Admission Us Guide

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G oba educatio . Right e t door. A UBC guide for students in the United States

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UBC o ers America stude ts a wor d o o ortu ities: A beauti u , sa e setti g i o e o the most desirab e regio sto ive. A i ter atio a re ow ed a d recog ized educatioat a to research u iversit . A d a cha ce to e a d our g obabou daries rom c ose to home. We come to UBC.

The UBC adva tageWhat are the be efts or a

America stud i g at UBC?

1. Gai a g oba educatioIn a global economy, employers want college graduateswith an international perspective. UBC o ers you aninternational education without leaving the continent.

You’ll be learning alongside more than 5,500 internationalstudents rom over 130 countries and Canadians romhighly diverse backgrounds. You can add internationalexperience to your resume through an exchange program

at one o our 180 partner universities in 39 countries,by gaining global work experience through UBC’s Co-opEducation program or by studying one or more o the23 languages o ered.

2. Educatio a e ce e ceAward-winning aculty and programs have led to UBC’sinternational reputation or academic excellence.Prestigious publications such as The Economist andNewsweekconsistently rate UBC in the top 40 o theworld’s best universities; and among the top 10 publicuniversities in North America alongside UCLA and theUniversity o Michigan.

3. I ter atio a recog itioUBC grads go on to leading graduate and pro essionalschools— rom Harvard to MIT, rom Ox ord to theLondon School o Economics. American companiesrecruiting at UBC include Microso t, Proctor & Gamble,Amazon.com and many more. There are UBC alumniassociations in 16 US cities, with over 7,000 active members.

4. Two cam uses. U imited o ortu ities.With two distinct campuses, you can choose the settingthat’s right or you. UBC Vancouver is a grand, multi-disciplinary campus set just minutes rom a ast-pacedcosmopolitan city. UBC Okanagan o ers all the advantageso a world-class research and teaching university but withinan intimate learning community.

• 1,232 American students (761 under raduate, 471 raduate)study here, the lar est roup of international students on campus

• Active UBC alumni branches in 16 US cities, includin New Yor ,San Francisco, Washin ton DC, Chica o and Seattle

• E chan e partnerships with 19 US colle es, includinBer eley, UCLA and the University of Washin ton

• Course offerin s in American literature, history, overnment,politics and a major in United States Studies

• More than 250 full-time faculty members are US citizens

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What’s it ike ivi g at UBC?Whether you study in Vancouver or Kelowna, UBC’s mildclimate, proximity to the city and miles o beaches andtrails o er a wealth o year-round outdoor and culturalactivities. More than 7,000 undergraduate students live inon-campus housing, so there are plenty o opportunities tomake new riends and get involved in campus li e.

“I was consciously looking for a science program in an urbansetting. Classes are full of people from all over the world, whichencourages an open perspective on a variety of issues. I feel I have ideas I want to pursue and the faculty are so supportive and encouraging by making the time to discuss my ideas. ”

Ame ia Da ,Los An eles, California; Santa Monica Hi h SchoolFaculty of Science, UBC Vancouver

“Vancouver is an amazing and dynamic place. It’s on the cutting edge, with a lot of ideas going back and forth. UBC and Vancouver offer a glimpse into the future, because there’s a balance with the natural world. Sustainability is one of the biggest issues in the world right now, and UBC allows the discussion to happen.”Jack Smith, Portland, Maine; Wayn ete School Faculty of Arts, UBC Vancouver

More to e ore What s orts a d recreatio a activities are there at UBC?UBC’s legendary intramural program o ers a diverseselection o sports, more than 30 annual special events,and over 50 ftness, dance and martial arts classes.

Recreational choices are unlimited, rom working out atthe ftness centre to hiking, rom mountain biking throughmiles o trails to relaxing at the beach. The new Winter Sports Centre at UBC Vancouver has three new ice rinksand seating or 8,000. The centre will host events o the2010 Winter Olympics.

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What about varsit s orts at UBC?UBC has one o the largest and most success ul varsityathletic programs in Canada, comprised o 30 teamsparticipating in 13 di erent sports. With teams or eachcampus—the UBC Vancouver Thunderbirds and the UBCOkanagan Heat—no university in Canada has won morenational championships in the past decade.

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• UBC ran s ahead of MIT and Stanford in US patents led andstartups formed per US$100 million of research fundin

• Student-teacher ratio: 15:1• UBC researchers brin in more than $485 million CAD in

research funds annually from overnment, industry andnot-for-pro t foundations

• UBC has 17 Faculties, 14 Schools, 187 under raduatepro rams, 154 master’s pro rams and 95 PhD pro rams

• UBC is one of only two Canadian universities with a Nobellaureate faculty member—Dr. Carl Wieman (Faculty of Science)

• 99.1% of full-time faculty members have PhDs(hi hest percenta e in Canada)

• Over 90% of rst year full-time students o on to second year• 47% of 1st and 2nd year classes have 100 or fewer students• 44% of 3rd and 4th year classes have 50 or fewer students• UBC Vancouver under raduate enrollment: 35,079• UBC O ana an under raduate enrollment: 4,613

About UBC

How is the UBC a icatio rocess di ere trom that o a t ica America co ege?

1. Admission criteriaAdmission to UBC is based primarily on your academicrecord. Your admission average will be calculated on our senior level academic subjects. The courses used tocalculate this average vary depending on the feld o study(Faculty or School) you’re applying to. SAT or ACT +Writing scores are also required.

2. Rollin admissions and two-part applicationUBC begins accepting applications in October and a decisionis made once your application is complete. There are twoparts to your application: 1. Apply to the University with

your frst and second choice o program and campus.2. A ter applying, UBC will noti y you o the requireddocuments to submit including SAT/ACT scores, ando fcial transcripts including the frst semester or trimester o your senior year.

Whe wi I be otifed o m acce ta ce?To help ensure a timely admission decision, applicantsshould submit their online application well in advance o the application deadline, pay their application ee, completethe online supplemental application orm, and send allrequired supporting documents to UndergraduateAdmissions as soon as possible. Due to the large number o

America admissio s applications, it can take several weeks to evaluate andprocess a completed application fle.

Ca I tra s er to UBC rom a Americaco ege or u iversit ?UBC welcomes applications rom qualifed students in goodacademic standing who wish to trans er to UBC romanother accredited US college or university. UBC alsoaccepts applications rom visiting students and rom studentsat accredited institutes o technology or polytechnics.

1. Basis of admission for transfer applicants from colle esand universitiesI you have not taken su fcient courses at the post-secondarylevel to orm the basis o admission (minimum 24 semester credits), you will be evaluated on your fnal secondary schoolgrades and your partial post-secondary studies. Secondaryschool prerequisites are required or some UBC Faculties/programs. Admission is competitive and meeting theminimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

2. Transfer creditTrans er is possible to the 2nd or 3rd year o a UBCprogram, depending on the number o trans erable credits

you have taken — maximum allowable trans er credit is nomore than 50% o the degree program. Trans er credit isdetermined at the time o evaluation and will be includedin the o er o admission.

Ge era requireme ts(ALL applicants must meetthese requirements)

Facu t -s ecifc requireme ts

UBC welcomes applications rom qualifed American students. Please note that you must meet both the generaladmission requirements and the prerequisites or the Faculty/School you are interested in. Admission is competitive,and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

• Graduation from an academic or college-prep program at a US-regionally accredited institution• Four years of English to the Senior Level (not ESL) and three years of math • At least three other full-year senior academic subjects and prerequisites for intended program • Either SAT I or ACT + Writing scores must be submitted in support of your application.

UBC’s institution SAT code is 0965, and its institution ACT code is 5259.• Although not required, additional personal information in support of your application is strongly

recommended. See online supplemental application on page 4.

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Applied Science (Engineering) Senior Level Math(pre-Calculus); two ull years o Chemistry(or AP Chemistry) and Physics (or AP Physics)

Arts See general requirements (above)

Sauder School of Business Senior Level Math(pre-Calculus); Supplemental Application required,see .s u e .ub . /b (Students may also apply ollowing frst-year university)

Forestry Senior Level Math (pre-Calculus); Two o Biology,Chemistry, or Physics (at least one or two years or APequivalent); (Wood Products Processing requires one year each o Chemistry and Physics)See . est y.ub .

Human Kinetics One o : Senior Level Math (pre-Calculus),or two ull years o Chemistry (or AP Chemistry), Physics(or AP Physics) or Biology (or AP Biology)

Land & Food Systems Senior Level Math (pre-Calculus);two o Chemistry, Physics or Biology (at least one year each)

Science Senior Level Math (pre-Calculus) with a minimumgrade o C+; Chemistry and Physics (at least one year each)

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Arts See general requirements (above)

Engineering Senior Level Math (pre-Calculus);two ull years o Chemistry (or AP Chemistry)and Physics (or AP Physics)

Health Studies See general requirements (above)

Human Kinetics Senior Level Math; one o Biology (or APBiology), Geology (or AP Geology), Chemistry (or APChemistry), or Physics (or AP Physics)

Management Senior Level Math (pre-Calculus)

Science Senior Level Math (pre-Calculus) with aminimum grade o C+; Chemistry (at least one year);Physics (at least one year) is strongly recommended

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O i e Su eme ta A icatio Your academic record is the primary basis or admission to UBC,but students rom secondary schools outside Canada are stronglyencouraged to electronically submit personal in ormation with their application. For details, see: .stu ents.ub . /ss

Adva ced creditUBC o ers generous frst-year credit to students who achieve highstanding on the International Baccalaureate or Advanced Placementexams. I you are taking concurrent college courses at an accreditedinstitution, you may receive credit and will be notifed when youare o ered admission. For a complete list o specifc course creditsand minimum exam scores required, visit the Admissions section o

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Stud ermitTo study in Canada, you will need a Canada Study Permit, available

rom Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) o fces in the US(located in most major cities), or at any Canadian port o entry(airport or border crossing). To complete your Canada Study Permitapplication, you will need your o fcial letter o acceptance, validphoto ID and evidence o unds to cover one year’s tuition andliving costs. . i .g . /eng ish/stu y

Discover moreFor more in ormation about admissions including trans er requirements, general requirements or i you are interested inattending UBC as a visiting or unclassifed student,visit the Admissions section o y u.ub .

Experience UBC’s campuses, see some o the great acilities andtalk to students about UBC. Check out the Campus Tours sectiono y u.ub . . For a virtual tour, see .stu ents.ub . /vi tu t u or

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UBC O anagan at Ke ow a is a one-hour i ht or a four-hour drive east of Vancouver.

How much wi it cost to atte d UBC?Tuition ees at UBC compare avourably with similar high-calibre US schools and are the same at UBC Vancouver andUBC Okanagan. Fees are adjusted annually by the Board o Governors and are subject to change. Undergraduate tuitionis charged on a per-credit basis. A typical course load variesby Faculty and ranges rom 30 credits (Arts) to 36 credits(Engineering). The current tuition ee or international

students, including US citizens, is $644.47 CAD per creditor most programs. Fees are higher ($724.00 CAD per credit)or the Sauder School o Business. Di erent tuition ees apply

to Canadian citizens and permanent residents o Canada.

Costs a d f a ces

FIRST yEAR COURSE lOADTUITION (30 CREDITS AT $644.47 PER CREDIT) TUITION (36 CREDITS)

ROOM AnD BOARD

OTHER ExpEnSES STUDENT FEES BOOkS

PERSONAL ExPENSES TRANSPORTATION HEALTH INSURANCE

ESTIMATED TOTAl COST (30 CREDITS)ESTIMATED TOTAl COST (36 CREDITS)

$CAD$19,334 $23,200

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$2,500 $176 $587

$31,547 $35,413

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What f a cia aid a d awards are avai ab e toUS stude ts?Last year UBC dedicated $2.2 million CAD to fnancial aidand awards or international students, along with additionalresources or Canadian students. Please note however thatBC Provincial and Canadian ederal government loans andassistance plans are available only to citizens and permanentresidents o Canada.

In ormation on the variety o mer it and need-based awardsavailable or international students at UBC can be oundonline at .stu ents.ub . /fn n e

I eligible, international students holding a Canadian StudyPermit may work part-time on- or o -campus or the durationo their studies, and ull-time or one year a ter graduating

rom UBC Vancouver or two years rom UBC Okanagan.US citizens may be eligible or Sta ord or Plus Loans.

Sta ord loa s — Borrowed directly by the student http://stu ents.ub . /fn n e/ ns. ?p ge=us&vie =st

plUS oa s— Borrowed by the parent to help und thestudent’s education

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Complete the Free Application or Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) orm, available rom a local college in mostAmerican cities or online at . s .e .g v

Speci y UBC using the UBC Title IV Code: G08369 .

Located in the southwestern corner of British Columbia, Va couver is just 40 m(25 miles) from the US border, and on major air routes from around the world.

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