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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)

UBC ENGINEERING/APPLIED SCIENCE OPEN HOUSE – Saturday, November 26^th, 10am to 4pm. Grade 11 and 12 students are invited to attend this open house to learn more about engineering programs and see presentations, lab tours, demos and talk to advisors and current students about options in engineering.  For more info and to register go to: www.engineering.ubc.ca/openhouse or  www.apsc.ubc.ca/openhouse.

*Note:  UBC’s School of Architecture, the School of Nursing, and UBC’s Signature Programs will also have open houses on this day.

Grade 11 and 12 students who are interested in attending Waterloo University are invited to an information session on Monday, November 14th at lunch time.  No need to sign up – just show up!  An advisor from Waterloo will be there to provide specific information about Waterloo’s programs, admissions requirements, and more.

DISCOVER PHARMACY DAY at UBC – Saturday, November 19, 2016 at the Pharmaceutical Sciences Building, UBC. This is a one-day event that gives students a sneak-peak into the world of pharmacy. This event is for grades 10-12 students who are interested in health sciences programs and want to learn more about what it means to be a pharmacist. Participants will choose two workshops, sit in on an interesting lecture, and learn about how to start their journey to pharmacy school, and the Entry-to-Practice Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum. Spaces are limited, so it’s best to apply early. The deadline to apply is Sunday, November 13, 2016 at: https://survey.ubc.ca/s/Discover_Pharmacy_2016/

More information can be found on the event page: https://pharmsci.ubc.ca/discover-pharmacy-day-ubc-pharm-sci