General Calendar 2000-2001
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UNIVERSITY OF
REGINA General Calendar 2000-2001 |
MATURE ADMISSIONS -ENTRANCE PROGRAM STUDENTS
SASKATCHEWAN ADULT 12 STANDING
SASKATCHEWAN HIGH SCHOOL COURSES APPROVED FOR ADMISSION (subject to change)
(Refer to Specific Faculty Requirements on page 16
SASKATCHEWAN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAM
Faculty of Arts, Campion Arts, Luther Arts, SIFC Arts
SIFC Engineering (Environmental Health & Science Program)
Faculty of Fine Arts, Campion Fine Arts, Luther Fine Arts, SIFC Fine Arts
Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
Faculty of Physical Activity Studies
Professional and Pre-Professional Programs
Faculty of Science, Campion Science, Luther Science, SIFC Science
All enquiries relating to undergraduate admission to the University of Regina should be directed to:
Admissions, Registrar's Office
University of Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4S 0A2
Telephone: (306) 585-4591
Fax: (306) 585-5203
E-Mail: Admissions.office@uregina.ca
The University reserves the right to refuse admission even when the stated requirements for entrance have been satisfied. The academic admission requirements to faculties with limited enrolment will usually be higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Enrolment in any faculty may be limited to the number of students who can be accommodated.
The language of instruction in most courses at the University of Regina is English. Except for francophone students taking only courses in French, all applicants must submit evidence of facility in English sufficient to meet the demands of classroom instruction and written assignments. This evidence must take one of the following forms:
1. Completion of Grade 10, 11 and 12 English in sequence in the Saskatchewan high school system or an acceptable Canadian high school equivalent;
2. Applicants who have successfully completed, with a minimum average of 60%, at least 60 credit hours of formal study at an English language post-secondary institution recognized by the University of Regina, may not necessarily be required to present English Language Proficiency requirements. This must include successful completion of at least 6 credit hours of English, Social Sciences or Humanities taught in English. (subject to approval of Senate)
3. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based test or a minimum score of 213 on the computer-based test.
Applicants must make their own arrangements to write the TOEFL test.
Further information is available from:
Test of English as a Foreign Language
CN 6151
Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A. 08541-6151
The results of the TOEFL must be received by the Office of the Registrar directly from the Educational Testing Service before the deadline for receipt of applications; otherwise the student's application for admission may be rejected. TOEFL application forms are available from the Office of the Registrar.
4. The Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) with a minimum score of 85;
5. The Regina Test of English Proficiency (RTEP) with a minimum score of 80;
The Regina Test of English Proficiency is administered on campus for prospective students residing in Canada. A non-refundable, non-transferable test fee must be paid when a student registers for the test.
For information concerning test dates and registration contact:
English as a Second Language Office
Room 211, Language Institute
University of Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 0A2
Phone: (306) 585-4585
6. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a score of Band 6 or higher. (subject to approval of Senate)
7. The Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CANTest) with a score of Band 4.5 or higher. (subject to approval of Senate)
8. The Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) with a score of 60 or higher. (subject to approval of Senate)
9. The Comprehensive English Language Test (CELT), restricted to francophone students, with a minimum score of 60. For more information concerning this test, please contact the Language Institute, Room 216, University of Regina. Phone: (306) 585-4177.
10. Successful completion of EAP 050 through the English as a Second Language Office, University of Regina.
Students applying for admission to a faculty must meet the general University admission requirements as well as the admission requirements of the faculty. The particular requirements of each faculty are listed in the Additional Specific Faculty Requirements section.
Any person who has received two requirements to discontinue from post secondary institutions is not admissible to the University of Regina except by special permission of the Faculty to which the person seeks admission.
MATURE ADMISSIONS -ENTRANCE PROGRAM STUDENTS
Admission may be granted to mature students who do not satisfy admission to a faculty based on their high school subjects and grades, as outlined below.
Any Canadian citizen or landed immigrant who satisfies English proficiency requirements and who is at least 21 years of age prior to the beginning of the semester, may be admitted as an Entrance Program Student.
On-campus Entrance Program applicants may apply for the Fall (September) and Winter (January) semesters only. On-campus Entrance Program students may not attend the Spring/Summer semester as their first semester.
See First-Year Services Section for further information.
General Requirements
1. Complete Secondary Level Standing (24 credits) or equivalent. For all Faculties except Engineering, a minimum overall average of 65% is required on subjects used for admission. Engineering requires 70% on subjects used for admission. For specific Faculty/Program Requirements, refer to Saskatchewan High School Admission Requirements Chart below. In Education and Engineering, the sixth or seventh admission subjects may be selected from approved level 20 or level 30 credits.
2. Electives cannot be selected from 20 level courses if a subsequent course in the same subject at the 30 level has been used for admission.
3. The following courses are not accepted by any faculty:
Courses numbered 21, 31, 28, 38
Math 20
General Math 20, 30
Work Experience Education I 20, 30 (Core) (formerly 27, 37)
Work Experience Education II 20, 30 (Core) (formerly 27, 37)
4. Only one credit can count from Music 30, Band 30, Orchestra 30, Choral 30.
5. Mathematics 30, not General Mathematics 30, is accepted as an elective for University admission purposes in Arts and Education. Math 30 does not satisfy the prerequisite for University mathematics courses. Mathematics 30 and Algebra 30/Mathematics B30 may not both be counted as admission credits.
6. A student lacking one program prerequisite may be admitted to some courses; however, there are regulations governing the time allowed for removing the deficiency.
7. Courses numbered 30A may be substituted for courses numbered 30.
SASKATCHEWAN ADULT 12 STANDING
The University of Regina has approved the acceptance of Saskatchewan Adult 12 Standing as an acceptable alternative to complete secondary level standing. Specific required subjects and average for specific programs or faculties must also be met.
(Please see chart below).
SASKATCHEWAN HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
English or English Language Arts A30 1 |
One of: English B30, English Language Arts B30, Français Fransaskois A or B30, Français Immersion 30 |
Math B30 |
Math C30 |
Chemistry 30 |
Physics 30 |
Number of other Required Credits from List 1 |
Additional Required Courses |
Total Credits |
FACULTY/PROGRAM |
Required Courses | ||||||||
Administration |
One pre-administration year in Arts or Science | ||||||||
Arts |
X |
X |
32 |
0 |
5 | ||||
Education |
X |
X |
13 |
2 courses from Lists 1 or 2, plus 2 courses from Lists 1, 2, 3, or 4. |
7 | ||||
Engineering |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
0 |
1 course from Lists 1, 2, or 3. |
7 |
Fine Arts |
X |
X |
3 |
0 |
5 | ||||
Physical Activity Studies |
X |
X |
34 |
0 |
5 | ||||
Science |
X |
X |
X |
X |
15 |
0 |
5 | ||
Social Work |
X |
X |
36 |
0 |
5 | ||||
Pre-Professional Programs |
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Advanced Clothing 30 (0.5 credit)
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Chemistry 30
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Economics 30
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Accounting 30
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Data Processing 30
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Mathematics & Machines 30
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LIST 3
Agriculture 20
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Dance 20
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Life Transitions 20 (core)
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LIST 4
Accounting 20 (core)
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Employee Relations 20
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Merchandising 20
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SASKATCHEWAN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Applications are accepted from students from all Saskatchewan Independent Schools which adhere to the Saskatchewan Education curriculum. Applicants from independent schools will be required to have registered in, and written, any secondary school examinations administered by the Provincial Department of Education in subjects used towards graduation. Examination results will be given the same weight in the calculation of the admission average as if the applicant were attending a public secondary school.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAM
Applicants presenting the IB Diploma for admission purposes shall be admitted on the basis of the Diploma if the overall score is at least 24 points. Students receiving two credentials simultaneously (the IB plus a Saskatchewan Secondary Level Standing) shall be admitted on the basis of the local credential.
Students completing individual International Baccalaureate courses at the higher level with a grade of 5 or better shall be granted a specific transfer credit. For students entering pre-professional programs, academic advising is essential. Students must contact the appropriate Dean's office at the University of Regina as other institutions may not recognize all International Baccalaureate courses as credits.
Official transcripts: It is the student's responsibility to have an official transcript of their IB results forwarded to the Office of the Registrar, University of Regina, SK, S4S 0A2, from the North American International Baccalaureate Headquarters, 200 Madison Avenue, Suite 2007, New York, NY 10016. Telephone (212) 696-4464 Fax: (212) 889-9242.
APPLICANTS FROM OTHER PROVINCES
The credentials of out-of-province applicants will be evaluated in accordance with the general standard set for Saskatchewan students. Students who have completed secondary school in other Canadian provinces must submit the standing shown below with the subjects required for the program to which they are applying:
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Northwest Territories, Yukon - Grade 12
Ontario - Grade 13 or the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (O.S.S.D.) with the following approved Ontario Academic Credits (OAC):
4 acceptable OAC's, including English, for admission to the faculties of Arts, Education, Fine Arts and Social Work;
3 acceptable OAC's, including English, Math and one of Biology, Chemistry, Geology or Physics for admission to the faculties of Physical Activity Studies and Science.
4 acceptable OAC's, including English, Math, Physics, Chemistry plus one other approved OAC or grade 12 course for admission to the Faculty of Engineering.
Quebec - College d'enseignment general et professionel (CEGEP) - Completion of at least one year (12 subjects) of university level courses.
Applicants from other countries seeking admission must submit both a completed Application for Admission form and original documents covering their present academic standing and should write to Admissions, Office of the Registrar or e-mail admissions.office@uregina.ca for detailed information concerning admission requirements for the faculty to which they seek admission. If the academic documents are not in English they must be accompanied by certified copies of an English translation.
Students with post-secondary education from an institution outside Canada and the United States who wish to seek transfer credit towards a University of Regina undergraduate program must apply to the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) for a Description of Course Work to be sent to the Admissions Office. The IQAS Assessment will be used as a tool by the University of Regina in determining transfer credits granted in the student's program.
The student is responsible for the cost of such an assessment. Applications for this service can be obtained by contacting the Admissions Office or IQAS, Alberta Advanced Education and Manpower, 4th floor, Sterling Place, 9940-106 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5K 2V1, telephone (780) 427-2655.
Special students are those who meet the entrance requirements of the University (the requirements for admission to the Faculty of Arts - except for Visiting Students) but who are not pursuing a degree at the University. There are three different types of special students:
Visiting Students are in programs at another recognized post-secondary institution and wish to take courses at the University of Regina for credit at their home institution. The student will be admitted as a "Special Visiting" student upon receipt of a letter of permission from a senior official at the institution in which the student is registered listing the courses the applicant has permission to take. The letter of permission must be sent to the University of Regina from the home institution, or provided to the Admissions Office by the student. Faxes are acceptable from the home institution.
Casual Students are those who wish to take courses but are not interested in a degree program. These students may take courses for which they have the prerequisites or with the permission of the head of the academic unit.
Non-degree Professional Students are those who wish to take courses in order to satisfy requirements for an external professional organization (e.g. PEng, Teaching Certificate, Psychiatric Nurse's Certificate). A one-time letter of permission from the professional organization is required.
These are students who may have admission granted on a temporary basis in the following cases:
Accelerated Students are those currently enrolled in a secondary school who wish to take a University course in an area of special interest or ability. Such students must present a letter of approval from their high school principal for each semester. These students may take one course per semester for which they have the prerequisite or with the permission of the head of the academic unit offering a given course.
Unclassified Students: All students are expected to apply for admission and submit required documents by the published deadlines. However, students who are at least 21 years of age prior to the beginning of the semester and who are unable to present acceptable documentation prior to registration may be admitted as Unclassified, for that semester only, to take a maximum of one course. Students who are not Canadian citizens must provide proof of Permanent Resident status. Students whose first language is not English must meet the English proficiency requirements of the University. Students who have been enrolled at another post-secondary institution in the past twelve months will also be required to provide proof of being in good standing at that institution.
All students admitted as Unclassified will be required to submit a formal Application for Faculty Transfer and all required documentation in order to continue at the University of Regina.
· Students who qualify for admission to the faculty of their choice must submit the required academic documents and be transferred to the faculty or to the Special Casual category within published deadlines before they will be permitted to register again.
· Those who do not qualify for admission to a faculty may submit an Application for Faculty Transfer and any documents requested within published deadlines and be considered for admission to the University Entrance Program.
Students admitted as Unclassified will not be permitted to apply or register more than once as Unclassified students.
SPECIFIC FACULTY REQUIREMENTS
In addition to general admission requirements, the following apply to individual faculties.
Students must successfully complete a pre-administration year through the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Science. In addition to meeting the admission requirements for the Faculty of Arts, students must have credit for Mathematics A30 and B30.
Students who require Administration courses for completion of a professional designation (i.e. CA, CMA, CGA, CIM, etc.) may apply for admission to Administration as a Non-Degree Professional student. A one-time letter of permission from the professional organization is required. Students in this category cannot obtain a University of Regina certificate, diploma or degree, nor can they complete the pre-administration requirements, while in this category.
Faculty of Arts, Campion Arts, Luther Arts, SIFC Arts
1. English or English Language Arts A30
2. One of English B30, English Language Arts B30, Français Fransaskois A or B30, Français immersion 30
3. 3 approved courses numbered 30 from List 1.
The University of Regina has approved changes to the subjects required for admission to the Faculty of Arts. These changes will better prepare applicants for the courses they will required in the degree program. They will also give students more flexibility in their program choices. The changes take effect with the Spring/Summer 2002 semester intake, and will affect students graduating from Grade 12 starting in the year 2002. The new changes are as follows:
1. English or English Language Arts A30
2. One of English B30 or English Language Arts B30 or français/fransaskois A30 or B30 or français immersion 30.
3. One approved 30-level science or mathematics course from List A.
4. One approved 30-level language, social science, or fine arts course from List B
5. Two additional 30-level courses from List A or B.
List A:
Agriculture 30
Algebra 30
Biology 30
Biologie 30
Chemistry 30
Chimie 30
Computer Science 30
Geo-Trigonometry 30
Geology 30
Mathematics A30
Mathematics B30
Mathematics C30
Mathematiques A30
Mathematiques B30
Mathematiques C30
Physics 30
Physique 30
List B:
Art 30
Art dramatique 30
Canadian Studies 30
Christian Ethics 30
Cree 30
Drama 30
Economics 30
Education chretienne 30
Français A30
Français B30
French 30
French A30
French B30
Geographie 30
Geography 30
German 30
Histoire 30
History 30
History of English Literature 30
Latin 30
Law 30
Litterature française 30
Music 30
Musique 30
Native Studies 30
Psychology 30
Sciences sociales fransaskois 30
Sciences sociales immersion 30
Social Studies 30
Social Studies History 30
Ukrainian 30
Ukrainian Language Arts 30
For all programs:
1. English or English Language Arts A307
2. One of English B30, English Language Arts B30, Français Fransaskois A or B30, Français immersion 30.
3. An additional approved course numbered 30, from List 1.
4. Two additional approved courses numbered 30, from Lists 1 or 2.
5. Plus two approved courses numbered 20 or 30 from Lists 1, 2, 3 or 4.
A minimum average of 65% on subjects 1 through 4 above, and a minimum average of 65% on subjects 1 through 5 above is required for admission to Education.
Because all students in the elementary program are required to take a university mathematics course, all students must complete Algebra 20 or Mathematics A30. Students intending to minor in secondary mathematics are strongly advised to take mathematics courses to the grade 12 level. Students intending to major in secondary mathematics require Mathematics B30 and preferably C30 also.
A candidate for admission to Education may be required to demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in either English or French.
Students must take a variety of courses in order to complete a BEd degree program. They are, therefore, urged to include a wide selection of courses in their high school program.
Applicants for admission to the elementary, secondary, arts education and Baccalauréat programs must also submit a Teacher Education Admission Profile. Please refer to application deadlines on page 19.
SIFC Education
1. English or English Language Arts A30.
2. One of English B30, English Language Arts B30, Français Fransaskois A or B30, Français immersion 30.
3. An additional approved course numbered 30, from List 1.
4. Two additional approved courses numbered 30, from Lists 1 or 2.
5. Plus two approved courses numbered 20 or 30 from Lists 1, 2, 3 or 4.
A minimum average of 65% on subjects in 1 through 4 above, and a minimum average of 65% on subjects 1 through 5 above is required for admission to SIFC Education.
Because all students in the elementary program are required to take a university mathematics course, all students must complete Algebra 20 or Mathematics A30. Students intending to minor in secondary mathematics are strongly advised to take mathematics courses to the grade 12 level. Students intending to major in secondary mathematics require Mathematics B30 and preferably C30 also.
A candidate for admission to Education may be required to demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in either English or French.
Students must take a variety of courses in order to complete a BEd degree program. They are, therefore, urged to include a wide selection of courses in their high school program.
Students wishing to enroll in the Department of Indian Education Elementary Program (BEd) or Bachelor of Education After Degree (BEAD) must first apply for admission and be accepted by the University of Regina. A letter of acceptance will be sent to the student by the University of Regina Admissions Office. Once accepted by the University of Regina, students must complete an application form available from the Department of Indian Education in order to be interviewed and accepted by the Department. Interviews are conducted for the Fall semester (September) only. Students who are accepted by the University of Regina for the Winter semester may take Arts/Science courses that fit their programs; but will not be interviewed until the following April or June.
There are TWO student intake periods, one in APRIL and one in JUNE for acceptance the following September. Enrollment in the first year of the Indian Education Program is limited in each intake. Completed applications for the FIRST intake period must reach the Department of Indian Education before APRIL 15. Completed applications for the SECOND intake period must reach the Department between MAY 1 and JUNE 15. Students applying during the FIRST intake period will be contacted by telephone to arrange an interview. Interviews will take place during the last two weeks of June.
The Department of Indian Education reserves the right to refuse admission even when the stated requirements for entrance have been satisfied.
Decisions on admission to the Department of Indian Education are based on the following criteria: 1) grade point average, 2) information submitted on the application form, 3) information presented during the interview, 4) information forwarded by the references.
Additional information may be obtained from:
Department of Indian Education
Saskatchewan Indian Federated College
118 College West
University of Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4S 0A2
Telephone: (306) 779-6115
FAX: (306) 779-6116
1. English or English Language Arts A30
2. One of English B30, English Language Arts B30, Français Fransaskois A or B30, Français immersion 30
3. Mathematics B30
4. Mathematics C30
5. Chemistry 30
6. Physics 30
7. One approved course numbered 20 or 30, from Lists 1, 2, or 3
The minimum admission average of 70% must be attained on both points 1 through 6 and on 1 through 7.
Applicants to the Faculty of Engineering, whose Grade 12 average on seven acceptable subjects is 70% or better may be admitted with one deficiency. The deficient subjects may be one of Chemistry 30 or Physics 30. The deficiency must be made up within the first two semesters.
While it is not required, students will find it an advantage to take high school calculus. Prospective engineering students should carefully note the prerequisite for MATH 110. It is quite possible that this prerequisite could result in the student needing an extra semester to complete requirements for the degree.
The Faculty of Engineering has a first-year enrolment limit of 200 students. Students will be accepted on final marks if they have graduated from high school or on an early conditional acceptance based on final marks plus mid-term marks if graduating in the following June. The students will be accepted if they have an average of 70% or higher. Those students with averages between 65% and 70% will be placed on a wait list and they will be accepted when and if space is available. Students who are given an early conditional acceptance, based on mid term marks, may not be accepted if their final marks are below 68%.
Those students who are admitted or conditionally admitted will be given a limited time - 10 days - to indicate that they are intending to register for fall courses. They will also be given limited time - 2 weeks - to register once the registration period is opened for them.
If a student has not made a positive response by the end of the acceptance period, it will be assumed that the student is not coming and the student who has the next highest average will be accepted from the wait list. If by the end of the second week of June the quota is not filled by students with averages of 70% or higher, students will be accepted first from the wait list and then on a first come first serve basis. An out-of-town student may register by phone or mail.
SIFC Engineering (Environmental Health & Science Program)
Subjects required for admission to this program are the same as the Faculty of Engineering. A minimum admission average of 65% must be attained on both points 1 through 6 and 1 through 7 of the Faculty of Engineering section. Currently, there is no enrollment limit for this program.
Faculty of Fine Arts, Campion Fine Arts, Luther Fine Arts, SIFC Fine Arts
1. English or English Language Arts A30
2. One of English B30, English Language Arts B30, Français Fransaskois A or B30, Français immersion 30
3. 3 approved courses numbered 30 from List 1
BFA (Visual Arts) and Certificate in Visual Arts: In addition to general and Faculty of Fine Arts admission requirements, a portfolio is required. Deadline for submission: December 1 for Winter semester entrance, April 1 for Fall semester entrance.
BMus: In addition to general and Faculty of Fine Arts admission requirements, an interview and music placement test in theory as well as an audition in the applicant's major applied area are required. For examination dates, contact the head of the Music Department.
BMusEd: In addition to general and Faculty of Fine Arts admission requirements, an entrance examination is required in performance and in music theory to be given by the Music Department. For examination dates, contact the head of the Music Department.
Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
See the Graduate Studies and Research Calendar.
The admission requirements to the School of Human Justice are the same as those of the Faculty of Arts.
Students must successfully complete two years of pre-journalism through the Faculty of Arts for the BA in journalism or must have a bachelor's degree for admission to the Bachelor of Journalism degree. Refer to the Application Deadlines on page 19 and the School of Journalism section of this calendar on page 206.
Faculty of Physical Activity Studies
1. English or English Language Arts A30
2. One of English B30, English Language Arts B30, Français Fransaskois A or B30, Français immersion 30.
3. One math from Calculus 30 or Mathematics 30, Mathematics A30, B30 or C30.
4. One science from Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Geology 30 or Physics 30.
5. One additional approved course numbered 30 from List 1.
Professional and Pre-Professional Programs
For information regarding these programs please refer to the Professional and Pre-Professional Program section on page 371 of this calendar.
Faculty of Science, Campion Science, Luther Science, SIFC Science
1. English or English Language Arts A30.
2. One of English B30, English Language Arts B30, Français Fransaskois A or B30, Français immersion 30.
3. Mathematics B30.
4. Mathematics C30.
5. One of Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30.
(For those students seeking admission from a province in which there is only one non-calculus mathematics course in Grade 12, the Mathematics B30 and C30 requirements will be replaced by Grade 12 mathematics.)
A student who has failed 15 or more credit hours of courses taken while registered in another faculty or at another university will not be admitted to the Faculty of Science except by permission of the Dean.
Applicants with Secondary Level Standing must meet the admission requirements of the Faculty of Arts. The changes to the Admission requirements for the Faculty of Arts will also apply to the Faculty of Social Work effective Fall 2002 (refer to the Faculty of Arts section) (subject to approval of Senate). Students who are admissible will be admitted as Social Work Qualifying. Qualifying students can register for university courses and then apply to the BSW or CSW by the subsequent application date.
Applicants with post-secondary education must apply to the University of Regina prior to applying to the BSW or CSW.
Application dates for the BSW/CSW are September 15 and January 15. For additional information refer to the Faculty of Social Work section on page 355 of this calendar.
SIFC Social Work
In addition to meeting the admission requirements of the Faculty of Arts, SIFC requires that social work applicants be approved by their Admissions Committee. For further information, contact SIFC Social Work in Saskatoon at (306) 931-1800.
ADMISSIONS AND RE-ADMISSIONS
All new students must apply for admission.
Students who attended the University of Regina prior to September 1964 (then the University of Saskatchewan, Regina Campus) and who have not attended since that date must complete an application for admission to the University of Regina.
A student must be admitted before registering in courses.
Re-Admission: (subject to approval by Senate)
A previous University of Regina student must apply for re-admission:
· after a voluntary absence of six semesters or more (spring/summer shall be counted as a semester), or
· after having been required to discontinue because of unsatisfactory academic standing, or
· after having been suspended for disciplinary reasons.
Students wishing to continue studies in a different faculty must complete an Application for Faculty Transfer rather than an Application for Re-Admission. Such students will be required to meet the entrance requirements of the faculty to which they wish to transfer.
APPLICATION FEE (Subject to change)
All new undergraduate applicants applying for admission to the University of Regina must submit a $50.00 non-refundable application fee with their application. Payment may be made by Visa or MasterCard by completing the Credit Card Payment section of the application form. Payment may also be made by cheque or money order, payable to the "University of Regina". Please do not send cash through the mail A fee is not required from students applying for re-admission or faculty transfer.
The following documents are required to support an application for admission/re-admission/faculty transfer prior to acceptance. Students are advised to request transcripts well in advance of submission of their application forms. Documents submitted become the property of the University of Regina and are not returnable. Transcripts received cannot be provided to other institutions.
If documents are in a language other than English or French, a notarized original translation must accompany documents.
1. High School Statement of Standing : New students who have completed their high school education in the Province of Saskatchewan must submit one official statement of Saskatchewan Secondary Level Standing which may be obtained from the Saskatchewan Department of Education, 1500 - 4th Avenue, Regina, SK. S4P 3V7. Copies forwarded electronically from the Department to the Admissions Office are preferred. Students who have completed high school education outside the Province of Saskatchewan must submit one official transcript of their academic standing. Photocopies or faxed copies are not acceptable.
2. Post-Secondary Statement of Standing: Students who have previously attended another post-secondary institution (e.g. college, teachers' college, or another university) must have two final official transcripts forwarded directly from the institution attended to Admissions, Office of the Registrar, University of Regina. Photocopies of transcripts, faxed transcripts, and transcripts issued to students are not acceptable.
3. Letter of Permission: Students wishing to apply University of Regina credits to a post-secondary institution other than the University of Regina must have a letter of permission from that institution, listing the courses the applicant has permission to take. This letter may be provided by the student or the home institution to Admissions, Office of the Registrar, University of Regina. This letter must be received by Admissions prior to the applicant being admitted to the University of Regina. Faxes are acceptable from the home institution.
4. Proficiency in English: Please refer to the details previously provided on page 12.
5. Documents Unavailable: Students wishing to apply for admission who are unable to obtain all or some of their academic documents for reasons beyond their control may apply for special consideration from the Admissions Office. Such students should submit a letter outlining their qualifications and the reason why missing documents cannot be submitted.
Students who anticipate completing Saskatchewan Secondary Level Standing or a satisfactory equivalent in June and who have maintained an average of 65% or more on the required admission subjects may submit an application for admission to the University on or after April 15. This application must be supported by a statement from the student's principal regarding the student's academic standing, including both the final grades from Grade 11, the first semester of Grade 12 and the mid-term grades from the second semester of Grade 12. Forms are available from either Admissions, Office of the Registrar or High School Guidance Counsellors. Students making such application will be granted conditional acceptance by the University and should then contact their respective faculty to arrange for counselling in order to register for courses for the Fall semester.
When final transcripts are available from the Saskatchewan Department of Education, (or equivalent), the student must have one official copy forwarded (as described above under Documents Required) to Admissions, Office of the Registrar. The deadline for submission is August 15. Photocopies of transcripts are not acceptable. Copies forwarded electronically from the Department of Education are preferred. If the student's standing has remained satisfactory, the conditional status will be removed from the admission. No student admitted on an early conditional basis will be allowed to remain in courses for the Fall semester (starting in September) unless the Office of the Registrar has the required final transcripts on file.
Students who are not eligible for admission on the basis of the final transcript will have their admission to the University reviewed; the admission may be revoked.
APPLICATION FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Applicants who have a visual impairment may complete their undergraduate admission form in an alternate format. Contact the admissions office for further information.
Priority will be given to applicants who adhere to the deadlines for completed applications.
FALL SEMESTER |
COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION/RE-ADMISSION January 31* - School of Journalism8
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COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR FACULTY TRANSFER August 15* |
WINTER SEMESTER |
COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION/RE-ADMISSION October 15* - Students outside Canada
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COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR FACULTY TRANSFER January 5* |
* These are fixed dates. When the date occurs on a Saturday, Sunday, or other University holiday, the deadline is automatically 4:30 p.m. the previous business day. |
A completed application means that the Admissions office has received application form, application fee (where required), all required transcripts and other required documents.
Only under exceptional circumstances will late applications be considered.
1. On-campus courses: Applications for admission or registrations for on-campus courses will not normally be accepted after the end of the second week of the semester.
2. Off-campus courses: Applications for admission will not be accepted after 25% of the course has been completed.
ADVANCED STANDING AND TRANSFER CREDIT
Pan-Canadian Protocol on the Transferability of University Credits
The Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) have passed a resolution calling for a uniform protocol on the transfer of credits between Canadian universities. The University of Regina accepts the Pan-Canadian Protocol on the transferability of university credits.
The Protocol:
Given the importance of promoting student mobility across Canada at the university level; given the high quality and standards of all universities in Canada; given the evolving characteristics of the Canadian university student body where students are generally older, more mobile, and more likely to be forced by work-related or personal reasons to register in more than one university to complete their undergraduate work; given the need to reassure students that all course work satisfactorily completed in the first two years of university study will be considered for recognition of credit should they be granted admission at another university; and given the need to reassure students that the process of transferring to another university in Canada will not result in undue additional costs or in the need to repeat essentially equivalent previous learning experiences, the University of Regina undertakes to take the necessary measures to ensure that, all course work completed by transfer students during the first two years of university study in Canada (including the final year of studies leading to a diploma of college studies (DCS) in Quebec and the university transfer courses offered by community colleges and university colleges in British Columbia and Alberta) will be recognized and fully credited for the purposes of granting a degree provided that:
1. the transfer student is deemed admissible and has been presented with an offer of admission;
2. the transfer student has achieved a passing grade in his/her course(s) and has obtained grade levels that would normally be required of continuing students; and
3. the credits earned are related to the program of study in which the transfer student will register, or the credits can be counted as electives for the program of study.
University of Regina Transfer Credit Guidelines
The University of Regina accepts the principle that appropriate courses taken at colleges, technical institutes and other universities will be recognized for transfer credit. Transfer credit will also be granted to students in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program if a student has completed individual International Baccalaureate courses at the higher level with a grade of 5 or better. Students who have completed Advanced Placement (AP) exams with a grade of at least 4 shall be granted advanced standing (credit or placement) in approved courses. An official IB or AP transcript is required as part of the evaluation process. Further information with respect to the IB and AP programs is available from Admissions, Registrar's Office.
With respect to Bible Colleges, the University of Regina will grant transfer credit to students who have attended a college which is a member institute of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) or is affiliated with an AUCC member institution and accredited by the American Association of Bible Colleges (AABC).
The amount of credit may be limited depending upon the program in which the student chooses to enroll. The Admissions Office, in conjunction with the appropriate faculty, will determine what credit for advanced standing will be given. Most faculties at the university require that a substantial portion of the program (usually at least half) be taken at the University of Regina. The criteria for granting transfer credit may vary from one faculty to another. Some require minimum grades for transfer while others will not consider courses completed prior to a certain date.
Therefore transfer credit that is acceptable to one faculty may not be acceptable to another. Students should consult the appropriate section of the calendar in order to ascertain the transfer credit regulations of their chosen faculty.
Grades obtained in courses taken at other universities are not included in calculating the grade point average for graduation except where such courses are required to be taken at the other institutions as part of a University of Regina program. Grades obtained in courses taken at other institutions may be used for assessing admission to a faculty or program or for other purposes.
Students with post-secondary education from an institution outside Canada and the United States who wish to seek transfer credit towards a University of Regina undergraduate program must apply to the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) for a Description of Course Work to be sent to the Admissions Office. The IQAS Assessment will be used as a tool by the University of Regina in determining transfer credits granted in the student's program.
The student is responsible for the cost of such an assessment. Applications for this service can be obtained by contacting the Admissions Office or IQAS, Alberta Advanced Education and Manpower, 4th floor, Sterling Place, 9940-106 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5K 2V1, telephone (780) 427-2655.
Students who seek admission to any faculty of the University of Regina with advanced standing must submit a calendar of the university, if outside Canada, at which they have previously studied as well as a copy of each course description. If the material is in a language other than English or French, a notarized original translation must accompany the documents.
1 For students who graduate from Grade 12 in 1999/2000 or 2000/2001, the two English credits may be selected from any two of English A30, B30, English Language Arts A30 or B30 (subject to approval by Senate).
2 Students planning to take Pre-administration must have credit for Mathematics A30 and B30.
3 For additional criteria for admission to Faculty of Education, refer to EDUCATION SECTION. For some programs, Mathematics is required.
4 Must include one science from Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Geology 30 or Physics 30 and one math from Calculus 30, Mathematics 30, Mathematics A30, B30 or C30.
5 The fifth admission requirement for the Faculty of Science is one of Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30.
6 For additional criteria for admission to the social work program, refer to the FACULTY OF SOCIAL WORK SECTION.
7 Students applying to the Baccalauréat en éducation programs may be admitted without English A30 and B30 provided that they have the equivalent courses taken in French within their secondary program.
8 Students who have completed or are completing the pre-journalism stage must apply for admission to the School of Journalism for the final two years of the program. Students with a previous degree also must apply for admission to the School. The degree must have been conferred prior to the application deadline. The application deadline is January 31. Information on application procedures is available from the School of Journalism or the Admissions Office.
9 The Teacher Education Admission Profile must be submitted by all applicants. Information on application procedures is available from the Faculty of Education or the Admissions Office for the BEd (Elementary), the BEd (Secondary), the BEd (Arts Education) and the Baccalauréat en éducation (élémentaire et secondaire). Applications received after February 15th will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis until enrolment is filled.
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