quest university canada - intimate, interdisciplinary, international
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Intimate.
Intimate. Interdisciplinary.
Intimate. Interdisciplinary. International.
Our Students
Our Location
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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?