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$6.9M The total amount of scholarship support UNB provided to undergraduate students last year.
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Travel, learn. Choose from over 80 study-abroad programs.
Academics and advice. Health and well–being. Safety and student advocacy. And so much more. We’ve got you covered.
COUNTRIES
SUPPORT
*Photo courtesy of The Brunswickan
5.5M Number of jobs that will become available in Canada over the next 6 years, most requiring a university degree.
$1.3M That’s how much more you can expect to earn over a 40-year working career with a university degree vs. a high school diploma.
90% Percentage of UNB students who say they are satisfied that they chose UNB.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INFO SESSIONS HOW TO APPLY IMPORTANT DATES CONNECT WITH US
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CAMPUS TOURS
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PARENTS
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SUPPORT
CITY LIFE
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CAREER CONNECTIONS
COST AND SCHOLARSHIPS TRAVEL CAMPUS AND RESIDENCE
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FACULTIES AND PROGRAMS
*Photo courtesy of The Brunswickan
IMPORTANT RECRUITMENT EVENTS OCTOBER & NOVEMBER:
Online: The easiest way to apply. Check the status of
Parent/Student Nights
your application at any time, and find out the instant there is a change in your application status. Apply now!
• Learn about program options, scholarships and financial aid, time and budget management, campus life and more. • Many events include Admission on the Spot; you could have your application assessed and approved in as little as 10 minutes!
apply.unb.ca
Open House – October 18
By mail: Call 1 888 895-3344 to have a paper application mailed to you.
• Attend the Faculty Fair and get advice on programs, careers, scholarships and admissions. • Enjoy all-you-can-eat dining in our meal hall. • Get your application assessed in as little as 10 minutes. • Guided campus tours, and lots more!
Have your application assessed in person and receive your acceptance in as little as 10 minutes!
FEBRUARY:
ONTARIO STUDENTS: UNB is a member of the Ontario
Transition to UNB Fredericton Events • Get help on transitioning from high school to university! • Parents, you’ll receive all of the information and tips you need to support your son or daughter every step of the way.
Get locations and dates at go.unb.ca/recruitment
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HOW TO APPLY
At our Parent/Student Night events or Open House:
University Application Centre (OUAC). Simply apply directly to UNB and provide your OUAC number. We’ll take care of the rest! Check out
go.unb.ca/recruitment
for event dates and locations.
IMPORTANT DATES March 1
• Scholarship application deadline
March 31
• Admission program deadline
Early April
• Students receive scholarship offers
May 15 • Deadline for students to: • Accept admission and scholarship offers by paying the admission deposit • Confirm their room in residence by paying the residence deposit
June & July
• On-campus registration days for new students (TBD – Usually the first weekend in June and the first weekend in July)
Summer
• Students receive residence room assignments
• Students receive orientation information
September
• Welcome to UNB!
WIN BIG!
MACBOOK AIR, iPAD MINI, OR A $2,500 TUITION CREDIT! (GET BALLOTS AT ANY OF OUR EVENTS, OR BY TAKING A CAMPUS TOUR.)
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CONNECT WITH US ONLINE OR OFFLINE, WE’RE HERE TO HELP.
“Like” us on Facebook! Facebook.com/DiscoverUNBF Advice, monthly prizes, find out about online Q&A sessions with faculty/current students, recruitment events, deadlines
Chat with us on Twitter! Twitter.com/DiscoverUNBF • Ask questions, deadlines, recruitment events, find out about online Q&A sessions with faculty/current students • Connect directly with a recruiter in your area: go.unb.ca/unbfrecruit
LeynaLaughs Leyna Laughs @UNBFredericton is following me :) my university is awesome! So proud and excited to be going in the fall!
SOMETHING ON YOUR MIND?
Our Facebook page is a great place to get quick answers to your questions. Facebook.com/DiscoverUNBF
ellenmullin17 Elliee Mullin See you in September @UNBFredericton ! #accepted #dreamschool #number1choice
INSTAGRAM PHOTO CONTEST
We’re running an Instagram photo contest for current UNB students to win great prizes. Here are a couple of winners from last year. Check out more by searching #unbyearbook on Instagram. Follow us: Instagram.com/DiscoverUNBF
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CAMPUS TOURS
Campus tours are tailor-made to your interests, and are offered 6 days a week.
UNB BOASTS A STUNNING CAMPUS, WITH ALL FACILITIES, RESIDENCES AND SERVICES CLOSE AT HAND. OUR CUSTOMIZED CAMPUS TOURS ARE AVAILABLE 6 DAYS A WEEK; CONTACT US TODAY TO SET ONE UP!
Parents and friends are welcome! Sit in on a university class and see what it’s really like. Chat with professors. Get a taste of food to come. From healthy meals to burgers and fries, we have lots of food options including the best pizza in town. It’s all-you-can-eat! Check out a residence room. Get admitted on the spot. Bring your application and transcript and you could be accepted in 10 minutes!
Schedule your tour! tours@unb.ca go.unb.ca/tourfr
1 888 895-3344 or 506 458-7719
TIMES BETWEEN FREDERICTON TO: • Toronto • Ottawa • Montréal • Calgary • Halifax • Charlottetown • Moncton
COME FOR A CAMPUS TOUR! 16 hrs 12 hrs 9 hrs 48 hrs 4 hrs 3.5 hrs 1.5 hrs
Québec Québec
Ontario
• All tour participants will be entered for a chance to WIN a MacBook Air, iPad
2 hrs 1.5 hrs 1 hr 5 hrs 30 min. 30 min. 20 min.
Montréal
Ottawa
Toronto
mini or a $2,500 tuition credit! Newfoundland and Labrador
P.E.I.
Charlottetown Fredericton Halifax Nova Scotia Saint John
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Bring 1 Friend and receive a $25 gas card and Swag Bag!* Bring 2 or more friends and receive a $50 gas card and Swag Bag!* Prospective Ontario and western province students will receive one-night, local hotel accommodations & Swag Bag!*
* For further details visit: go.unb.ca/tourfr
A UNIVERSITY WITH HISTORY
New Brunswick
Check out our new “Virtual Campus Tour.” go.unb.ca/vtfr
The University of New Brunswick is the oldest English-language university in Canada and one of the oldest public universities in North America. 9
CITY LIFE
Need proof that Fredericton is friendly?
IT’S CANADA’S “GOODEST” CITY!
WELCOME TO FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK’S CAPITAL CITY. BURSTING WITH THE ENERGY OF A BIG CITY, BUBBLING WITH THE WARMTH AND CHARACTER OF A SMALL TOWN.
go.unb.ca/lgfr
Run, walk or bike through the city’s 85 kilometers of scenic trails.*
Check out Fredericton’s art galleries, museums, theatres, and historic Properties.
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*Photos courtesy of Fredericton Tourism
With everything from fine dining to ethnically-diverse restaurants and pub–style fare, Fredericton offers food options to suit all tastes!
Drop into the Boyce Farmers Market, recognized as one of the top 10 community markets in Canada.*
Fredericton is known for its dynamic music and event scene, including the renowned Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival in September.*
PARENTS AS PARENTS, YOU PLAY AN INTEGRAL ROLE IN YOUR CHILD’S SUCCESS WHILE AT UNIVERSITY. WE ARE HERE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH ADVICE ON EVERYTHING FROM FUNDING THEIR EDUCATION TO TIPS ON HOW TO SUPPORT THEM, FROM ORIENTATION THROUGH TO GRADUATION. unb.ca/parents Designed just for you! Get information on programs and courses, career planning, support services, resources, campus life, accommodations and more.
facebook Get up-to-date information just for parents at facebook.com/ unbfrederictonparents
g o.unb.ca/ tourfr Experience campus life by joining your son or daughter on a campus tour.
e-newsletter for parents Sign up at unb.ca/parents
Parent/Student Nights A “must” event for parents and students alike! Find out about programs, financial aid, housing options, travel opportunities, tips for success, available support resources and so much more! go.unb.ca/recruitment
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SUPPORT FROM HEALTHCARE AND FINANCIAL AID TO CAREER COUNSELLING AND MORE, THE C. C. JONES STUDENT SERVICES CENTRE HOUSES ALL OF THE SUPPORT SERVICES YOU NEED TO SUCCEED WHILE AT UNB.
UNB’s four libraries are ranked #1 by Maclean’s for number of holdings per student.
The Student Union Building is the social hub of the campus, with over 90 clubs and societies.
TUESDAYS WITH TONY UNB Vice President – Fredericton, Dr. Tony Secco, sets up his table every week to chat with students about their UNB experience.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT SERVICES From résumé writing to job hunting, job search tools and strategies, we’re here to help!
THE WRITING AND STUDY SKILLS PROGRAM
Offers sessions on notetaking, report writing, exam preparation and time management.
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Student Success Workshops provide guidance on taking notes, mastering time management and beating procrastination, improving reading skills and recall, managing your money and more.
unb.ca/CAREERCONNECTIONS YOU WANT A GREAT CAREER BUT DON’T KNOW WHAT IT COULD BE? OUR CAREER CONNECTIONS WEBSITE CAN HELP! LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF THROUGH PERSONALITY TESTS, FIND CAREER IDEAS, GAIN INSIGHTS INTO THE JOB MARKET, AND MORE!
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Learn job search strategies!
Find work experience
through internships, part-time work and Co-op Programs
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Make decisions
about your area of study (remember – it’s easy to transfer into other areas!)
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Learn more about yourself
and your personality, skills and values
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Choose an area of study
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Explore the types of career possibilities
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COST AND SCHOLARSHIPS UNB IS COMPETITIVE, WITH MANY RESOURCES TO REDUCE YOUR COSTS, SUCH AS SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES, AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS. OUR FINANCIAL AID OFFICE HELPS YOU WITH EVERYTHING FROM BANK LOANS TO BUDGETING.
UNB: an investment with a huge return
My expenses:
My possible income:
Tuition $6,187
Scholarship $1,000
Other fees $663.50
Summer employment/ personal savings $6,274
Health $142
Our top scholarship is worth.
80K
$
Dental $118
Residence/ Meals $8,896 Books $500-$1,000 Entertainment/ Miscellaneous $1,000
Total $17,506.50 (expenses)
2 IN 3 GET A SCHOLARSHIP
In 2013-14, 65% of all incoming high school students received a scholarship.
$6.9 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS
That’s how much UNB provided to undergrads last year.
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Renewable Opportunities at UNB UNB recently revamped the scholarship program to encourage our students to set goals, achieve greater academic success and, at the same time, earn scholarship funding. Renewable Opportunities at UNB still provides scholarship funding year after year, but the funding for the upcoming year is based on the student’s academic achievement in the previous year. Students need to apply each year to ensure we have the most up-to-date information, which will help us find the best scholarship possible for them.
unb.ca/scholarships
Part-time work (during school year – 10h/week)
$2,500
Loyalty Program Points $500-$1,000 Parental contribution/ student loan $7,232.50
Total $17,506.50 (income)
My upper-year income opportunities: • Proctorship in residence $6,305 (approx.) • Co-op Programs (four-month terms) $6,400-$17,000
Higher grades = higher scholarships
• Scholarships ($1,000+ depending on grades)
Our top scholarship is worth $80,000! The higher your marks, the bigger our scholarships get. If you’ve done well in your enriched courses, we will add bonus points to your scholarship average. So remember to study hard and apply for scholarships. unb.ca/scholarships
• UNB Work-Study Program ($12/hr)
2 in 5 UNB Fredericton undergrads graduate debt-free! (Canadian Undergraduate Survey Consortium)
• Summer employment ($11-$15/hr) • Loyalty Program Points ($500-$1000) (approx.)
Convert Aeroplan® Miles to help fund your UNB education Use your Loyalty program miles or points to help fund your UNB fees! HigherEdPoints enables students studying in Canada to redeem points or miles from their Loyalty Program and turn them into funds to offset their university or college fees. Through HigherEdPoints.com, Aeroplan®Miles can be redeemed for HigherEdPoints credits which can offset UNB fees, including tuition, residence, and meal fees. Anyone can donate their points for individual students, or to UNB for students in need. www.higheredpoints.com
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UNB has more than
Amazing experiences await you. Past students have celebrated New Year’s in Paris, toured the many sights in Rome, biked in Cambodia and Malaysia, and much more.
TRAVEL WANT TO TRAVEL? YOU CAN DO THAT, WHILE EARNING A UNB DEGREE.
EXCHANGE/STUDY PROGRAMS IN 32 COUNTRIES!
See the world, get the credit • Earn credits while enjoying new cultures and experiences. • Travel opportunities are available to students of almost any discipline through Co-op Programs, internships or student exchange programs.
unb.ca/exchange
Experience to jumpstart your career Work-Study Programs provide part-time, on-campus employment during fall and winter terms. Internships are available locally, nationally and internationally and involve blocks of paid work time with agencies or businesses related to your field of study. Co-op Programs offer opportunities for paid, careerrelated work experience while working towards your undergraduate degree. UNB Student Employment Service Find that perfect summer job or on-campus employment, and access information about federal and provincial student placement programs:
go.unb.ca/frses
TRAVEL BOOSTS EMPLOYABILITY
Employers know that students who have lived abroad have developed cross-cultural communication skills, resilience, knowledge and have the ability to adapt to new circumstances.
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CAMPUS AND RESIDENCE WELCOME TO RESIDENCE LIFE! FROM LATE-NIGHT PIZZA PARTIES TO ALL-NIGHT CRAM SESSIONS, THIS IS WHERE LASTING MEMORIES ARE MADE.
Live the residence life • Choose from 14 varied residences, including all-male, all-female, and co-ed. • Two-minute walk (or less!) to classrooms, labs, libraries, athletic facilities, stores, cafés, coffee shops and more. • Supportive environment. Each house has Proctors, Floor Team Leaders and a House President.
Fun and games Whichever house you choose, you’re sure to have fun with lots of events and traditions throughout the year, many of which aid charitable causes. Highlights include: • The Bridges House Polar Dip. • Aitken House’s annual Club Med party, where residents bring the beach to the house by trucking sand into the basement. • The Neville/Jones House Bed Push.
Living off Campus? Join Townhouse! • Townhouse is a “virtual residence” that provides all the fun and connection of a “real residence”. • Take part in “house” activities, parties, BBQs, meet-and-greets, movie nights and more.
Meal Plans
MY KITCHEN In the past five years, residences have raised
MORE THAN $250,000 FOR CHARITY.
A real kitchen in the dining hall so you can prepare your own meals! And if you need a little help, we’ve got a chef on staff to provide advice. We’ll even stock the kitchen for your tastes and special dietary needs. Just add what you want to our shopping list.
On-campus eateries include three dining halls, Tim Hortons, Quiznos, Java Moose, Booster Juice and several cafés. Enjoy flexible meal plans and all-you-caneat dining. If you live off campus, you can still buy a meal plan to suit your schedule.
Infinite Dining Plan Go as many times as you like, whenever you like with unlimited access to the dining hall. Great convenience and value!
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DORM ROOM DÉCOR CONTEST
Take a campus tour and be entered to win a décor package valued at $750!
Aitken residence single room
Since no two houses are alike, explore each of our residences:
go.unb.ca/residencefr
We have 14 unique residence houses, each with its own character, culture and traditions. Choose from the all-male Aitken House, the all-female Lady Dunn Hall, and 12 varied co-ed houses.
McLeod residence
10’4” 10’ 6’ 12’
Harrison residence
Jay Kidd residence
14’4”
Single room
Double room
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ATHLETICS AND RECREATION STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES, TOP TRAINERS, CHAMPIONSHIP-WINNING TEAMS. ATHLETICS AND RECREATION AT UNB SERVES BOTH FUTURE STAR ATHLETES AND THOSE JUST LOOKING TO HAVE FUN AND KEEP IN SHAPE.
UNB will be hosting the 2016 CIS Women’s Basketball Championship.
Unrivalled facilities • The RICHARD J. CURRIE CENTER is one of the finest sports facilities in the country, providing a venue for fitness, recreation and high-performance athletics. It contains three full-sized gyms, along with basketball and volleyball courts, a 191-metre running track and a human performance lab on par with Nike’s! • The BMO CENTRE is a top-class soccer facility is the home of the 2013 CIS Soccer Championship. • The Aitken University Centre is the home of the 5-time CIS National Champion UNB hockey team.
UNB’s Varsity Reds • 42% of Varsity Reds were recently recognized as CIS Academic All Canadians. • UNB varsity athletes are active volunteers, participating in many fundraisers and community programs. The UNB Men’s Soccer Team won the 2013 AUS Championships and were bronze medalists at the CIS Championship.
GET YOUR GAME ON!
Choose from a full roster of intramural sports, including: softball, Ultimate Frisbee, outdoor soccer, ball hockey, basketball, volleyball and more.
LOVE SPORTS? JOIN THE CLUB!
Club teams include: baseball, cross-country, field hockey, football, hockey, judo, rugby, softball, wrestling and more.
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• Want to know more about the teams or how you can become part of varsity sports?
Check out vreds.ca
UNB SAINT JOHN
1964-2014: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS TOGETHER • • • •
Undergraduate research opportunities Strong ties to the business community Flexible program options Small, connected campus
With degree programs in three faculties, state-of-the-art facilities and an accessible, welcoming atmosphere, UNB Saint John is celebrating its roots and building a future you can be a part of.
BOOK A CAMPUS TOUR TODAY
Email: tellmemore@unb.ca Call: 506-648-5900 Web: unb.ca/saintjohn Facebook: UNB Saint John Future Students Take a virtual campus tour: unb.ca/saintjohn/virtualtour
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FACULTY OF ARTS WE WILL EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS. A UNB ARTS DEGREE WILL EXPOSE YOU TO FASCINATING AVENUES THAT CAN LEAD TO MANY TYPES OF CAREERS. Our BA in Media Arts & Cultures was the first of its kind offered in Canada.
Huge variety Choose from 28 subject areas, including Anthropology; Chinese; Classics and Ancient History; Culture Studies; Economics; English; French; German; Greek; History; International Development Studies; Japanese; Latin; Law in Society; Philosophy; Political Science; Psychology; Sociology; Spanish; Gender & Women’s Studies and many more.
We offer • Personalized attention in an intimate, student-friendly environment. • Concurrent degrees with other faculties, such as Science and Computer Science, and opportunities to take courses from other faculties.
Where your UNB Arts degree can take you
• An Applied Arts degree in partnership with the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design. Combine traditional liberal arts courses with other creative disciplines. • Creative disciplines such as Drama, Creative Writing, Film, Music, and Media Arts & Cultures.
The Faculty of Arts internship creates placement opportunities for undergraduate students to work with local non-profit organizations and community partners. These placements provide students with a meaningful practical experience that also has significant value in its ability to help develop their academic, professional, and personal skills.
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE IN FIRST AND SECOND YEAR IS ONLY 28 STUDENTS!
• One of the highest-regarded Creative Writing programs in the nation, while our Writer in Residence program allows you to work with award-winning authors. • One of the most outstanding History programs in the country. • The American Bar Association officially recommends Law in Society programs as the best academic preparation for law school. UNB’s Law in Society multi-disciplinary program offers courses such as criminology and more.
unb.ca/fredericton/arts Our Archaeology program is one-of-a-kind in Eastern Canada.
CHOOSE FROM ALMOST 1,000 COURSES, SUCH AS: • The Psychology of Crime • The Trojan War: Myth and History • Game Design
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arts: imagination
unlimited.
CHECK OUT
unb.ca/ careerconnections
FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IT’S NEVER JUST BUSINESS AS USUAL IN THIS FACULTY. THE EDUCATION AND NETWORKING EXPERIENCES YOU’LL GAIN HERE WILL OPEN AN UNLIMITED NUMBER OF DOORS FOR CAREER SUCCESS. Students in the Student Investment Fund program manage over $5.6 million, and have more than double the global pass rate on the Level 1 Chartered Financial Analyst exam.
Great flexibility • Choose from Honours programs in Accounting; Economics; Economics & Finance; Finance; Human Resources Management or Marketing. • We offer specialized programs, such as a BBA with a concentration in Entrepreneurship, and a joint Business and Law degree.
We offer • The opportunity to finance your education, gain valuable work experience and enhance your employment prospects through our Co-op Program. • Hands-on experience with our Export Partnering Program, Annual Business Plan Competition, or a variety of internships.
unb.ca/fredericton/business Our International Business and Entrepreneurship Centre (IBEC) gives you the opportunity to launch a real business.
BBA STUDENT JAKE WILDMAN-SISK AWARDED ONE OF SIX 2014 FRANK H. SOBEY
AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS STUDIES.
CHOOSE FROM OVER 100 COURSES, SUCH AS: • Management of Innovation and Technology • Venture Start-up and Entrepreneurship • International Business • IT and Supply Chain Management • Social Network Analysis
IDEAL FOR CAREERS IN: • Human Resources • Accounting • Advertising and Marketing • Entrepreneurial Ventures • Financial Advising • Logistics
SEE LOTS MORE AT
unb.ca/ careerconnections
business: enterprise
unlimited.
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FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE COMPUTERS ARE CHANGING AND IMPROVING THE WAY WE LIVE. LEARN HOW TO DESIGN AND BUILD INNOVATIVE APPLICATIONS, DREAM UP NEW METHODS OF CONNECTED COMPUTING, AND DEVELOP CREATIVITY, TEAMWORK AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS ALONG THE WAY.
Canadian employers are expected to hire 100,000 new IT employees over the next five years. Many incoming students have guaranteed jobs waiting for them when they graduate, thanks to the NBIT Council’s “Class of 2015” program.
Celebrating
OVER 30 YEARS
Choose your program
OF CO-OP EDUCATION
IDEAL FOR CAREERS IN: • Software Development • Computer Animation • Mobile Communications • Computer Security • E-Commerce
SEE LOTS MORE AT
unb.ca/ careerconnections
CHOOSE FROM OVER 60 COURSES, SUCH AS: • Human-Computer Interaction • Multimedia Design • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence • Introduction to Game Development • Biocomputing in Drug Design
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• The Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) lets you specialize in Hardware Systems; Software Systems; Information Systems; Theory and Computation; Multimedia Systems; or Geographic I nformation Systems. • The Bachelor of Information Systems (BISys) teaches you how to develop and manage technology and information systems required to support a modern business, as well as marketing, finance, accounting and management. • The Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (BScSwE) applies engineering techniques to the design, implementation, testing and maintenance of software products. • A concurrent degree program with Arts or Science.
Our grads are in demand OUR CO-OP PROGRAM OFFERS GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES! Our Co-op students have worked for the Canadian Space Agency, Lockheed Martin (security and aerospace), Populus Global Solutions (provider of health information systems for a variety of countries) and many others!
unlimited.
• Our Co-op Program allows BCS, BISys and BScSwE and concurrent degree students to get a head start on their career, gaining valuable experience and earning up to $25/hour during their work terms.
www.cs.unb.ca
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING IF YOUR MISSION IS TO MAKE THE “IMPOSSIBLE” POSSIBLE, ENGINEERING MAY BE FOR YOU. FROM ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO POWERING PROSTHETIC LIMBS, ENGINEERS ARE REDEFINING THE PARAMETERS OF POSSIBILITY!
IDEAL FOR CAREERS IN:
Our graduates have helped design and build bridges, make cleaner fuels, and create next-generation wireless communications tools.
• Transportation • Equipment Design • Quality Assurance • The Petroleum Industry • Electronics • Environmental Protection
Choose your program • The Bachelor of Science in Engineering offers many fields of specialization. Choose from Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Geological, Geomatics, Mechanical or Software Engineering.
* Our Biomedical option is available in select programs for those who want to pursue a career in the medical field with an engineering degree.
• Undecided about which field you want to pursue? Engineering I is a first-year option that gives you the time to explore all of your available career options.
SEE LOTS MORE AT
• Our TME Diploma program is a unique opportunity to combine your Engineering degree with business skills.
unb.ca/ careerconnections
• Hands-on learning opportunities are available by participating in our co-op program.
Leaders in our field • UNB Professor Ying Zheng was named a Canada Research Chair for her work in developing new ways to produce cost-effective biofuels. • Our Institute of Biomedical Engineering is a w orld leader in the research of powered upper b ody prosthetics for children and adults. • UNB professor Luichen Chang was named “a world leader in the field of renewable energy conversion” by the Canadian Academy o f Engineering.
unb.ca/fredericton/engineering
WE OFFER MANY INTERESTING COURSES, SUCH AS:
Researchers at the Faculty of Engineering are developing technologies to help improve satellite imagery used by Google Earth and the Canadian Department of National Defence.
• Robot Kinematics • Energy and the Environment • Urban Planning • Space Geodesy • Nanotechnology
engineering: ingenuity
unlimited.
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FACULTY OF FORESTRY &
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT UNDERSTANDING AND SUSTAINING OUR NATURAL RESOURCES HAS BECOME AN ISSUE OF GLOBAL IMPORTANCE, MEANING OUR GRADS ARE IN HIGH DEMAND AROUND THE WORLD.
Our students typically find excellent summer job placements, and 90% of our faculty’s grads have a job within 6 months.
Choose your program
CHOOSE FROM OVER 80 COURSES, SUCH AS: • Climate Change • Water Sustainability • Ecohydrology
IDEAL FOR CAREERS IN: • Wildlife Management • Pollution Control • Environmental Interpretation and Education • Forest Conservation
SEE LOTS MORE AT
• Our new Bachelor of Science in Environment and Natural Resources (BScENR) lets you specialize in Environmental Management, Water Resource Management or Wildlife Conservation. • Obtain a Wildlife Management Certification or minor in Marine Biology via the Huntsman Marine Science program. • Prepare to become a Registered Professional Forester with the Bachelor of Science in Forestry (BScF).
We offer DID YOU KNOW?
Our research partners include federal and provincial governments and the forest products industry.
unb.ca/ careerconnections
• Hands-on experience in our fall field camps and final year practicum. • Small class sizes (average 20 students) for more one-on-one attention. • A respected learning environment. UNB is a leader in simulation, ecological modeling, wildlife management, forest engineering and the application of Geographic Information Systems.
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the environment: sustainability
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FACULTY OF KINESIOLOGY KINESIOLOGY IS A GATEWAY INTO BOTH THE HEALTH INDUSTRY AND THE FIELD OF SPORT AND RECREATION. YOU COULD WORK WITH HIGHPERFORMANCE ATHLETES, HELP THOSE SUFFERING FROM INJURY OR ILLNESS OR WORK WITH SPORT AND RECREATION ORGANIZATIONS. Choose your program • Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (BScKin) provides a core education in the science of human movement and performance. • Bachelor of Recreation and Sports Studies (BRSS) offers options in sport and recreation management, wellness, physical education preparation and a core program with a minor in another discipline or field of study on campus.
We Offer • Positive learning environment • Exceptional teaching • Research opportunities • Community outreach programs • Overseas exchanges • Learning opportunities • Experiential learning
unb.ca/fredericton/kinesiology
Our human performance laboratory is a state-of-the-art motion analysis lab and one of only three such facilities in the country.
IDEAL FOR CAREERS IN: • Allied Health Professions • Education • Exercise Prescription • Recreation and Sport • Wellness
SEE LOTS MORE AT
unb.ca/ careerconnections PEER SUPPORT
Peer mentors offer support to new students and host the popular “Kin Camp.”
CHOOSE FROM OVER 90 COURSES, SUCH AS: • Exercise Psychology • Human Anatomy and Physiology • Human Factors in Ergonomic Design • Management of Sport and Recreation Organizations • Nutrition for Healthy Living • Sociology of Sport, Physical Activity and Leisure
HANDS-ON LEARNING
JUMPSTART YOUR CAREER
Work alongside community organizations such as the Special Olympics and the YMCA, or work on campus with Varsity Athletics and Recreation Services as a therapist, referee, instructor and more.
Gain valuable experience working with professionals in your field through practicum courses and internships.
kinesiology: mobility
unlimited.
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FACULTY OF NURSING NURSING IS A REWARDING AND VARIED PROFESSION. CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN HOSPITALS, SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES.
We offer • A Bachelor of Nursing (BN) degree qualifies you to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) • A choice of two UNB campuses to base your studies from, for the four-year BN program: Fredericton or Saint John. The Advanced Standing BN program will be offered in Moncton beginning in September 2015. You will also have the option to study at Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning in Toronto. • Hands-on experience, with 108 clinical hours in your first year. • Access to reference materials and computers within the nursing building at each campus. • A skills lab on each campus with equipment similar to that used in hospitals.
Equal consideration We have an Aboriginal Nursing Initiative designed to recruit and support Aboriginal students to be successful in the nursing program at UNB.
unb.ca/fredericton/nursing Get hands-on experience in the community and in health institutions as early as your first year.
IDEAL FOR CAREERS IN: • Public Health Services • Home Care, Seniors’ Centres and Extended Care Facilities • Community Health Clinics • Hospitals
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INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM
The Faculty of Nursing has a Community Health Clinic which is nurse-managed. A third-year student said, “Experience at the clinic was very fulfilling because I felt like I really made a difference. I learned more there than at any other clinical placement.”
FACULTY OF SCIENCE ARE YOU FASCINATED BY THE PHYSICAL WORLD? DO YOU HAVE AN INQUIRING, INVESTIGATIVE MIND? THEN THE SCIENCES MAY BE FOR YOU! OUR SCIENCE DEGREE WILL PREPARE YOU FOR AN UNLIMITED NUMBER OF EXCITING CAREER OPTIONS.
The Quartemain Earth Science Centre: Only one of its kind in the province with dinosaur replicas, a working seismograph and a mineral showcase.
We offer • Facilities that rank among the most innovative in Canada, such as our state-of-the-art chemistry labs. • A multidisciplinary approach, with 23 degree possibilities, and concurrent degree options. Not sure what to choose? Don’t worry. The first year in Science is an exploratory year that allows you to explore and discover what interests you. • A Co-op program that offers you a variety of work experiences in all degree options available.
Aiming for a Health Professional career? We have many options that can lead you there! Our new pre-Health Professional stream in the Bio-Chemistry program might be a very interesting choice for you. Our pre-Health Professional services prepare you extensively to enter a medical or health-related school. Thorough support is provided all along the way, with counseling and advising, applications review, preparation for all entrance exams and improving interview skills.
STUDENTS IN OUR EARTH SCIENCES PROGRAM HAVE AN AMAZING
LEADING SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
unb.ca/fredericton/science Our Faculty is your home away from home.
IDEAL FOR CAREERS IN: • Pharmaceutical Companies • Government Agencies • Environmental Remediation • Aquaculture Companies • Biotechnology Companies
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Participate in world-class research with partners such as: • NASA • Canadian Rivers Institute
100% EMPLOYMENT RATE UPON GRADUATION.
CHOOSE FROM ALMOST 400 COURSES, SUCH AS: • Climate Change and Environmental Response • Medicinal Chemistry • Introduction to Game Theory • Quantum Physics
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RENAISSANCE COLLEGE IF YOU’RE ALL ABOUT INSPIRING CHANGE AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE, THEN RENAISSANCE COLLEGE IS FOR YOU. OUR DISTINCTIVE INTERDISCIPLINARY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IS TAILOR-MADE TO YOUR CAREER PATH, WITH A FOCUS ON EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING.
Classes take place in a restored Victorian house.
We offer • A very unique experiential learning approach where students can develop an individualized program. • A world-class, award-winning interdisciplinary curriculum. • A Bachelor’s degree in 3 years, over 8 consecutive terms including 2 summer internships. • A Science/MCAT option for those wishing to pursue studies in medicine. • Canadian and international internships during the summers to exciting destinations such as Bhutan, Burkina Faso, India, Germany, Vietnam and others. • A customized program, allowing you to minor in Biology, Business, Classical Studies, Fine Arts, Multimedia and many more!
RENAISSANCE COLLEGE PROVIDES AN EXCELLENT FOUNDATION FOR CAREERS IN:
RENAISSANCE COLLEGE IS IN THE
TOP 10% OF ALL SCHOOLS IN NORTH AMERICA IN EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE.
• Social Development and Policy • Law • Journalism • International Relations • Medicine • Education • Business • Environment
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renaissance college: leadership
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JOIN THE SELECT FEW
Only 25-30 students are accepted into this unique program each year. Enjoy unmatched personalized attention in an intimate and experiential learning environment.
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Travel? Study? Do both! Become a cross-cultural leader. Our international internships help students gain an understanding of other cultures by living and volunteering in another country for 10-12 weeks.
unb.ca/fredericton/renaissance This program was Canada’s first Interdisciplinary Leadership Bachelor program and helps students gain knowledge, skills and abilities for careers in a wide variety of fields.
FACULTY OF LAW
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
HONE YOUR POWERS OF REASONING, SHARPEN YOUR CLARITY OF THOUGHT, AND PERFECT YOUR ABILITY TO ANALYZE AND ARTICULATE COMPLEX IDEAS – ALL WHILE UPHOLDING JUSTICE! LAW IS A REWARDING, DYNAMIC, INTELLECTUALLY STIMULATING CAREER CHOICE.
AN EDUCATION DEGREE OPENS DOORS AS WELL AS MINDS. HELP SHAPE OUR NATION’S YOUTH, TEACH OVERSEAS, OR PURSUE A CAREER IN SOCIAL SERVICES.
IDEAL FOR CAREERS IN:
14:1
(STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO)
MORE ONE-ON-ONE ATTENTION!
We offer
IDEAL FOR CAREERS AS A: • Law Firm Partner • Law School Professor • Business Consultant • Policy Analyst • Arbitrator
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A wide range of specializations, including elective courses in Aboriginal Law; Corporate Finance; Criminal Procedure; Environmental Law; Family Law; Dispute Resolution; Health Law; Human Rights; Immigration Law; Intellectual Property; Insurance; International Law; Legal History; and Natural Resources Law.
Travel? Study? Do both! Our students have been successful in obtaining international internships in places such as Bangladesh, Ghana, Malawi and South Africa. You can also sign up for an exchange program with a university in Australia, Denmark or the West Indies.
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• Pre-school/Elementary/Secondary School/Adult Education • International Teaching • School Administration • Guidance Counselling • Special Education
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More classroom experience
• An 11-month Bachelor of Education (BEd) program (with a pre-requisite Bachelor’s degree in any field).
Our unique embedded practicum puts BEd students in the classroom one day a week for the fall and winter terms, as well as during three block practical experiences.
• Small class sizes, for more one-on-one attention.
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• Free tutoring through the Math Help Centre, and the Writing and Study Skills program. • More choice. Specialize in Early Childhood Education; First Nations Education; Physical Education; Second Language Education and more.
MI’KMAQ-MALISEET INSTITUTE Learn more about how we’re promoting the professional growth and self-determination of the First Nations: www.unb.ca/fredericton/education/mmi
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