University Planning 101
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University Planning 101
Office of Admissions York University
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Educational Choices
• University
• Community College
• Trades & Apprenticeships
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Why University?
• Employment skills and attitudes
• Employment rates
• Job satisfaction
• Transferable skills
• Personal development
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Who University?
• Enjoys a classroom setting
• Good communications skills• written and oral
• Time management
• Self motivated
• Teamwork oriented
• Analytical
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Ontario Universities
Algoma Brock Carleton
Guelph Lakehead Laurentian
McMaster Nipissing OCAD
Ottawa Queen’s RMC
Ryerson Toronto Trent
Waterloo Western Wilfrid Laurier
UOIT Windsor York
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University Cities
Toronto North Bay
St. Catharines Kingston
Ottawa Peterborough
Guelph Waterloo
Thunder Bay London
Sudbury Windsor
Hamilton Oshawa
Sault Ste. Marie
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Things to Consider
• Admission requirements
• Supplementary procedures
• Scholarships & bursaries
• Accommodations
• Campus life/extracurricular activities
Academics
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University Programs
• Arts, humanities, social science
• Pure & applied sciences
• Engineering
• Business & commerce
• Professional programs (education, law, medicine etc…)
• Fine & performing arts
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Researching your University
Web sites:• www.ouac.on.ca• www.myfuture.ca• www.canlearn.ca• www.yorku.ca/admissions
Publications:• Handbooks/viewbooks• INFO• University calendars
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...Research Continued
Ontario Universities’ Fair – Metro Toronto Convention Centre September 2010
University visits at your school
Campus visits – Daily tours– Fall Preview Day– March Break/April Events
Admissions
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Application Process
Ontario Universities
Application Centre (OUAC)
• $115 application fee
• Includes 3 application choices
• $38 for additional choices
Applications Due January 13, 2010
Offers Of Admissions January – May
Response Date May 28, 2010
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Streaming Model Grades 11 -12
(E)
Workplace
(C)
College
(M)University/
College
(U)University
(O)
Open
For students planning to enter the workplace.
To prepare students for most college programs.
To prepare students for
specific college and university
programs.
To prepare students for university.
• Not specific to a particular postsecondary destination. •Used to meet compulsory requirements and/or for personal interest
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Admission Requirements
• High school diploma (OSSD)
• Six grade 12 U or M courses - minimum
60% averageMost universities or programs will have
higher admission averages• Program specific prerequisites• Supplementary information (e.g., Auditions,
questionnaires)
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Grade 11 Courses
• Universities may consider both grade 11 and grade 12 courses for admission and/or pre-requisite purposes.
Check with individual universities for details.
Money Matters!
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What will it cost?
Tuition (5 courses including supplementary fees) $ 5,761
Textbooks and supplies $ 1,000
Residence (double room) $ 4,250
Meal plan (varies $2,000 - $3,000) $ 2,500
Miscellaneous $ 2,200
Health care $ 209
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Financing Your Education
• Assistance from family members• Education Savings Plan (RESP)• Employment (summer/part-time)
– Work Study• Scholarships• Bursaries• Provincial assistance programs
– OSAP
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Financing Your Education
External Awards• Employers / Private companies
– www.canlearn.ca– www.studentawards.com
• Association of Universities &
Colleges in Canada (AUCC)
Accommodation
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Living On or Off-Campus
• On-campus housing– dormitory residence– suite-style residence– meal plan
• Off-campus housing
• Commuting
Activities
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Amazing Opportunities
Involvement• Clubs• Student government• Intramurals• Varsity sports
Experiences• Friends• Work opportunities• Volunteer experience• Networking (social & professional)