University of Lethbridge Counsellor Resource Guide

Counsellor Resource Guide

2013/2014 ADMISSIONS

Table of Contents What’s New for 2013/2014? ............................................... 4-5 Canadian High School Requirements ................................. 6-7 High School Prerequisites by Program ............................... 8-9 Pre-Professional Transfer Programs..................................... 10 Degree Programs.............................................................11-19 Faculty of Arts and Science Faculty of Education Faculty of Fine Arts Faculty of Health Sciences Faculty of Management

11 12-13 14-15 16-17 18-19

Advanced Placement Program ............................................ 20 International Baccalaureate Program ................................. 21 New Transfer (College or University) Admission ............22-23 Post-Diploma Programs ..................................................24-27 Faculty of Arts and Science Faculty of Education Faculty of Fine Arts Faculty of Health Sciences Faculty of Management

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Degree Holders ..................................................................... 28 Applied and Technology Degrees and Alberta Colleges or Institutes of Technology................ 28 Adult (Mature) Admission .................................................... 29 Standardized Test Admission ............................................... 29 How to Apply for Admission ...........................................30-31 From Application to Registration ...................................32-33 International Students ......................................................... 34 English Language and Writing Requirements ..................... 35 Students With Learning or Physical Disabilities.................. 36 Deadlines .............................................................................. 37 Scholarship Deadlines Housing Deadlines

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Resources for Counsellors.................................................... 38 Contact Information ............................................................. 39

WHAT’S NEW? New Combined Degrees Program B.F.A. (New Media)/B.Mgt.

Pre-Professional Transfer Programs

Admission Requirements to PostDiploma Programs

The Faculties of Fine Arts and Management jointly offer a 50-course Combined Degrees program leading to the degrees B.F.A. (New Media)/B.Mgt. Upon successful completion of the Combined Degrees program, the student receives the B.F.A. (New Media) degree from the Faculty of Fine Arts and the B.Mgt. degree from the Faculty of Management. Students may be admitted to the B.F.A. (New Media)/B.Mgt. when they are admitted to the University. See p. 14.

The majors in Chemistry and Neuroscience have been added to the list of acceptable majors for the academic objective of the following: • Dentistry (with admission to the University of Alberta) • Medicine (with admission to the University of Alberta) • Veterinary Medicine (with admission to the University of Saskatchewan)

Applicants will now be admissable to the following programs with approved diplomas from a wider range of colleges: • Post-Diploma Bachelor of Arts in Agricultural Studies (see p. 25) • Post-Diploma Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Studies (see p. 25) • Post-Diploma Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (see p. 25) • Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management (25 Course) (see p. 27)

New Combined Degrees Program B.H.Sc./B.Mgt. The Faculties of Health Sciences and Management jointly offer a 50-course Combined Degrees program leading to the degrees B.H.Sc./B.Mgt. Upon successful completion of the Combined Degrees program, the student receives the B.H.Sc. degree from the Faculty of Health Sciences and the B.Mgt. degree from the Faculty of Management. Students may be admitted to the B.H.Sc./B.Mgt. when they are admitted to the University. See p. 17.

The major in Chemistry was added to the list of recommended majors for the academic objective of Medicine (with admission to the University of Calgary).

See Pre-Professional Transfer Programs on p. 10

Pre-Engineering Fall 2013 There will be no Fall 2013 intake to the preEngineering program as it is currently under review.

Faculty of Management Calgary and Edmonton Campuses The restrictions preventing new high school students from being admitted to the Calgary and Edmonton campuses unless they have three years of work experience have been removed.

Applicants to the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program may be admitted, subject to the permission of the Dean of Arts and Science, with an approved two-year college diploma program and a cumulative grade point average between 2.00 and 2.49, on a 4.0 scale, in the diploma program (see p. 25).

Programs That No Longer Require Mathematics 30-1 or Equivalent Arts & Science • Archaeology and Geography (With Optional Concentration in Geographical Information Science) (B.A. and B.Sc.) • Computer Science (B.Sc.) • Geography (With Optional Concentration in Geographical Information Science) (B.A.) • Urban and Regional Studies (With Optional Concentration in Geographical Information Science) (B.A.) • All majors in the BASc. Bachelor of Management • Computer Science • Information Systems See High School Prerequisites on p. 8 for a listing of High School course prerequisites for all UofL programs.

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And Noteworthy...

Alberta Mathematics 30-1/30-2 The High School Mathematics curriculum changed effective Fall 2010. The first Mathematics 30-1 diploma exams will be administered in January 2013. Mathematics 30-1 replaces Pure Mathematics 30. Mathematics 30-1 will be a prerequisite for all U of L courses that currently specify Pure Mathematics 30 or equivalent—with the exception of Computer Science 1620, Computer Science 1820, and Statistics 1770, which will require either Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2.

Students are strongly encouraged to complete Mathematics 30-1. Instead of Mathematics 30-1, students may use U of L’s Mathematics 0500.

Faculty of Management Direct Entry There is no longer a requirement of one year of studies in pre-Management before entry into the Faculty of Management. Students will be admitted directly into the Faculty of Management.

Students will also be directly admitted to the B.A./B.Mgt., B.Sc./B.Mgt., B.F.A./B.Mgt., and B.H.Sc./B.Mgt. Combined Degrees programs. See p. 18 for admission requirements to the Faculty of Management.

ApplyAlberta Alberta Post Secondary Application System The U of L uses ApplyAlberta, which is a secure online application system that allows students to apply to one or more of Alberta’s public colleges, universities and technical institutes through a common starting point and to authorize the transfer of their Alberta high school or postsecondary transcripts. See p. 30 for details.

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CANADIAN HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS Below are the basic requirements for students presenting credentials from Canadian high schools.

Other requirements apply to students presenting three or more transferable post-secondary courses (see p. 22).

British Columbia & Yukon Territory One academic English course: One of English 12 or English 12 First Peoples

Three academic courses from this list:

Biology 12 B.C. First Nations Studies 12 Calculus 12 Chemistry 12 Comparative Civilizations 12 English Literature 12 One Fine Arts course: 1 Art Foundations 12, Studio Arts 12, Visual Arts 12 Dance 12 Choral Music 12, Instrumental Music 12 Theatre Performance 12, Theatre Production 12 One of Français 12, French 12, or French 12A 2 Geography 12 Geology 12 History 12 ICT: Computer Programming 12 One of Pre-Calculus 12 or Foundations of Mathematics 12 Physics 12 Writing 12 Any 12 or 12A-level language 2

Fifth course:

Alberta, N.W.T. & Nunavut One academic English course: English Language Arts 30-1

Three academic courses from this list:

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.

Students are strongly encouraged to complete PreCalculus 12. Foundations of Mathematics 12 may be used as an Academic Course for admission, but Pre-Calculus 12 is required as a prerequisite for courses in certain programs (see High School Prerequisites on page 9). Instead of PreCalculus 12, students may use UofL's Mathematics 0500.

Saskatchewan One academic English course: English Language Arts A30/English Language Arts B30 (counts as one course) (Fransaskois/ Immersion students may use one of Francais Fransaskois A30 or B30 or Francais immersion in combination with either one of the English Language Arts courses)

Three academic courses from this list:

Fifth course: A fifth distinct course which: 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

A fifth distinct course which: Can be academic or non-academic Must be at the 12 level Must be worth at least four credits Note:

Aboriginal Studies 30 Biology 30 Chemistry 30 One Fine Arts course: 1 Art 30, Art 31 Dance 35 Drama 30 Choral Music 30, General Music 30, Instrumental Music 30 One of Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 Mathematics 31 Physics 30 Science 30 Social Studies 30-1 One or more 30-level languages in distinct subjects 2 Five credits in Advanced-level CTS Computer Science (CSE)

Note:

Students are strongly encouraged to complete Mathematics 30-1. Mathematics 30-2 may be used as an Academic course for admission, but Mathematics 30-1 is required as a prerequisite for courses in certain programs (see High School Prerequisites on page 9).

Instead of Mathematics 30-1, students may use UofL's Mathematics 0500.

Fifth course: A fifth distinct course which: Can be academic or non-academic Must be at the 30 level Must be worth at least one credit Note:

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Biology 30 Calculus 30 Chemistry 30 Computer Science 30 One Fine Arts course: 1 Arts Education 30, Visual Art 30 Dance 30 Drama 30 Band 30, Choral 30, Music 30 One of Français Fransaskois A30 or B30, or French 30 2 Geography 30 Geology 30 History 30 One of Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations of Mathematics 30 Native Studies 30 Physics 30 Social Studies 30 Any 30-level language 2

Students are strongly encouraged to complete PreCalculus 30. Foundations of Mathematics 30 may be used as an Academic course for admission, but Pre-Calculus 30 is required as a prerequisite for courses in certain programs (see High School Prerequisites on page 9).

Instead of Pre-Calculus 30, students may use UofL's Mathematics 0500.

Manitoba

New Brunswick

Prince Edward Island

One academic English course:

One academic English course:

One academic English course:

One of English 121 or 122

One of English 611 or 621

English Language Arts 40S (one credit)

Three academic courses from this list:

Biology 40S Chemistry 40S Computer Science 40S One Fine Arts course: 1 Art 40S, Art 40G Drama 40S Band 40S, Choral 40S, Guitar 40S, Jazz Band 40S, Music 40S, Strings/ Orchestra 40S One of Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S or Applied Mathematics 40S Physics 40S Western Civilization 40S World Geography 40S World Issues 40S Any 40S-level language 2

Fifth course: A fifth distinct course which: Can be academic or non-academic Must be at the 40 level Must be worth at least one credit Note:

Students are strongly encouraged to complete PreCalculus 40S. Applied Mathematics 40S may be used as an Academic course for admission, but Pre-Calculus 40S is required as a prerequisite for courses in certain programs (see High School Prerequisites on page 9).

Instead of Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S students may use UofL's Mathematics 0500.

Ontario One academic English course: One of English 4U or ETS4U

Three academic courses:

Three academic courses from this list:

Fifth course: A fifth distinct course which: Can be academic or non-academic Must be at the 120, 121, or 122 level Must be worth at least one credit

Nova Scotia One academic English course: One of English 12 (Academic) or English 12 African Heritage

Three academic courses from this list:

Three additional Grade 12 ‘4U’ courses which may include one fine arts ‘4M’ course

Fifth course: A fifth distinct course which: Can be ‘4U’ or ‘4M’

Quebec One academic English course: English Literature 603

Two semesters of CEGEP courses, including four of the following: Biology 101 Chemistry 202 One Fine Arts course: 1 Art 520 Drama 560 Music 550 One of French 601 or French 602 2 Geography 320 History 330 Mathematics 201 Physics 203 Any 607- to 616-level language 2 Two complete years may qualify the applicant for advance credits.

One of Biology 120, 121, or 122 One of Chemistry 121 or 122 Environmental Studies 122 One Fine Arts course: 1 121 or 122-level Fine Arts course Theatre Arts 120 Music 120 One of French 121 or 122 2 Geography 120 One of History 121 or 122 Latin 122 2 Advanced Mathematics - Intro Calculus 120 One of Trig.3-space 121 or 122 One of Physics 121 or 122 World Issues 120 Any 121- or 122-level language 2

Biology 12 Calculus 12 Chemistry 12 One Fine Arts course: 1 Art 12 Film & Video Production 12 Music 12 French 12 2 Global Geography 12 Geology 12 Global History 12 One of Advanced Mathematics 12 or PreCalculus 12 Physics 12 Any 12-level language 2

Three academic courses from this list:

Biology 621 One of Chemistry 611 or 621 French 621 2 Geography 621 History 621 Mathematics 611 (Calculus) One of Mathematics 621A or Mathematics 621B (Mathematics 621B is recommended for students entering universitylevel science or management programs) Music 621 1 Oceanography 621 Physics 621 Any 621-level language 2

Fifth course: A fifth distinct course which: Can be academic or non-academic Must be at the 600 level Must be worth at least one credit

Newfoundland & Labrador One academic English course: English 3201

Three academic courses from this list:

Biology 3201 Chemistry 3202 One of French 3200 or 3201 2 Earth Systems 3209 One of Mathematics 3204, 3205, 3207, or 3103 Physics 3204 World Geography 3202 World History 3201 One 3000-level, two-credit Fine Arts course 1 Any 3200-level language 2

Fifth course: A fifth distinct course which: Can be academic or non-academic Must be at the 3000 level Must be worth at least two credits

Fifth course: A fifth distinct course which: Can be academic or non-academic Must be at the12 level Must be worth at least one credit

Admission Average The current required admission average is 65%. Some programs (e.g., Environmental Science) are competitive and may require higher averages, and some programs have additional admission requirements (e.g., Nursing, New Media) (refer to the applicable program sections in this guide). Individual grades under 50% (‘P’ in British Columbia) are not considered.

Notes: 1 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 the fifth course. For example, Art 30 could be used as one of the academic courses and General Music 30 could be used as the fifth course.

2 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.

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HIGH SCHOOL PREREQUISITES BY PROGRAM Arts & Science BASc. - All Majors Program requires U of L Computer Science 1000 or Computer Science 1620. Computer Science 1620 requires Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2.

A second language course is required in this program. One of French, German, Japanese, or Spanish is recommended.

B.Sc. - Agricultural Biotechnology Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Mathematics 30-1 Physics 30 (recommended) Mathematics 31 (recommended) B.A. - Agricultural Studies Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 Biology 30 (recommended) B.Sc. - Agricultural Studies Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Mathematics 30-1 B.A. - Anthropology None B.A. or B.Sc. - Archaeology and Geography None B.A. or B.Sc. - Archaeology and Geography (With Optional Concentration in GIS) Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2

B.A. - Canadian Studies French is recommended B.Sc. - Chemistry Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Mathematics 30-1 Physics 30 (recommended) Mathematics 31 (recommended) B.Sc. - Computer Science Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 B.Sc. - Computer Science and GIS Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 B.A. - Dramatic Arts None B.A. - Economics Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 B.A. - English None B.Sc. - Environmental Science Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Mathematics 30-1 Physics 30 (recommended) Mathematics 31 (recommended) B.Sc. - Exercise Science Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Mathematics 30-1 Mathematics 31 (recommended) B.A. - French French is recommended

B.A. - Art None

B.A. - French/German French and German are recommended

B.Sc. - Biochemistry Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Mathematics 30-1 Physics 30 (recommended) Mathematics 31 (recommended)

B.A. - French/Spanish French and Spanish are recommended

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B.A. - Geography Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 (recommended) B.A. - Geography (With Optional Concentration in GIS) Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2

B.Sc. - Geography Mathematics 30-1 Biology 30 (recommended) One of: Physics 30 OR Chemistry 30 and Mathematics 31 (recommended) and Physics 30 (recommended) B.A. - German German is recommended B.A. - History None B.A. - Kinesiology None B.Sc. - Kinesiology Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Physics 30 (recommended) Mathematics 30-1 (recommended) B.Sc. - Mathematics Mathematics 30-1 Mathematics 31 (recommended) B.A. - Music None B.A. - Native American Studies None B.Sc. - Neuroscience Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Mathematics 30-1 Physics 30 (recommended) Mathematics 31 (recommended) B.A. - Philosophy None B.Sc. - Physics Chemistry 30 Physics 30 (recommended) Mathematics 30-1 Biology 30 (recommended) Mathematics 31 (recommended) B.A. - Political Science None B.A. or B.Sc. - Psychology None B.A. - Religious Studies None

TIPS FOR COUNSELLORS Admission Requirements v.s. Prerequisite Requirements

Required v.s. Recommended Courses

The courses given for each program (with the exception of programs in the Faculty of Health Sciences) are NOT required for admission purposes but are necessary to meet prerequisite requirements for courses in the program. Some programs do not require high school courses to meet prerequisites in the program. However, students are still required to present high school courses for admission purposes. See also Programs that DO NOT Require Prior Mathematics and Programs that DO Require Mathematics After Admission at www.uleth.ca/ross/hs_prereqs/math/math_requirements.html.

Certain high school courses, although not specifically required, are recommended either because the high school course is recommended background for one or more courses required in the major or because completion of the high school course will allow students more options when choosing major requirements. See the online version of this chart at www.uleth.ca/ross/hs_prereqs/program/all.html to access specific information regarding why a particular high school course is recommended.

B.Sc. - Remote Sensing Mathematics 30-1 Physics 30 (recommended) Mathematics 31 (recommended)

Health Sciences

B.A. - Sociology Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 (recommended)

Bachelor of Nursing Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2

B.A. - Urban and Regional Studies Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 (recommended) B.A. - Urban and Regional Studies (With Optional Concentration in GIS) Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 B.A. - Women and Gender Studies None

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. You are still required to present high school courses for admission purposes.

The courses given below for programs in the Faculty of Health Sciences are required for admission purposes.

B.H.Sc. - Addictions Counselling One of Biology 30 or Chemistry 30 B.H.Sc. - Public Health Biology 30 Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2

Management B.Mgt. - Accounting Mathematics 30-1 B.Mgt. - Computer Science Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2

B.Mgt. - General Management Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 B.Mgt. - Human Resource Management and Labour Relations Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 B.Mgt. - Information Systems Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 B.Mgt. - International Management Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 B.Mgt. - Marketing Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 B.Mgt. - Political Science Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2

B.Mgt. - Economics Mathematics 30-1 B.Mgt. - Finance Mathematics 30-1 B.Mgt. - First Nations’ Governance Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2

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PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRANSFER PROGRAMS Students at the U of L may prepare themselves to apply for admission to a number of professional programs offered at other institutions. Admission to these programs is by quota and is competitive. Through arrangements between the U of L and professional faculties at other universities, transfer programs have been established for the professional programs listed below:

Dentistry University of Transfer: University of Alberta U of L program of admission: B.Sc. Eligible U of L majors: Agricultural Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or Neuroscience.

Applicants must meet general admission requirements.

Journalism University of Transfer: University of Regina U of L program of admission: B.A. Eligible U of L 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 Transfer: University of Alberta or University of Calgary

Social Work

Veterinary Medicine

U of L program of admission: B.A.

University of Transfer: University of Calgary

Eligible U of L majors: Student’s choice

U of L program of admission: B.A.

University of Transfer: Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan

Applicants must meet general admission requirements.

Eligible U of L majors: Student’s choice Majors in Economics, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology may be of particular interest.

U of L program of admission: B.Sc.

Medicine

Applicants must meet general admission requirements.

Applicants must meet general admission requirements.

University of Transfer: University of Alberta or University of Calgary

Note that the final two years of the Bachelor of Social Work program are offered at the U of L by the University of Calgary, Faculty of Social Work, Lethbridge Division.

Deadlines

U of L program of admission: B.Sc. Eligible U of L majors: Agricultural Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or Neuroscience.

Applicants must meet general admission requirements.

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Eligible majors: Agricultural Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or Neuroscience.

See deadlines for Faculty of Arts and Science see p.11.

DEGREE PROGRAMS Faculty of Arts & Science Applicants to Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science programs must meet general admission requirements (see p. 6). Certain programs require high school courses as prerequisites for courses in the program (see p. 8).

Competitive Programs B.Sc. Environmental Science is a competitive program and may require a higher admission average.

Deadlines (High School Applicants) The deadlines given below are for High School Applicants to programs in the Faculty of Arts and Science. Refer to New Transfer, Post-Diploma Programs, Degree Holders, Adult (Mature) Admission, and International Students sections for deadlines applicable to these admission routes.

Program/Route

Application Admission Deadline Decision

Final Official

Documents1 Documents2 Fall 2013 Early Admission 3

March 1

May 1

August 15

B.A. or B.Sc. (excluding Environmental Science majors)

June 1

August 1

August 15

B.Sc. (Environmental Science majors)

May 1

August 1

August 15

November 1

November 15 November 15

Spring 2014 B.A. or B.Sc. (all majors)

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 Qualifications on which an admission decision is based must be completed by this date; applications will be closed if sufficient documentation has not been received by this date.

3 Early Admission applicants are advised to apply by March 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.

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Faculty of Education

Students who have not yet completed a recognized university degree must be admitted to a five-year (50-course) Combined Degrees program to earn a Bachelor of Education degree.

Combined Degrees programs generally consist of three years of study in the Faculties of Arts and Science, Fine Arts, or Management, and two years of study in the Faculty of Education. Students graduate with two degrees: a B.A., B.F.A., B.Sc., or B.Mgt. in their teaching major and a B.Ed. Students are initially admitted to a pre-Education program and must meet the following minimum qualifications for admission to the Faculty of Education:  Completion of 20 semester courses (60.0 credit hours).  Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 on the U of L 4.0 GPA scale calculated on all graded courses taken within the semesters containing the last 20 courses (60 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 U of L Calendar available online at discover.ulethbridge.ca/counsellor).  A minimum GPA of 2.50 on the U of L 4.0 GPA scale on all graded courses comprising the major, including all transferable courses.  Credit in Education 2500 - 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. 35 for ways of meeting the Writing Proficiency Requirement).

Admission GPA Requirements (GPA Requirements by major as of September 8, 2011)

Art Education CTS: Business Focus Drama Education* English Language Arts Mathematics Education Modern Languages Education Music Education Native Education Physical Education* Science Education (Bio) Science Education (Chem) Science Education (Geog) Science Education (Physics) Social Studies Education

2.79 2.50 2.96 3.08 2.71 2.50 2.50 2.50 3.31 2.70 2.50 2.50 2.50 3.38

U of L Education 2500 students receive a boost to their Admission GPA if they meet the 2.50 Admission GPA requirement and are deemed “Highly Recommended.” The posted GPA reflects any additional boost. *These majors require supplemental documents for admission and the student may be given a boost to their admission GPA. The posted minimum GPA reflects any boost that a student may receive.

Note: GPA requirements change each year and should only be used as a guideline. Please contact the office of Student Program Services in the Faculty of Education (403-329-2254 | edu.sps@ulethca) for additional admission inquiries and for further information about “Special Case” admission.

For Post-Diploma Combined Degrees programs with Education, see p. 25.

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Additional admission requirements apply to the programs listed below: Drama Education  PORTFOLIO  AUDITION  INTERVIEW Applicants pursuing a Drama Education major must complete a PORTFOLIO, AUDITION, and INTERVIEW.

Music Education  AUDITION

 INTERVIEW

Applicants pursuing a Music Education major must complete an AUDITION and/or INTERVIEW.

Native Education  SCHOOL SUBJECT MINOR

Deadlines Applicants may not apply directly into the Faculty of Education from high school. Admission to the Faculty of Education occurs in the Fall semester only. Interested students 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.). Refer to deadlines given in the Faculty of Arts and Science, Faculty of Fine Arts, or Faculty of Management sections as applicable.

Program/Route

Application Admission Deadline Decision

Final Official

Documents1 Documents2

Applicants pursing a Native Education major must complete five of the seven courses required in the chosen SCHOOL SUBJECT MINOR. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 out of 4.0 is required on all graded courses comprising the minor.

Physical Education  REPORT Applicants pursuing a Physical Education major must complete a Physical Education and Sport Activities REPORT.

Fall 2013 B.Ed., including Combined Degrees with B.Ed.

May 1

June 1 3

June 1 3

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 (U of L EDUC 2500 may be an exception; see note 3. below).

2 Qualifications on which an admission decision is based must be completed by this date; applications will be closed if sufficient documentation has not been received by this date.

3 Although all other supporting documents must be received by June 1, grades from U of L’s EDUC 2500 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. Note: There are admission requirements in addition to academic transcripts for Drama Education, Music Education, Native Education, and Physical Education. See the applicable admission section in Part 13, Combined Degrees of the U of L Calendar, or contact Student Program Services in the Faculty of Education (email: edu.sps@uleth.ca; phone: 403-329-2254).

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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.uleth.ca/finearts/departments/art/admissions.

For admission requirements to the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Fine Arts (Art) program, see p. 26.

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.uleth.ca/finearts/departments/drama/admissions.

For admission requirements to the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dramatic Arts) program, see p. 26.

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Multidisplinary) Applicants to the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Multidisciplinary) program must meet general admission requirements (see. 6).

Applicants should contact an academic advisor (www.uleth.ca/finearts/student-advising).

Bachelor of Fine Arts (New Media)  PORTFOLIO  QUESTIONAIRRE Applicants to the following programs must submit both a PORTFOLIO and QUESTIONNAIRE: • B.F.A. (New Media) • B.F.A. (New Media)/B.Mgt. Questionnaire and portfolio requirements are available at www.uleth.ca/finearts/departments/new-media/admissions.

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Deadlines (High School Applicants) The deadlines given below are for High School Applicants to programs in the Faculty of Fine Arts. Refer to New Transfer, Post-Diploma Programs, Degree Holders, Adult (Mature) Admission, and International Students sections for deadlines applicable to these admission routes.

Program/Route

Application Deadline

Admission Decision Documents

Final Official Documents2 1

Fall 2013 Early Admission 3

March 1

May 1

August 15

June 1

June 15 4

August 15

B.F.A. (Drama)

June 1

August 1

August 15

B.F.A. (Multidisciplinary)

June 1

August 1

August 15

B.F.A. (New Media) including June 1 Combined Degrees with B.F.A. (New

15 4

August 15

June 1

June 15 5

August 15

June 1

June

15 6

August 15

B.F.A. (Art) 4

November 1

November 15 4

November 15

B.F.A. (Drama)

November 1

November 15

November 15

B.F.A. (Multidisciplinary)

November 1

November 15

B.F.A. (Art)

Bachelor of Music  AUDITION Applicants to the following programs are ADVISED to AUDITION before their first semester: • B.Mus. (Music majors only) • Pre-B.Mus./B.Ed. degree First-year students and transfer students can be admitted to the University WITHOUT an AUDITION; however, they cannot register for Music Studio until they AUDITION successfully.

Audition information and applications are available at www.uleth.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.uleth.ca/finearts/departments/music/digital-audio-artsadmission.

For admission requirements to the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Music program, see p. 26.

4

June

Media) 4 B.Mus. (Music majors) 5 B.Mus. (Digital Audio Arts

majors) 6

Spring 2014

B.F.A. (New Media) including November 1 Combined Degrees with B.F.A. (New

November 15 4

November 15

November 15 5

November 15

November 15

Media) 4 B.Mus. (Music majors) 5

November 1

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 Qualifications on which an admission decision is based must be completed by this date; applications will be closed if sufficient documentation has not been received by this date.

3 Early Admission applicants are advised to apply by March 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 Applicants to these Fine Arts programs must provide audition/portfolio requirements in addition to academic transcripts. Detailed information regarding audition/portfolio requirements is available at the Faculty of Fine Arts website (www.uleth.ca/finearts/admissions) and in the applicable admission section in Part 9, Faculty of Fine Arts of the U of L Calendar.

5 Students entering the Music major must audition for the Faculty of Fine Arts before they can register for Music Studio. Students majoring in Digital Audio Arts may choose Music Studio courses as electives. Audition application and information are available at www.uleth.ca/finearts/departments/music/admissions.

6 Students entering the Digital Audio Arts major must submit a digital portfolio to the Faculty of Fine Arts for admissions purposes. Digital Audio Arts portfolio requirements are available at www.uleth.ca/finearts/departments/music/admissions. No Spring admission.

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Faculty of Health Sciences Bachelor of Nursing  HIGH SCHOOL COURSES  MINIMUM GPA Applicants must meet the following admission requirements: • MINIMUM 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 • BIOLOGY 30 • CHEMISTRY 30 • MATHEMATICS 30-1 or MATHEMATICS 30-2 • FIFTH COURSE (not including Special Projects) at the Grade 12 level (see p. 6)

 IMMUNIZATIONS Newly admitted students must provide a specific schedule of IMMUNIZATION (forms provided by the Faculty of Health Sciences)

by Orientation Day of the first year.

 FIRST AID/CPR-HCP Newly admitted students must provide a valid standard FIRST AID certificate and evidence of a current CPR-HCP (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation at the Health Care Provider Level) certificate (students must have current CPR-HCP certification before entering a clinical setting) by Orientation Day of the first year.

 CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK Newly admitted students must provide a current CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK (or equivalent) by Orientation Day of the first year.

 INTERVIEW All applicants may be invited to an INTERVIEW. An INTERVIEW will be required for applicants seeking Adult (Mature) Admission.

Competitive Programs Admission to the Bachelor of Nursing is competitive. High school applicants are ranked according to their qualifications using the following scheme: English Language Arts 30-1 mark x 15% + Biology 30 mark x 15% + Chemistry 30 mark x 15% + Mathematics 30-1 or x 15% Mathematics 30-2 mark High School Average* x 40% Total score 100% * High School Average refers to the high school admission average: English Language Arts 30-1, the highest three other ‘academic’ 30-levels, plus a fifth, full 30-level course.

Spoken English Language Proficiency (SELP) Applicants to the Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing After Degree, and Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public Health) programs, whose first language is not English, must also meet a Spoken English Language Proficiency requirement (see p. 35).

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Bachelor of Health Sciences Addictions Counselling

Public Health

 HIGH SCHOOL COURSES

 HIGH SCHOOL COURSES

Applicants to the Addictions Counselling major must meet general admission requirements and include the following: • BIOLOGY 30 or CHEMISTRY 30

 ADMISSION STATEMENT 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.

Submit Admission Statement:

By Email: admissions@uleth.ca

By Fax: 403-329-5159

By Mail: Addictions Counselling Admission Statement Admissions Office University of Lethbridge 4401 University Drive Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4

 IMMUNIZATIONS Students must provide a specific schedule of IMMUNIZATION by November 15 of the first year of their program (forms provided by the Faculty of Health Sciences).

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: • BIOLOGY 30 • MATHEMATICS 30-1 or MATHEMATICS 30-2

 IMMUNIZATIONS Newly admitted students must provide a specific schedule of IMMUNIZATION (forms provided by the Faculty of Health Sciences)

by Orientation Day of the first year.

 CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK Newly admitted students must provide a current CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK (or equivalent) by Orientation Day of the first year.

 FIRST AID/CPR-HCP All students will be required to provide a valid standard FIRST AID certificate and evidence of a current CPR-HCP (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation at the Health Care Provider Level) certificate (students must have current CPR-HCP certification before entering a clinical setting) prior to clinical placements.

For admission requirements to the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences - Addictions Counselling major, see p. 27.

Deadlines (High School Applicants) The deadlines given below are for High School Applicants to programs in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Refer to New Transfer, Post-Diploma Programs, Degree Holders, Adult (Mature) Admission, and International Students sections for deadlines applicable to these admission routes.

Program/Route

Application Deadline

Admission Decision Documents

Final Official Documents2 1

Fall 2013 Early Admission 3

March 1

May 1

August 15

B.N. 4

March 1

April 1 4

August 15

B.H.Sc. (Addictions Counselling B.H.Sc. (Public Health majors)

majors) 5

June 1

August 1

August 15

June 1

August 1

August 15

November 1

November 15 November 15

Spring 2014 B.H.Sc. (Public Health majors)

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 Qualifications on which an admission decision is based must be completed by this date; applications will be closed if sufficient documentation has not been received by this date.

3 Early Admission applicants are advised to apply by March 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 Conditional admission decisions may be made on the basis of interim/unofficial transcripts and mid-term mark statements (for courses in progress) received by the U of L by the Admission Decision Document deadline. No Spring admission.

5 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. See Part 10, Faculty of Health Sciences of the U of L Calendar. No Spring admission.

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Faculty of Management

Management Campuses Three Campuses to Choose From Students have the flexibility of completing their degrees on our campuses in Lethbridge, Calgary, or Edmonton.

Lethbridge Campus Students can pursue all programs and majors offered by the Faculty of Management.

Calgary and Edmonton Campuses Students can pursue the following: • B.Mgt. • Post-Diploma B.Mgt. • Second degree in Management • Professional Diploma in Accounting • Management Certificates Classes on the Calgary and Edmonton campuses serve adult learners who may be in the work force 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.

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Who Can Attend the Calgary and Edmonton Campuses?

The following majors may be completed on the Calgary and Edmonton campuses: • Accounting • Finance • General Management • Human Resource Management and Labour Relations • International Management • Marketing For all other majors, contact the campus offices.

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 or Edmonton campuses, and all Combined Degrees applicants will be assigned to the Lethbridge campus.

Contact the Campus Office Lethbridge Campus Phone: 403-329-2153 Email: undergrad.management@uleth.ca Calgary Campus Phone: 403-571-3360 Email: calgary.campus@uleth.ca Edmonton Campus Phone: 780-424-0425 Email: edmonton.campus@uleth.ca

Admission  HIGH SCHOOL COURSES Applicants to the Bachelor of Management must meet general admission requirements and include the following: • MATHEMATICS 30-1 or MATHEMATICS 30-2 Students are strongly encouraged to complete Mathematics 30-1. For quantitative majors, Mathematics 30-1 or equivalent must be presented. For non-quantitative majors, Mathematics 30-2 is also accepted.

Quantitative Majors - Mathematics 30-1 or equivalent is required within two semesters of admission to the Bachelor of Management with majors in Accounting, Economics, and Finance.

Non-quantitative Majors - Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 is required for admission to the Bachelor of Management with majors in Computer Science, First Nations’ Governance, General Management, Human Resource Management and Labour Relations, Information Systems, International Management, Marketing, and Political Science.

Instead of Mathematics 30-1, students may use U of L’s Mathematics 0500.

For admission requirements to Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management programs, see p. 27.

Deadlines (High School Applicants) The deadlines given below are for High School Applicants to programs in the Faculty of Management. Refer to New Transfer, Post-Diploma Programs, Degree Holders, Adult (Mature) Admission, and International Students sections for deadlines applicable to these admission routes.

Program/Route

Application Deadline

Admission Decision

Final Official Documents2

Documents1 Fall 2013 Early Admission 3

March 1

May 1

August 15

B.Mgt.

June 1

August 1

August 15

November 1

November 15

November 15

Spring 2014 B.Mgt.

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.

Competitive Programs Admission to all majors in the B.Mgt., PostDiploma 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 and not tied to GPA.

2 Qualifications on which an admission decision is based must be completed by this date; applications will be closed if sufficient documentation has not been received by this date.

3 Early Admission applicants are advised to apply by March 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.

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM Students presenting Advanced Placement (AP) credentials have the option at the point of admission of receiving transfer credit for approved courses where they have achieved AP grades of ‘4’ or ‘5’.

They also have the option of taking the U of L course. An official AP transcript is required.

AP Course

UofL Course

Art History

AHMS 2225/2xxx (6)

Art Studio (Drawing)

ART 2031(3)

Art Studio (2-D Design)

ART 2xxx (3)

Art Studio (3-D Design)

ART 2032 (3)

Biology

B IOL 1010 (3)

Calculus AB Calculus BC (grade of 3, 4, or 5)

MATH 1560/2560 (6) MATH 1560/2560 (6)

Chemistry

C HEM 1000/2000 (6)

Computer Science A

CPSC 1620 (3)

Economics (Macroeconomics) Economics (Microeconomics)

ECON 1012 (3) ECON 1010 (3)

English (Language and Composition) English (Literature and Composition)

ENGL 1900 (3) ENGL 1xxx (3)1

Advanced Placement credentials are recognized both as an admission route and as a means of satisfying specific course requirements:

Environmental Science

ENVS 2000 (3)

1.

French (Language) French (Literature)

FREN 1500/2000 (6) FREN 2300/2xxx(6)

Students presenting AP credentials may receive university course credits for AP courses given grade achievement as indicated in the table on the left.

Geography (Human)

GEOG 1200 (3)

German (Language)

GERM 1500/2000 (6)

2.

History (European) History (United States) History (World)

HIST 1000 (3) HIST 2600 (3) HIST 1000 (3)

Latin

Special Assessment

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:

Music (Listening and Music (Theory)2

Literature)2

MUSI 1000 (3) MUSI 1xxx (3)

AP Result

Grade 12 Percentage

5

96%

4

86%

3

76%

2

65%

1

not acceptable for admission

Physics B Physics C (Electricity and Magnetism) Physics C (Mechanics) Physics C (Mechanics/Electricity and Magnetism)

PHYS 1050 (3) PHYS 2000 (3) PHYS 1000 (3) PHYS 1000/2000 (6)

Political Science

POLI 1000 (3)

Psychology

PSYC 1000 (3)

To Obtain AP Grade Reports:

Spanish (Language) Spanish (Literature)

SPAN 1500/2000 (6) SPAN 2300/2xxx (6)

AP College Board ATP (Transcript Department) P.O. Box 6671, Princeton, NJ 08451-6671 www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/exgrd_rep.html

1This course fulfills the requirement of the English 1900 prerequisite. Students receiving this

transfer may not subsequently take English 1900 for credit.

2These courses will not count toward Music requirements for Music majors.

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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM Students presenting International Baccalaureate (IB) credentials have the option at the point of admission of receiving transfer credit for approved courses in which they have achieved satisfactory grades. An official IB transcript is required.

IB credentials are recognized both as an admission route and as a means of satisfying specific course requirements: 1.

2.

3.

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.

Applicants presenting complete IB diplomas are guaranteed general admission to the University, subject to English Language Proficiency requirements (see p. 35) and deadlines. Admission to quota programs is not guaranteed, but is subject to normal enrolment management procedures.

IB Course

Min. UofL Course Grade

Art/Design, Higher Level

5

ART 2032/2xxx (6)

Biology, Higher Level

5

BIOL 1010 (3)

Chemistry, Higher Level Chemistry, Standard Level

5 7

CHEM 1000/2000 (6) CHEM 1000 (3)

Computer Science, Higher Level

5

CPSC 1620 (3)

Economics, Higher Level Economics, Standard Level

5 5

ECON 1010/1012 (6) ECON 1010 (3)

English A1, Higher Level

5

ENGL 1xxx (3)1

French A, Higher Level French A, Standard Level French B, Higher Level French B, Standard Level

5 5 5 5

FREN 2000/2300 (6) FREN 2000/2300 (6) FREN 2000/2300 (6) FREN 1500/2000 (6)

Geography, Higher Level Geography, Standard Level

5 5

GEOG 1000/1200 (6) ENVS 2000 (3)

German A, Higher Level German A, Standard Level German B, Higher Level German B, Standard Level

5 5 5 5

GERM 2000/2300 (6) GERM 2000/2300 (6) GERM 2000/2300 (6) GERM 1500/2000 (6)

5

HIST 1000 (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:

Greek, Higher Level

IB Grade

Grade 12 Percentage

History, Higher Level

7

97%

6

84%

Latin, Higher Level Latin, Standard Level

5

77%

4 3

Special Assessment Special Assessment Special Assessment

65%

Mathematics, Higher Level Math/Further Maths, Higher Level Math/Further Maths, Higher Level

5 5 6

MATH 1560 (3) MATH 1560 (3) MATH 1560/2560 (6)

55%

Music, Higher Level

5

MUSI 2xxx (6)2

2

45%

Philosophy, Higher Level

1

45%

Physics, Higher Level

5

PHYS 1000 or 1050 (3)

Psychology, Higher or Standard Level

4

PSYC 1000 (3)

Social Anthropology, Higher Level

5

ANTH 1000 (3)

Spanish A, Higher Level Spanish A, Standard Level Spanish B, Higher Level Spanish B, Standard Level

5 5 5 5

SPAN 2000/2300 (6) SPAN 2000/2300 (6) SPAN 2000/2300 (6) SPAN 1500/2000 (6)

Theatre, Higher level

5

DRAM 1xxx (3)

Visual Arts, Higher Level

5

ART 2031/2032 (6)

Special Assessment

1 This

course serves as English 1900 for prerequisite purposes for higher English courses. unspecified Music credits may be applied to specific Music requirements after interview and assessment by the Department of Music.

2 Two

To Obtain IB Transcripts: IB North America 475 Riverside Drive, 16th floor, New York, NY 10115 www.ibo.org/iba/transcripts/electronic.cfm

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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. To qualify for general admission, New Transfer applicants must have an admission average of at least 2.00 on the U of L 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: eight or more transferable courses

 Admission GPA of at least 2.00 on the U of L 4.0 GPA scale, calculated on all completed, transferable, post-secondary courses.  High school credentials are not required.

five or more (but fewer than eight) transferable courses

 Basic high school admission average of at least 60%, calculated on five appropriate 30-level high school courses (see p. 6).

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 (see p. 6).

 Admission GPA of at least 2.00 on the U of L 4.0 GPA scale, calculated on all completed, transferable, post-secondary courses.

 Admission average is determined using a weighted average of the high school admission average and all completed, transferable, post-secondary courses.

Admission Priority of New Transfer Students All transferable post-secondary work completed by New Transfer applicants will be used in determining admission priority.

The admission average for New Transfer applicants presenting five or more transferable courses is calculated on all completed, transferable, post-secondary courses. For New Transfer applicants presenting only three to five courses, the admission average is a weighted average of the high school admission average and the post-secondary admission average.

Subject to individual Faculty policies, admission priority is assigned to New Transfer applicants on the basis of GPA on all transferable courses.

Upon admission, students are assigned transfer credit on a course-by-course basis for eligible post-secondary work. Transfer of credit serves to reduce the number of courses which must be completed at the U of L in order to complete a program of studies.

Applicants to programs leading to any Combined Degrees may be admitted directly to these programs, or may need to seek admission to programs in the Faculty of Arts and Science (for Combined Degrees programs including the B.A. or B.Sc.), the Faculty of Fine Arts (for Combined Degrees programs including the B.F.A. or B.Mus.), or the Faculty of Management (for Combined Degrees programs with B.Mgt.) in order to complete admission requirements.

The University may offer admission to highly qualified transfer students prior to the application deadline. Applicants are encouraged to apply well ahead of the deadline.

Refer to the Programs Available to New Transfer Students online (www.uleth.ca/ross/admissions/nt_prog.html).

Also, see Part 1 - Admissions in the current U of L Calendar available online (www.uleth.ca/ross/calendar/part01.pdf).

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Deadlines (New Transfer Applicants) The deadlines given below are for New Transfer Applicants transferring from a College or University. Refer to Degree Programs, Post-Diploma Programs, Degree Holders, Adult (Mature) Admission, and International Students sections for deadlines applicable to these admission routes.

Program/Route

Application Deadline

Admission Decision Documents

Final Official Documents2 1

Fall 2013 Transfer (course-by-course) from another institution

June 1

June 15

June 15

Continuing U of L students transferring to another program

June 1

June 30

June 30

B.F.A. (Art) 3

June 1

June 15 3

June 15

B.F.A. (New Media) 3

June 1

June 15 3

June 15

B.Mus. (Music majors) 4

June 1

June 15 4

June 15

B.Mus. (Digital Audio Arts majors) 5

June 1

June 15 5

June 15

B.N. 6

March 1

April 1 6

June 15

B.Sc. (Environmental Science majors)

M ay 1

June 15

June 15

B.H.Sc. (Addictions Counselling majors) 7

June 1

June 15

June 15

Spring 2014 Transfer (course-by-course) from another institution

November 1

November 15

November 15

Continuing U of L transferring to another program

November 1

November 15

November 15

B.F.A. (Art) 3

November 1

November 15 3

November 15

B.F.A. (New Media) 3

November 1

November 15 3

November 15

B.Mus. (Music majors) 4

November 1

November 15 4

November 15

B.Sc. (Environmental Science majors)

November 1

November 15

November 15

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 Qualifications on which an admission decision is based must be completed by this date; applications will be closed if sufficient documentation has not been received by this date.

3 Applicants to these Fine Arts programs must provide audition/portfolio requirements in addition to academic transcripts. See pp. 14-15 in this guide. Detailed information regarding audition/portfolio requirements is available at the Faculty of Fine Arts website (www.uleth.ca/finearts/admissions) and in the applicable admission section in Part 9, Faculty of Fine Arts of the UofL Calendar.

4 Students entering the Music major must audition for the Faculty of Fine Arts before they can register for Music Studio. Students majoring in Digital Audio Arts may choose Music Studio courses as electives. See pp. 14-15 in this guide. Audition application and information are available at www.uleth.ca/finearts/departments/music/admissions.

5 Students entering the Digital Audio Arts major must submit a digital portfolio to the Faculty of Fine Arts for admissions purposes. Digital Audio Arts portfolio requirements are available at www.uleth.ca/finearts/departments/music/admissions. No Spring Admission.

6 Conditional admission decisions may be made on the basis of interim/unofficial transcripts and mid-term mark statements (for courses in progress) received by the U of L by the Admission Decision Document deadline. No Spring Admission.

7 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. See p. 17 in this guide and Part 10, Faculty of Health Sciences of the U of L Calendar. No Spring Admission.

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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 degrees are typically 20 semester courses in length and composed of selected upper-year 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.uleth.ca/postdiploma. Click on the appropriate institution. If the applicable program is not listed, contact the U of L Admissions Office (403-320-5700 | inquiries@uleth.ca) (see p. 39 for detailed contact 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 2.50 or higher, will be considered for general admission to a transfer program.

Please note that GPA criteria will vary for particular programs and are subject to change. All GPAs are expressed on the U of L 4.0 GPA scale.

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Deadlines (Post-Diploma Applicants) The deadlines given below are for applicants to Post-Diploma programs. Refer to Degree Programs, New Transfer, Degree Holders, Adult (Mature) Admission, and International Students sections for deadlines applicable to these admission routes.

Program/Route

Application Deadline

Admission Decision

Final Official Documents2

Documents1 Fall 2013 Post-Diploma

June 1

June 15

June 15 3

Post-Diploma—B.F.A. and B.Mus. 4

June 1

June 15

June 15 3

Post-Diploma—B.Mgt.

June 1

June 30

August 30 3

November 1

November 15

November 15 3

November 1

November 15

November 15 3

November 1

November 15

December 24 3

Spring 2014 Post-Diploma Post-Diploma—B.F.A. and B.Mus. Post-Diploma—B.Mgt.

4

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 Qualifications on which an admission decision is based must be completed by this date; applications will be closed if sufficient documentation has not been received by this date.

3 Evidence of diploma completion, either by transcript or written confirmation of the diploma institution, must be received by this date.

4 Applicants to these Fine Arts programs must provide audition/portfolio requirements in addition to academic transcripts. See pp. 14-15 in this guide. Detailed information regarding audition/portfolio requirements is available at the Faculty of Fine Arts website (www.uleth.ca/finearts/admissions) and in the applicable admission section in Part 9, Faculty of Fine Arts of the U of L Calendar.

Faculty of Arts & Science Post-Diploma Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Studies) Students with approved two-year college diplomas in agriculture, and a diploma GPA of 2.50 or higher are eligible for direct admission to 20-course programs leading to either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science with a major in Agricultural Studies. Students with diploma GPAs between 2.00 and 2.49 will be considered on an individual basis.

Post-Diploma Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) Students with approved two-year college diplomas from college computer systems technology or computer information technology programs and a diploma GPA of 2.50 or higher are eligible for admission. Students with diploma GPAs between 2.00 and 2.49 will be considered on an individual basis.

Post-Diploma Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) Students with approved two-year college diplomas in environmental science or related area and a diploma GPA of 2.75 or higher are eligible for admission. For students with diploma GPAs between 2.00 and 2.74 plus related work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Post-Diploma Bachelor of Science (Geography With a Concentration in Geographical Information Science) Students with an approved diploma in geography, geomatics, or land resource information systems and a diploma GPA of 2.50 or higher will be considered for admission.

Faculty of Education Post-Diploma Bachelor of Fine Arts (Art or Dramatic Arts) or Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education Students with an approved two- or three-year college diploma in art, drama, or music with a GPA of 2.50 or higher and a satisfactory PORTFOLIO, AUDITION, and/or INTERVIEW may be admitted to a Post-Diploma Combined Degrees program. Students begin the program classiďŹ ed as pre-Post-Diploma B.F.A. (Art or Dramatic Arts)/B.Ed. or pre-Post-Diploma B.Mus./B.Ed. Applicants are expected to present a portfolio/audition and interview to the Faculty of Education in addition to meeting the requirements for the Faculty of Fine Arts (see Post-Diploma Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Music right).

Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management/Bachelor of Education Students with an approved college diploma in business administration or management, and a GPA at or above the current admission cut-off and not less than 2.0, may be admitted to a Post-Diploma Combined Degrees program. Students begin the program classiďŹ ed as pre-Post-Diploma B.Mgt./B. Ed.

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POST-DIPLOMA PROGRAMS Faculty of Fine Arts Post-Diploma Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Music Students with approved diplomas from recognized colleges, a diploma GPA of 2.50 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 also 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.uleth.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.uleth.ca/finearts/departments/drama/admissions.

Applicants to the following programs must AUDITION or submit a videotape/DVD tape: • Post-Diploma B.Mus.

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Faculty of Health Sciences Post-Diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences (Addictions Counselling) Students with approved diplomas in addictions counselling, or related areas, and a diploma GPA of 3.00 or higher will be considered. For some approved diplomas, students 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 PostDiploma B.H.Sc. (Extended) program must successfully complete the qualifying courses with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 before proceeding into the second semester of the program.

Applicants with extensive practical experience in the field and a GPA of less than 3.00 will be considered individually.

Applicants must provide a specific schedule of immunization by November 15 of the first year of their program (forms provided by the Faculty of Health Sciences). Students may not be permitted to go on to the internship if they do not provide this document.

Faculty of Management Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management (20 Course) There are two admission routes to the Post-Diploma B.Mgt. program:  Completion of an approved diploma in business administration or management with a cumulative program GPA at or above the current admission cut-off and not less than 2.0.  Some approved college diplomas are not directly admissible to the PostDiploma Bachelor of Management Degree program (based on program content). For these diplomas, a student may enter the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management Degree program by successfully completing the Qualifying program. A student may gain admission to the Qualifying program by completing one of these approved diplomas in business administration, management, or a related discipline with a cumulative GPA at or above the current admission cut-off and not less than 2.0.

See www.uleth.ca/postdiploma to determine whether diploma programs qualify for admission to the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management or Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management Qualifying Program. Additional transfer credit is not considered for these programs.

Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management (25 Course) A student may gain admission to the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management Degree (25 course) program by completing an approved diploma with a cumulative program GPA at or above the current admission cut-off and not less than 2.0. Students should consult with an academic advisor and see www.uleth.ca/postdiploma for information on specific diplomas.

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DEGREE HOLDERS Applicants who have completed, with satisfactory grades, one or more academic degrees from a recognized university, will be considered for admission to an After Degree program at the U of L. For most Faculties, the length of a second degree program is approximately 20 semester courses. To be eligible for consideration, the declared U of L program/major must be dissimilar from any degree already completed. Courses completed in the first degree, and courses completed since the first degree, may affect the content and may reduce the number of courses required to complete subsequent undergraduate degrees. Please contact the Academic Advisors in the appropriate Faculty/School for further information (see p. 38).

Applied and Technology Degrees Applicants presenting Applied or Technology Degrees from recognized colleges or technical institutes in Canada with GPAs of 2.00 or higher on the U of L 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.

Deadlines (Degree Holders) The deadlines given below are for applicants to After Degree programs. Refer to Degree Programs, New Transfer, Post-Diploma Programs, Adult (Mature) Admission, and International Students sections for deadlines applicable to these admission routes.

Program/Route

Application Deadline

Admission Decision

Final Official Documents2

Documents1 Fall 2013 After Degree

June 1

June 15

June 15

B.Ed. (After Approved Degree)

May 1

June 1 3

June 1 3

B.N. (After Approved Degree) 4

March 1

May 1

June 1

November 1

November 15

November 15

Spring 2014 After Degree

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 Qualifications on which an admission decision is based must be completed by this date; applications will be closed if sufficient documentation has not been received by this date.

3 Although all other supporting documents must be received by June 1, grades from U of L’s EDUC 2500 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. Note: There are admission requirements in addition to academic transcripts for Drama Education, Music Education, Native Education, and Physical Education. See p. 13 in this guide and the applicable admission section in Part 13, Combined Degrees of the U of L Calendar, or contact Student Program Services in the Faculty of Education (email: edu.sps@uleth.ca; phone: 403-329-2254).

4 Conditional admission decisions may be made on the basis of interim/unofficial transcripts and mid-term mark statements (for courses in progress) received by the U of L by the Admission Decision Document deadline.

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Transfer credit awards will be according to regular University procedures and subject to University 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.

Alberta Colleges or Institutes of Technology The University will consider applicants who have completed one year or more of studies at a recognized Alberta College or Institute of Technology and are recommended by that institution for University admission.

For admission requirements, the University accepts courses offered by colleges which are deemed to be equivalent to Alberta high school 30-level courses (see p. 6).

ADULT (MATURE) ADMISSION Applicants who are a Canadian or Landed Immigrant/ Permanent Resident, age 21 years or older, 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 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 postsecondary success, which is the standard of admission for this route. A resumé and letter of intent are required for admission purposes. Additional advice is available from the Admission Office in the Registrar’s Office and Student Services (ROSS) (see p. 39 for contact information).

Standardized Test Admission Deadlines (Mature Applicants) The deadlines given below are for Adult (Mature) Applicants. Refer to Degree Programs, New Transfer, PostDiploma Programs, Degree Holders, and International Students sections for deadlines applicable to these admission routes.

Program/Route

Application Deadline

Admission Decision

Final Official Documents2

Documents1 Fall 2013 Mature/Non-Matric. Adult

J une 1

June 15

August 15

Nov em be r 1

November 15

November 15

Spring 2014 Mature/Non-Matric. Adult

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.

Applicants to first-year Faculty of Arts and 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.

2 Qualifications on which an admission decision is based must be completed by this date; applications will be closed if sufficient documentation has not been received by this date.

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HOW TO APPLY FOR ADMISSION There are two ways to apply to the University of Lethbridge:

Apply by Mail or in Person

Apply Online 1 Apply online at discover.ulethbridge.ca 2 Include valid credit card information for payment of the Application fee

3 Indicate courses completed and in progress (including final and estimated final grades) (new high school applicants only)

4 Submit the application

1 Complete the paper Application for Admission form, which may be obtained: • online at discover.ulethbridge.ca • at most high school counselling offices • by writing, calling, or faxing a request to the Admissions Office (see p. 39 for contact information)

2 Include payment of the Application fee Indicate courses completed and in progress (including

3 final and estimated final grades) (new high school

Application Fee The application fee for initial admission to an undergraduate program is $100.

Subsequent applications for readmission are assessed an application fee of $25. Only one application will be considered in a given semester, from any applicant.

Self-reported grades Applicants provide final grades for Grade 12 courses already completed and estimate marks for courses in progress and courses they plan to complete based on Grade 12 mid-term marks or Grade 11 final marks.

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 final admission decision.

Graduate Programs Applications for Master’s and Ph.D. programs are available online (www.uleth.ca/ross/forms.html). The application fee for initial admission to a master’s or Ph.D. program is $100.

Subsequent applications for readmission to a level of studies are assessed an application fee of $25. Only one application will be considered in a given semester, from any applicant.

See also www.uleth.ca/graduatestudies.

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applicants only) Send the completed application to the Registrar’s Office

4 and Student Services (ROSS) (see p. 39 for contact information)

Official Documents

Home School Applicants

Through ApplyAlberta (Alberta Post-Secondary Application System), applicants authorize the University of Lethbridge to request transcripts on their behalf from Alberta Education and/or publicly funded post-secondary institutions in Alberta. Applicants attending private institutions within Alberta or any educational institution outof-province must arrange to have official transcripts sent directly to the Registrar’s Office and Student Services (ROSS). Where possible, transcripts for out-of-province secondary schools should be issued from the appropriate provincial Department of Education.

Regardless of their citizenship or residency, Home School applicants will be considered according to the curriculum they followed.

For example: A high school applicant who studied Alberta curriculum is expected to meet the requirements of an Alberta high school applicant (see p. 6).

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 (see p. 6).

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 (see p. 6).

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 (see p. 29).

Applicants currently studying at privately funded institutions within Alberta or any educational institution out-of-province are strongly advised to arrange, at the time of application, for the submission of interim transcripts if necessary final transcripts are not yet available. Final, official transcripts must be submitted on or before the document deadline.

Conditional Admission Conditional admission decisions may be made on the basis of interim/unofficial transcripts and mid-term mark statements (for courses in progress) received by the U of L by the Admission Decision Document deadline.

TIPS FOR COUNSELLORS ApplyAlberta Alberta Post Secondary Application System The U of L uses ApplyAlberta, which is a secure online application system that allows students to apply to one or more of Alberta’s public colleges, universities and technical institutes through a common starting point and to authorize the transfer of their Alberta high school or post-secondary transcripts.

Online Application This is the simplest and most straightforward way to apply. To apply to the U of L, you must first create an account on the ApplyAlberta website and then complete your U of L application. Students can access our application form from our DISCOVER website (discover.ulethbridge.ca/apply/applynow.ezc) as well as applyalberta.ca.

Education Combined Degree Programs Applicants may not apply directly into the Faculty of Education from high school.

Interested students should initially apply to a pre-Bachelor of Education Combined Degrees program (pre-B.A./B.Ed., pre-B.Sc./B.Ed., preB.F.A./B.Ed., pre-B.Mus./B.Ed., pre-B.Mgt./B. Ed.).

ApplyAlberta: • Makes it easy for students to apply to one or more post-secondary institutions.

The first time students use ApplyAlberta they will create a profile with their personal and academic history. This information is filled in automatically on each of the Alberta post-secondary applications they complete.

• Facilitates the transfer of academic transcripts. Through ApplyAlberta, students authorize institution(s) to request the transfer of their Alberta Education high school and/or post-secondary transcripts. Students will not be charged a fee for transcripts transferred through ApplyAlberta.

• Speeds up the application process. The ability to apply to multiple institutions without having to re-enter basic information and to authorize transcript transfers will save students time.

See www.applyalberta.ca for more information.

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FROM APPLICATION TO REGISTRATION 1

Applicants, upon submitting an application, receive notification via email of their: • Nine-digit U of L student identification number • Information regarding the application of scholarships

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Applicants should notify us immediately if their contact information changes. Log on to the Bridge (www.uleth.ca/bridge), call 403-320-5700, or fax 403-329-5159.

www.ulethbridge.ca/bridge

Applicants can check their application status at any time by logging on to the Bridge (www.uleth.ca/bridge).

U of L’s web information system where students can:

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• view admission status • register for courses

4

A student offered admission receives an Offer Letter, Program Planning Guide, and other documents.

• view class schedule • view cash office account summary (check tuition and fees owing and/or paid) • access T2202A tax form

5

Applicants must return the Confirmation of Admission form with the non-refundable tuition deposit before the expiry date identified in the Offer of Admission.

6

Students register in courses online, starting on their registration date, using the Bridge (www.uleth.ca/bridge).

• 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 • apply for scholarships

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TIPS FOR COUNSELLORS COURSE REGISTRATION PROCESS

OFFER OF ADMISSION

Timeframe

Expiry Date

Registration for the Fall semester typically starts around the end of April. Students who have been offered admission will normally receive their registration package from us in the mail in mid-April. A student can register on or after their assigned date, but the earlier the better for course selection.

We encourage students to send us their Confirmation of Admission form by the expiry date. If more time is needed, students may contact the Admissions Office for an extension (403-320-5700 | inquiries@uleth.ca) (see p. 39 for detailed contact information).

Program Planning Guide (PPGs)

Confirmation of Admission

The Program Planning Guide lists all required courses and includes a suggested sequence plan. This guide is included in their registration package and is also available online (discover.ulethbridge.ca/counsellor and www.uleth.ca/ross/ppgs/ppg.html).

Students need to send this form back to us (signed and dated) to let us know whether or not they plan to attend the U of L. If they plan to attend, a tuition deposit ($80) MUST accompany this form. Note this deposit is in addition to the $100 application fee that has already been paid.

General Liberal Education Requirement (GLER)

Registration Date

All U of L 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 U of L Calendar should be used to determine which additional GLER courses should be taken. Refer to the current U of L Calendar at the end of Part 4, Academic Regulations for more information. The Calendar is available online (discover.ulethbridge.ca/counsellor and www.uleth.ca/ross/calendar/calendar.html).

This is the first day students can log on to the Bridge to add courses to their class schedule.

U of L ID Number Students need this nine-digit number to log on to the Bridge for the first time and set up their U of L username and password.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Applicants from other countries must present qualifications comparable to those of Canadian applicants:  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.

Deadlines (International Students) The deadlines given below are for International Applicants. Refer to Degree Programs, New Transfer, Post-Diploma Programs, Degree Holders, and Adult (Mature) Admission sections for deadlines applicable to these admission routes.

Program/Route

Application Deadline

Admission Decision Documents

Details on requirements for specific countries are available from the Admission Office in the Registrar’s Office and Student Services (ROSS) and www.uleth.ca/ross/admissions/intreq.html

Final Official Documents2 1

Fall 2013 Off-Shore International

May 15

June 15

June 30

September 15

September 15

November 15

Spring 2014

International Centre for Students (ICS) •

Offers ongoing support for international students.

•

Provides information about international exchange and study-abroad opportunities.

•

Administers the U of L’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program.

Please see our website at www.uleth.ca/international or contact us by email at international@uleth.ca.

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Off-Shore International

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 Qualifications on which an admission decision is based must be completed by this date; applications will be closed if sufficient documentation has not been received by this date.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND WRITING REQUIREMENTS English Language Proficiency (ELP)

Writing Proficiency Requirement (WPR)

English Language Proficiency (ELP) is a requirement for all students whose first language is not English. The ELP requirement may be met in a number of ways:

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:

 Successful completion of the Advanced Level of the U of L’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program  Most recent official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score (U of L institutional code is 0855), taken within the last two years. Any one of: • a score of at least 550 on the paperbased test and a TWE (Test of Written English) score of at least 4.0 • a score of at least 80 on the iBT TOEFL, 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  Most recent official Academic PTE (Pearson Test of English) score, taken within the last two years, with an overall score of at least 54 Refer to the English Language Proficiency section in Part 1 - Admission of the current U of L Calendar or see our web page at www.uleth.ca/ross/admissions/elp.html for additional methods of meeting this requirement (e.g., CAEL, CAE, CPE, MELAB, and others).

 obtaining a grade of 75 percent or higher on the English Language Arts 30-1 Alberta Diploma exam  obtaining a final grade of 80 percent or higher in English Language Arts 30-1 or its equivalent from any province  passing the Alberta Universities’ Writing Competence Test (AUWCT)  obtaining a pass in the ‘Writing for University’ course

Spoken English Language Proficiency (SELP) In addition to the English Language Proficiency requirement for regular U of L undergraduate admission, applicants to the Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Health Sciences - Public Health major, whose first language is not English, must also meet a 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:

 obtaining a grade of ‘B’ (3.00 on a 4.0 scale) or higher in Writing 1000

 Acceptable evidence of full-time studies in a country and/or institution in which the primary language is English

 obtaining a grade of ‘B’ (3.00 on a 4.0 scale) or higher in a university English course

 A score of at least 50 on the TSE (Test of Spoken English)

 successful completion of a recognized degree from an English-language university

 A score of at least 23 on the Speaking section score of the iBT TOEFL  A score of at least 7.0 on the IELTS band for Speaking  A score of at least 70 on the CAEL subtest for Speaking For additional methods of meeting this requirement, refer to the SELP requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Health Sciences - Public Health major given in the Admissions section in Part 10 - Health Sciences of the current U of L Calendar available online (discover.ulethbridge.ca/ counsellor).

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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES The Disabilities Resource 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 the U of L. Questions regarding physical access may also be brought to the Disabilities Resource staff who will then direct students to the appropriate University office or personnel. Further information is available on the Disabilities website (www.uleth.ca/ross/counselling/disabilities) or contact our office (see p. 39).

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Scholarship Deadlines High School Applicant Awards Applications may be submitted online using the Bridge (www.uleth.ca/bridge) Award

Requirements

Deadline to Apply

Grade 11 Merit Award

Must be attending Grade 11 at the time of application

June 30 of the year the applicant is in

Board of Governors’ Admission and Relocation Awards

Regionally disbursed to high-achieving applicants

Apply for admission to the UofL

by December 15

Leadership Awards

Leadership, academic achievement, volunteer experience, financial need and/or artistic ability

Separate scholarship application required by March 15

High School Applicant Entrance Awards

Academic achievement For students who apply for admission after March 1

Grade 11

Separate scholarship application

March 15 for Fall entrance November 15 for Spring entrance

Transfer Applicant Awards Applications may be submitted online using the Bridge (www.uleth.ca/bridge).

Award

Requirements

Deadline to Apply

New Transfer/ Collaborative

Minimum of 24 transferable credits in the preceeding two academic semesters with a GPA of 3.00 or higher

June 1 for Fall entrance November 15 for Spring entrance

Post-Diploma

Academic achievement based on diploma GPA of 3.00 or higher

June 1 for Fall entrance November 15 for Spring 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).

Government Student Financial Assistance - Please contact our office for details on applying for government student financial assistance to study at the U of L. Check the CanLearn website at http://canlearn.ca/ for general information on government student loan programs.

For additional information contact

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 75% of the allocated beds will be randomly selected. The names drawn will be guaranteed accommodation prior to May 1.

The University also maintains a registry, which provides a range of offcampus housing opportunities such as room and board, shared suites, and apartments. The listings are also available on the Off-Campus Housing website, or we can fax them to you.

For additional information contact: Housing Services Website: www.uleth.ca/housing Email: housing@uleth.ca Telephone: 403-329-2584

Scholarships and Student Finance University of Lethbridge 4401 University Drive Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4 Telephone: 403-329-2585 Fax: 403-382-7110 Email: fin.aid@uleth.ca Website: www.uleth.ca/ross/student_finance

Off-Campus Housing Website: www.uleth.ca/ offcampushousing Email: offcampus.housing@uleth.ca Telephone: 403-329-2092

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RESOURCES FOR COUNSELLORS We know you often go above and beyond what is required 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 also 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 discover.ulethbridge. ca website. We will be able to email you with important admission and program updates as well as invitations to upcoming U of L counsellor events.

Request a presentation at your school Our travelling recruiters hit the road each September. Although we cannot visit every school in Canada and beyond, we invite you to send us a request for a representative to come to your school.

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 • Application for Admission forms

Recruitment and Student Life 403-329-2762 inquiries@uleth.ca

Contact an academic advisor Faculty of Arts and Science 403-329-5106 artsci.advising@uleth.ca

Faculty of Fine Arts 403-329-2691 finearts.admissions@uleth.ca

Faculty of Education 403-329-2254 edu.sps@uleth.ca

Faculty of Health Sciences 403-329-2699 health.sciences@uleth.ca

Faculty of Management: Lethbridge Campus 403-329-2153 undergrad.management@uleth.ca Calgary Campus 403-571-3360 calgary.campus@uleth.ca Edmonton Campus 780-424-0425 edmonton.campus@uleth.ca

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Contact Information Registrar’s Office and Student Services (ROSS)

Disabilities Resource Centre

Recruitment and Student Life

University of Lethbridge 4401 University Drive Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 3M4

Office: B760 (University Hall) Phone: 403-329-2766 Fax: 403-329-2003 Email: disability.inquiries@uleth.ca

Office: SU068 (Students’ Union Building) Telephone: 403-329-2762 Fax: 403-380-1805 Email: inquiries@uleth.ca

Admissions Office

Information Centre

Scholarships and Student Finance

Office: SU141J (Students’ Union Building) Telephone: 403-320-5700 Fax: 403-329-5159 Email: admissions@uleth.ca

Office: SU140 (Students’ Union Building) Telephone: 403-320-5700 Fax: 403-329-5159 Email: inquiries@uleth.ca

Office: AH151 (Anderson Hall) Telephone: 403-329-2585 Fax: 403-382-7110 Email: fin.aid@uleth.ca

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University of Lethbridge

4401 University Drive Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4 403-329-2793 www.ulethbridge.ca