University 101 Welcome to Lecture Taking 101 What

University 101 Welcome to Lecture Taking 101

What is a Degree? n n n n BA BSc BEd BFA BBA MD DDS LLB MA MSc MEd MFA MBA Ph. D (What is a Diploma? )

What is a General vs Honours Degree?

How do I choose a university? n n What is the best school? What is the best program? What are the admission requirements/grades? What about other considerations: Size? Location? Co-op? Campus atmosphere? Extra-curricular activities?

What is a prerequisite?

What is a “major” program of study? n n n Major Double major Major / minor How do I declare? Can I change my mind?

How do I choose a major? What is a Calendar vs. Viewbook? n ‘Compare shop’ with calendars n Look at all required courses www. ontariouniversitiesinfo. ca https: //bhsc. mcmaster. ca/bhsc-core/ n http: //calendar. uoit. ca/preview_program. php? catoid=20&p oid=3658&returnto=826

What is an admission average? ENG 4 U SCH 4 U MFH 4 U SBI 4 U CHY 4 U EWC 4 U SPH 4 U ADMISSION AVERAGE 70% 77% 79% 80% 81% 85% 86% 80% Prerequisites: ENG 4 U, MFH 4 U

What is “Additional Admission Information? ” n How do I found out about it?

How do universities treat different types of courses? n n n Repeated courses Night school / Summer school courses e. Learning

Professional Courses n n n Medicine, law, dentistry, physiotherapy, speech and language pathology, pharmacy, optometry, etc. All these programs require prior University studies They too will have prerequisites but they will be specified UNIVERSITY courses Check these prerequisites when choosing your university courses – it too is a matching game! https: //www. ouac. on. ca/

How do I visit a campus? n Liaison office ontariouniversitiesinfo. ca If you go on a weekend – ask if residence tour is possible Carpool! n What should I ask about? n n n

How do I find out about universities outside of Ontario? n n n Individual university websites Individual deadlines Please let Mrs. Mc. Cullough know if you are applying to these or to the USA www. schoolfinder. com www. myblueprint. ca

How much will university cost? n n $17, 000 - $24, 000 (with accommodation) $8, 000 - $10, 000 (without accommodation)

Personal Wellness n n n n Exercise (student fees) Cafeteria food On-site health care professionals Drug / Dental plan (check student fees) Social time Sleep BALANCE (fun + school) === Self-Discipline

How do I find Scholarships? n n n Scholarship websites www. studentawards. com www. scholarshipscanada. com www. schoolfinder. com Twitter: Seeking Scholarships University websites Bursaries – in ‘awards section’ on post-secondary websites e. Info Guidance

How do I apply? n n n Not yet…. you need a PIN Early November https: //www. ouac. on. ca/

How many programs can I apply for? n n Unlimited, but not more than 3 at any one university $150 for 3 choices; $50 per choice thereafter

What if I take a gap year? n Can I defer my acceptance?

What are the programs offered jointly by colleges and universities? n Applied degrees n n n Collaborative degrees n n https: //www. fanshawec. ca/programs/bio 2 -honours-bachelor-appliedtechnology-biotechnology/next https: //www. georgiancollege. ca/academics/full-time-programs/honoursbachelor-of-police-studies-baps/ https: //www. ouac. on. ca/ Articulated degrees (College – University transfer degrees) www. ontransfer. ca

Timeframes n n n Apply – starting early November Applications due - January 15, 2020 Latest date to receive a response – May 27, 2020 (CONDITIONAL acceptance or rejection You confirm acceptance by June 1, 2020 July 2020 – FIRM offer or rescind conditional offer

What is a ‘Conditional’ Offer of Admission?

What is an ‘Alternate’ Offer of Admission? ”

Final Offer of Admission n n Your offer will be confirmed in July (after semester 2 marks are submitted by TLSS to OUAC) Your offer may be rescinded if your final sem 2 marks drop below required %

How do I pick my courses? n n Will receive a listing of courses after you confirm your acceptance You need to know: the required courses for your program and the options for electives Handwrite your timetable (include section numbers!) Know when and how you submit your courses

What to do if NOT accepted anywhere ? n n Call University – am I on a waiting list? Ontario Universities’ Admission Information Service Inquiries about possible openings at other Ontario universities n June – August n Service available on OUAC website n 519 -823 -1063 n

Future Guidance Events n Check your school e-mail !!!! n UIP – October 10 @ 6: 00 – 8: 00 pm @ OSS n University Application Assembly – October 24 @ 11: 45 n Financials – October 29 @8: 20

n OSAP – November 25 @ 9: 30 n Individual meetings – sign up!

Questions ? ? ? Good Luck !! Please come and see me if you have any questions We are your Cheerleaders