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Project Pulse Vancouver is hosting its annual conference where you can hear presentations and have discussions about the various career options and pathways available in health sciences. Here are the details:

• DATE:  February 25th, 2017
• WHERE: UBC AMS Student Nest (6133 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1)
• TIME:  9 am – 4 pm
• TICKETS: $20 (includes lunch)
• For more info and to order tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/350740845312361/

Grade 11 and 12 students are invited to Capilano University’s North Vancouver campus for their annual Explore Capilano Info Night. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Capilano’s programs, entrance requirements, and university transfer options. Students are encouraged to RSVP at explorecapilano.ca for a chance to win prizes. Free parking will be also be available.

Thursday, March 2, 2017 –  5:30 to 8:00pm 

ATTENTION GRADE 11’s:  University of Alberta is hosting an event called Boarding UAlberta. It is open to Grade 11 students from across Canada who are interested in spending a weekend in May at the university to see first-hand if Edmonton and UofA are the right fit for them. There will be 20 Grade 11 students selected for this program, and costs will fully be covered (airfare, accommodation and events/activities). To apply, go to uab.ca/boarding. 

Did you know that UBC has four small comprehensive one-year programs offered for first-year students? The Faculty of Arts offers the Arts One Program and the Coordinated Arts Program.  The Faculty of Science offers the Science One Program and the Coordinated Science Program. These programs offer smaller learning communities in a concentrated theme area, and opportunities for more first-year support from professors. For more info see your counsellor in Student Services, or visit the UBC website at  http://www.ubc.ca

Grade 12 students who have applied, or who are planning to apply to SFU: An admissions advisor from SFU will be coming to Moscrop to speak to Grade 12 students on Thursday, February 9^th at lunch time in the library.  The next steps in the application process will be discussed: self-reporting grades, understanding the application checklist, scholarship and financial aid, and reviewing important dates and the overall admissions timeline.  There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. See you on Feb. 9^th! 

Attention Grade 11 and 12 students:  You are invited to the library on Wednesday, January 18 at lunch to hear from “Steps to Success” – a group of guest speakers from UBC, SFU, Western University, and Capilano University who will speak on the transition from high school to university, with information on university application, the various majors offered at universities, the specific demands of various degree programs, internships and co-op opportunities. The speakers are current students in the faculties of Business, Engineering and Science. There is no need to sign up for this event – just come to the library on Wednesday at lunch.

Grade 12 students should note the following UBC deadlines for September 2017 admission:

December 1, 2016:

• Early Admission Deadline
• Major Entrance Scholarship deadline
• Centennial Scholars Entrance Award deadline
• International Scholars Program Awards deadline

January 15, 2017:

• Regular Admission deadline for Winter Session 2017

Students considering studying art/design in the future are invited to an info session on Monday, November 21st at lunch in room 124.  Come and hear from an Emily Carr University representative on topics such as programs offered, admissions requirements, and the portfolio review process.   

Grade 11 and 12 students are invited to learn about CapU’s different program options, meet faculty and learn about admission requirements, financial aid and student life. The open house is on Wednesday, Nov. 23 @ 6pm-8:30pm, Birch Building Atrium, North Vancouver Campus.  For more info and to RSVP go to: https://www.capilanou.ca/future/visit-cap/Explore-Capilano/

Dalhousie’s Fall Information Session in Vancouver will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre – West Building on Wednesday, November 23^rd. The session will cover what it means to be a student at Dalhousie and include topics like programs, admissions, student life, and much more. Pre-registration for students is required and available at www.dal.ca/connect under the Upcoming Events link. At this session, students have the option of applying on the spot and will receive an admissions decision by email within 24 hours. On-site admissions drop-off will be available between 6:00-6:45pm, with the information session beginning at 7:00pm. Students will need to bring the following:

• A completed paper application form (available at dal.ca/applynow)
• Application Fee of $70 (payable by cheque, or filling out credit card information on the application; Cash payment will NOT be accepted)
• Current high school transcript will all final grade 11 marks
• List of current and expected grade 12 courses (this can also be indicated on the transcript)