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Guidance Counselor Day. Undergraduate Admissions Tracy Swierenga Admissions Officer. Undergraduate Admissions. Navigating the Admissions Process. U – WHO? U – HOW?. Admissions. Navigating the Admissions Process Deadlines Process What’s new Words of caution Q&A. Important Dates.
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Guidance Counselor Day Undergraduate AdmissionsTracy SwierengaAdmissions Officer
Undergraduate Admissions Navigating the Admissions Process U – WHO? U – HOW?
Admissions Navigating the Admissions Process • Deadlines • Process • What’s new • Words of caution Q&A
Important Dates As students consider university options: • January 12 – Application deadline • February 4 – recommended deadline for application changes • April 15– ABS Forms due • April 15 – Entrance Bursary Application due • April 1 – Special Case/Special Needs documentation • April 1 – Evidence of English proficiency, if required. • April 1 – Transcripts: international high school, if applicable • April 28 – Deadline for high schools to submit grades to OUAC • May 30 – Admission decision deadline
Important Dates Confirming an offer decision and next steps: • June 2– Deadline to accept an offer • June 2– Deadline for residence application. • both offer and residence guarantee expire at midnight! • May 1 – Registration opens • June/July – Headstart info sessions • September 5 – Residence move-in day • September 12 – Classes begin
Communications • E-mail = primary mode of communications • Information packages – January and May/June • Updates on website. • Importance of valid email address and checking email regularly. • If you’re not hearing from us, let us know!
Additional Documentation • Entrance Bursary Form – decision in April • Applicant Background Summary (ABS) form • Special Case and Special Needs supporting documentation • Evidence of English proficiency • Prior international high school?
Timing of Offers • Phase 1 – December to February (Grade 11) - best 5 11U/M + registration in 12U pre-req’s • Phase 2 – March/April (Grade 11 & 12) - best six – minimum 3 grade 12U/M • Phase 3 – May (Grade 12) - best six grade 12U/M ** NOTE: Business and Concurrent Ed programs include prerequisite courses in Admission average.
Assessment Process • Primary Assessment (updated grades from OUAC targeted for Jan 27, March 10 and May 10 from both semestered and non-semestered schools) • Special Reviews • Extracurricular Activities (ABS) 3% • Special Case/Special Needs 5% • Alternate Offers • Entrance & President’s Centennial Scholarships • ESL options
Status of Applications • On-line application status & decision viewing (LORIS) • Electronic vs. hard copy offer of admission • Read offer carefully! Conditions must be met. • Allowing 12-24 hours for changes through OUAC • Implications for amendments after offer issued
Confirmation Process • Deadline to confirm is June 2 • Offers expire at midnight • Confirmation number = transaction complete • Laurier will send email verifying receipt of offer confirmation and next steps. • Laurier e-mail address should be assigned within 24-48 hours • Last acceptance voids any previous confirmation. • Residence guarantee deadline: June 2@ 11:59 p.m.sharp! • Course registration opens May 1.
On-Line Response • Allow one business day grace period for OUAC processing • OUAC site includes video tutorials on process. • Keep copy of all communications with OUAC • OUAC monitors 11th hour changes to applications • OUAC sends email to applicants who have not confirmed anywhere within one week of deadline • University must be contacted to reactivate declined or expired offer , subject to space availability
Finalizing Admission Status • Admission status finalized at end of July • Conditions matter! Offers can be revised or rescinded if conditions are not met by the required deadline • Summer School – used to meet conditions; must ensure grades received by mid-August; not applicable to scholarship eligibility.
New Programs SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS: • BBA / BA Financial Math double degree • BBA (Laurier) / BCS (U Waterloo) DD • Requirement change: BBA/B Math – 4th U course
New Programs FACULTY OF SCIENCE: • BSc Computer Science & Psychology • Articulation Agreements with Conestoga: • BSc Computer Science (WLU) with SW Engineering Tech Diploma (CC) • BSc Biochem/Biotech (WLU) with Biotechnology Technician Diploma (CC)
New Programs FACULTY OF ARTS: • Program code: BA Communication Studies – UKL BRANTFORD CAMPUS: • BA Youth and Children’s Studies • Bachelor of Business Technology Management • Bachelor of Arts and Science (pending approval) • Transfer Credit Agreements with Brantford Campus and all Ontario CAAT’s
Pathways Program • New partnership with Conestoga College • A second chance at admission to Honours Arts at the Waterloo campus • 1 year General Arts and Science program with a minimum average of 75% with no repeats or failures • Up to 2.5 transfer credits at Laurier
Competitive Programs • Business • Concurrent Education • Kinesiology • Second Year transfer options
Frequently Asked Questions Repeated Courses – no penalty! Fifth Year – no penalty! Ranking Schools – all schools treated equally Private Schools – ensure recognition by MOE Choice selections – all choices treated equally Confidentiality – regulated by FIPPA
Frequently Asked Questions Enriched Programs - AP's, IB's & transfer credit Specialist High Skills Major – U or M courses New 3-credit Tech courses – assessment implications under review Co-op Codes – ensure credit applicability Financial Assistance – scholarships, awards, bursaries
Centennial Scholarships Purpose, Passion, Achievement http://www.chooselaurier.ca/100
Frequently Asked Questions • Missing pre-requisites – option to ‘parallel’ and transfer in 2nd year • Alternate offers – automatic if unqualified for first program choice • Multiple program requests –can only make one offer per applicant at a time • Deferrals – considered for medical/extenuating reasons; application & supporting doc. required
To Wrap Up … • Deadlines • Process • What’s new? • New programs • Prerequisites in admission calculations • OUAC Tutorials on process • Watch out for … • Offer conditions • Summer school grades • Alternate offers • Confirmation process
Questions? Visit our website: www.wlu.ca/admissions Call us: (519) 884-0710 Ext. 3351 Email: admissions@wlu.ca Open House: Brantford – March 16 Open House: Waterloo – March 18 Thank you for supporting Laurier!
Financial Aid Ruth MacNeil Manager, Student Awards
Types of Financial Aid • Scholarships • Bursaries • Government Funding • Part Time Employment
Scholarships Scholarships – Awards based on academic achievement • Entrance Scholarship Grid (Value of Awards: $500 to $5000*) • In-Course Scholarships (Value of Awards: $500 to $1500)
Other Scholarships/Awards Donor Supported Scholarships • provided by alumni, corporations and other individuals who recognize the costs associated with a post-secondary education. • Applications, if required for entrance scholarships are generally due at the end of July.
Bursaries Bursaries – Awards based on proven financial need • Entrance Bursary – Value of up to $2000 • Application available online starting in mid December • Application due date: April 15, 2011 • In-Course Bursaries for returning students.
Government Funding OSAP • Main source of Government Funding: (Ontario Student Assistance Program). • Online applications available in late spring through web site: http://osap.gov.on.ca • Estimate of funding available once application has been submitted • Sources of funding: Loans and/or grants based on financial need.
Government Funding Determination of funding based on several factors: • Parental/Spousal Income • Student Income • Student Assets
Government Funding • Funding distributed in 2 installments: • Fall semester – 60% • Winter semester – 40% • Minimum course load requirement: • 60% (3 half credit courses per term) • 40% (2 half credit courses per term for students identified with a disability
Government Funding Queen Elizabeth II Scholarships: • Apply on OSAP application • $100 - $3,500 renewable scholarship • Based on academic merit & financial need • 9.5 GPA renewal requirement
Bursaries for Students with Disabilities • Must be eligible for OSAP funding • Must be registered with Accessible Learning Office • Funding for note takers, tutors, assistive technology
Ontario Work Study Program • Part-time work opportunity on campus. • Approximately 70 students participate each year. • Needs based – be able to show financial need on the application. • Contact Student Awards in September for an application.
Student Awards Questions? Location: 202 Regina Street Our Web Address: www.wlu.ca/studentawards Email: studentawards@wlu.ca Telephone: 519-884-1970 Ext. 4592