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Counsellor Resource2019–2020
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Dear counsellor,
I’d like to acknowledge the important role you have in helping students assess and evaluate their post-secondary options. To help make your role easier, this document contains information about how to connect with us, what’s new at UCalgary, our admission requirements and our important dates and deadlines.
The recruitment team and I look forward to working with you in the upcoming year.
Best regards,
Steven Kelly Manager, Student Recruitment
LAST YEAR AT A GLANCE
41,500
APPLICATIONS
8,000
NEW STUDENTS
27,000+
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
4,200
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Steven KellyManager, student recruitment [email protected] 1.403.220.8543
Calgary and area [email protected]
Indigenous student support [email protected]
British Columbia [email protected]
Manitoba [email protected] Quebec [email protected]
Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut [email protected]
Alison Farrell Coordinator, Alberta recruitment and campus events [email protected] 1.403.220.8351
Community liaison advisor (Calgary and area) [email protected]
Alberta [email protected] Saskatchewan [email protected] Ontario [email protected]
East coast [email protected]
Campus events and tours [email protected] [email protected]
Learn more about our recruiters at ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/recruiters.
Contact information
Counsellor hotline 1.403.220.6921
If your students are interested in arranging a one-on-one digital meeting
or attending an upcoming prospective student webinar, they can
connect with our digital recruiter at [email protected].
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fast facts
1 HOUR TO THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS
CANADA'S SUNNIEST MAJOR CITY (333 SUNNY DAYS PER YEAR)
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ONE OF CANADA'S SAFEST MAJOR CITIES
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3RD MOST DIVERSE CITY IN CANADA
our university community
RANKED IN THE TOP 200 UNIVERSITIES WORLDWIDE
526 ACRES OF PARK-LIKE CAMPUS
46 U SPORTS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
MULTI-YEAR RESIDENCE GUARANTEE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
$419 MILLION IN SPONSORED RESEARCH FUNDING (2017–2018)
#6 TOP RESEARCH UNIVERSITY IN CANADA
STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES IN 45+ COUNTRIES
23:1 STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO
27,000+ UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
185,000 ALUMNI IN MORE THAN 150 COUNTRIES
14 FACULTIES
95% FIRST-YEAR UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION RATE
70+ CAREER WORKSHOPS PER YEAR
91% GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT RATE
UNLIMITED USE OF PUBLIC TRANSIT WITH THE STUDENT UPASS
a bold choice
five reasons to choose UCalgary
Excellence in academics Students can choose from a range of high-quality programs at one of the top 200 universities in the world. A community committed to excellence, we have 16 alumni who became Rhodes Scholars, and our Faculty of Kinesiology is the #1 sport science school in North America.
Research opportunitiesWe are a leading Canadian research university. With $419 million in sponsored research funding last year, UCalgary provides students the opportunity to gain valuable research experience while helping overcome some of society's greatest challenges.
A caring community Students have access to many support services. These include academic support through the Student Success Centre, access to mental health and wellness professionals through Student Wellness Services, and help preparing for employment through Career Services.
Earn while they learn Students can take advantage of various employment options while at UCalgary. We offer exciting paid co-operative education and internship opportunities with companies such as BMW and ConocoPhillips.
Adventurous lifestyle World-famous landscapes like Banff and Lake Louise are just a few of the exciting places students can explore while studying at UCalgary. With the Rocky Mountains only an hour away, this is the perfect city for anyone who loves adventure.
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our city
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dates and deadlines
2019 Oct. 5: Open House, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Oct. 29: Undergraduate Awards Information Session, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Oct. 30: Faculty of Arts Information Night, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Nov. 5: Bachelor of Health Sciences Information Night, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Nov. 6: Faculty of Nursing Information Night, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Nov. 7: Werklund School of Education Information Night, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Nov. 12: Undergraduate Application Workshop, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
upcoming events
Tours are available on a weekly basis. For dates and times, visit ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/tours-events.
Online webinars are held throughout the year for those unable to attend an event in Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/tours-events.
Opening doors for biology students into engineeringThe Bioengineering Summer Institute provides high school students who excel in biology a new way to enter the Schulich School of Engineering.
This program allows students to pursue their interest in understanding the human body and developing biomedical devices
— and to use it to begin a career in engineering.
Students admitted to engineering through the biology-based admission route (see admission requirements on page 14) will take part in the Bioengineering Summer Institute's four-week program, which is specifically designed to inspire engineering enthusiasts. It connects each student’s strength in biology with biomedical engineering applications. Through interactive and project-based learning, students will be prepared with the necessary physics knowledge to succeed in engineering.
Learn more at schulich.ucalgary.ca /future-students/undergraduate/admissions/bioengineering-admission.
what's new?
IB curriculum updateWe have updated our course equivalents based on recent changes to the IB curriculum:
• IB Mathematics: Analysis and approaches (HL or SL) is equivalent to Math 30-1 and Math 31 (Grade 12 level pre-calculus and calculus).
• IB Mathematics: Applications and interpretations (HL or SL) is equivalent to Math 30-1 and Math 31 (Grade 12 level pre-calculus and calculus).
2019October 1Fall 2020 undergraduate application opens
Fall 2020 competitive undergraduate awards application opens
December 1 Prestige awards deadline
December 10Application for residence opens (you can apply for residence as soon as you apply for admission)
December 15 Prestige awards document deadline
2020February 1 Transfer applicant document deadline for early admission
March 1 Fall 2020 admission application deadline
Fall 2020 undergraduate awards application deadline
Deadline to make changes to your program choices on your admission application
March 15 Deadline for high school and transfer applicants to submit unofficial transcript and supporting documents
June 1Deadline for transfer applicants to submit final official documents
August 1Deadline for high school applicants to submit final official transcripts (find specific details in your Student Centre at my.ucalgary.ca)
UCalgary will host many events for prospective students on our main campus. For complete event details, visit ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/tours-events. Additionally, our annual Counsellor Update will be held on Thursday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Nov. 14: Schulich School of Engineering Information Night, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Nov. 14: Faculty of Kinesiology Information Night, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Nov. 19: Haskayne School of Business Information Night, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Nov. 20: Men in Nursing Information Night, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Nov. 21: Undergraduate Awards Information Session, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Dec. 5: Undergraduate Awards Information Session, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
2020 Jan. 30: Faculty of Science Information Night, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Creating internship opportunities for all science students The Faculty of Science is pleased to announce the creation of the Science Internship Program. This will provide all science students the opportunity to complete a paid internship.
The new program, ranging from eight to 16 months, will replace the existing internships that were offered only to students majoring in computer science, ecology or actuarial science.
Establishing a new internship program that includes all Faculty of Science students is part of the University of Calgary's ongoing focus on experiential learning opportunities.
The new Science Internship Program will be available for all science majors as an optional experience in their third year of studies starting in fall 2020.
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our universityUCalgary students live and study in a park-like setting — a hub of social, cultural and academic life that boasts strong campus traditions over 50 years in the making. There's always something fun to explore, day or night.
See more of our university via 360-degree photos at ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/tours-events.
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Olympic Oval The Oval was built for the Winter Olympic Games. Students can watch an international speed skating competition or take skating lessons on the world's fastest ice.
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Taylor Family Digital Library The state-of-the-art Taylor Family Digital Library, one of North America’s most technology- and information-rich facilities, provides many excellent study and collaboration spaces for students.
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MacEwan Student Centre The lively MacEwan Student Centre is a hub for social activity and home to many services, including a medical centre and 20+ food outlets.
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Light rail transit and buses connect the university to the rest of Calgary, making it easy to explore the city. Students get unlimited use of public transit with the student UPass.
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Other resources
GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR WEB RESOURCES
Access helpful resources for students and counsellors. Learn more at ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/resources.
STUDENT WELLNESS SERVICES
Medical and mental health services are available on campus. Learn more at ucalgary.ca/wellness-services.
CAREER SERVICES
Students can receive professional support as they prepare for their career after graduation. Learn more at ucalgary.ca/careers.
UCALGARY DINOS
Do you have students who are interested in playing for the Dinos? Students should directly contact the head coach of the sport they are interested in. Learn more at godinos.com.
APPLYING FOR STUDY PERMITS
Staff in International Student Services can legally answer questions from international students about the study permit application process. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca/iss/immigration/study-permits.
LIVING ON CAMPUS
Students are guaranteed a home on campus for the first two years of study if they apply for residence by May 1, 2020. Learn more at ucalgary.ca/residence.
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areas of studyPart of the application process is to select a major, which is a student's main focus of study. Students can further customize their degrees by choosing a minor in their upper year.
Another way students can customize their education is to integrate a certificate into their degree at no extra cost. Learn more at ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/embedded-certificates.
UCalgary also offers some combined degree options that allow students to earn two degrees in five years. Learn more at ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/combined-degrees.
FACULTY OF ARTSBachelor of ArtsAncient and Medieval History 1, 2
Anthropology (Social and Cultural) 1, 2
Archaeology 1, 2
Art History
Canadian Studies 1, 2
Communication and Media Studies 1, 2
Dance
Development Studies 1, 2
East Asian Language Studies 2
East Asian Studies 2
Economics 1, 2
English 1, 2
Film Studies 1, 2
French 1, 2
Geography 1, 2
German 1, 2
Greek and Roman Studies 1, 2
History 1, 2
International Indigenous Studies 2
International Relations 2
Bachelor of Film StudiesFilm 2
Bachelor of Fine ArtsDance
Drama
Visual Studies 1, 2
Bachelor of MusicComposition
Integrated Studies
Performance
Bachelor of ScienceAnthropology 1, 2
Archaeology 1, 2
Earth Science 1, 2
Geography 1, 2
Psychology 1
CUMMING SCHOOL OF MEDICINEBachelor of Community RehabilitationCommunity Rehabilitation
Bachelor of Health Sciences (honours only)Bioinformatics
Biomedical Sciences
Health and Society
WERKLUND SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONBachelor of EducationFive-year (concurrent) 3
Four-year (community-based) 5
Four-year (campus-based)
SCHULICH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERINGBachelor of Science in EngineeringChemical Engineering 2
Civil Engineering 2
Electrical Engineering 2
Geomatics Engineering 2
Mechanical Engineering 2
Oil and Gas Engineering 2
Software Engineering 2
Note: Engineering students apply to a discipline after a common first-year.HASKAYNE SCHOOL OF BUSINESSBachelor of Commerce Accounting 1, 2
Business Analytics 1, 2
Business Technology Management 1, 2
Entrepreneurship and Innovation 1, 2
Finance 1, 2
General Commerce 1, 2
International Business Strategy 1, 2
Marketing 1, 2
Operations Management 1, 2
Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources 1, 2
Personal Financial Planning 1, 2
Energy and Professional Land Management 1, 2
Real Estate Studies 1, 2
Risk Management and Insurance 1, 2
Risk Management: Insurance and Finance 1, 2
Supply Chain Management 1, 2
Note: Commerce students must choose a concentration when they apply, but can change it in a future term.
FACULTY OF SCIENCEBachelor of Science Actuarial Science 1, 2
Astrophysics 1, 2
Biochemistry 1, 2
Biological Sciences 1, 2
Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 1, 2
Chemistry 1, 2
Computer Science 1, 2
Ecology 1, 2
Environmental Science 1, 2
General Mathematics 2
Geology 1, 2
Geophysics 1, 2
Mathematics 1, 2
Natural Sciences 1, 2
Neuroscience (honours only) 1, 2
Physics 1, 2
Plant Biology 1, 2
Zoology 1, 2
Italian Studies 2
Latin American Studies 2
Law and Society 1, 2
Linguistics 1, 2
Linguistics and Language 2
Multidisciplinary Studies 2
Music 1
Philosophy 1, 2
Political Science 1, 2
Psychology 1, 4
Religious Studies 1, 2
Russian 1, 2
Sociology 1, 4
Spanish 1, 2
Urban Studies 2
Women’s Studies 1, 2
Bachelor of Communication and Media StudiesCommunication and Media Studies 2
FACULTY OF NURSINGBachelor of NursingNursing 1, 4
FACULTY OF KINESIOLOGYBachelor of KinesiologyKinesiology 1
Leadership in Pedagogy and Coaching 1
Mind Sciences in Kinesiology 1
Bachelor of ScienceBiomechanics 1
Exercise and Health Physiology 1
Kinesiology 1
Mind Sciences in Kinesiology 1
PROGRAMS REQUIRING PREVIOUS POST-SECONDARY STUDYEducation (after-degree)
Energy Engineering 2
Graduate Studies
Law
Medicine (Canadian students only)
Social Work 4, 5
School of Public Policy
School of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape
Veterinary Medicine (Alberta residents only)
FOOTNOTES1 Honours program offered
2 Co-operative education and/or internship option available
3 Must meet entrance requirements for concurrent (combined) degree program
4 Available on multiple campuses
5 Online option available
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admission requirementsEach degree program has specific admission requirements. High school applicants need to present five program-specific subjects at the Grade 12 or senior level. Admission considerations for all degree programs are competitive.
For detailed information on program requirements, visit ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/requirements.
ESTIMATED COMPETITIVE ADMISSION AVERAGE REQUIRED SUBJECTS FOR ADMISSION 1 EARLY ADMISSION BASIS NOTES
FACULTY OF ARTS
Dance, Drama, Music,Visual Studies
• Mid 70s
• English Language Arts 30-1• Four approved courses• A maximum of two approved Fine Arts courses are permitted: either
two 5-credit courses, or one 5-credit and one 3-credit course. Approved courses may include locally-developed courses specific to Art, Dance, Drama or Music.
• English Language Arts, Social Studies, and two approved courses
• Additional requirement for BMus: online audition form and audition
• Additional requirement for Dance: statement of interest and audition
• Additional requirement for Visual Studies: portfolio
• Admission to the BMus, BA (Music) or minor in Music requires evidence of successful completion of RCM Level 8 Theory or the departmental music theory diagnostic exam
FACULTY OF ARTS
Earth Science• Low 80s
• English Language Arts 30-1• Mathematics 30-1 • Chemistry 30• Two approved courses, one of which may be an
approved option
• English Language Arts, Mathematics, Chemistry, and one approved course
FACULTY OF ARTS
Economics• Mid 70s
• English Language Arts 30-1• Mathematics 30-1• Three approved courses, one of which may be an
approved option
• English Language Arts, Mathematics, and two approved courses
FACULTY OF ARTS
Geography (BA, BSc), Psychology (BA)• Mid 70s for Geography • Mid 80s for Psychology
• English Language Arts 30-1• Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2• Three approved courses, one of which may be an
approved option
• English Language Arts, Mathematics 4, and two approved courses
FACULTY OF ARTS
Psychology (BSc)• Mid 80s
• English Language Arts 30-1• Mathematics 30-1 • Biology 30• Chemistry 30• One approved course or option
• English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and one approved course
FACULTY OF ARTS
All other programs• Mid 70s
• English Language Arts 30-1• Four approved courses, one of which may be an
approved option
• English Language Arts, Mathematics 4, Social Studies, and one approved course
CUMMING SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Community Rehabilitation• Low 80s
• English Language Arts 30-1• Biology 30• Three approved courses, one of which may be an
approved option
• English Language Arts, Biology, and two approved courses
CUMMING SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Health Sciences• High 80s
• English Language Arts 30-1• Mathematics 30-1 2
• Chemistry 30• Biology 30• One approved course or option
• English Language Arts, Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry
• Online supplementary application
HASKAYNE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS • Low 80s
• English Language Arts 30-1• Mathematics 30-1 • Two of Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits); Biology 30; Chemistry 30;
Computing Science; Career and Technology Series Advanced Level (5 credits); Language or Language and Culture courses at the 30 level; Mathematics 31; Physics 30; Science 30 or Social Studies 30-1
• One approved 5-credit course (or two 3-credit courses)
• English Language Arts; Mathematics; and two of Aboriginal Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Intermediate Level (5 credits) or Advanced Level (5 credits) Career and Technology Series, Language or Language and Culture courses, Physics, Science or Social Studies
FACULTY OF KINESIOLOGY • Mid 80s
• English Language Arts 30-1• Mathematics 30-1 (a grade of at least 70% is required for admission to
Biomechanics and Exercise Health)• Chemistry 30• Biology 30• One approved course or option
• English Language Arts, Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry
• Biomechanics: Mathematics 31 is required and Physics 30 is recommended
APPROVED ALBERTA HIGH SCHOOL COURSES
• English Language Arts 30-1• Biology 30• Chemistry 30• Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2, Mathematics 31 1, 3
• Physics 30• Science 30• Social Studies 30-1• Aboriginal Studies 30• Fine Arts course (Art 30 or 31, Choral Music 30, General Music 30,
Instrumental Music 30, Drama 30, Dance 35)• CTS Computer Science Advanced (5 credits)• Language or Language and Culture Course at the 30 level• Physical Education 30
Approved Options• Other 5-credit 30-level courses excluding Special Projects 30
and English 30-2• 3-credit courses: two 3-credit 30-level courses can be combined to fulfil
one requirement• 1-credit courses: five advanced credits in Career and Technology Studies
(CTS) can be used to fulfil one requirement
Notes:
Locally-developed courses may be considered for admission, but applicants are encouraged to contact [email protected] for specific course credit.
Two courses in the same subject area may not be presented to satisfy entrance requirements unless the courses are Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31.
FOOTNOTES1 The early admission average will be calculated on grades from 20-level courses (Grade 11). If grades for 30-level courses (Grade 12) are available, they will be used to calculate the student's admission average.
2 A grade of at least 70% in Mathematics 30-1 is required for admission.
3 Additional courses may be required as prerequisites for course registration.
4 Mathematics 20-1 or 20-2.
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admission requirementsESTIMATED COMPETITIVE ADMISSION AVERAGE REQUIRED SUBJECTS FOR ADMISSION 1 EARLY ADMISSION BASIS NOTES
FACULTY OF NURSING • High 80s
• English Language Arts 30-1• Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2• Chemistry 30• Biology 30• One approved course or option
• English Language Arts, Mathematics 4, Biology, and Chemistry
• Mathematics 30-2 is preferred
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
• Honours and Neuroscience: Low 90s• Biology: Mid 80s • Computer Science: Mid 80s • All other programs: Low 80s
Natural Science and Environmental Science majors must meet the admitting average of their concentration
• English Language Arts 30-1• Mathematics 30-1 • Two of Biology, Chemistry or Physics at the 30 level, Mathematics 31,
CTS Computer Science Advanced• One approved course or option
• English Language Arts; Mathematics; and two of Biology, Chemistry and Physics
• Students are encouraged to take high school courses related to their intended major
SCHULICH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
• Mid 80s
Regular admission route:• English Language Arts 30-1• Mathematics 30-1• Mathematics 31• Chemistry 30• Physics 30
Regular admission route:• English Language Arts, Mathematics,
Chemistry and Physics
Biology-based admission route:• English Language Arts, Mathematics,
Chemistry and Biology
• If Mathematics 31 wasn't attempted, the final admission average will be a minimum of five per cent higher (Mathematics 31 will be replaced with another approved course)
• Admission offers via the biology-based admission route are conditional on successful completion of the Schulich School of Engineering Bioengineering Summer Institute prior to the start of the engineering program
WERKLUND SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
ON CAMPUSElementary 5: Early Childhood Education
• Community-based: Mid 70s On-campus: Low 80s
• English Language Arts 30-1• Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2• One of Social Studies 30-1, Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits),
Mathematics 31, Science 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Language or Language and Culture courses
• Two approved courses, one of which may be an approved option
• English Language Arts; Mathematics 4; and one of Social Studies, Aboriginal Studies, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Language or Language and Culture courses, and one approved course or option
WERKLUND SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
ON CAMPUSElementary 5: English Language Arts, Fine Arts EducationSecondary 5: English Language Arts, Fine Arts Education – Drama, Fine Arts Education – Visual ArtsK-12: English Language Learners, Second Languages
COMMUNITY-BASEDEnglish Language Arts
• Community-based: Mid 70s On-campus: Low 80s
• English Language Arts 30-1• Two of Social Studies 30-1, Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits),
Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, Mathematics 31, Science 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Language or Language and Culture courses
• Two approved courses, one of which may be an approved option
• English; and two of Social Studies, Aboriginal Studies (5 credits), Mathematics 4, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Language or Language and Culture courses, and one approved course or option
WERKLUND SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
ON CAMPUSElementary 5: Mathematics, ScienceSecondary 5: Mathematics, Science - Biology, Science - Physics
COMMUNITY-BASEDMathematics, Science
• Community-based: Mid 70s • On-campus: Low 80s
• English Language Arts 30-1• Mathematics 30-1• Two of Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30, Mathematics 31,
CTS Computer Science (5 credits)• One approved course or option
• English Language Arts; Social Studies; and one of Aboriginal Studies, Mathematics, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Language or Language and Culture courses, and one approved course or option
WERKLUND SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
ON-CAMPUS Elementary and Secondary 5: Social Studies
COMMUNITY-BASEDElementary and Secondary: Social Studies
• Community-based: Mid 70s• On-campus: Low 80s
• English Language Arts 30-1• Social Studies 30-1 • One of Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits), Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2,
Mathematics 31, Science 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Language or Language and Culture courses
• Two approved courses, one of which may be an approved option
• English Language Arts; Social Studies; and one of Aboriginal Studies, Mathematics 4, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Language or Language and Culture courses, and one approved course or option
WERKLUND SCHOOL OF EDUCATION CONCURRENT ONLY Elementary: English Language Learners, French, Inclusive Education, Second Languages, Physical Education, Fine Arts – Music, Fine Arts – Drama, Fine Arts – Visual ArtsSecondary: Fine Arts – Music, Fine Arts – Dance, French, Physical Education, Science – Chemistry, Second Languages
• Community-based: Mid 70s• On-campus: Low 80s
• Must meet the course requirements for the faculty offering a concurrent degree. For degree combinations, see werklund.ucalgary.ca/upe/program-information/programs-admissions/5year-concurrent-bachelor-education
• Must meet the course requirements for the faculty offering a concurrent degree. For degree combinations, see werklund.ucalgary.ca/upe/program-information/programs-admissions/5year-concurrent-bachelor-education
Biology-based admission route:• English Language Arts 30-1• Mathematics 30-1 • Mathematics 31• Chemistry 30• Biology 30
Each degree program has specific admission requirements. High school applicants need to present five program-specific subjects at the Grade 12 or senior level. Admission considerations for all degree programs are competitive.
For detailed information on program requirements, visit ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/requirements.
FOOTNOTES1 The early admission average will be calculated on grades from 20-level courses (Grade 11). If grades for 30-level courses (Grade 12) are available, they will be used to calculate the student's admission average.
2 A grade of at least 70% in Mathematics 30-1 is required for admission.
3 An additional course may be required as a prerequisite for other courses.
4 Mathematics 20-1 or 20-2.
5 Program is also available as a concurrent (combined) degree.
APPROVED ALBERTA HIGH SCHOOL COURSES
• English Language Arts 30-1• Biology 30• Chemistry 30• Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2, Mathematics 31 1, 3
• Physics 30• Science 30• Social Studies 30-1• Aboriginal Studies 30• Fine Arts course (Art 30 or 31, Choral Music 30, General Music 30,
Instrumental Music 30, Drama 30, Dance 35)• CTS Computer Science Advanced (5 credits)• Language or Language and Culture Course at the 30 level
• Physical Education 30
Approved Options• Other 5-credit 30-level courses excluding Special Projects 30
and English 30-2• 3-credit courses: two 3-credit 30-level courses can be combined to fulfil
one requirement• 1-credit courses: five advanced credits in Career and Technology Studies
(CTS) can be used to fulfil one requirement
Notes:
Locally-developed courses may be considered for admission, but applicants are encouraged to contact [email protected] for specific course credit.
Two courses in the same subject area may not be presented to satisfy entrance requirements unless the courses are Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31.
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provincial equivalentsALBERTANORTHWEST TERRITORIES NUNAVUT
BRITISH COLUMBIAYUKON SASKATCHEWAN MANITOBA ONTARIO
QUEBEC (1 year of CEGEP) NEW BRUNSWICK NOVA SCOTIA
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
ENGLISH English Language Arts 30-1 English 12 or English 12 First Peoples English A30 and B30English Language Arts 40S (1 credit): Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus or Transactional Focus
English EAE 4U, ENG 4U or ETS4UEnglish Literature English (603 or 604) English Language Arts 121
or 122English 12 or English 12 (African Heritage) English 3201 English 611 or 621
APPROVEDCORE COURSES
Biology 30 Anatomy and Physiology 12 Biology 30 Biology 40S Biology SBI4U Biology (101) Biology 121 or 122 2 Biology 12 Biology 3201 Biology 621
Chemistry 30 Chemistry 12 Chemistry 30 Chemistry 40S Chemistry SCH4U Chemistry (202) Chemistry 121 or 122 2 Chemistry 12 Chemistry 3202 Chemistry 611 or 621
CTS Computer Science Advanced (5 credits) Computer Science 12 Computer Science 30 Computer Science 40S Computer Science ICS4U
Mathematics 30-1 1 Pre-Calculus 12 1 Pre-Calculus Math 30 1 Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S 1 Advanced Functions MHF4U 1 Mathematics (201) excluding Statistics 1 Pre-Calculus 120A or 120B 1 Pre-Calculus 12 or Advanced Math 12 1
Mathematics 3204, 3205 or Advanced Math 3300 1 Mathematics 621B 1
Mathematics 30-2 1 Foundations of Mathematics 12 1 Foundations of Mathematics 30 1 Applied Mathematics 40S 1 Mathematics of Data Management MDM4U 1 Foundations of
Mathematics 12 1 Academic Math 3201 1 Mathematics 621A 1
Mathematics 31 1 Calculus 12 1 Calculus 30 1Advanced Math Topics 45S or two of Calculus 45A, Advanced Math 45A, Calculus 45S or Calculus 42U 1
Calculus and Vectors MCV4U 1 Calculus I (201-NYA) and Calculus II (201-NYB) 1 Pre-Calculus 12B or Calculus 12 1 Calculus 12 1 Mathematics 3207 1 Mathematics 611 1
Physics 30 Physics 12 Physics 30 Physics 40S Physics SPH4U Physics (203) Physics 121 or 122 Physics 12 Physics 3204 Physics 621
Social Studies 30-1
BC First Peoples 12, Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12, Comparative Cultures 12, Comparative World Religions 12, Human Geography 12, Physical Geography 12, 20th Century World History 12, Asian Studies 12, or Genocide Studies 12
History 30, Native Studies 30, or Social Studies 30
History 40S; Western Civilization 40S; World Issues 40S; Global Issues 40S; or First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies 40S
Canada: History, Identity, and Culture CHI4U or World History CHY4U History (330) History 121 or 122 or World
Issues 120 History 12 or Global History 12
World History 3201 or World Problems 3204 History 621
ADDITIONAL APPROVED COURSES AND OPTIONS
Approved Courses (5 credits)• Any 5-credit second language or language
and culture course at the 30-level 1, 2
• Aboriginal Studies• Fine Arts courses: Art 30 or 31, Choral Music
30, General Music 30, Instrumental Music 30, Drama 30 or Dance 35 3
• Language other than English 30 1, 2
• Physical Education 30• Science 30• Approved Grade 12 IB or AP academic
subjects
Approved Options• Other 5-credit 30-level courses excluding
Special Projects 30 and English 30-2• 3-credit courses: two 3-credit 30-level
courses can be combined to fulfil one requirement
• 1-credit courses: five intermediate or five advanced credits in Career and Technology Studies (CTS) can be used to fulfil one requirement; however, intermediate and advanced credits cannot be combined to satisfy a course requirement
Approved Courses• One of Political Studies 12, Economic Theory
12, Law Studies 12, Philosophy 12, Social Justice 12, and Urban Studies 12
• Environmental Science 12• Geology 12• Specialized Science 12
Approved Options• American Sign Language 12• Arts Education - Drama• Arts Education - Dance• Arts Education - Music• Arts Education - Visual Arts• ADST Business Education• ADST Information and Communication
Technology• Engineering 12• Electronics 12• Other Languages 12• Remotely Operated Vehicles and Drones 12• Robotics 12• Mechatronics 12• Computer Programming 12• Composition 12, Creative Writing 12, Literary
Studies 12, New Media 12, Spoken Language 12• Statistics 12, Geometry 12
Courses Not Considered• Grad Transitions 12 • Leadership 12• Peer Tutoring 12 • Special Projects 12 • Work Experience 12
Approved Courses• Fine Arts option: Art 30, Choral 30,
Band 30, Orchestra 30, Drama 30, and Dance 30 3
• Geography 30• Geology 30• Language other than
English 30 1, 2
• Physical Education 30• Approved Grade 12 IB or AP
academic subjects
Approved Options • Christian Ethics 30 • Economics 30• Law 30• Psychology 30
Courses Not Considered• Math A30 and Math B30
Approved Courses• Fine Arts option: Art 40S or 40G,
Drama 40S or 40G, Music 40S or 40G, Choral 40S or 40G, and Strings 40S or 40G 3
• Geography 40S• Language other than
English 40S 1, 2 • Approved Grade 12 IB or AP
academic subjectsApproved Options • Other approved 40S or 40G level
subjects or two 45-level subjects
Courses Not Considered• English Language Arts 40S
(1 credit): ELA Language and Technical Communications
• Physical Education 40F
Approved Courses• Analyzing Current Economic Issues CIA4U• Canadian and International Law CLN4U• Canadian and World Politics CPW4U• Canadian and World Issues CGW4U• Challenge and Change in Society HSB4U• Classical Civilization LVV4U• Earth and Space Science SES4U• Exercise Science PSE4U• Families in Canada HHS4U• Fine Arts option (Dance ATC4M, Dramatic
Arts ADA4M, Music AMU4M, Media Arts ASM4M or Visual Arts AVI4M) 3
• 4U-level French, International Language (LBDADU-LYXDU) or Native Language (LNAEO-LNOEO) 1, 2
• Philosophy: Questions and Theories HZT4U
• World Geography CGU4U• Approved Grade 12 IB or AP academic
subjects
Approved Options • Other approved 4U or 4M courses
Approved Courses• Art History (520)• Biology (144)• Computer Science (204 or 420)• Fine Arts (510, 511 or 570) 3
• Geography (320)• Geology (205)• History (953)• Language other than English 1, 2
• Music (550 or 551) 3
Approved Options • Anthropology (381 or 502)• Business Administration/Commerce
(401, 410 or 412)• Classics (332)• Economics (383)• Fieldtrip (913)• Forestry (190)• Geomatics Technology (230)• Hotel Management (430)• Humanities (345)• Management (310)• Media Studies (530) • Methodology (300 or 360)• Nursing (180)• Nutrition (120)• Philosophy (340)• Political Sciences (385) • Psychology (350)• Physical Education (109)• Real Estate (415)• Religious Studies (370) • Respiratory and Anaesthesia
Technology (141)• Social Service (388)• Sociology (305 or 387)• Special Care Counselling (351)• Tourism/Travel (414)• Theatre Arts/Drama (561) • TV Production (589)
Approved Courses• Fine Arts option (Art 12X,
Music 12X, Theatre Arts 12X) 3
• Geography 110 and 120 • Geology 110 and 120 • Health and Physical
Education• Language other than
English 120 or 122 1, 2
• Approved Grade 12 IB or AP academic subjects
Approved Options • Health and Physical
Education 120 • Other 12X level approved
options
Note: Or equivalent Francophone course codes
Approved Courses• Fine Arts option (Art
12, Music 12, Theatre 12) 3
• Geography 12 or Global Geography 12
• Geology 12• Language other than
English 12 1, 2
• Approved Grade 12 IB or AP academic subjects
Approved Options • Other Grade 12 level
subjects such as Canadian Literature 12, Economics 12, or African Heritage 12
Approved Courses• Earth Systems 3209• Fine Arts option (Arts and
Design 3200 or Art 3202; Drama 3200; and two of Choral Performance 3103, Instrumental Performance 3104, Music Theory 3100, or Music History 3101) 3
• Language other than English 3200-level 1, 2
• World Geography 3200 or 3202
• Approved Grade 12 IB or AP academic subjects
Approved Options • Other 32XX (or two 31XX)
level subjects
Approved Courses• Fine Arts option (Art
621, Drama 621, and Music 621) 3
• Language other than English 621 1, 2
• Approved Grade 12 IB or AP academic subjects
Approved Options • Other 6XX level
subjects
FOOTNOTES1 Two courses in the same subject area may not be presented to satisfy entrance requirements unless the courses are Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31.
2 Only one senior-level course of the same language may be used to satisfy admission requirements.
3 A maximum of two Fine Arts courses may be used for admission to Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Studies. A maximum of one Fine Arts course may be used for admission to all other programs.
If a student's courses are from a Canadian high school, the chart below will help determine equivalent required courses in their home province or territory.
Note: Locally-developed courses may be considered for admission, but applicants are encouraged to contact [email protected] for specific course credit.
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admission information Dual credit studentsDual credit students applying for admission to a degree program will be considered high school applicants if they haven't completed more than 30 units (10+ courses) at a post-secondary institution. They will be considered transfer students if they have completed more than 30 units (10+ courses).
Transfer studentsStudents who have attended an accredited/recognized post-secondary institution and have completed 12 or more units (4+ courses) will be considered for admission based on their post-secondary academic standing. Some programs may require students to complete, or be in the process of completing, specific course requirements at the high school and/or post-secondary level.
Learn more at ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/a-5-3.
Indigenous students Students who self-identify as Indigenous on their application
form will automatically receive consideration, first under the regular competitive admission process, and then under the Indigenous admissions process, if needed. If granted admission under the Indigenous process, students will be asked to submit documentation to verify their Indigenous ancestry before registering for classes.
Indigenous students who are missing requirements for their desired program, or would like additional support with transitioning to university, may be able to join the Indigenous Student Access Program (ISAP). Designed to help students prepare to enter a faculty-based program, ISAP consists of university classes, advising, cultural support, peer support and tutorials. This full-time program qualifies for student loans and other sources of funding.
Learn more at ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/indigenous.
English language requirementsThere are three ways to meet our English language entrance
requirements: high school studies, English language test scores, and the Academic Communications Certificate (ACC).
1. High school studies: To meet the English language requirements with high school studies, students must have completed three years of study with English as the primary language of instruction at an accredited high school.
2. English language test scores: If a student's high school education does not fulfil UCalgary's English language requirements, they can present one of the minimum scores listed in the table below.
Our school code for the TOEFL exam is 0813, and the department code is 00.
3. Academic Communication Certificate (ACC): The ACC is for English learners who want to enter a university program. If a student applies for undergraduate admission and completes the ACC by the end of summer term in the year of application, they could be considered for conditional admission to a degree program.
Learn more at ucalgary.ca/esl/acc.
Acceptable English Language Tests Minimum score
Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature and Composition or English Language and Composition 4
CAEL 70
Cambridge English: Advanced CAE 180
Cambridge English: Proficiency CPE 180
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) 6.5
IB Higher or Standard Level English A 5
IB Higher Level English B 6
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) 85
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) 60
TOEFL – Internet-based (IBT) 86
TOEFL – Paper-based (PBT) 560
NURSING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSOne of the following:
TOEFL score of 92 (with a minimum of 23 in each sub-score)
IELTS score of 7.0 (with no bands below a 7.0)
EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSOne of the following:
TOEFL score of 100 (with a minimum of 27 in each sub-score)
IELTS score of 8.0 (with no bands below a 7.0)
costs and funding
Cost estimatorStudents will likely use a variety of sources to cover the costs of university. This might include savings, part-time jobs, scholarships, bursaries, awards and student loans.
Students can find the cost estimator by visiting ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/cost-estimator.
Approximate costs for one academic year (September to April)
* Tuition costs are approximate and based on a course load of 10 classes (30 credits) over eight months (two terms). Fees are based on the 2019 – 2020 academic year and are subject to change. † Full fee information is available at ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/p-1-1.
Student loansGovernment student loans and grants are available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Students can apply through their home province of residence or visit canlearn.ca for details.
Albertans can apply online at studentaid.alberta.ca. Students from the United States can visit ucalgary.ca/registrar/finances/student-loans/us for funding options.
Scholarships, bursaries and awards for entering studentsBy applying for admission, students are automatically considered for a number of entrance awards.
They should then complete the competitive high school awards application in their Student Centre (my.ucalgary.ca) to be considered for all other awards.
For detailed information on applying for our high school scholarships, bursaries and awards, visit ucalgary.ca/awards.
$17 MILLION+ IN SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES & AWARDS AVAILABLE ANNUALLY
$5,000 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NEW STUDENTS WITH AN ADMISSION AVERAGE OF 95% AND ABOVE
$37,000 – $100,000 PRESTIGE AWARDS
ONLY 1 APPLICATION REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ALL AWARDS
COSTS Canadian citizens and permanent residents International students
*†Tuition (10 courses) $5,386 $18,338
General fees (includes transit pass, health plan and dental plan) $1,224† $1,224†
Books and supplies (two terms) $500 – $1,500 $500 – $1,500
Living expenses and spending money $1,000 – $4,000 $1,000 – $4,000
On-campus housingFirst-year residence (includes the All You Care To Eat meal plan)
$7,999 – $12,616 $7,999 – $12,616
TOTAL $16,109 – $24,726 $29,061 – $37,678
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