{"id":2512,"date":"2016-10-14T17:11:14","date_gmt":"2016-10-14T17:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/south-counselling\/?p=2512"},"modified":"2016-10-17T18:37:35","modified_gmt":"2016-10-17T18:37:35","slug":"uvic-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/south-counselling\/2016\/10\/14\/uvic-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"UVIC Updates!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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  1. Online application is now open
    \n<\/strong>We are now accepting applications for next September. The deadline for current high school students is February 28, 2017<\/strong>. Encourage your students to apply as soon as possible. www.uvic.ca\/apply<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Supplementary application materials update
    \n<\/strong>Several UVic programs require applicants to answer supplementary questions or upload specific documents (such as letters of intent, resumes and references) in addition to their regular application. Depending on the program, students may be asked to upload these materials before or after submitting their application, or to send documents directly to the department. A listing of programs that require supplemental application information is available on our website.     www.uvic.ca\/supplemental<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Self-reporting opens February 15, 2017
    \n<\/strong>We would like to remind all current grade 12 students completing a Canadian high school curriculum or a full IB diploma at a school in Canada must self-report their grades between February 15 and March 31, 2017.\u00a0 <\/strong>    www.uvic.ca\/self-reporting<\/a>\u00a0 The link for students to self-report will be available on the application portal beginning February 15, 2017<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  4. English language proficiency deadlines
    \n<\/strong>All applicants to UVic (regardless of country of origin or citizenship status) are required to demonstrate English language proficiency prior to admission.     www.uvic.ca\/elr
    \n<\/a>Deadlines to submit proof of English language proficiency are:
    \n* \u00a0Gustavson School of Business \u2013 March 15, 2017
    \n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 * \u00a0All other faculties and programs \u2013 May 1, 2017
    \n<\/strong>Students are reminded that applications will not be processed until proof of language proficiency has been confirmed. They are encouraged to submit documentation as soon as possible<\/li>\n
  5. MyUVic accounts (NEW)
    \n<\/strong>In order for prospective students to receive notifications regarding upcoming recruitment events and activities, register for events, book campus tours and receive timely reminders during key phases of the application\/admission process, they will now be required to sign up for a MyUVic account at     www.myuvic.ca<\/a>.\u00a0 Please encourage students who are interested in UVic to sign up as soon as possible.<\/li>\n
  6. Ways to connect
    \n<\/strong>UVic offers several ways for high school students to connect with the campus, staff and current UVic students.
    \n* \u00a0MyUVic Life student blog<\/strong> \u2013 a blog written by current UVic students for students. Your students are sure to find some interesting and relatable stories to help them to learn more about the university from a student perspective. Visit     www.uvic.ca\/myuviclife<\/a> for a glimpse of what it\u2019s really like to be a Vike from one of our 26 undergraduate bloggers!
    \n* \u00a0My First Year @ UVic Facebook group<\/strong> \u2013 a space for students to ask UVic questions and chat with other prospective, incoming and current students now, and throughout their time at UVic.     www.facebook.com\/groups\/103233444672\/<\/a>
    \n* \u00a0MyUVic Twitter <\/strong>\u2013 A perfect communication tool for you and your students to get quick responses to your questions. As we say in Student Recruitment, \u201cWe\u2019re only a tweet away!\u201d\u00a0     www.twitter.com\/MyUVic
    \n* \u00a0UVic Virtual Tour<\/strong> \u2013 Can\u2019t make it to campus for a tour?\u00a0 No problem. Students can take an online virtual tour. This is a great way to experience UVic\u2019s campus from your desktop or mobile device. UVic students will guide you through the places they live and learn, including popular spaces, buildings and faculties. There are 16 stops, each with 360\u00b0 panoramas, videos and photos. See UVic like you\u2019ve never seen it before! <\/a>    www.uvic.ca\/virtualtour<\/a>
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  7. UVic events for high school students
    \n<\/strong>In addition to our major on-campus events, we\u2019ll be visiting several cities across the country to bring UVic to your students.     www.uvic.ca\/future-students\/undergraduate\/connect\/events\/<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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