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UAlberta Admissions Advisors will be in Vancouver this spring to help students who have received an admission offer prepare for their first year of studies (e.g. info on which classes to take in first year, how to design your schedule, how to register…).  Students who have been accepted to UofA are encouraged to attend:

Saturday, April 25, 2015 @ Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver (791 West Georgia St., Vanc.).  Sessions run from 9:30am to 4:00pm ; students must reserve their seat by complete the RSVP online at ualberta.ca/reg101.

INTERESTED IN TAKING RUGBY CLASSES WHILE AT SCHOOL? The SFU HIGH SCHOOL RUGBY PROGRAM is a high performance rugby training program set in a university environment, and it’s available to male and female students in grades 8-11 in Burnaby. Students will participate in two rugby classes for two blocks every other school day (from 8:45 – 11:15am), then return to their home school (Moscrop) for the remainder of their day. Interested students and parents should attend an informational meeting on Thursday, March 26^th at 7:00pm at the SFU University West Mall Complex. For more info, see your counsellor or contact Conan Cooper at drcooper@telus.net or 604-314-3111.

ENGINEERING EXPLORATIONS 10 – Saturday, March 28, 9am-3:30pm (registration is at 8:30am).  This is a day of engineering activities for Grade 10 girls to explore the exciting and growing field of engineering.  They will be able to talk to current engineering students and professors who will share their stories and experience.  Lunch and snacks will be provided to all registered participants.  Register by March 23 at www.engineering.ubc.ca/connects

SUMMER DAY CAMPS –  UBC Vancouver will be hosting action packed week-long summer day camps, offering a dynamic mix of science, engineering and technology.  Featuring hands-on projects, design competitions and labs.  Camps available for grades 1-12.  For more information visit engineering.ubc.ca/connects

February 28 (11am – 3pm) – KPU OPEN HOUSE at the Surrey Campus.  Interactive exhibits, info sessions, Education Fair and more.  Find out more and register early for a chance to win fantastic prizes such as a $500 tuition waiver. kpu.ca/openhouse.

March 3 (2-3pm) – KPU CAREER DAY.  This is an excellent opportunity for  students to network with over 50 employers at the KPU Surrey campus.  Employers include Aritzia, Canada Revenue Agency, City of Surrey, Fraser Health, Investors Group Financial Services, Delta Police, and TD Bank.  To RSVP contact nicole.poole@kpu.ca.

April 9 (1-7pm) – THE SHOW.  Graduating students from KPU’s Fashion Design & Technology degree program will showcase their collections in this industry-grade runway fashion show.  For more info and to purchase tickets visit kpu.ca/2015fashionshow.

UPCOMING KPU PROGRAM INFO SESSIONS:

Mar. 2 – Music

Mar. 3 and 5 – Mathematics and Physics

Mar. 9 – Psychiatric Nursing and Trades & Technology

Mar. 18 – Health Care Assistant

Mar. 31 – Health Unit Coordinator

On Wednesday, March 4th from 4:30 – 8:30pm – SFU’s Surrey Campus will host SFU Global Community Open House.  This event is open to students and their families and it’s an opportunity to see SFU’s Surrey campus in action.  Tour the award-winning campus and view interactive displays and learn more about SFU programs, admission, scholarships, career opportunities and more.

If you have applied to the Faculty of Arts & Science (including Rotman Commerce) at the University of Toronto, University of Toronto Mississauga, and University of Toronto Scarborough – you are invited to attend a UofT information session on February 28, 2015.  This info session is for students who are interested in learning about the next steps in the admission process.  It will take place at the Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, from 2:00 – 5:00pm (registration begins at 1:30pm).

For students who have applied or are interested in applying to Concordia University, there is an Information Session in Vancouver on Thursday, February 19th at 6:30 pm.  This info session will take place at the Delta Vancouver Suites (550 West Hastings St. Vancouver).  More details and registration for the event is available online at Concordia Receptions

Grade 11 and 12 students interested in learning more about Capilano’s Faculty of Arts & Sciences program are invited to attend an Open House on Thursday, February 12th, 5:00 – 7:00pm at CapU’s Bosa Centre for Film and Animation Lobby and Theatre.  This is a great opportunity to meet with faculty, staff and students in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Pure and Applied Sciences.  You will also get to see science labs and classrooms in actions, and discover learning supports such as the Math Learning Centre and Writing Centre.

Langara College is offering COURSE PLANNING SESSIONS for new University Studies applicants.  These 90 minute sessions, led by a Counsellor, are designed to help prospective students understand university entrance requirements, as well as requirements for faculties and majors. Participants will be introduced to the various course-planning tools that will assist them in preparing for university transfer.  We ask that new university transfer students attend one of these sessions prior to booking an individual appointment with a counsellor.  These session continue throughout the Spring and Summer semesters, however, additional sessions have been added during the high school Spring Break period. For more information and upcoming dates, please visit the Langara Counselling Department website or see:                                                            http://www.langara.bc.ca/student-services/counselling/workshops-info-sessions/course-planning-sessions.html

COURSE REGISTRATION.  Langara has an Online Registration Guide & Course Schedule which includes helpful topics ranging from important dates, how to create a semester timetable, information regarding payment and fees, and much more. Follow the different links in the dropdown menu under ‘Registration Guide’ to navigate through the different sections of the Registration Guide.  Click here for more details:  http://www.langara.bc.ca/reg-guide/index.html                                                                                                                    The Fall 2015 Online Registration Guide & Course Schedule will be available on the website in early June 2015.

If you are in grade 12 and planning to attend Capilano University in the fall, you have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with a CAP Admissions Advisor on March 5^th.  See Ms. Watson in room 317 ASAP to sign up for a 15-minute appointment – an excellent opportunity to get more info on the admissions process, programs and classes offered, and general services offered at Capilano University.