAL

$ 7,153

$17,076

* All costs and estimates are subject to change

Additional Financial Resources http://www.uleth.ca/ross/student-finance/ http://studentaid.alberta.ca http://alis.alberta.ca www.aucc.ca www.canlearn.ca www.scholarshipscanada.com www.studentawards.com

Student Housing The right residence for you – your home away from home.

On-campus housing

Additional housing amenities

Staying in campus housing is a great way to get to know people by getting involved in activities with the Organization of Residence Students (ORS) or just by hanging out in the numerous common areas watching TV or playing games.

Most residence areas are equipped with common rooms, games rooms, study and meeting areas, coin-operated laundry centres, basketball and beach volleyball courts.

The University of Lethbridge offers a wide range of on-campus living options, from single rooms to shared apartments and townhomes.

Post-diploma and transfer students can apply to live in apartments in Piikani House or townhomes in Tsuu’tina House and Residence Village. These are fully furnished rooms, so expect to find a bed (with captain’s storage space), a desk and a place to hang your clothes.

The Siksika building in Aperture Park offers family housing for students who are married, common-law or have children. These unfurnished one-, two- and three-bedroom townhomes include satellite television and all utilities. Each townhome has its own entrance and balcony and many have views of the coulees, river and city skyline.

Residence Style

Cost (Per Semester)

Apartments/Townhomes (furnished)

$2,384 - $3,872

Townhomes (unfurnished)

$2,368 - $3,820

*Fall 2013/Spring 2014 rates. Students must pay by semester.

All of our apartments and townhomes include access to a full kitchen but if you’re not interested in doing the shopping, cooking and dishes, purchasing a meal plan is a great choice. Here are a few options to choose from: Plan

Cost

Eligibility

Commuter Plan

$2,842

All residents

Value Plus Plan

$3,424

All residents

Aperture Park Plan

$2,046

All residents

*Fall 2013/Spring 2014 prices calculated over an eight-month (two-semester) contract.

For more information on housing and dining plans, visit: www.uleth.ca/housing or www.uleth.ca/food Demand is high for residence and applications are accepted online starting September 15 for the following fall semester.* Apply early at www.uleth.ca/housing *In order to apply for housing, students must have submitted an application for admission and been issued a U of L ID number.

Off-campus housing One of the benefits of living in a city divided by a river is that the entire west side, where the U of L is located, features extensive offcampus housing close to campus. Since the majority of our students live on the west side, it’s practically an extension of residence. When you’re out and about you’re bound to run into other students (or even your professors) at the local grocery store, restaurant or park.

The north and south sides of Lethbridge also feature many housing options, as well as the majority of the city’s shopping, restaurants and entertainment venues. The best part? No matter where you choose to live, you’re never more than a 15-minute drive from campus.

The U of L manages an off-campus housing list that you can find by visiting www.uleth.ca/offcampushousing.

Estimated living costs (off-campus/per month) Rent

$423 (based on shared accomodations)

Food

$248

Transportation

$64

Miscellaneous

$298

Total

$1,033

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Admission Requirements If you’ve attended another post-secondary institution, you may be able to get credit for the courses you completed elsewhere. Students with transferable post-secondary courses are considered either post-diploma students or transfer students.

Have you already completed a college diploma?

If so, you may be eligible for one of our postdiploma programs.

These programs are designed to build on the foundation you obtained through your diploma program and give you core academic skills in that subject. Post-diploma degrees are typically 20 courses in length and consist of selected upper-year courses in your subject area, as well as courses to meet the General Liberal Education Requirement. Find out if your diploma matches to a post-diploma program at the University of Lethbridge by visiting www.uleth.ca/ postdiploma.

The U of L offers post-diploma programs in the following areas: Faculty of Arts and Science BA or BSc - Agricultural Studies BSc - Computer Science BSc - Environmental Science BSc - Geography (optional concentration in GIS) Faculty of Fine Arts BFA - Art (after 2- or 3- year diploma) BFA - Dramatic Arts (after 2- or 3- year diploma) BFA - Multidisciplinary BFA - Music (after 2- or 3- year diploma) BFA/BEd - Art BFA/BEd - Dramatic Arts BFA/BEd - Music

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Faculty of Health Sciences BHSc - Addictions Counselling Faculty of Management* BMgt - Accounting BMgt - Finance BMgt - First Nations’ Governance BMgt - General Management BMgt - Human Resource Management and Labour Relations BMgt - Information Systems ** BMgt - International Management BMgt - Marketing BMgt/BEd - General Management *The Faculty may consider a diploma from a non-related field. *Not available in 2014/2015

Post-diploma admission is generally based on a cumulative 2.50 GPA or higher. Some programs may be competitive. If you think your program may be eligible to link up with a U of L degree, but you do not see your diploma on the list, please contact us.

Have you already completed a college diploma?

If so, you may be eligible for one of our post-diploma programs.

For admission to the University of Lethbridge as a transfer student, most programs require a cumulative 2.00 GPA, although some programs may be competitive. Depending on the number of transferable courses you have completed, we may also review your high school transcripts when considering your application for admission.

It is quite common for individual courses to transfer as unspecified credit. Academic advisors can help determine how the credit can be applied to your specific program of study.

Students interested in transferring to the U of L should keep as much material from their courses as possible. Textbooks, class notes, exams and course outlines could all be considered during the transfer assessment.

Number of Transferable Courses

High School Marks Required

Minimum Average Required

Transferable Courses – GPA Required

Minimum GPA Required

0-2

Yes

65%

No

N/A

3-4

Yes

60%

Yes

2.00

5-7

Yes

60%

Yes

2.00

8+

Yes*

N/A

Yes

2.00

* Your high school marks are not used to determine your admission GPA, but an average of 60% or higher is required. If you are not sure whether eight of your courses will transfer, you should also send your high school transcript.

Deadlines Bachelor of Nursing

March 1

Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)

May 1

Bachelor of Education (direct entry to Faculty)

May 1

General Fall Admission (September start)

June 1

General Spring Admission (January start)

November 1

Note: There is no spring admission for the Bachelor of Nursing Porgram

Direct entry to the Faculty of Education occurs only on the May 1 deadline. Spring admission is possible for pre-Education programs only.

If you think you’re eligible for course credit or would like to enroll in a post-diploma program, visit www.uleth.ca/postdiploma or look at the official transfer agreements between post-secondary institutions in Alberta at www.transferalberta.ca.

Please note: Students must apply to the U of L to receive a full assessment of post-secondary courses.

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Recruitment & Student Life 4401 University Drive W. Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 3M4 403-329-2762 inquiries@uleth.ca

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