WGSS Gator News for Grads Newsletter #7 Follow us @GatorFutures December 12, 2017

Up-Coming Learning

Opportunities

Additional Dates for Your Calendar: Dec. 13, Flex – KPU @ WGSS appointments Dec. 20, Flex – U Waterloo Engineering

(Cassie Stea, WGSS grad)

KPU @ WGSS KPU is offering one-on-one student advising sessions at WGSS. Take advantage of this convenience to meet with advisors who know the most about their institution’s programs. Please sign-up for your 15 minute session in the counselling office now. Parents are welcome to come with their student. KPU Date: Wednesday, December 13th Time: 9:30 – 11:30 am Place: WGSS Counselling Office

Engineering @

Waterloo Cassie Stea is a WGSS 2015 Grad. She is in her second year of Engineering at Waterloo and has offered to come back and speak to any interested student when she is home for Christmas break. Join us in the library annex during Flex on December 20th if you are interested in meeting with Cassie and asking her questions.

Important

Scholarship Info.

WGSS 2018 Local/District +

District Authority Scholarship

Application

On December 1, the 2017 WGSS Local/District and District Authority Scholarship Application was posted on the WGSS website. A PowerPoint was presented to interested students on November 30th. It can be viewed on the WGSS Counselling website.

There are three different scholarships that

students apply for when they complete this

one application:

1. Local (WGSS) Scholarships

2. District (SD35) Scholarships

3. District/Authority (BC Ministry of

Education) Scholarships

Criteria for the Local and District Awards + District Authority Scholarships

Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident (Landed Immigrant)

Must be in a position to graduate

Must have a SIN number at the time application is submitted

Grade-Point Average (GPA) must be at least 67% based on the best 12 courses which must include: English/Comm 11/12, a Socials 11 or 12, a Math 11 or 12 and a Science 11 or 12

Must have completed Grade 11 courses required for graduation by February 1st, such as Social Studies 11 or Math 11.

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Students taking courses off campus through distance education must provide proof from their distributed learning provider (e.g. online school or night school) verifying that 70% of the course is completed by February with proof of current mark.

Local and District Scholarship Application

To apply for the Local and District and the

District/Authority Scholarship students must

submit all of the following by

February 22, 2018 at 12:00 noon to the

Counselling Centre.

1. Complete and print the fillable PDF application

2. Complete the online application and attach supporting documents as follows: a) Statement of Achievement (Essay) b) Comprehensive Resume c) Statement of Financial Need Form

(optional) d) District / Authority Application Form e) District / Authority Letter of

Reference f) Evidence of Involvement for

District/Authority Applicants

In addition to the above noted documents, students must also fill out the 2018 Google Doc, “Application for Local and District Scholarships” through the link provided on our website.

Local (WGSS) + District (SD35) Scholarships

The Langley School District Foundation administers funds collected from various individuals, service clubs and other donors. Awards are available to Grade 12 students proceeding to post-secondary education. The scholarships in this fund are divided into two categories: (1) District Awards – open to any Grade 12 student in SD35 who applies and meets the criteria. The winner of each award is selected based on highest GPA which satisfies the criteria established by the donor; and, (2) Local Awards – open to students who attend a particular Langley high school (e.g. WGSS). The WGSS Scholarship Committee

considers the donors criteria then leadership service, financial need and academic. When students complete the Local/District Scholarship Application, they are considered for all awards in both categories. District (SD35) Scholarships There are approximately 40 District scholarships available to students in SD35 through the District Scholarship Fund. A listing of these awards is on pages 10 and 11 of the District Scholarship Handbook, which is available on the District Scholarship Website. Last year, 15 WGSS students won awards for a total of $16,550. Be aware that the list is subject to change as an up-dated list is not available until March 2018 when donors have confirmed their commitments for the year. Local (WGSS) Scholarships There are approximately 34 scholarships available only for Walnut Grove Secondary graduates. Many of these scholarships have multiple winners. Last year, 60 students won scholarships for a total of $35,200. The list is available on the WGSS Website. Be aware that the list is subject to change as an up-dated list is not available until March 2018 when donors have confirmed their commitments for this year Opportunity to Provide Scholarships As a member of the Walnut Grove Community, we encourage you to think about whom you could nudge to consider participating in the scholarship program. Generally the scholarships are $300 – $500 and income tax receipts are available. Donors specify the criteria – for example: financial need, participation in a particular course of study or pursuing a particular occupational area, etc. If you are aware of someone who might wish to contribute before the end of this tax year, they can be in touch with Susan Cairns at scairns@sd35.bc.ca or 604-532-1464. You can also contact Mr. Moorthy or Ms. Kifiak. They can provide more information about how the scholarship fund is administered and assists WGSS students (and the graduates of SD35).

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District/Authority Scholarships

Value: $1250

Last year 41 WGSS graduates received this scholarship resulting in $51,250 given by the Ministry of Education as vouchers for post-secondary education.

The Ministry of Education District Authority Award recognizes students for excellence in one of the following seven chosen areas of interest or strength:

Indigenous Languages and Culture (commitment to language revitalization or indigenous culture in school or the community)

Fine Arts (e.g. 3-4 courses (in and/or out of school) in one of Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music)

Applied Skills (e.g. 3-4 courses in one of Business Ed, Technology Ed, Computers, Home Economics)

Physical Activity (e.g. 3-4 courses in Phys. Ed or Provincial/National participation in Athletics, Dance or Gymnastics)

International Languages (studied 3 or more languages documented or transcript)

Community Service (local, global and cultural experience)

Technical and Trades Training (e.g. Carpentry, Automotive, Mechanics, Cook Training, not including Youth Train in Trades or Youth Work in Trades

Please note: The District/Authority Scholarship Application is the last two pages of the 2018 WGSS Scholarship Application

Deadline: February 22, 2018, 12:00 noon to the WGSS Counselling Centre (along with: WGSS Application Form, Statement of Achievement, Comprehensive Resume, Evidence of Involvement, and optional Financial Need Form) WGSS District/Authority Application Link

Winners + Claiming Awards Information

If students win a Local or District or District/Authority Award, they will receive an invitation to come with their parent(s) to our Awards Recognition Afternoon on Thursday, May 31st at 3:45 pm in our school cafeteria. At that time they will learn what scholarships they have won.

Winners of Local and District Scholarships must redeem the scholarship within two years of graduation. This is done by providing proof of enrolment or a tuition receipt and completing a Scholarship Claim Form, which is submitted by the student to our counselling department who in turn forwards the completed form to the Langley School Foundation.

Winners of the District/Authority Award have five years to use their tuition voucher which they will receive in the mail from the Ministry of Education in November after graduation.

StudentTranscript

Service (STS)

To access the service, students will go to the Ministry of Education’s transcripts and certificates website at www.StudentTranscripts.gov.bc.ca. Please note that all students must register for a BC Government account (a BCeID). After registering for a BCeID, students follow the system prompts and register for STS. Finally, they log in to the StudentTranscripts Service using the BCeID. From a student’s STS Dashboard, they are able to make post-secondary institution selections, view their transcript and assessment results, and send transcripts to post-secondary institutions and other third parties. Using StudentTranscripts, current students are able to select if they want to send a transcript in the spring (interim - May), and/or when final marks are complete (late-July).

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At this time, 137 Grade 12s have completed the process; 218 Grade 12s have not. Counsellors will be visiting GT classes early in the New Year to help second-semester GT students with this. Our Counsellors and Career Advisor are available to assist students with any questions they may have about this. Additional instructions are available in this PowerPoint presentation provided by the Ministry: StudentTranscript Service PowerPoint

Self-Reporting Grades

Please refer to the page 12 of this document for a reference chart. Self-reporting is the process of submitting your grades electronically to an Undergraduate Admissions office so they can give you a timely admissions decisions. University of British Columbia UBC will notify students after January 15,

2018 regarding self-reporting current grades through the Student Service Centre (SSC)

Self-reporting is mandatory and failure to self-report will result in an automatic cancellation of your application

If you wish to use your Distributed Learning course in the calculation of your competitive admission average, the course must be 100% complete by February 1 and your Distributed Learning provider/school must submit the final grade to the Ministry of Education so that it appears on your Ministry of Education Student Secure Web in time for you to self-report these grades in March/April. Self-Reporting Link

Simon Fraser University All BC high school students applying for the

fall semester must self-report their grades. If SFU has not received your grades by the deadline your application will be cancelled. The self-reporting portal will open on January 15th. SFU allows you to self-report more than once. If you do not gain acceptance after your first self-report of

Term 1 marks, try again after you’ve received your Term 2 marks. SFU Deadlines to Self-Report:

Feb. 15 - Major Entrance Scholarship Applicants

Feb. 28 - Applicants to the Beedie School of Business

April 30 - All other applicants

You need to self-report all final marks for Grade 11 courses and interim or final marks for Grade 12 courses. If you have a grade of TS (Transfer Standing), enter a grade of 50% for that course.

Grades for online courses may be used for admission however the course must be 100% complete by April 30 SFU Admission Requirements

University of Victoria

The self-reporting period opens on

February 15 and closes on March 31

Current grade 12 students MUST self-report their interim/final Grade 11 and 12 marks by March 31, 2018 to be considered for admission and grade-based entrance scholarships for September 2018 entry

You can only self-report your grades once, so be sure to wait until you know your Term 2 marks

Students who meet all of UVIC’s admission requirements and have satisfactory admission averages will be eligible to receive early conditional offers of acceptance

If you don't receive an early conditional offer based on your self-reported grades, you can still be considered for conditional admission: o BC students will automatically be

reconsidered when their electronic grades arrive in May IF they have completed the StudentTranscripts process

Last year some students had difficulty accessing the self-reporting tool from their applications using the web browser Google Chrome. Students are encouraged to self-report using Firefox or Internet Explorer for best results UVic Self-Reporting Link

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Trinity Western University

If students have not already provided their transcript to TWU, they should be checking their application status through their TWU account and providing an up-dated transcript as requested.

University of Alberta

On the application form to UAlberta, you will be asked to report your final Grade 11 and final Grade 12 high school courses and marks. Submitting this information yourself at the time of application, rather than waiting for transcripts, will allow UAlberta to begin processing your application immediately and make an admission offer more quickly

If you have applied for a scholarship or award from the university, you must submit all your required documentation, including courses, marks, and transcripts, by December 18, 2017, in order for your award application to be evaluated in time.

After you have applied to study at UAlberta, you will receive a log in and password for Bear Tracks, UAlberta's online system. You can log in to Bear Tracks to access your "To-Do List," which will tell you which documents you must submit in order to complete your UAlberta application

The University of Alberta is only able to obtain transcripts from the BC Ministry of Education in mid-May and mid-late July.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Deadline to submit interim grades for limited intake programs: March 1

Check your myKwantlen Account – Online Self-Service – which is located in the box in the bottom right hand corner of the screen

Interim grades for night school or online courses must be submitted by May 1 KPU Link

University of the Fraser Valley

UFV utilizes students’ interim grades from the StudentTranscripts

Applicants will receive all communication through their MyUFV email accounts as they progress through the application process.

Check your MyUFV account often. UFV will send only the final admission letter to your postal mail address; all other correspondence will be via email through your MyUFV e-mail account UFV Link

Thompson River University

Once your application has been reviewed, TRU Admissions will contact you with directions regarding further required documentation (such as high school grades, transcripts, etc.) and any additional program fees.

TRU will receive final transcript information via the StudentTranscripts portal, please complete this on-line form before the deadline of March 1st

Capilano University

Students are required to submit official high school transcripts for the purposes of admission.

Cap U’s self-report portal opens on January 16 and closes March 31. Capilano Link

Ontario Universities

Ensure you have selected the applicable Ontario University on the StudentTranscript Service portal to ensure your final transcript is sent directly to the university.

If a transcript is required, you must send your high school transcript directly to the university. In many cases, institutions ask students to self-report their marks and will not ask you to send a transcript unless you are applying for a scholarship.

Contact the universities for further information regarding this process.

Transcripts and supporting documents should not be sent to the OUAC

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University of Toronto - Deadlines

Application Deadline: January 10

Self-report Opens: January 3

Self-report Closes: January 19

Entrance Awards Deadline: February 1

U of Toronto does not want any paper transcripts. They will pick up the July marks from the BC Ministry of Education so students who have apply to U of T must complete the Student Transcript Service and indicate U of Toronto as one of their selections before May 1st. U of Toronto Link

McGill University

Application Deadline: February 1

Self-Report Opens: March 1

Self-Report Closes: May 1

Document Deadline for Major Scholarship Applications: February 7

Architecture Applicants – portfolio submission: March 7

Music Application Deadline with support documents: January 15 Admission to McGill University is based on an average of the results of five academic Grade 12 level courses (regardless of the calendar year in which they were taken), including all the required prerequisites. Generally speaking, all marks are taken into consideration in determining admission, including those of failed or repeated courses

McGill Requirements and Deadlines Link

You are required to self-report your grades using a designated web form, which will be accessible using your Minerva PIN beginning January 6. Additional information is found in Documentation at: McGill Self-Report Link

Nursing Information Thompson River (BScN)

Application deadline: January 30th Thompson BScN Link

Trinity Western (BScN)

Application Deadline: February 28th Trinity BScN Link

Specific Institution

Information Simon Fraser University – Webinars

This fall, SFU is offering recruitment webinars for prospective students and parents. All are welcome! Like their in-person information sessions, these webinars will discuss all that SFU has to offer for undergraduate students, as well as information regarding admissions, financial aid, and residence. Attendees will also have the opportunity to have their questions answered live by SFU staff. Register now Simon Fraser University – Residency SFU residency applications open on December 1st. Students who have applied to SFU and are considering wanting to live on campus should submit their information through the My place @SFU portal

Douglas College

Up-dates Engineering Foundations Certificate

Douglas is excited to announce two new guaranteed transfer agreements between Douglas-SFU engineering and Douglas-UVic engineering. These agreements allow students to transfer a full years’ worth of courses and, provided students meet certain conditions, giving them a guaranteed spot in year two of SFU and UVic’s engineering degree programs.

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Veterinary Technology

Vet Techs are an important part of the animal health care team, and Douglas offers the only public training program in the Lower Mainland. Students learn topics such as medical, surgical, anaesthesia, dentistry, and radiology. Offered at Douglas’ Coquitlam campus, the program accepts 30 students every September, and they must be 18 by the program start date. Interested students should chat with veterinarians or vet technicians to learn more about the profession, as well as obtain experience in advance of applying to the program, preferably in a vet clinic with as many species as possible. Applications for Fall 2018 must be submitted by January 15, 2018. Interested students can sign up for an information session and get a tour of the Vet Teaching Clinic. Hospitality Management

Douglas has added an exciting restaurant management simulation exercise to their Food and Beverage Cost Controls course. This joins to the two other computerized management simulation exercises for hotels that Douglas is already running in their courses. Students can expect good work experience opportunities, as we continue to have a close relationship with local hotel chains such as Fairmont and Sandman, and the student-run HIRE Fair attracts 20-30 hotels and restaurants each year. Students who complete the PC1 program at WGSS will receive transfer credit to one of Douglas’ 1000-level hospitality courses. There are several financial awards available for hospitality students, including one for those interested in pursuing further studies at a designated university.

Therapeutic Recreation (TR)

Therapeutic Recreation practitioners help improve the health and well-being of people with disabilities through leisure activities. Students get hands-on experience through local short-term practicum placements, as well as long-term internships throughout North America and globally in Uganda. Why choose Douglas for TR? Douglas’ bachelor’s degree grads have a 95% success rate on the American-based National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Recreation Specialists.

Current Scholarships

Entrance Scholarship Deadlines

December 15 – University of Calgary

December 15 – UNBC

December 18 – University of Alberta

January 15 – SFU

January 25 – U of Guelph

January 15 – Emily Carr

February 1 – U of Toronto

March 1 – UFV

March 31 – UVic

January 25 – McGill

April 11 – KPU

April 15 – Waterloo Canadian Women in Municipal

Government Scholarship

$1000 (x5)

Applicants should be students who are making a contribution to their school's leadership teams or student councils

1,000 word research essay about how woman are making a difference in community service, leadership positions, and politics

Deadline: December 15th Canadian Women in Municipal Government Link

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Novus Biologicals Scholarship

$1500

Deadline: December 15th

novusbio.com/scholarship-program.html Burger King Scholarship

Scholarships range from $1000 - $50,000

Deadline: December 15th scholarsapply.org/burgerkingscholars/

University of Alberta International Scholarship

International students are eligible for a variety of entrance scholarships, including some reserved specifically for international students studying in Canada. Scholarships reward students who have demonstrated superior academic achievement or exceptional leadership qualities.

Deadline: December 18th UofA International Scholarship

French for the Future

Deadline: December 22nd French for the Future Link

BC Excellence Scholarship

Value $5000

The BC Excellence Scholarship is awarded to 55 students who are nominated by their school (one nomination per high school) The Ministry of Education is looking for demonstrated community service, both inside and outside school, and aptitude and commitment to a chosen career path.

Additional criteria includes: o "B" (73% or above) in their Language

Arts 11 final mark o "B" average in final course marks that

fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12, Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12, with no more than one "C+" (67% or above) final course

mark (marks lower than “C+” are not accepted)

o Maintain a “B” average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduation

o Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination

Students who wish to be considered for nomination must submit the following items to Ms. Kifiak by January 11th: o Comprehensive Resume o 2 Letters of Reference – one from the

community and one from a school employee

o Essay: 500 word (maximum) describing community service, volunteer activity, and/or leadership role. The written statement needs to address: What led you to participate in community service, volunteer activity, or leadership role? What did you learn from this involvement? How will this experience benefit you in the future with regard to the career path you plan to pursue (include examples)? BC Excellence Scholarship Link

UBC International Scholarship

Up to $40,000 over 4 years

Each year, International Major Entrance Scholarships (IMES) are awarded to exceptional international students entering undergraduate programs at UBC. Students receive their scholarships when they enter their first year at UBC, and the scholarships are renewable for up to three additional years of study.

Deadline : January 15th

UBC International Scholarship STEAM Horizon Awards

$25,000 (x5)

Deadline: January 16th

For more information, please visit: http://steamhorizonawards.ca/

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D. B. Perks & Associates Life Saving

Society Scholarship

$500 (x4)

The award is to support and assist Lifesaving Society trained lifeguards and instructors pursuing Post-Secondary education in BC & Yukon.

Deadline: January 31st Life saving Scholarship Link

Kin Canada Bursaries

$1,000 bursary for chosen applicants

Must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant.

Criteria: Financial need + school and community involvement

Application form must be submitted to the Kinsmen, Kinette or Kin Club closest to your permanent residence by Feb. 1

Deadline: February 1ST kincanada.ca/apply Herbert H. Carnegie Futures Aces Scholarship

Successful applicants will have demonstrated their contribution to society by having exhibited good citizenship through extensive volunteerism, community service or character-building initiatives and by participating in humanitarian causes (minimum 350 hours)

Deadline: February 1

Applications will only be accepted online Future Aces Link

YVR Art Foundation Youth Scholarship

$5,000 (x7)

YVR will be awarding up to 7 scholarships to people of BC or Yukon First Nations ancestry. Applicants must be emerging artists who create visual art that reflects BC or Yukon First Nations' culture and be accepted to study with an artist mentor or at a formal art institution.

Deadline: January 26th YVR Art Foundation Link

David C. Lam Scholarship

$2,500

Please note that applicants for the David C. Lam Scholarship must be documented permanent residents of Canada. International students on student visas are not eligible for this award.

Submit applications to: o TEAL Charitable Foundation

Attention: David C. Lam / BC Teal ESP Scholarship #206-640 W. Broadway Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 1G4

o Website: www.bcteal.org

Deadline: January 31st David C. Lamb Scholarship Link

BC Teal Refugee Award

$2,500

The TCF Refugee Award is for a refugee who has shown courage and determination while adapting to a new language and culture in Canada.

Deadline: January 31st BC Teal Refugee Award Link

Mensa Canada Scholarship

250 word essay; you must follow the criteria carefully; every year 25% of students aren’t considered because they do not follow the criteria

Essay may be in French or English

Deadline: January 31st mensacanada.ca/rules.html

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award

Up to $28,000 over 4 years

The selection committee is considering the extent to which candidates have experienced and overcome what others might consider insurmountable obstacles and yet are determined and dedicated to helping others. While Terry's obstacle was a physical one, the committee considers any circumstance that requires a demonstration of courage and fortitude.

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Tenacity in the face of adversity is of utmost importance to the committee. The committee considers all factors, but weigh humanitarianism the highest.

Students need three references (completed online)

Deadline: February 1st

For more information, please visit: www.terryfoxawards.ca

Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship

The PTES is a $5,000 tuition voucher that recognizes 20 exceptional Grade 12 students intending to enter one of BC’s nine Faculty of Education who intend to pursue teaching as a career

Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (landed immigrant) at the time of writing the Provincial Exam

Must be in a position to receive the Dogwood Diploma in June

Selection Criteria:

Must have at least a B final mark in English 11 and have at least a B average in three Grade 11 final course marks that fulfill the graduation requirements of Science 11, Math 11, and Social Studies 11, with no more than one C+ final course mark. Final marks lower than a C+ will not be accepted

Must maintain a B average in all Grade 11 and Grade 12 final course marks required for graduation

Along with completed application, must provide a resume and two references

Note: The marking criteria for the essay is available for you to review on the Ministry site

Deadline: February 15th Pathway to Teacher Education Link

Langley SASSY Awards

The four Rotary Clubs of Langley, are in the process of seeking applicants who demonstrate leadership skills in the following 7 SASSY categories:

Community service (local)

Environmental leadership

Youth Leadership

Arts & Culture Leadership

International Service (global)

Overcoming Adversity

Sports Leadership

SASSY stands for “Service above Self”. If you know of any student(s), 15-21 years old, who exemplify Rotary ideals by making a positive impact in the Langley community and around the world, please visit SASSY awards to find out how you can nominate students.

$2,000 is given out over the 7 categories

$1000 to the winner and $500 to each of the two runners up.

There will be twenty one prize winners in all

This year the Sassy Awards will be held on May 17, 2018 at 7:00 pm at the Chief Sepass Theatre.

Email nomination deadline is March 9th; mailed nomination deadline is March 5th

On Fri. Jan. 12th during FLEX in the Library Annex, WGSS will host an information session to assist students with completing the Sassy application form. For further information, please visit the website.

Unique Opportunities Gene Researcher for a Week (DRFAW)

When: Spring Break 2018 Where: BCIT Application Deadline: December 24, 2017

This one-week Spring Break opportunity is available for students who are interested in science and genetics.

Students will gain insights into the world of genetic diseases through mentorship in one of Canada’s top genetic labs.

The program is designed to provide some work experience to motivated students who have not had extensive lab experience

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Candidate Requirements: 1. Canadian residents 2. In grade 11 or 12 and 16 by January 1 3. Overall GPA of 85% or higher 4. Interested in pursuing a career in human

genetics 5. Must be well rounded, in extra-curricular

activities, volunteer

Deadline to apply is December 24, 2017. Applications and information can be found online at: http://grfaw.ca TRU Creative Non-Fiction Writing

Contest

Would you like to win free tuition to TRU?

Contestants are encouraged submit a self-written creative non-fiction essay of a minimum of 1,500 to a maximum of 2,500 words.

Topic: “A time you have taken a risk.”

Submissions must be completed before the deadline of 11:55 p.m. December 15th

More details: TRU Writing Contest

Career Planning Tools Education Planner

Educationplanner.bc.ca

My Blue Print

myblueprint.ca/

Activation Code: WalnutGrove

Careers in Trades

careersintrades.ca

BC Jobs Information

workbc.ca

Volunteer

Opportunities There are several other volunteer opportunities available. Check the website http://wgsscareercentre.weebly.com/current-volunteer-opportunities.html and/or volunteer board outside the Career Centre.

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Self-Report /Transcript Information

Prepared by WGSS Counselling & Careers Dec. 12, 2018

To help transition from secondary school to post-secondary education, your transcripts can be sent to various universities, colleges and institutes through the BC Ministry of Education’s automated service. All students need to complete the Student Transcript Service (STS) before May 1st in order to have

their transcript automatically sent to their selected BC public institutions. In July, final transcripts will

be issued according to the selections you have chosen before May 1st (including sent to institutions

outside of Canada, the NCAA Clearinghouse, and private institutions). Link to Student Transcript

Service

Institution Deadlines Transcript Instructions / Marks to use

BCIT No Self-Report Option Provide transcript when you apply; provide up-dated copy as requested by the department

Capilano Self-Report Opens: Jan. 16 Self-Repot Closes: Mar. 31

You can only self-report once so most students wait for their Term 2 marks

Douglas April 15 – Application deadline to submit transcript for some programs

Some competitive entry programs will request a transcript after you have applied; all other programs use Student Transcript Service

Emily Carr Jan. 15 – Application and Documents Deadline

KPU March 1 Transcript Deadline for Limited Intake Programs

Limited Intake Programs must complete Self-Report Form KPU Self-Report Form

All other programs use Student Transcript Service

McGill Early Optional: Jan. 6 – Feb. – Term 1 marks Mandatory: Mar. 1 – May 1 – Term 2 marks

Queen’s February 15 – Last day to submit high school transcript

Transcript must be mailed directly to institution.

SFU Self-Report Opens: Jan. 15 Self-Report Closes: April 30

Report Term 1 marks If you don’t get an offer then report Term 2 marks

TRU March 1 Provide Interim Transcript if required by your program (i.e. nursing). Check your student account for next steps.

TWU Early Admissions: Mar. 1 Regular Admissions: Mar. 1 or until program is full

Provide transcript at the time of application or shortly thereafter. Authorize STS to release your final grades to TWU

U of Alberta Submit marks any time up until: April 15

Submit Term 1 and Term 2 marks as they are available Ensure you authorize STS to release your marks to U of A

U of T Sept-Report Opens: Jan. 3 Self-Report Closes: Jan. 19

Document deadline varies by program (Jan. 19th – Feb. 1st). Use Term 1 marks. Check Join UofT

UBC UBC will let students know when and how to self-report their marks

UFV No Self-Report Option Some competitive programs will request a transcript. Use Student Transcript Service for interim and final grades

UVic Self-Repot Opens: Feb. 15 Self-Repot Closes: March 31

Report Term 2 only - (You can only self-report once)

Waterloo Submit transcript of completed and current grades with application. Submit another transcript of Term 2 grades no later than early April.

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Use Student Transcript Service for final grades.