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University Planning 101. Office of Admissions York University. Educational Choices. University Community College Trades & Apprenticeships. Why University?. Employment skills and attitudes Employment rates Job satisfaction Transferable skills Personal development. Who University?.
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University Planning 101 Office of Admissions York University
Educational Choices • University • Community College • Trades & Apprenticeships
Why University? • Employment skills and attitudes • Employment rates • Job satisfaction • Transferable skills • Personal development
Who University? • Enjoys a classroom setting • Good communications skills • written and oral • Time management • Self motivated • Teamwork oriented • Analytical
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
University Cities Toronto North Bay St. Catharines Kingston Ottawa Peterborough Guelph Waterloo Thunder Bay London Sudbury Windsor Hamilton Oshawa Sault Ste. Marie
Things to Consider • Admission requirements • Supplementary procedures • Scholarships & bursaries • Accommodations • Campus life/extracurricular activities
University Programs • Arts, humanities, social science • Pure & applied sciences • Engineering • Business & commerce • Professional programs (education, law, medicine etc…) • Fine & performing arts
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
...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
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 Application Process
Streaming Model Grades 11 -12 (M) University/ College (U) University (E) Workplace (C) College (O) Open • Not specific to a particular postsecondary destination. • Used to meet compulsory requirements and/or for personal interest To prepare students for specific college and university programs. To prepare students for most college programs. To prepare students for university. For students planning to enter the workplace.
Admission Requirements • High school diploma (OSSD) • Six grade 12 U or M courses - minimum 60% average • Most universities or programs will have higher admission averages • Program specific prerequisites • Supplementary information (e.g., Auditions, questionnaires)
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.
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
Financing Your Education • Assistance from family members • Education Savings Plan (RESP) • Employment (summer/part-time) • Work Study • Scholarships • Bursaries • Provincial assistance programs • OSAP
Financing Your Education • External Awards • Employers / Private companies • www.canlearn.ca • www.studentawards.com • Association of Universities & • Colleges in Canada (AUCC)
Living On or Off-Campus • On-campus housing • dormitory residence • suite-style residence • meal plan • Off-campus housing • Commuting
Involvement Clubs Student government Intramurals Varsity sports Experiences Friends Work opportunities Volunteer experience Networking (social & professional) Amazing Opportunities