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BCIT Open House – April 8 & 9

BCIT OPEN HOUSE – April 8-9, 10am-3pm.  BCIT opens its doors to approximately 20,000 visitors over two days, showcasing interactive student displays, tours and innovation.  Grade 11 and 12 students are invited to explore Burnaby’s BCIT campus and learn about its 300+ programs.  To register or for more information go to:  http://commons.bcit.ca/openhouse/attend/

 

University of Alberta – info session for Grade 12 students

The University of Alberta will be in Vancouver on Saturday April 9th to help Grade 12 students prepare for their first year of studies. UAlberta advisors will be leading a workshop designed to help students determine which classes to take in their first year, how to design their schedule and register for courses.  Students who have not yet received an offer are still welcome to attend a session and will still be able to learn how they will be able to register for courses.​

Date: Saturday April 9, 2016

Location: Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, 791 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC

Time: Various sessions from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

RSVP: Students must reserve their seat by completing the RSVP online form at http://admissions.ualberta.ca/admissions-101/registration-101/RSVP.aspx

 

Vancouver Film School Open House

Saturday, March 19 (2 – 5 p.m.)
VFS Animation Campus

151 W Cordova

Vancouver, BC

At this upcoming Open House, students can learn how to launch a career path in animation, film and TV, games, design, sound, or programming in 2016.  

Register at:  VFS.EDU/INFOSESSIONS

UBC Information Session for International Students

Where:   The University of British Columbia – Vancouver Campus
When:    Saturday, April 16th, 2016
Time:      2:00pm – 4:00pm
• Meet UBC international student advisors, learn about UBC’s registration process, housing and how to succeed academically at university
• Learn how to access the student support opportunities available to you
• Gain understanding of the study permit process
• Connect with UBC class of 2020 students
• Optional campus tour with current UBC students

KPU (Kwantlen Polytechnic University) OPEN HOUSE – March 5, 2016

KPU will be hosting its annual Open House on Saturday, March 5, from 11:00am-3:00pm.  Students can check out interactive exhibits, information sessions, connect with instructors, students and alumni, take a campus tour, and a prize draw (including $500 tuition waivers).  For more information or to register, go to: https://connect.kpu.ca/events/eventRegistration.do?eventRegistrationAction=registration&stringEventID=NzI=&utm_source=Newsletters&utm_medium=Connections&utm_campaign=Surrey%20Open%20House

KPU HIGH SCHOOL DISCOVERY DAY – February 19, 2016

Grade 11 and 12 students are invited to spend the February 19th Pro-D day at the KPU (Kwantlen Polytechnic University) campus in Surrey, 10am-2:30pm.  Students can attend a university arts or business class, participate in a campus scavenger hunt, ask questions during a panel discussion, win prizes and more!  For more information or to register go to:  connect.kpu.ca/discoveryday. ​

Writing and Multimedia Contest – Anxiety BC

If you are between the ages of 17 – 29, and you are a writer, poet, or multimedia artist who has something to say about anxiety, you should consider entering AnxietyBC’s 2016 Writing & Multimedia Contest.  Winners will receive up to $500 and have their work published on AnxietyBC’s website and social media channels. The submission deadline is March 31, 2016.  For more info or to enter go to: http://www.anxietybc.com/anxietybc-writing-and-mixed-media-contest-2016.

INTERESTED IN STUDYING AT CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY IN MONTREAL?

An information session will be held in Vancouver on Wednesday, February 17 at 6:30pm at the Delta Vancouver Suites (550 W. Hastings, Vanc.).  Topics will include the admissions process, program requirements, living on campus, financial aid and co-op.  Register at concordia.ca/receptions.  If you have questions you can email: emily.fjeldsted@concordia.ca

BCIT OPEN HOUSE – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

BCIT OPEN HOUSE – April 8-9, 10am-3pm.  Mark your calendars! Grade 11 and 12 students are invited to explore Burnaby’s BCIT campus and learn about over 300 BCIT programs. Visit bcit.ca/openhouse to register or for more details.

DOUGLAS COLLEGE ENTRANCE AWARDS

Entrance awards are available to students entering Douglas College directly from high school.  The deadline to submit the online application is April 1, 2016, and the supporting documents must be received at the Douglas College Financial Aid office, room 2740 at the New Westminster campus or Room A1030 at the Coquitlam campus by April 8, 2016. 

Online application opens February 1.  Instructions for applying online:

Go to: www.douglascollege.ca
 Under Login, click on My account
 Enter your Student number and PIN
 Select Financial Aid
 Select Award Applications
 Select Entrance Awards Application

Need help?
Contact the Financial Aid Office
604-527-5487
financialaid@douglascollege.ca

*Note:  The Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited Entrance Awards, offered to students for whom the cost of pursuing a post-secondary education would be a serious impediment, still requires a paper application form with a detailed budget.  The application form can also be downloaded and printed from:  http://www.douglascollege.ca/student-services/financial/financial-aid/scholarships/applying