UVic update - Dec. 9, 2021
Upcoming student events @ UVic
Our fall events have been well attended by students and we want to continue to offer helpful content and support throughout their next steps. Students can begin registering for these events in late January (please note our Events website will be updated in the new year with all event dates and times).
Discover UVic – January 6, 10, 18 and 26
Parent Night – January 13
Theatre Open House – January 15
Self-Reporting 101 – February 10 - March 9
Faculty Next Step Events – February 21 – March 11
Booking student appointments
A reminder that students and parents can book virtual and in-person appointments with me to get all of their questions answered and learn how to become a UVic student. Virtual appointments can be booked using our online booking system, and in-person appointments can be booked by contacting recruitment@uvic.ca.
New CustomViewbook
A reminder that we have launched our new CustomViewbook. This viewbook allows students to build a personalized, online viewbook that focuses on the programs, services and other parts of UVic life they want to learn about. They can read it whenever they want, and edit it if their interests change.
Important Dates
January 31: deadline for Fall 2022 admission application
February 7: on-campus housing application opens
February 15: self-reporting opens (mandatory for all high school applicants)
February 15: specific-criteria scholarship application opens
March 15: self-reporting closes
Our fall events have been well attended by students and we want to continue to offer helpful content and support throughout their next steps. Students can begin registering for these events in late January (please note our Events website will be updated in the new year with all event dates and times).
Discover UVic – January 6, 10, 18 and 26
Parent Night – January 13
Theatre Open House – January 15
Self-Reporting 101 – February 10 - March 9
Faculty Next Step Events – February 21 – March 11
Booking student appointments
A reminder that students and parents can book virtual and in-person appointments with me to get all of their questions answered and learn how to become a UVic student. Virtual appointments can be booked using our online booking system, and in-person appointments can be booked by contacting recruitment@uvic.ca.
New CustomViewbook
A reminder that we have launched our new CustomViewbook. This viewbook allows students to build a personalized, online viewbook that focuses on the programs, services and other parts of UVic life they want to learn about. They can read it whenever they want, and edit it if their interests change.
Important Dates
January 31: deadline for Fall 2022 admission application
February 7: on-campus housing application opens
February 15: self-reporting opens (mandatory for all high school applicants)
February 15: specific-criteria scholarship application opens
March 15: self-reporting closes
Contact Ms. Giesbrecht if you are interested in the ELC Program. sgiesbrecht@sd61.bc.ca
|
1 New and Notable
Certificates Galore We're thrilled to announce that students at our Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education now have the option to pursue two new certificates with no separate application: a Certificate in Global Kinesiology and Physical Education and a Certificate in Physical Activity Instruction. And students working toward an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies or Visual Studies at the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape & Design can now pursue a Certificate in Sustainability of the Built Environment and a Certificate in Global Studies of the Built Environment.
Our Faculty of Arts & Science is also offering a new Certificate in Business Fundamentals. This certificate will be open to all non-Rotman Commerce students within the Faculty of Arts & Science, and will equip them with a foundation in financial analysis, accounting, marketing and business management. For a complete list of new Arts & Science programs, certificates and focuses, have a look at their Academic Calendar.
All of these exciting new certificates will make it easier for University of Toronto graduates to enter the workforce with an extra competitive edge.
Technology and Society Students at the University of Toronto Mississauga now have the option to pursue a new Major in Technology, Coding & Society. This new program is housed within our world-renowned Centre for Communication, Culture, and Information Technology and will equip students with industry-ready skills. Students will also be just steps away from UTM's new Syd Bolton Collection, which offers a unique glimpse into the fifty years of gaming history with the help of 14,000+ video games and 5,000+ magazines, manuals, and books.
Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP)Just a quick reminder that Faculty of Arts & Science students in eligible programs can combine 12-20 months of paid work with specialized professional development training. Students gain work experience in their target fields, learn valuable career skills, and build a network, all while being supported by a dedicated internship team. Learn more about ASIP.
Rebooting Our Bootcamps Our Daniels' Faculty's Design Bootcamps will be running virtually this year. Meant for students in Grades 11 and 12 who are interested in architecture and design (and open to international students), these bootcamps are a fantastic way to build up drawings and models to complement admissions portfolios. Bootcamp students will have access to software used in Daniels' own undergraduate programs. Four bootcamps, each of which will be five weeks in length, will be offered from September 2021 through March 2022.
2 Application & Admission Updates
Our top priority remains the health and wellbeing of our students, including our future students. We know that this has been a tough year. We have been monitoring the status of examination centres and the impact on high schools everywhere, and we continue to investigate options for students unable to access services. Be sure to check out our online resources, including our English Language Requirements page, for the latest on our programs and admission requirements.
Application Tips and Timelines
Last year, a new option was introduced for applicants to Rotman Commerce and Computer Science within the Faculty of Arts & Science, whereby applicants could select, within their JOIN portal, an alternate admission category to be considered for as a backup. This year, applicants to the Computer Science, Double Degree, Management, and Statistics admission categories at the University of Toronto Scarborough will also have the option to select an alternate admission category within their JOIN portal. We hope this will help maximize applicants' chances and ease some pressure.
A gentle reminder that we require all applicants, including those who must present proof of English proficiency, to complete a senior-level English course for admission to any of our first-entry programs. The English grade will be included in the calculation of the applicant's graduating average.
Some applicants may be asked to complete a Self-Reported Grades Form. This is a mandatory part of the process, and it is vital that applicants complete this form even if they will be submitting official transcripts. We strongly advise all applicants to submit required documents well in advance of official deadlines, as programs have limited space and many fill early.
As always, we invite students to apply well in advance of published deadlines. For early consideration, the recommended deadline is November 7, 2021.
3 Fall Events & Visits
On Saturday, September 18th, we'll be kicking off the year with Start Here, a one-stop online event for any student looking to learn more about the Ontario university application process. And from Saturday, October 23rd, through Saturday, October 30th, we'll be hosting a series of open houses during our Fall Campus Week. These are terrific opportunities for students and their families to sample what's in store at U of T and get guidance from the comfort of their own home. Until then, students can always get a head start on their plans by signing up for webcasts or webchats, and asking us anything about our admission requirements, co-curricular opportunities, residence options, meal plans, athletic programs, and academic programs.
Our colleagues at U of T Mississauga will be offering in-person as well as audio guided tours starting in October. Students, parents and counsellors are encouraged to connect with the UTM team 24/7 through their virtual tour. Narrated in English and also translated into Arabic, Spanish, and Mandarin, this tour provides guests with an immersive preview of UTM's world-class facilities, programs, faculty, and students.
We warmly invite all students to enjoy our full cornucopia of tri-campus tours, including UTSC's many deep dives. Counsellors are also welcome to request a virtual visit from our representatives anytime.
4 Building Back Better
If there's been a silver lining to the eighteen months of reduced activity on our campuses, it's that we've been able to make significant headway on several ambitious construction projects that future U of T students and their collaborators can enjoy for generations.
We’re looking forward to opening an Experiential Learning Commons on the St. George campus in April 2022. This facility will be the new home of the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering Career Centre, Faculty of Arts & Science Experiential Learning & Outreach Support Office, and Student Life’s Employer Relations team. The new purpose-built space will help employers and students connect for co-op and internship work placements, as well as facilitate other experiential opportunities. U of T Mississauga is eager for its 170,000-square-foot Centre for Medicinal Chemistry to open its doors, so that students and faculty can use its glistening new labs to design new drugs and therapies. And with both a nine-storey student residence and a cutting-edge Instructional Centre in the works, U of T Scarborough cements its reputation as our fastest-growing campus every day. Learn more about some of these projects and others.
The National Scholarship Program
Don't forget to encourage your most exceptional students to apply for the University of Toronto's National Scholarship. Each year, ten to fifteen students are awarded National Scholarships, which cover tuition and residence fees for four years. Applications are due by October 21, 2021, and school nominations are due October 15.
MORE ABOUT THE NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Certificates Galore We're thrilled to announce that students at our Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education now have the option to pursue two new certificates with no separate application: a Certificate in Global Kinesiology and Physical Education and a Certificate in Physical Activity Instruction. And students working toward an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies or Visual Studies at the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape & Design can now pursue a Certificate in Sustainability of the Built Environment and a Certificate in Global Studies of the Built Environment.
Our Faculty of Arts & Science is also offering a new Certificate in Business Fundamentals. This certificate will be open to all non-Rotman Commerce students within the Faculty of Arts & Science, and will equip them with a foundation in financial analysis, accounting, marketing and business management. For a complete list of new Arts & Science programs, certificates and focuses, have a look at their Academic Calendar.
All of these exciting new certificates will make it easier for University of Toronto graduates to enter the workforce with an extra competitive edge.
Technology and Society Students at the University of Toronto Mississauga now have the option to pursue a new Major in Technology, Coding & Society. This new program is housed within our world-renowned Centre for Communication, Culture, and Information Technology and will equip students with industry-ready skills. Students will also be just steps away from UTM's new Syd Bolton Collection, which offers a unique glimpse into the fifty years of gaming history with the help of 14,000+ video games and 5,000+ magazines, manuals, and books.
Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP)Just a quick reminder that Faculty of Arts & Science students in eligible programs can combine 12-20 months of paid work with specialized professional development training. Students gain work experience in their target fields, learn valuable career skills, and build a network, all while being supported by a dedicated internship team. Learn more about ASIP.
Rebooting Our Bootcamps Our Daniels' Faculty's Design Bootcamps will be running virtually this year. Meant for students in Grades 11 and 12 who are interested in architecture and design (and open to international students), these bootcamps are a fantastic way to build up drawings and models to complement admissions portfolios. Bootcamp students will have access to software used in Daniels' own undergraduate programs. Four bootcamps, each of which will be five weeks in length, will be offered from September 2021 through March 2022.
2 Application & Admission Updates
Our top priority remains the health and wellbeing of our students, including our future students. We know that this has been a tough year. We have been monitoring the status of examination centres and the impact on high schools everywhere, and we continue to investigate options for students unable to access services. Be sure to check out our online resources, including our English Language Requirements page, for the latest on our programs and admission requirements.
Application Tips and Timelines
Last year, a new option was introduced for applicants to Rotman Commerce and Computer Science within the Faculty of Arts & Science, whereby applicants could select, within their JOIN portal, an alternate admission category to be considered for as a backup. This year, applicants to the Computer Science, Double Degree, Management, and Statistics admission categories at the University of Toronto Scarborough will also have the option to select an alternate admission category within their JOIN portal. We hope this will help maximize applicants' chances and ease some pressure.
A gentle reminder that we require all applicants, including those who must present proof of English proficiency, to complete a senior-level English course for admission to any of our first-entry programs. The English grade will be included in the calculation of the applicant's graduating average.
Some applicants may be asked to complete a Self-Reported Grades Form. This is a mandatory part of the process, and it is vital that applicants complete this form even if they will be submitting official transcripts. We strongly advise all applicants to submit required documents well in advance of official deadlines, as programs have limited space and many fill early.
As always, we invite students to apply well in advance of published deadlines. For early consideration, the recommended deadline is November 7, 2021.
3 Fall Events & Visits
On Saturday, September 18th, we'll be kicking off the year with Start Here, a one-stop online event for any student looking to learn more about the Ontario university application process. And from Saturday, October 23rd, through Saturday, October 30th, we'll be hosting a series of open houses during our Fall Campus Week. These are terrific opportunities for students and their families to sample what's in store at U of T and get guidance from the comfort of their own home. Until then, students can always get a head start on their plans by signing up for webcasts or webchats, and asking us anything about our admission requirements, co-curricular opportunities, residence options, meal plans, athletic programs, and academic programs.
Our colleagues at U of T Mississauga will be offering in-person as well as audio guided tours starting in October. Students, parents and counsellors are encouraged to connect with the UTM team 24/7 through their virtual tour. Narrated in English and also translated into Arabic, Spanish, and Mandarin, this tour provides guests with an immersive preview of UTM's world-class facilities, programs, faculty, and students.
We warmly invite all students to enjoy our full cornucopia of tri-campus tours, including UTSC's many deep dives. Counsellors are also welcome to request a virtual visit from our representatives anytime.
4 Building Back Better
If there's been a silver lining to the eighteen months of reduced activity on our campuses, it's that we've been able to make significant headway on several ambitious construction projects that future U of T students and their collaborators can enjoy for generations.
We’re looking forward to opening an Experiential Learning Commons on the St. George campus in April 2022. This facility will be the new home of the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering Career Centre, Faculty of Arts & Science Experiential Learning & Outreach Support Office, and Student Life’s Employer Relations team. The new purpose-built space will help employers and students connect for co-op and internship work placements, as well as facilitate other experiential opportunities. U of T Mississauga is eager for its 170,000-square-foot Centre for Medicinal Chemistry to open its doors, so that students and faculty can use its glistening new labs to design new drugs and therapies. And with both a nine-storey student residence and a cutting-edge Instructional Centre in the works, U of T Scarborough cements its reputation as our fastest-growing campus every day. Learn more about some of these projects and others.
The National Scholarship Program
Don't forget to encourage your most exceptional students to apply for the University of Toronto's National Scholarship. Each year, ten to fifteen students are awarded National Scholarships, which cover tuition and residence fees for four years. Applications are due by October 21, 2021, and school nominations are due October 15.
MORE ABOUT THE NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Provisional admission
Provisional admission applies to students enrolled in grade 12 in a BC secondary school, and working toward meeting graduation requirements, can qualify for this special admission category from September 15th to May 15th. This conditional admission is tied to the student meeting the necessary program admission requirements with their interim and final grades. A few programs may have separate deadlines and processes – check with an Admissions Advisor. The student will need to include their Personal Education Number.
Nursing, Baccalaureate of Science (BSN)
The application into the BSN program at Camosun College opens on Wednesday, September 15th and will remain open until Wednesday, December 15th. BC/Yukon high school students are eligible to apply in their Grade 12 year. GPA will be initially calculated on interim grades to determine provisional qualification. Self-reporting of interim grades for current BC/Yukon high school students due Feb 28, 2022.
Provisional admission applies to students enrolled in grade 12 in a BC secondary school, and working toward meeting graduation requirements, can qualify for this special admission category from September 15th to May 15th. This conditional admission is tied to the student meeting the necessary program admission requirements with their interim and final grades. A few programs may have separate deadlines and processes – check with an Admissions Advisor. The student will need to include their Personal Education Number.
Nursing, Baccalaureate of Science (BSN)
The application into the BSN program at Camosun College opens on Wednesday, September 15th and will remain open until Wednesday, December 15th. BC/Yukon high school students are eligible to apply in their Grade 12 year. GPA will be initially calculated on interim grades to determine provisional qualification. Self-reporting of interim grades for current BC/Yukon high school students due Feb 28, 2022.
Registering for a BCeID and Accessing the Student Transcript Service - DO THIS ASAP
Watch the video for detailed instructions on how to complete this very important step when applying to universities and colleges.
BC Post Secondary Schools - Connecting students to BC Universities https://www.postsecondarybc.ca/
Applying to an Ontario University...Questions about OUAC? FAQ www.ouac.on.ca/faq-application/105/
|
Applying to Post Secondary
All students planning to attend post-secondary institutions must complete Student Transcript Services to have their transcript sent to those schools. Before you begin you will need your PEN#
PEN# - Provincial Education Number (9 digit number from the BC Ministry of Education. This number can also be found on your report card. . STEP 1: You must register for a BC Government account, a BCeID. Follow the system prompts and register for STS. STEP 2: Next log-in to Student Transcript Service using the BCeID. STEP 3: From a studnet's STS Dashboard make post-seondary institution selections, view transcripts view assessment results and send transcripts either immediately or interim and final or just final. Step by Step Student Transcript Service Instructions All university applications will be available online by October of each year. Apply early as some institutions accept students on a first applied, first registered basis. Early applications may give you more choice. (one example is Camosun College) How to Apply in BC Go to EducationPlannerBC or to the university website directly. Students will need: -PEN #- Provincial Education Number (9-digit identity number from the Provincial Ministry of Education) - your PEN # is also needed to access your provincial exam grades. -A copy of your Grade 11 final grades. -Credit or debit card to pay application fees. -Save the application confirmation number and the fee confirmation. Checklist: 1) Pay the application fee online with a credit/debit card. 2) Your application will not be fully processed until the payment is received. 3) Your application will not be fully processed without a PEN # number. 4) Submit your application and save/print the page with your application ID number. 5) By letter or e-mail, you will receive your permanent university or college ID number that is used to access your status, pay tuition, and choose courses. Don't lose this number! 6) At UBC (and a few other institutes), you must create this ID number before you can apply to a faculty. In other Provinces In Alberta go to ApplyAlberta. In Ontario, apply to the universities via the OUAC ( Ontario Universities Application Service) for early admission by early January . This is not a deadline but a cut-off for early admission. Anywhere else in Canada, information on how to apply will be on the university or college's website. You Will Need: PEN # Credit or debit card # AFTER YOU HAVE APPLIED Login to your personal site at the university/college using the student number sent to you from that institution. On this site, you will self-report your grades, apply for scholarships, submit extra applications, pay tuition, choose classes and correspond with future profs. |
British Columbia Camosun College admissions UVIC www.uvic.ca/ SFU self reporting UBC Admissions UBC self reporting UBC- How to write your personal profile- *video 
ONTARIO Ontario University (OUAC) application Queens University admissions University of Toronto transcript information 
|
POST SECONDARY PREP
BC Transfer Guide
Guide to Ontario Universities
LPI Exam
Ontario College Application Service
Ontario Universities Application Centre
BC’s Post-Secondary Application Service
Personal Education Numbers (PEN)
SAT and PSAT
INTERNATIONAL
TOEFL
BC Transfer Guide
Guide to Ontario Universities
LPI Exam
Ontario College Application Service
Ontario Universities Application Centre
BC’s Post-Secondary Application Service
Personal Education Numbers (PEN)
SAT and PSAT
INTERNATIONAL
TOEFL
