quest university canada - intimate, interdisciplinary, international

Intimate.

Intimate. Interdisciplinary.

Intimate. Interdisciplinary. International.

Our Students

Our Location

Source: Google Maps

Our Location

Squamish, British ColumbiaSquamish, British Columbia

Our Location

Our Location

Our Location

Our History

Our History

Our Campus

Our Campus

Our Campus

Our Campus

Our Campus

Our Campus

Our Unique Academic Program

Our Unique Academic Program

The Block Plan

1 class at a time3 hrs. per day

3.5 weeks54 class hours

3-5 classes at a timeMultiple classes per day

90 min. classes Overlapping workloads

Experiential Learning

Experiential Learning

The Foundation Program: Years 1 & 2

The Concentration Program: Years 3 & 4

Our Unique Academic Program

12 international exchange partner universities

Outcomes

What are employers looking for?

Outcomes

89% said they wanted more emphasis on “the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing”

81% asked for better “critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills”

70 % were looking for “the ability to innovate and be creative”

From an article featured in the New York Times in January 2010 called "Career U: Making College Relevant“.

Our Faculty

Co-Curricular at Quest

Co-Curricular at Quest

Co-Curricular at Quest

Co-Curricular at Quest

Co-Curricular at Quest

Co-Curricular at Quest

Varsity Athletics

Varsity Athletics

Outcomes

NSSEThe National Survey of Student

Engagement

NSSE

Academic ChallengeLearning with Peers

Experiences with FacultyCampus Environment

Academic Challenge

91%of Quest first years

“often” or “very often” examine the strengths and weaknesses of their own views

on a topic or issue, compared to

63%of North American first years

Academic Challenge

100%of Quest fourth years

believe that their experience at Quest contributed “very much” or “quite a bit” to their personal development in

writing clearly and effectively and

thinking critically and analytically.

Learning with Peers

97%of Quest first years

“often” or “very often” work with other students on course projects or

assignments, compared to

50%of North American first years

Experiences with Faculty

59%of Quest first years

“often” or “very often” discuss course topics, ideas, or concepts with a faculty member outside of class, compared to

28%of North American first years

Campus Environment

93%of Quest first years

And

100%Of Quest fourth years

say that Quest emphasizes providing support to help students succeed academically

“very much” or “quite a bit.”

Admissions

Our free application is at www.questu.ca Click on the ADMISSIONS and then APPLY TO QUEST.

Then you will need to send in the following supporting documents:

-A 300-500 word essay-An original piece of work

-Your most current high school transcript

We also require an interview either in person, by phone or using Skype.

Admissions Scholarships and Funding

Strangway Award of Excellence: Full Tuition at Quest Quest Scholarships: Up to $24,000 CDN per year

Financial Need Based Award: Based on proven financial need.

Also…On Campus Employment: Library, Admissions, Student Affairs…

External Sources of Funding: CDN Student loans, FAFSA…

Admissions

Important Dates

December 1st- Early Action DeadlineMarch 1st- Recommended Application Deadline

March 1st- Scholarship Deadline April 4th-6th- Admitted Student Event at Quest

May 1st- Enrollment Confirmation DeadlineSeptember- Classes start

Our Quest… We invite you to join us!

Schedule a visit at www.questu.ca/AdmissionsEvents

Any Questions?