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Grade 11 & 12 students – Mark your Calendars:
November 13th:  UBC’s SAUDER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS INFO SESSION, Moscrop Library @ lunch.  (No need to sign up)

November 18th:  BCIT’s BIG INFO SESSION, 5-8pm (Willingdon Campus)

November 23rd:  UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA visits Moscrop @ 1:40-2:40pm in Library (sign up in room 317  by Nov 22, with teacher permission)

November 26th:  POST-SECONDARY INFO EVENT in Moscrop’s Small Gym, 10:00-11:30am (no need to sign up)

November 26th:  McGILL UNIVERSITY @ 11:35 in Library (*Note: new date; no need to sign up)

UBC’s SAUDER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS is coming to Moscrop this Friday, November 13th.  Interested Grade 11 and 12 students are invited to come to the library at lunch time to hear current Sauder students talk about the admissions process, university life and what to expect when pursuing a degree in business at Sauder.  No sign-up is needed; just show up!

Thinking of a career in engineering or computer science and not sure where to start?  A good start could be attending an info session from UVic’s engineering faculty on Monday, November 9 @ Hilton Vancouver Metrotown Hotel (Burnaby), 7-9pm.  This is a great opportunity to learn more about engineering from current UVic students, professors and staff who will discuss program options, admission requirements, co-op opportunities and university life as a UVic Engineering student.  For more info and to register, visit uvic.ca/eng-events

Grade 11 and 12 students and parents are invited to hear representatives from UBC and SFU speak about their universities, programs, admission requirements, and to answer your questions.  This is a great opportunity and you shouldn’t miss out on it!  No need to sign up – just show up!  There will be time after the presentations for questions.

Date:  Monday, November 9th

Where:  Moscrop’s Multipurpose room

Time:    6:30pm – UBC                                                                                                                                        7:30pm – SFU

November 18th, 2015, 5-8pm:  BCIT BIG INFO SESSION will be held at the Burnaby Campus on Willingdon Ave.  Interested Grade 11 and 12 students are invited to attend as this is a great opportunity to learn more about the 400+ amazing programs offered at BCIT in the Trades, Business, Sciences and Technology.  This open house only happens once a year, so don’t miss out!  For more info go to:  bcit.ca/biginfo

April 8 and 9, 2016:  BCIT’s OPEN HOUSE is another opportunity to visit the Burnaby Campus, check out different programs, ask questions and find out more about programs of interest.

Info Sessions are held throughout the year for various programs.  For info on these sessions and how to book, go to:  bcit.ca/infosessions/

Campus Tours are also available.  Book one at:  bcit.ca/tours/

“Spending a Day with a BCIT Student”:  If interested in this opportunity, go to:  bcit.ca/spendaday/

SHAD VALLEY is an exciting summer program designed for outstanding grade 10,11 and 12 students in Canada who wish to develop their potential as tomorrow’s leaders and change makers. Each year, SHAD provides the opportunity for 600+ students from across Canada and internationally to attend a month-long summer program (in July), in-residence at one of 12 Canadian host universities, focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering & math). Students are selected through a rigorous, competitive process and they are typically top performers typically with grades over 90%, who are also well-rounded emerging leaders demonstrating initiative, creativity and flair. They are leaders in their schools, volunteers in their communities, and are often gifted musicians, artists and athletes.

There is no fee for applying, and the deadline for application is November 30, 2015.  For more information and to apply, go to: http://www.shad.ca/apply

REMINDER:  Grade 11 and 12 students are invited to attend the 2015 Canadian Universities Event at Burnaby North Secondary (North Cafeteria) on Thursday, October 8, from 9:00 to 10:30 am.  Representatives from 51 institutions, including UBC, University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, SFU, University of Guelph, and others, will be on hand to answer questions and provide information.  Non-North students are responsible for obtaining parental permission and informing their school and subject teachers prior to attending the event, and for arranging their own transportation.​  For more info, see your counsellor.

UBC is hosting an information session on Thursday, October 29, 2015 for those students who are interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy.  This will be a great opportunity to learn about UBC’s Entry-to-Practice Doctor of Pharmacy program.   For more information: http://pharmsci.ubc.ca/events

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA invites grade 12 students and their families to take part in their annual Open House on Saturday, October 17, 2015, 9am-4pm at Butterdome, UofA North Campus, Edmonton. General info on programs, residence options, and admissions will be available.

GRADE 12 STUDENTS:  Have you applied yet for college?  If not, you should know that most colleges are open for online application in October.  In fact, Langara College is open as of October 1. Colleges operate on a “First Come – First Served” basis so early application is very important.  Applying early means you secure an earlier course registration date in June.  Even if you plan to attend university it is a good idea to apply to one college this fall as a back up to your university application.  Any questions, please see you counsellor.