Admissions Guide 2016-2017

We can’t wait to meet you!

Greetings from the Registrar Your post-secondary education is one of the most significant investments you will ever make and will be one of your most important assets.

As a proud University of Lethbridge alumna, I was once where you are right now. Selecting the university that will meet your unique requirements is a major decision. I am delighted you have chosen uLethbridge and personally wish to thank you for making us your university.

We are committed to ensuring that your experience here is extraordinary. At uLethbridge, we believe everyone has the ability to shine and it is our job to help make that happen. Our liberal education philosophy means that you are free to explore diverse paths. We strive to create a space that encourages creativity, nurtures innovation, and develops socially responsible and engaged citizens. Explore everything we have to offer; you may be surprised where you discover a spark of passion that will completely change your life’s path in the best way possible.

Take advantage of opportunities like co-operative education, applied studies and international exchanges. They allow you to develop in your area of interest, apply classroom knowledge and gain practical work experience.

We truly want you to succeed. We are a community of inspiring lights united by one common purpose — you. Your success.

Your future. We have a number of excellent support services. For example, our Student Success Centre offers professional support including workshops, events, tutoring, stress-buster workshops, and access to resources designed to help you meet your learning and personal goals.

Get involved. It is important to apply yourself academically, but find balance in your life. Audition for a play, cheer on our Pronghorns teams, join a club or visit our world-class art gallery. You’ll meet new people and develop a support network.

We are one of Canada’s leading universities, ranked as one of the top-three undergraduate institutions (Maclean’s 2015 University Rankings). With campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary, we are committed to ensuring access to an illuminating education.

The following pages are filled with information to get you started on your journey with us. Should you have any questions or concerns, we would be happy to help you — that’s why we are here.

Sincerely,

S. E. (Susie) Kennedy, ISP, ITCP, BMgt, MEd, MSc Registrar

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Your success starts here Congratulations on being offered admission to the University of Lethbridge! We look forward to receiving your acceptance and to helping you have an extraordinary university experience.

Your life is about to change. Are you ready?

Life as a uLethbridge student will be different than anything you’ve experienced before. You’ll be immersed in culture and have experiences that will help shape your view of the world. You’ll discover what makes you shine — the unique talent that will drive your success at uLethbridge and beyond.

Our Lethbridge campus is located on traditional Blackfoot territory and we have more than 65 countries represented by our international students on two campuses. True learning happens inside and outside the classroom at uLethbridge.

Get involved and make the most of your time here.

Study hard, but play hard too. You’ll explore your interests, forge new friendships, spend some sleepless nights cramming and maybe even fall in love. Life is going to happen and you’ll be glad it’s at uLethbridge.

This guide is first in a series of resources available to you as you prepare for your studies here. It provides detailed information about your offer of admission, the steps to accept it and what’s next for you as a new uLethbridge student.

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ACCEP OFFER OF ADM

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PT YOUR MISSION uLink & Your Campus Login

Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents To accept your offer of admission, complete and return the enclosed Confirmation of Admission (COA) form with your non-refundable tuition deposit before the expiry date indicated in your offer letter. If you need more time, please email the Admissions Office prior to your expiration date at admissions@uleth.ca.

Tuition Deposit Payment Methods

Your tuition deposit may be paid by cash, cheque, money order or online banking. The Registrar’s Office also offers the option to pay by credit card, as indicated below. Please note that future tuition and mandatory fees are paid to the Cash Office and they do not accept credit cards. These future payments will need to be made through one of our other payment options.

Visit the Cash Office website for additional information about making payments, including instructions for online banking: ulethbridge.ca/financial-services/payment-methods How to return your tuition deposit and COA form:

ULink is your single sign-on gateway to the tools you need for a successful academic experience including the Bridge, Moodle, email, important dates, student opportunities and more!

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By fax | If you are paying your deposit by credit card or online banking, this is the fastest and easiest way to accept your offer of admission. Simply fill in the appropriate sections of the COA form and fax it to the Registrar’s Office at 403-329-5159.

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By mail | The deposit can be paid by cheque, money order or online banking. Cheques and money orders should be made payable to the University of Lethbridge. Mail your completed COA form and payment to: Cash Office University of Lethbridge AH144, 4401 University Drive West Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4

If you have not already done so, setup your Campus Login: 1.

Have your nine-digit uLethbridge ID number (from your offer of admission) available.

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Go to ulink.ulethbridge.ca and select “Need help?” under the login button. Select “I need a user name”

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You will be asked to enter your 9-digit uLethbridge ID number and birthdate.

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Follow the steps to select a username, password and security questions.

You will use this username and password to log in to the ULink as well as many other important tools at uLethbridge, including the Bridge, email, library account and Moodle. It is a good idea to change your password regularly at ulethbridge.ca/webtools.

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In person | Visit the Registrar’s Office (SU140) to drop off your COA form and pay the deposit by cash, cheque, credit card, debit card or online banking.

It may take up to three business days to process your COA form once received by uLethbridge. Your Admission status will be updated in the Bridge (ulethbridge.ca/ bridge) once we have processed your acceptance and you will be able to register in courses on or after the registration date indicated in your offer of admission letter.

International Students Once you have obtained the Letter of Introduction from Citizenship and Immigration Canada stating approval of your study permit and entry visa, please email a scanned copy to the International Centre at international.new@uleth.ca. Once this is received, the International Centre will provide you with instructions for accepting your offer of admission.

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once you accept your offer of admission Program Planning Guide You can access your appropriate Program Planning Guide at ulethbridge.ca/ross/ppgs (guides for the upcoming Calendar Year are released at the beginning of April). This guide will provide you with the course requirements for your specific program, a sample sequence plan, as well as additional information provided by your faculty. You will use it to guide your course selection and keep track of your course requirements as you progress through your degree.

In addition to your Program Planning Guide and the information contained in this guide, you will find the following resources helpful when preparing to register for your courses at uLethbridge: • Registration Guide | ulethbridge.ca/ross/registration • Academic Calendar | ulethbridge.ca/calendar Refer to the next section, Other Important Information for New Admits, for programspecific registration information.

Meeting the Conditions of your Offer of Admission Any conditions associated with your offer of admission will be listed in your offer of admission letter and on the Admissions menu on the Bridge (ulethbridge.ca/bridge).

Unless otherwise specified, all admission conditions must be met by the Final Official Document Deadline for your program (see ulethbridge.ca/ross/admissions/undergrad/deadlines).

If your admission conditions are not met by the appropriate deadline, your offer of admission may be rescinded or your registration privileges restricted.

Official Documents

To be considered official, admission documents must be received by the Admissions Office in envelopes sealed by the issuing institution(s). If you have any outstanding documents, arrangements should be made for them to be sent directly to: Admissions University of Lethbridge 4401 University Drive West Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4 Canada A complete list of your outstanding documents may be found on the Admission menu on the Bridge (ulethbridge.ca/bridge).

Admission Requirements

Once we receive your final documents, we will check to ensure your final grades and averages meet or exceed the requirements of your program. You must also successfully complete any applicable program-specific admission requirements (e.g., Biology 30 is an admission requirement for the BHSc in Public Health).

Canadian and international high school admission requirements may be found at ulethbridge.ca/ross/admissions/undergrad/high-school New Transfer applicants must have a minimum admission GPA of at least 2.0, calculated on all transferable courses completed prior to admission. Some programs may be competitive, require a higher admission GPA, or have additional programspecific admission requirements.

English Language Proficiency

If you have received an offer of admission that is conditional upon meeting the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement, you must meet this requirement by one of the approved means before you can begin your program of study: ulethbridge.ca/ross/admission-information/elp.

One option to meet the ELP requirement is our English for Academic Purposes program. To apply for the English for Academic Purposes program, visit ulethbridge.ca/international/content/apply. All other documentation regarding ELP must be received by the Admissions Office no later than August 1 for fall admission and November 15 for spring admission.

Permanent Resident Card

Permanent residents must present their original Permanent Resident Card to the Registrar’s Office before September 30 for fall admission or January 31 for spring admission to be eligible for Canadian fee assessment rates. Offices are located in Lethbridge, Calgary and Edmonton: Lethbridge Campus | SU140, 4401 University Drive Calgary Campus | 6th Floor, 345 – 6 Avenue SE

uLethbridge Email Your uLethbridge email account is where you will receive all official information from the University — important dates and deadlines, information about registration, emergency updates and more. Upon confirmation of admission, you will receive a University email account, and the University will use this account for all future email correspondence with you.

You can log in and check your email on ULink (ulink.ulethbridge.ca).

Confidentiality: Student email addresses are published in an online Campus Directory. As online communication is a major component of student success, students are strongly encouraged to have their email address listed as part of the Campus Directory, which is accessible only to members of the uLethbridge community. You must contact the Registrar’s Office if you wish to have your email excluded from this directory.

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Other Important Information for New Admits Academic Calendar

Residence Requirements and Time Limits

The Academic Calendar contains all of the dates and deadlines you need to know during your academic career, as well as general information about the University, academic regulations and program information. It is published once per calendar year.

The Academic Calendar in effect the year you are admitted outlines the requirements you will need to meet for your program. Your calendar year can be found in your offer of admission letter. If you take a break from your studies, you will follow the program requirements of the current Academic Calendar when you are readmitted. As you move through your program, you will be governed by the current Calendar in all other areas (e.g., academic regulations, fees, course prerequisites).

Each program has a residence requirement that stipulates the minimum number of courses that must be successfully completed at uLethbridge and, if applicable, when they must be completed in the program. For example, to be eligible for the Bachelor of Arts degree, students must have completed at least 20 courses at uLethbridge, including the last 10 taken for credit toward the degree. Some programs also have time limits for the retention of individual course credit and/or the completion of the program.

The Academic Calendar may be found at ulethbridge.ca/calendar. If you have any questions about the Academic Calendar or about your program, don’t hesitate to talk to our Admissions Office or an academic advisor: ulethbridge.ca/ross/ academic-advising.

Transfer Credit If you have completed courses at a post-secondary institution and are eligible for transfer credit, you can access your Transfer Credit Statement through the Admissions menu on the Bridge: ulethbridge.ca/bridge. This Transfer Credit Statement reflects your current available transfer credit, any transferable courses that have been determined to be extra to your current program and any courses that are currently being assessed for transfer credit.

Transfer credit for courses in progress will be awarded when we receive and process your final transcript. You can view current uLethbridge transfer equivalencies to find out how your courses will transfer: ulethbridge.ca/ross/ted.

We may request course materials to help us assess your post-secondary courses. Prior to submitting any materials, please review the information available at ulethbridge. ca/ross/admission-information/adm_routes/new_transfer.

All questions about how your transfer courses will fit into your uLethbridge program should be directed to your academic advisor: ulethbridge.ca/ross/academic-advising.

More information is available in the Transfer Credit section of Part I of the Undergraduate Academic Calendar at ulethbridge.ca/calendar.

Complete details are available in the Academic Regulations section of the Undergraduate Academic Calendar: ulethbridge.ca/ross/calendar.

High School Course Prerequisites Some of our programs require specific high school courses for admission or as prerequisites for required courses in that program. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the necessary prerequisites for the courses required in your program. You can view required and recommended high school course prerequisites by major at: uleth.ca/ross/hs_prereqs/program/all. If you are unsure or have questions, please contact your academic advisor: ulethbridge.ca/ross/ academic-advising.

Accommodated Learning Centre If you have a documented disability or received support services in high school, please contact the Accommodated Learning Centre as soon as you have confirmed your admission to uLethbridge. The staff will work with you to ensure accommodations are in place when you begin classes.

For more information or to register for services, please contact the Accommodated Learning Centre: University Hall B760 Phone | 403-329-2766 Email | ALC@uleth.ca ulethbridge.ca/ross/accommodated-learning-centre Services available: • Exam accommodations • Funding application support • Assistive technology (speech to text, text to speech, alternate formats) • Learning strategies • Specialized supports (tutoring, strategists, educational assistants)

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Bachelor of Nursing Collaborative Programs

Calgary Campus

The Bachelor of Nursing (BN) and Bachelor of Nursing (After Degree) (BNAD) programs are offered in collaboration with Lethbridge College. Students in the fouryear BN program will register in and attend courses at Lethbridge College for the first two years and uLethbridge for the final two years of the program. BNAD students will register in and attend most courses at Lethbridge College for the first two semesters and then complete the program at uLethbridge.

The Calgary campus offer the Bachelor of Management (BMgt), Post-Diploma BMgt, Management Certificate, and Professional Diploma in Accounting. Our classes are offered in the evenings and on weekends so you can continue to work, balance family life and further your education. You can study full- or part-time, whichever fits best with your lifestyle. The Calgary campus provides a full range of student services.

Information regarding registration in your fall courses as well as the date and time for the mandatory orientation meeting in September will be provided by Lethbridge College following receipt and processing of your acceptance and deposit. If you have questions in the meantime, please call the Lethbridge College Call Centre at 403-320-3323.

Scholarships and Student Loans: While registered at Lethbridge College, scholarships and student loans are administered through the Lethbridge College Student Awards Office. You must be admitted to the program and have your Lethbridge College student ID number before you can apply. Their awards application is May 1. Visit lethbridgecollege.ca/awards for more information.

Residence Requirement (BN): Eligibility for the Bachelor of Nursing degree is contingent upon the successful completion of 20 courses (60.0 credit hours) at uLethbridge, including a minimum of twelve in Nursing and Health Sciences. In order to meet this requirement, students must complete all third and fourth year courses at uLethbridge, including two of the four electives required in the program.

Bachelor of Education Once you have accepted your offer of admission to the BEd or a combined degree program with BEd, we will register you in Professional Semester I. If you have any questions, please contact our Registration Help Line 403-329-2052.

Information on the mandatory orientation for Professional Semester I is enclosed with your offer of admission. It is critical that you attend the orientation; if not, your registration may be cancelled.

The following majors are available at the Calgary campus: • Accounting • Finance • General Management • Human Resources & Labour Relations Management • International Management* • Marketing *Alternate arrangements will be required to complete this major on the Calgary campus. Contact an academic advisor for details.

Professional Diploma in Accounting If you are seeking the Chartered Professional Accounting designation, you will need a transcript evaluation from CPA Alberta before meeting with an academic advisor to plan your program.

Contact an academic advisor at the Calgary campus if you have any questions about your program, available minors or if you would like more information: Calgary Campus Phone | 403-571-3360 Email | calgary.campus@uleth.ca ulethbridge.ca/calgary

Theatre and Dramatic Arts Transfer and Post-diploma Performance Majors: To register in DRAM 3310 (Acting: Scene Study I), you must pass an audition with the Drama Department. Details are available at uleth.ca/finearts/departments/drama/drama-additionalrequirements.

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Next Steps ulethbridge.ca/future-student/nextsteps 9

You are one step closer to joining the ranks of more than 8,000 uLethbridge students and 40,000 alumni. By now you might be asking yourself, “now that I’ve accepted my offer, what are my next steps?”

Our Orientation & Transition team is here to provide you with support as you prepare to begin your studies. We want to ensure you have an extraordinary experience at uLethbridge and have a number of resources to help ease your transition.

Between now and the first day of classes there are deadlines, events, opportunities and information you won’t want to miss. Some are essential, others are optional, but they are all important. Shortly after you accept your offer, you will begin to receive Mentor Mail in your uLethbridge email account. These emails will remind you when important dates and opportunities are approaching, allow you to ask questions, and pass along our own experiences, tips and tricks.

The central and most comprehensive resource for everything you need to prepare for New Student Orientation and the first day of classes is the Next Steps website: ulethbridge.ca/future-student/nextsteps. It includes resources, links, dates, details and contact information.

The To-do List The To-do List is the most important resource on the Next Steps website. It is a complete listing of all the things you need to do between now and your first weeks on campus. We recommend printing it off and spending a few moments going through it. Watch for updates through Mentor Mail as the start of your semester approaches.

Register for Courses After accepting your offer, registering for courses is your next step. To ensure you get the courses you want at the times you want, register as soon as possible. Your registration date is indicated in your offer of admission letter. The Next Steps website has detailed information to guide you through the course registration process.

You’ll need your program planning guide and transfer credit statement (see pg 6 and 7) as you prepare for registration.

Fund your Education uLethbridge has many scholarships for new students; all you need to do is apply.

If the application in the Bridge is not available yet, don’t worry. We will email you as soon as it opens. However, it will only be available for a limited time so apply as soon as you can.

Our Scholarships and Student Finance office can also help you with exploring other funding options, such as government student loans and awards external to uLethbridge. ulethbridge.ca/ross/student-finance Visit ulink.ulethbridge.ca and then click on the Bridge to apply.

Housing On campus

Apply today! Residence is not guaranteed and is in high demand, so it is important to apply as soon as possible. Housing begins accepting applications as of September 15 for the upcoming academic year. ulethbridge.ca/future-student/home-sweet-home

Off campus

Visit our Off-campus Housing website. We maintain a registry of current off-campus housing opportunities. Sort by area of the city, street, type of accommodation and more to narrow your search and find the perfect place. ulethbridge.ca/offcampushousing

Family Mail The support and understanding of your closest family members, such as your parents or significant other, will be a valuable asset to you throughout your degree.

Encourage them to sign-up for Family Mail so your biggest supporters are also informed and up-to-date about important events, deadlines and opportunities at uLethbridge. ulethbridge.ca/future-student/family-mail

Save the Dates We have noted important dates and major events on the Next Steps website.

Important academic dates and deadlines can be found at ulethbridge.ca/ross/admissions/undergrad/deadlines.

Make sure you mark these dates on your calendar today.

New Student Orientation (NSO) is essential. Even if you attend other events, take a tour of campus and follow the To-do List, this is an important final step before starting classes. At NSO you will: • Be welcomed into the uLethbridge family • Learn what will take place inside the classroom • Attend sessions to learn about the extraordinary opportunities, supports and services we have available for uLethbridge students • Meet other new students in the same situation as you — a little nervous and full of excitement • Have fun!

Visit Campus Let us host you and your family on our beautiful campus. Take a tour of campus or participate in Student-for-a-Day. ulethbridge.ca/future-student/request We look forward to welcoming you to our campus!

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