2014/15 STUDENT VIEWBOOK

Every student has within themselves the potential for greatness, but not every university has the ability to develop that potential. Even if you aren’t sure what path you want your career to take, the Saint Mary’s approach to learning will uniquely nurture the promise you possess. With one-on-one access to professors, experiential learning opportunities, supportive student services, an international student body, a small but lively campus, and abundant research dollars, when you study at Saint Mary’s you can be whatever you hope to become. Which means you can be confident in your future.Be your potential

Be your potential

HALIFAX

In Halifax, Nova Scotia, there’s no compromise. It’s the big city, with small-town charm. It’s vibrant urban energy with a laidback ocean playground. It’s a cool city in the province with the warmest year-round weather.* It’s cafés, galleries, shopping, and live music with surfing, hiking, ice skating, kayaking, and beaches all just minutes away. It’s Atlantic Canada’s centre of innovation and commerce, right at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, and the Saint Mary’s University campus is a short walk from it all. Is it the perfect city? For you, it probably is.

Be at home* Environment Canada 2014

BEACHES

PROVINCIAL ART GALLERY

RESTAURANTS

CONCERT VENUES

DOWNTOWN SHOPPING

THEATRE

GROCERIES

LAKES

AIRPORT

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Be at home

CAMPUS LIFE Contained within a single, lush city block, the Saint Mary’s University campus encourages a close-knit community by design. Friends are made often, interests are shared easily, and school spirit is felt intensely.

This is an easy place to feel comfortable, connected, and involved.

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Justine Colley (pictured, middle), SMU grad 2014, was named the Top Female Athlete in Canadian Interuniversity Sport for 2013-2014.Be spirited

EXERCISE YOUR NEED TO BE ACTIVEGet involved in athletics on campus, and you will do more than keep your body healthy – you will keep your mind sharp. From varsity athletics to intramurals,* it’s easy to indulge your love of sports. In the new Homburg Centre for Health & Wellness, you’ll find our state-of-the-art fitness facility, SMUfit.

VARSITY ATHLETICSBasketballHockeyCross Country

Field Hockey FootballRugby

Track & FieldVolleyballSoccer

A PLACE FOR SHARED INTERESTSSomething you’re passionate about? Join a campus club or society dedicated to it – or start your own. Delve deep into ideas and enjoy meaningful discussions; you’ll quickly make friends and connections that will endure long after you leave university behind.

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES* ON CAMPUS

* Full list of societies available, smusa.ca/societies.

Accounting SocietyChemistry SocietyHabitat for HumanityForensics SocietyPhotography SocietyEngineering SocietyGarden SocietyPsychology Society

Aboriginal SocietyGaming SocietyMedical SocietyFashion & Design SocietyPre-Law SocietyAIESECEnactusAnimal Welfare Society

Cheerleading ClubCurling ClubDance ClubBaseball ClubRugby ClubEquestrian ClubLacrosse ClubKarate Club

* Full list of intramurals available, smu.ca/campus-life/athletics-and-recreation.

STUDYING ON CAMPUS

A TRADITION OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCEEstablished in 1802, Saint Mary’s is internationally respected for its academic reputation. About 99% of our full-time professors have their PhD, which is more than any other university in the province. These accomplished professors bring their depth of experience to the classroom, for your benefit, and our rich community of alumni brings the real world to you. If you ever need a helping hand along the way, academic support, health, career, and admissions assistance are at your service.

We dedicate over $5 million annually to student scholarships – and guarantee a renewable entrance award with 80%+.

Be prepared for a career

SMU CLASSES WITH FEWER THAN 60 STUDENTS

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THE SKILLS EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FORTheoretical knowledge is but one part of the equation. At Saint Mary’s, your academic education is balanced with an experiential one. Our curricula are based on actually experiencing the ideas being discussed, so our classrooms are labs of engagement. Which means you’ll be able to hit the ground running after you graduate.

Co-op opportunities are available in every single faculty.

Research opportunities are available after your first year.

With 75 partnerships in 22 countries, you’ll be able to travel and study abroad for an international perspective.

Be prepared for a career

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INTERNATIONALLY CONNECTEDThe Saint Mary’s campus may be contained within a single city block, but the impact we make and inspiration we gain are global in scope. The University has active linkages with more than 180 institutions internationally, has implemented capacity-building projects and consultancies in more than 40 countries, and offers exchange programs in 22 countries at over 75 partner institutions. The map to the right puts these connections into perspective – and the featured stories below bring the human element into focus.

THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF INDUSTRY IN CHINATracing the connections between biology, human behaviour, and environmental degradation leads SMU students annually to the remote village of Xun Yang Ba in China.

MAKING HISTORY IN NORMANDY, FRANCELanding a co-op opportunity through Veterans Affairs at the Canadian Second World War Museum at Juno Beach, a SMU student dug deep into the tourism industry at WWII battle sites.

MIAMI INTERNSHIP IN FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGYEvery other year, students in this course spend two weeks at the Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner Department to get hands-on experience with forensic skeletal remains. It’s invaluable applied learning.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN BOLIVIAWhen SMU students travel for an internship in Cochabamba, Bolivia, they work to build capacity in increasing food security, securing a future for children and youth, and stimulating sustainable economic growth.

DELIVERING HEALTH EDUCATION IN THE GAMBIASMU students from several disciplines travel regularly to this West African nation to conduct peer-health education programs focused on water safety, scarcity, and pollution prevention.

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Where our over 40,000 alumni now live

Current international opportunities

Where our current students call home

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FACULTY OF ARTS

Be in demand

Ross Grant, International Development Studies student, has travelled to Vietnam to research belief patterns about food both for his own studies, and to support a professor’s research.

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Be in demand

The majority of North America’s CEOs began their climb to the top with a Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.). Given that most people change careers three times during their life, a B.A. gives you the breadth of knowledge, adaptability, and employability that can take you anywhere. A Bachelor of Arts from Saint Mary’s sets you apart from the crowd in important ways.

Home to an expansive offering of Humanities and Social Science majors, Saint Mary’s is the only university in Atlantic Canada to offer a co-op option in every single Arts major. Our Arts professors are noted leaders in innovative research, with a cutting-edge approach to learning. We offer Arts students opportunities to study and gain experience abroad. Saint Mary’s is the right choice for obtaining the academic and experiential foundation to move directly into a career – or on to graduate and professional programs.

At Saint Mary’s, you are never alone on your journey. B.A. advisors in the Faculty of Arts will work with you to customize your degree to best meet your career and educational goals. If you’re unsure of your goals, advisors and other student services will help you find your focus.

A Bachelor of Arts degree will prepare you for lifelong success.

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AHEAD PROFESSORS WITH RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

STUDENTS IN FIRST- YEAR CLASSES,

ON AVERAGE

PROGRAMS OF STUDY MAJORS WITH

CO-OP (THAT’S ALL OF THEM!)

FACULTY OF ARTS

CERTIFICATESAtlantic Canada StudiesLinguisticsGerman Language and CultureSpanish Language and Hispanic CultureChinese StudiesJapanese StudiesHuman Resource Management

A FEW POSSIBLE CAREER PATHSForeign Aid WorkTeaching and EducationUrban PlanningLawForensicsJournalismMedicineMuseum/Gallery CurationInternational TradeSpeech TherapyPsychologyHealth PromotionLibrarianship and Resource ManagementYouth Development

Anthropology Asian Studies Atlantic Canada Studies* Business Studies

Classics

Creative Writing

Criminology*

Economics*

English

Entrepreneurship

Film Studies French

Geography*

German Studies

History*

International Development Studies*

Irish Studies

Latin American Studies Linguistics

Mathematics Philosophy* Political Science Psychology* Religious Studies* Sociology Spanish and Hispanic Culture

Women and Gender Studies (Masters Degree Only)

*Graduate degrees available

BACHELOR OF ARTS: MAJORS AND MINORS

Minor Option Only Co-op

International Opportunities Active Research

ARTS GRADS: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Ozlem Metinoglu Ozgun Owner, House of Moda B.A. in Political Science and German Studies, 2006

“Saint Mary’s offered me a world of possibilities, and helped me build a strong foundation for success in whatever I do. I never could have predicted that what I learned at Saint Mary’s would help me develop my own business right after graduation.”

Robin Isnor HR Associate, Landmark Cinemas B.A. in Psychology with an HR Certificate and Business Minor, 2013

“Not long after graduation I landed a position at the second largest movie exhibition company in the country. I’m now working to blend two previously existing cultures, develop procedures, and manage HR inquiries from 51 theatres. It’s crazy, but so rewarding!”

Nigerian student athlete Harry Ezenibe feels empowered by the community he found at Saint Mary’s, and especially in his inspiring relationship with his Crime and Media professor Dr. Michele Byers. Be sustainable

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The School of the Environment is the hub for environmental education at Saint Mary’s University. It brings together students and professors from all of the University’s programs that are explicitly environmental in focus. In the School of the Environment, students learn to apply knowledge from many academic disciplines to solve complex problems related to the sustainability of the global environment in the face of human development.

SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT

DEGREES WITH AN ENVIRONMENTAL FOCUSB.E.S. degree (Bachelor of Environmental Studies)B.A. degree with Major/Minor/Honours in GeographyB.Sc. degree with Major/Minor/Honours in Environmental ScienceB.Sc. degree with Major/Minor/Honours in Geography

Be sustainable

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SOBEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

The Sobey School of Business is the largest business school in Atlantic Canada, and it holds the coveted AACSB accreditation, bestowed on fewer than 5% of the world’s 13,000 business programs.

The many successes of our students and alumni prove that the Saint Mary’s business program provides students with rigorous business knowledge, not to mention a head start on a career. Which means you can graduate ready to make a difference in the world.

With a focus on responsible business, community partnerships, and real-world learning, the Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary’s will help you develop an entrepreneurial spirit, an ability to solve problems, and a desire to think creatively. Here, your learning extends beyond the classroom. Through co-op work placements, travel and exchanges, and by working in culturally diverse teams, you will develop leadership skills, global perspectives, and the ability to integrate environmental, ethical, and economic considerations into your decision making. Plus, our professors actively conduct research on a regional, national, and international basis, and bring that knowledge back to the classroom.

Be enterprising

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Be enterprising

Accounting student Charles Ackerman, in partnership with a fellow Bachelor of Commerce student, started his own construction business even before his degree was in hand.

GRADUATE DEGREESSobey MBA and MBA (CPA stream)Sobey EMBAMaster of Applied EconomicsMaster of FinanceMaster of Management (Co-operatives and Credit Unions)Master of Technology Entrepreneurship and InnovationPh.D. (Management)Graduate Diploma in Co-operative Management

CERTIFICATESHuman Resource ManagementFinancial Instrument Analysis

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE MAJORSAccounting

Computing and Information Systems

Economics (Honours)

Entrepreneurship

Finance

General Business Studies

Global Business Management

Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations

Management

Marketing

Co-op International Opportunities Active Research

SOBEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

SOBEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS IS ONE OF

5% THAT DO HOLD ACCREDITATION

AACSB RECOGNITION AMONG THE WORLD’S BUSINESS SCHOOLS

95% DO NOT HOLD ACCREDITATION

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In August 2013, Jing Yi (Claire) Hou, a third-year Accounting student from Shanxi, China, created and received funding for the “Speak Up!” project at Saint Mary’s, which aims to help international students integrate into the campus community.

A FEW POSSIBLE CAREER PATHSEntrepreneurBusiness Systems AnalystInsurance BrokerRecreation ManagerInternational Trade OfficerFinancial AdvisorAccountantAdvertising ExecutiveCommercial BankerFashion Retailer/BuyerHuman Resources ManagerInvestment Analyst

Jeff Lohnes Business Engagement Manager for the Movember Foundation in Canada B.Comm. in Marketing, 2008

“I connect with businesses across the country to help them develop and execute their Movember campaigns. I work with them to build strategies to raise funds and awareness for men’s health issues. My time at SMU was the perfect starting point for what’s been a great career path.”

Victor Gendy Senior Credit Solutions Analyst, Scotiabank B.Comm. in Finance and Marketing, 2008

“My responsibilities are exciting! They include writing credit and analyzing financial statements for public and private firms with sales between $25 million and $1 billion+ to increase bank revenue while minimizing risk.”

COMMERCE GRADS: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Science

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Science at Saint Mary’s: cutting-edge research and student support. The hallmark of a successful scientist is often a determination to question everything. If you’re asking yourself where you can best nurture your passion for discovery and your desire to test limits, then consider the evidence: award-winning professors and academic supports, like our first-year tutoring centre and peer mentorship program, provide SMU Science students with the tools, encouragement, and skills to succeed.

Rigorous academics are just one reason to choose Saint Mary’s Science. Many of our undergrads participate in their professor’s research projects – an experience that can be hard to come by in large institutions. With our small class and lab sizes, you gain dedicated attention from your professors, which goes a long way toward preparing you for graduate studies, professional programs, and career goals. Plus, when you choose Saint Mary’s, you benefit from a rich network of Science alumni who have achieved incredible success across the globe.

Add the University’s dedicated academic support services and our state-of-the-art facilities, and you have the formula for the greatest discovery of all – a promising future in science.

Be curious

Honours Math student Jenna Young worked closely with her professor, Dr. Bert Hartnell, on graph theory research, published in 2014.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE A FEW POSSIBLE CAREER PATHSPsychologistBiologistNuclear ScientistChemical EngineerEnvironmental ConsultantCrime Scene InvestigatorStatisticianMeteorologistCivil EngineerAstrophysicistMedical ExaminerConservationist

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MAJORSAstrophysics

Biology

Chemistry

Computing Science

Computing Science and Business Administration

Engineering (Diploma) Environmental Science

Forensic Sciences (Diploma)

Geography

Geology

Mathematics

Physics

Psychology*

*Human Resource Management Certificate option available

Co-op International Opportunities Active Research

GRADUATE DEGREESM.Sc. Applied ScienceM.Sc. and Ph.D. AstronomyM.Sc. Applied PsychologyM.Sc. Computing & Data AnalyticsPh.D. Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Be constructive Chelsea Adams Environmental Scientist, IAQ & Occupational Hygiene, Pinchin LeBlanc Environmental Ltd. B.Sc. in Environmental Science (Honours) and Biology, 2009

“We concern ourselves with the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of occupational stressors that could lead to workplace diseases. My experience at SMU gave me the confidence to defend my ideas at work.”

Arlette Langille Tissue Bank Specialist, Regional Tissue Bank QEII Health Sciences Centre B.Sc. in Biology and Psychology with a Diploma in Forensic Sciences, 2008

“I’m part of a small team responsible for all aspects of tissue donation throughout the Maritimes. We play an integral role in the Bone Marrow Transplant Program as well as solid organ recovery across Atlantic Canada. I couldn’t be happier with how Saint Mary’s helped get me here.”

SCIENCE GRADS: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

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DALHOUSIE

ChemicalCivilElectricalEnvironmentalIndustrialMaterialsMechanicalMineral Resource

WINDSOR

CivilMechanical (option streams) - Aerospace - Automotive - Environmental - General - Materials

ENGINEERING

Be constructive Engineering classes at Saint Mary’s focus on hands-on learning with state-of-the-art equipment – both in the classroom and through field trips. Engineering at SMU specializes in personal instruction: most of our engineering classes have a maximum of 40 students.

After successfully completing the two-year Diploma of Engineering at Saint Mary’s, students enter their third year of Engineering at Dalhousie University or Ontario’s University of Windsor, where they will have co-op and internship opportunities.

* Engineering students can transfer up to $5,000 per year of renewable entrance scholarships to Dalhousie.

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RESIDENCE

When you live on campus, you can expect to be in the middle of the action – yet still have a private place for some peace and quiet. About 1,000 students choose to live on campus in the Loyola, Rice, or Vanier residences, and since most campus buildings are connected, you’ll stay warm and dry.

All the comforts of home, and then some.

Single Room

Double Room

Apartment

Be centredA SAFE AND SECURE HOME AWAY FROM HOME• Security procedures and measures in place • Both co-ed and same-sex residence options available • Healthy food choices • Student lounges everywhere • Social gatherings, from movie nights to floor events• Hairstylist, laundry, store, and more

For more information on residence at Saint Mary’s, smu.ca/campus-life/residences-and-housing.

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Be centredKathryn Buttle, SMU grad 2014, was a Residence Assistant for three years and graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce.

ARTSENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS

AMERICAN PATTERNED SYSTEM

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA/COURSES

BRITISH PATTERNED SYSTEM

English 12 academic

Four additional academic 12 courses

English (College Prep)

Four additional college preparatory courses

English SL/HL

Four additional courses

Students must have a minimum IB diploma score of 24 with grades of 3 and above in five academic subjects, depending on program.

Students must have a 70% average with no mark below 60% in five academic subjects, depending on program.

Students must have a 70% average with no mark below 60% in five academic subjects, depending on program.

Students must pass five subjects, two of which must be at the Advanced level. Students who achieve above average results in GCSEs / IGCSEs will be considered for admission. Grades of A-C are required from O-Levels and grades of A-E are required for A-Levels.

English

Four additional courses

SCIENCE English 12 academic

Pre-Calculus 12 or Calculus 12

Two academic 12 science courses*

One additional academic 12 course

English (College Prep)

Pre-Calculus Mathematics

Two college preparatory science courses*

One additional college preparatory course

English SL/HL

Mathematics SL/HL

Two science courses* SL/HL

One additional course

English

Additional Mathematics

Two science courses

One additional course

DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING

English 12 academic

Pre-Calculus 12 or Calculus 12

Physics 12

Chemistry 12

One additional academic 12 course

English (College Prep)

Pre-Calculus Mathematics

Physics (College Prep)

Chemistry (College Prep)

One additional college preparatory course

English SL/HL

Mathematics SL/HL

Physics SL/HL

Chemistry SL/HL

One additional course

English

Additional Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

One additional course

English 12 academic

Mathematics 12 or Advanced Mathematics 12 or Pre Calculus 12 or Calculus 12

Three additional academic 12 courses

English (College Prep)

Mathematics

Three additional college preparatory courses

English SL/HL

Math Studies or Mathematics SL/HL

Three additional courses

English

Mathematics

Three additional courses

COMMERCE

* Accepted science courses: Biology, Physics, Chemistry

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FROM HIGH SCHOOL

GRADE Grade 12 (or equivalent) Grade 12

If your admission requirements are not listed here, please contact recruitment@smu.ca for specific details.

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LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSIt’s important to speak and understand English at a level that will allow you to make the most of your classes, assignments, and study groups. If English is not your first language, one of the following may be required:

• iBT TOEFL: minimum score of 80 overall with no band score below 20

• IELTS: minimum score of 6.5 with no score below 6.0

• CanTEST: minimum of 4.5 with no individual score below 4.0

• CAEL: minimum of 60 with no individual band below 50

• Cambridge ESOL Exams CAE: grade of A, B, or C

• Pearson PTE: score of 58 or higher

If you are academically qualified but have not submitted a test score, Saint Mary’s University will offer a conditional acceptance until your proof of proficiency is received. A conditional acceptance can help you obtain your study permit.

Improve your English at one of the leading English language centres in Canada. As part of the Saint Mary’s University family, our students have the benefit of many facilities and services on the Saint Mary’s University campus including our library, wellness centre, and advising services. We offer a variety of language and cultural courses throughout the year, and will ensure you have the best preparation possible for further studies – or for just getting to know Canada. Students accepted into our Bachelor Degree programs will gain automatic admission into our English for Academic Purposes or University Bridging programs. Achieve your language goals – whether for university, work or travel – by enrolling in one of our top English language programs.

Some of the programs offered:

ON CAMPUS ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS

Gone above and beyond? We will recognize your achievements.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)Admission is based on a minimum IB Diploma score of 24 with no individual mark below 3.

If you have completed the IB Diploma with Diploma Programme results of 30 or above, you may be granted up to 30 hours of credit toward your undergraduate degree, equivalent to one year of study.

For students who take one or more DP courses but choose not to complete the full DP, and have achieved grades of 5, 6, or 7 on HL courses, you may be granted up to 18 hours of credit toward your degree.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)If you have completed Advanced Placement courses and score grades of 3, 4, or 5, you may be eligible to receive up to 18 hours of credit toward your undergraduate degree. Grades of 3 or higher will be considered for admission.

ADVANCED LEVEL (A LEVEL)If you achieve a final grade of A, B, or C in approved British patterned GCE Advanced Level examined subjects, you may be eligible for up to 30 hours of credit toward your undergraduate degree.

• English for Academic Purposes• University Bridging Program• One-month Immersion Program

• English for Personal and Professional Communication

• IELTS Exam Preparation

We also offer customizable programs for both youth groups and professional groups.

For more details, please visit smu.ca/tesl or email tesl@smu.ca.

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MONEY MATTERS

A university education is an investment in your future. Which means you expect returns on your investment – but which also means there are costs. When calculating how big an investment it might be, remember to consider costs like residence, meal plans, and textbooks, in addition to tuition.

KEY DATESMarch 15 Deadline for automatic entrance

scholarship consideration and additional entrance scholarships and bursaries.

April 15 Additional entrance scholarship and bursary offers are announced.

May 15 Confirm offer of additional entrance scholarships and bursaries.

May 15 Deadline for residence application and confirmation for first round of room selection.

Be readyFall and Winter Term (30 credit hours) Arts Business Science

Tuition (including mandatory fees)* $13,594 $13,594 $13,794

Student Fees* $1,210 $1,210 $1,210

Residence and Meals** $9,015 $9,015 $9,015

Books and Supplies $1,800 $1,800 $1,800

Total: $25,619 $25,619 $25,819

Refer to our tuition calculator to estimate your undergraduate tuition and fees, available at smu.ca/calculator.

* Tuition and student rates, based on rates for 2014/2015, are in Canadian dollars and are subject to change. Student fees include Student Association Fees, Halifax Transit Bus Pass, Dental and Medical Insurance, SMUfit, Campus Renewal and Copyright fees.

** Residence and Meal rates are based on a Double Room with a 7-day freedom plan.

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Be readySCHOLARSHIPSSaint Mary’s University rewards academic excellence with over $5 million dedicated to student scholarships annually. As a high school student, if your application is received by March 15, you will be automatically assessed for an entrance scholarship. Students who apply after March 15 will be considered for entrance scholarships as resources permit. We also reward continuous improvement: you may be eligible for a scholarship, or a higher valued scholarship, should your admission average increase by July 31.

Entrance Scholarship Scholarship Average* IB Result

$14,000 total value / $3,500 per year 95%+ 36+

$8,000 total value / $2,000 per year 90-94.99% 33-35

$4,000 total value / $1,000 per year 85-89.99% 30-32

$3,500 total value / $500 first year, $1,000 per year afterward 80-84.99% 28-29

*Scholarship average is based on admission average in five subjects at time of application.

Additional entrance scholarships range from $200 to $36,000. For information on additional funding, please visit smu.ca/scholarships.

STUDY AND WORK IN CANADAPrior to coming to Canada, international students are required to obtain a study permit and, depending on your country of citizenship, a temporary resident visa issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. For more information, consult Citizen and Immigration Canada at cic.gc.ca or contact an Immigration Consultant registered with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council.

Working while a student in CanadaAs an international student at Saint Mary’s, you are permitted to work while studying, which allows you to earn money and valuable work experience. Specifically, the Government of Canada allows full-time academic international students to work on or off campus part-time (20 hours per week) during the academic year and full-time (40 hours per week) when classes are not in session. The International Centre at Saint Mary’s is a helpful resource, conducting regular sessions about working in Canada.

After graduationThe Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program offers international graduates a route to immigrate to Nova Scotia. An international graduate from a Canadian university with a job offer from a Nova Scotia employer can apply for permanent residency through the nominee program’s Skilled Worker stream. Learn more online at novascotiaimmigration.ca.

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AREAS OF STUDY

Accounting ..................................................................................................... 16 Anthropology ................................................................................................. 12Asian Studies ................................................................................................. 12Astrophysics .................................................................................................. 20Atlantic Canada Studies ................................................................................ 12Biology ........................................................................................................... 20Business Studies (Minor only) ...................................................................... 12Chemistry ....................................................................................................... 20Classics .......................................................................................................... 12Computing and Information Systems ........................................................... 16Computing Science ....................................................................................... 20Computing Science and Business Administration ...................................... 20Creative Writing (Minor only) ......................................................................... 12Criminology .................................................................................................... 12Economics (Arts) ........................................................................................... 12Economics (Business) ................................................................................... 16Engineering (Diploma) ................................................................................... 21English ........................................................................................................... 12Entrepreneurship (Arts) ................................................................................. 12Entrepreneurship (Business) ......................................................................... 16Environmental Science .................................................................................. 20Environmental Studies (Degree) ................................................................... 13Film Studies (Minor only) ............................................................................... 12Finance .......................................................................................................... 16Forensic Sciences (Diploma) ........................................................................ 20

French ............................................................................................................ 12General Business Studies ............................................................................. 16Geography (Arts) ........................................................................................... 12Geography (Science) ..................................................................................... 20Geology .......................................................................................................... 20German Studies (Minor only) ........................................................................ 12Global Business Management ...................................................................... 16History ............................................................................................................ 12Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations ............................ 16International Development Studies .............................................................. 12Irish Studies ................................................................................................... 12Latin American Studies (Minor only) ............................................................. 12Linguistics ...................................................................................................... 12Management .................................................................................................. 16Marketing ....................................................................................................... 16Mathematics (Arts) ........................................................................................ 12Mathematics (Science) .................................................................................. 20Philosophy ..................................................................................................... 12Physics ........................................................................................................... 20Political Science ............................................................................................ 12Psychology (Arts) .......................................................................................... 12Psychology (Science) .................................................................................... 20Religious Studies ........................................................................................... 12Sociology ....................................................................................................... 12Spanish and Hispanic Culture ...................................................................... 12

When you’re ready to focus your studies, these are the disciplines available to you. Don’t worry, we’re here to help you make the right choice.

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ADMISSIONS AND RECRUITMENTApplication or entrance scholarship status recruitment@smu.ca Tel: 902.420.5415

SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY 923 Robie Street Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 3C3 smu.ca

RESIDENCEresidence.life@smu.ca Tel: 902.420.5598

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