Saint Mary’s University 2017–2018 Undergraduate Viewbook Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Welcome to Saint Mary’s University
Saint Mary’s is a unique and nurturing academic community, made up of dedicated and passionate faculty, staff and students. By choosing Saint Mary’s, you will join a university that focuses on discovery and innovation and fosters intercultural learning. We do this by offering small classes, a wide range of academic programs, opportunities for experiential learning and research, athletic and cultural activities, and comprehensive student services. You’ll find all of this and more on our campus in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia. Our vibrant Santamarian community embraces many cultures, locally, nationally and internationally and encourages students to consider the intersections of our local community with the world. I look forward to welcoming you to Saint Mary’s—there is no better place for you to be your potential.
Robert Summerby-Murray, President and Vice-Chancellor Professor of Geography, Saint Mary’s University
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It all starts here. Choosing a university is a huge decision. You want to study somewhere that really fits you. A place that’s small enough to make you feel at home, yet big enough for you to spread your wings. A place where you are both supported and challenged. You want to study in a city that’s friendly but also alive with energy and opportunity. That school is Saint Mary’s and that city is Halifax. At SMU, you’ll find one-on-one access to professors, supportive student services, an international student body, and a perfectly-sized campus. In Halifax, you’ll find a city full of great food, music, art and culture—surrounded by natural beauty. It’s the best of both worlds and it’s waiting for you.
Photo courtesy of Tourism Nova Scotia
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Halifax A modern city with the heart and soul of a small town. Living in Halifax means you don’t have to choose between big or small; urban or rural. You can have both! Enjoy restaurants, galleries, shopping, live music, and sporting events within walking distance, as well as countless outdoor adventures like hiking, kayaking, surfing, and skiing just a short drive away. Halifax is one of the few cities in Canada that offers an authentic “college town” experience with all the amenities of a large urban centre. A safe, friendly, and affordable place to call home, Halifax is also Atlantic Canada’s centre of innovation and commerce. It’s bustling with start-ups, businesses, and industry, making it the perfect place to put down roots and forge future connections.
Photos courtesy of Tourism Nova Scotia
Only a few steps away from campus:
8 min
15 min
17 min
20 min
Point Pleasant Park (0.5km)
Halifax Public Gardens (1.2km)
Spring Garden Rd. (1.4km)
Halifax Boardwalk (1.6km)
Walk or bike this beautiful 190-acre park.
A Victorian-era garden that makes the perfect backdrop for photos.
See a movie, do your shopping or visit the striking Halifax Central Library.
Explore tons of year-round and seasonal shops, stalls and restaurants while taking in the stunning views of the Halifax Harbour.
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DID YOU KNOW?
In Nova Scotia, you’re never more than 50km away from the ocean. Even better: at SMU, you’re less than 2km from it.
21 min
21 min
26 min
26 min
Halifax Seaport Farmer’s Market (1.7km)
Argyle Street Restaurants (1.7km)
Scotiabank Centre (2km)
Halifax Commons & Emera Oval (2km)
You’ll find way more than just fruits and veggies here, with over 250 different vendors on the weekends.
Two full city blocks of lively pubs and restaurants.
Watch basketball, hockey, or your favourite band.
Fun for every season, have a picnic or enjoy free public skating.
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Why SMU? Join a cozy community of big thinkers. SMU has a long history of academic excellence dating all the way back to 1802. Over 200 years later, we’re still just as committed to helping students succeed and nurturing the unique potential they possess. Our faculty is highly enthusiastic about undergraduate teaching and 98% of our full-time professors hold PhDs—which is more than any other university in Nova Scotia. Small classes = big deal. Most of our introductory classes have an average of 47 students. That means you’ll have easy access to your professors and may even get the opportunity to gain valuable research experience by working alongside them. Go beyond the classroom. SMU gives you a multitude of opportunities to put your classroom experience to work in the real world. From research opportunities and lab work, to co-op and studying abroad, we believe in rounding out theory with practice and offer a range of exciting possibilities to enrich your degree.
Our first-year classes are impressively small. Our upper-year classes are even smaller!
47
Students Average first- and second-year class size.
23
Students
Average third- and fourth-year class size.
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98
%
of full-time professors hold PhDs.
The highest in Nova Scotia! 5
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Where is SMU? Our little corner of the world. Saint Mary’s University is located on a single city block in the South End of Halifax, Nova Scotia. But don’t let our size fool you. We’re a globally connected institution that brings together students from all over the world.
Halifax
London Beijing New Delhi
Nairobi São Paulo
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Edmonton
Vancouver St. John’s Montreal
Halifax
Toronto New York
Flight times to Halifax* St John’s / CA 1 h : 30 min
Edmonton / CA 4 h : 40 min
São Paulo 13 h
Montreal / CA 1 h : 30 min
London / UK 6 h : 40 min
Nairobi 20 h
/ KE
New York 2h
Vancouver / CA 6 h : 45 min
Beijing 17 h +
/ CN
Nassau 8h
New Delhi 17 h +
/ USA
Toronto / CA 2 h : 15 min
/ BS
/ BR
Nassau
/ IN
*Flight times are approximate.
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Supportive Campus We’ve got your back. During your degree, campus is your home. Sure, it’s where you take classes, but it’s also a place where you study, snack, catch up with friends, and so much more. SMU is filled with helpful on-campus services to support you during your time as a student. Whether you need a hand choosing a major, finding a job, talking through a personal issue, or writing a final paper, we’re here to make sure you succeed.
Student Services Academic Advisors
Student Employment Centre
Transitions Support
Indigenous Student Support
An Undergraduate Academic Advisor is available in each faculty. They can help you make informed decisions and achieve your academic goals.
Connecting SMU students with employers, the Student Employment Centre is a hub for job searching and networking. Both current students and recent grads can take advantage of employment services.
Our Student Transitions staff can help you make a positive transition into and throughout your university years. Their new programs will keep you engaged in campus life and provide essential information and opportunities to ensure your time at SMU is both safe and successful.
Stop by the Indigenous Student Lounge to meet with our full-time Indigenous student support person. They’re here to support Indigenous students as they adjust to the many different facets of university life (cultural, financial, academic, and social).
Fred Smithers Centre for Students with Disabilities
The International Centre provides a wealth of services designed to help international students adapt to university life, from social events to conflict resolution to administrative support.
Career Services Career Services consists of a team of counsellors and staff who provide students with assistance in planning their career, from making decisions of what careers might be right for them, to how they can best search for and get a job.
The Counselling Centre The Counselling Centre offers free and confidential personal counselling, as well as academic and life skills coaching and consultations. Centre for New Students The Centre for New Students provides assistance for incoming first-year students regarding registration, navigating campus, and more.
The International Centre
For over 40 years, Saint Mary’s has played a leadership role in ensuring that higher education is accessible. The Fred Smithers Centre provides support for students with disabilities.
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Financial Aid & Awards
Additional programs:
Financial Aid & Awards gives students access to a variety of financial resources, tools, and information; offering expertise on government loans, creating job opportunities for students through the Work-Study program, and awarding scholarships and bursaries.
• Peer
Mentors
• Health • Exam • “Up
Services
Preparation
all Night ” study support events
• Free
drop in academic support
Writing Centre The Writing Centre provides free academic support for students, faculty, staff, and alumni. They offer in-person, one-on-one tutoring, as well as workshops, in-class presentations, and online support.
NEED MORE INFORMATION? A full list of student services can be found at smu.ca/campus-life 9
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Campus Life Let your school spirit flag fly. SMU is known for its spirited campus culture both inside and outside of the classroom. Our students love to get involved in all aspects of campus life. So go ahead and try out for a sports team. Join an academic club or a cultural society. Or maybe even do all of the above. Whatever you choose, you’ll be sure to meet likeminded peers and lifelong friends. Stay active. With 13 varsity teams, plenty of intramural opportunities, a state-of-the-art fitness facility, and a range of fitness classes, healthy living is a priority for the SMU community. Find your passion. Pursuing new interests, hobbies, and friendships is a major part of university. When you attend a school with as many clubs and societies as we have, it’s easy to find your place.
A sampling of the societies, clubs, and intramurals on campus: Enactus Society
Gaming Society
Model United Nations Society
Caribbean Society
Dance Club
Ultimate Frisbee
Biology Society
SMU Habitat for Humanity
NEED MORE INFORMATION? Looking for something else? We have many more clubs and societies! Head to smusa.ca 10
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Varsity sports teams
60+
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Sports intramurals
11 Sports clubs
58
Societies and clubs
fitness classes offered at the Homburg Centre for Health & Wellness.
NEED MORE INFORMATION? For additional details about athletics and/or the Homburg Centre for Health & Wellness, visit smu.ca/athletics 11
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Residence Life Your home away from home. There’s a reason people remember their time in residence as some of the best years of their lives. Nothing compares to it. You’ll meet some of your best pals, experience campus life together, and take part in fun events like dances, banquets, and local city adventures. Plus, you’ll live just minutes away from your next class—which is a huge advantage. SMU’s three interconnected residences (Loyola, Vanier, and Rice) are home to approximately 1,000 students and all include 24-hour security to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
NEED MORE INFORMATION? Visit smu.ca/residence to see a video tour of our residence options.
Some of the many reasons to live in residence at SMU.
Get the living arrangement you want.
Select a meal plan that fits your lifestyle.
Meet your new BFF.
Stay social.
Single, double, and apartment-style rooms are available, as well as both co-ed and same gender floors.
We offer three different meal plan options and an abundance of healthy and delicious on-campus meals.
Our online matching program will help you find the perfect roommate.
Explore campus and Halifax with ongoing residence-wide social gatherings and floor events.
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Three residences housing over
1,000 students.
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Canada’s International University Welcoming students from around the world. SMU students come from all four corners of the globe: 117 countries, to be exact. With a student body that’s over one third international, our warm and welcoming campus provides a unique opportunity to make global connections and friendships that span continents. We have a number of student services specifically dedicated to international students, including the International Centre, the Language Centre, Students Acting for Global Awareness (SAGA), and more. Study and work in Canada. International students are permitted to work while studying, which allows you to earn money and valuable 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 is a helpful resource and holds regular sessions about working in Canada. For more information, consult Citizen and Immigration Canada at cic.gc.ca.
SMU is home to students from
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Study Abroad Be a globetrotter. Do you dream of travelling while you complete your degree? At SMU, you can make that dream a reality. We have active linkages with more than 120 institutions internationally, and offer exchange programs in 26 countries at over 80 partner institutions. Bursaries are also available for eligible students who study abroad. Time to start making a list of your must-see destinations! Some of our international learning opportunities include: •
•
•
Study or work abroad programs where students study/work at a partner institution. Course abroad programs where classroom learning is enhanced by international travel. Individual student exchanges. Experience a new country for a week, a term, or even a full year.
International learning opportunities
Prague, Czech Republic
Tokyo, Japan
Glasgow, Scotland
St Vincent and the Grenadines
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Career Focus Co-op available in
There’s no time like the present to start planning for the future. Graduation may seem like a long way off now, but four years goes by a lot faster than you think. At SMU, you’ll have countless opportunities to go beyond the classroom and gain valuable, real-world experience that can help you in your future career. From assisting with faculty research to co-op programs, we provide a variety of ways to enrich your degree. That means you’ll graduate fully prepared to take the next step.
all three faculties.
All about co-op. A co-op program gives you valuable work experience and helps you build a professional network while you earn your degree. It also gives you the chance to diversify and strengthen your resume, discover more about your field of study, and perfect your resume writing and interview skills. SMU offers co-op opportunities in all three faculties, which gives you a major competitive edge over your peers. Many students who complete co-op programs receive full-time job offers after graduation.
Begin your co-op journey. Co-op consists of three separate work terms, which you can spread throughout your degree in a way that works best for you. Whatever pathway you choose, you’ll have a full year of professional experience by the time you graduate. Here’s an example of how it works.
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Mark Holden, Pier 21 Co-op Placement
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YOUR MAP TO SUCCESS Start planning your education with Success Maps. Use this tool to help you navigate your academic path. Learn how to make the most of your university experience through building knowledge, developing skills, and participating in campus life. Connect locally and globally—ultimately reaching your academic goals. Visit smu.ca/sucessmaps
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT CENTRE The Student Employment Centre helps current students find on and off campus employment. Over 1,000 positions are available each year. Visit smu.ca/studentemployment
FALL
WINTER
SPRING/ SUMMER
FIRST YEAR
SECOND YEAR
THIRD YEAR
FOURTH YEAR
Classes
Classes
Classes
No Classes
Meet with your Academic Advisor & Career Counselor.
Apply to the Co-op Program. Develop your resume and interview skills.
Apply for 2nd co-op work term.
3rd co-op work term.
Classes
Classes
No Classes
Classes
Get involved in campus activities.
Apply for 1st co-op work term.
2nd co-op work term.
No Classes
No Classes
Classes
Find a summer job or volunteer.
1st co-op work term.
Apply for 3rd co-op work term.
Classes
Co-op students graduate in the fall following fourth year. 17
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Escape into nature at Point Pleasant Park.
Check out the view from your dorm room.
A bird’s-eye view of SMU.
Stay fit at the Homburg Centre for Health & Wellness.
Touch down! Go Huskies!
Brush up on your language skills at one of Canada’s leading English language centres.
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Do some stargazing at the amazing Burke-Gaffney Observatory.
Drop in on a professor or plan your degree with an academic advisor.
Get a helping hand from one of our many student support services.
Your soon-to-be favourite study nook is waiting.
Put theory into action in one of our state of the art science labs.
Grab a coffee with your new BFF in the airy Atrium.
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Sobey School of Business The Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary’s is the right place to discover your purpose, launch your career, and make an impact on the world. You will join a community of thousands of business leaders and world changers from Canada and more than 80 other countries. Your learning will extend beyond the classroom through co-op work placements, study abroad, and consulting project opportunities. At the Sobey School, you will gain the skills, tools, knowledge, and experience to make an impact with purpose. Pursue your passion while you develop your leadership, a global outlook, and an understanding of how to tackle today’s complex environmental and ethical issues. Meet and connect with our wide network of alumni in the business community who are eager to help you. Thanks to our rigorous course work and talented faculty, you will understand the core functions of business and be ready to contribute meaningful solutions to real business challenges. For instance, our David Sobey Centre for Innovation in Retailing and Services hosted a live case competition with Sobeys and IBM. Sobeys provided actual sales data and IBM prepared students with lessons in using their cognitive computer system, Watson. Student teams helped Sobeys recognize substantial savings through a fresh look at their data. Your innovative and entrepreneurial ideas will be rewarded at the Sobey School. Your assurance of the quality of our Sobey School education is our AACSB Accreditation, a recognition achieved by only 5% of the world’s business schools. sobey.smu.ca
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AREAS OF STUDY M ajors & Minors
INTERNATIONAL ACTIVE CO-OP OPPORTUNITIES RESEARCH
Accounting
Computing and Information Systems
Economics (Honours)
Entrepreneurship
Finance
General Business Studies
Global Business Management
Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations
Management
Marketing
Graduate Degrees Sobey MBA Sobey MBA (CPA stream) Sobey EMBA Master of Applied Economics Master of Finance Master of Management (Co-operatives and Credit Unions) Master of Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Ph.D. in Management Graduate Diploma in Co-operative Management
Certificates Human Resource Management
Possible Career Paths Start a business
Financial Advisor
Equity Sales Analyst
Assets & Liabilities Manager
Accountant
Food & Beverage Sales Manager
Research & Insights Manager
Systems Administrator
Management Consultant
Bank Economist
Territory Executive
Brand Marketing Manager
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Faculty of Arts A Saint Mary’s Arts degree is based on solid, transferable skills that employers are looking for: critical thinking, analysis, collaboration, creative expression, and more. Since we are the only university in Atlantic Canada to offer a co-op program for all of our Arts academic majors—as well as a plethora of international opportunities—our students graduate with real-world experience. Combine that with more than 30 programs of study, taught by extraordinary professors engaged in leading and innovative research, and you’ll stand out, wherever your life and career take you. Explore the world with Arts field schools. Debate politics on an international stage at the National Model United Nations in New York City. Teach conflict resolution to school children in Northern Ireland’s divided communities. Use cutting-edge technology to unearth ancient Roman artifacts in Italy, or piece together the remains of Nova Scotia’s Acadian settlements. You can complement and enhance your studies with a variety of experiences at home and around the world. Participating in an international field study gives you the chance to immerse yourself in your subject matter, gain valuable research skills and life experience, and learn to work in unfamiliar territory. Arts with impact. Visit smuarts.ca for a glimpse of some of the ways students, alumni, and faculty are making a real-world impact—helping police solve missing persons cases, changing how we think about Islam in the 21st century, and pinpointing Atlantic Canada’s place in Canada and the world. smuarts.ca Possible Career Paths Law
Museum/Gallery Curation
Youth Development
Medicine
International Trade
Arts and Culture
Forensics
Teaching and Education
Communications
Journalism
Foreign Aid Work
Human Resources
Urban & Land-use Planning
Public Service
Immigration
Law Enforcement
Speech Therapy
Diplomacy
Social Work
Resource Management
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AREAS OF STUDY M ajors & Minors
CO-OP
INTERNATIONAL ACTIVE MINOR OPPORTUNITIES RESEARCH OPTION ONLY
Anthropology
Asian Studies
Atlantic Canada Studies*
Business Studies Classics
Creative Writing Criminology*
Culture, Race, and Resistance
Dramatic Literature
Economics*
English
English Language Entrepreneurship
Film Studies
French
Geography*
German Studies History*
Indigenous Studies
Intercultural Studies
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* (Master’s degree only)
Certificates Atlantic Canada Studies Linguistics German Language and Culture Spanish Language and Hispanic Culture Chinese Studies Japanese Studies Human Resource Management Health, Wellness, and Sport in Society
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*Graduate Degrees Available
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Faculty of Science What do you get when you combine students’ passion for discovery with awardwinning professors in state-of-the-art facilities? A world-class science education. At Saint Mary’s, many of our Science undergrads participate in their professors’ research projects, a valuable experience made possible by our small, community atmosphere. SMU Science students also benefit from our rich network of successful alumni in Halifax—and around the globe. All new Science students are encouraged to use SNAP, the Science Numeracy and Academic Proficiency Centre. Staffed by Dean’s List students, the free tutoring at this academic support centre helps first-year students succeed. New students also benefit from a dedicated upper-year peer mentor whose goal is to help them adjust to university life. All this, plus small lab sizes, and approachable professors dedicated to teaching excellence, prepare our students to excel in graduate studies, professional programs, and future careers. science.smu.ca
Engineering
100
%
of first-year Science students have access to a peer mentor.
Engineering at Saint Mary’s is a hands-on program with a focus on collaborative and experiential learning. Students benefit from personalized instruction from their professors and a collaborative environment that encourages them to innovate and test the limits.
Available Engineering options: Dalhousie
Windsor
Chemical
Civil
After successfully completing their diploma at Saint Mary’s, students enter the third year of an Engineering degree program at either Dalhousie University in Halifax or the University of Windsor in Ontario, where they can apply their skills to co-op or internship opportunities.
Civil
smu.ca/engineering
Mechanical (option streams) • Aerospace • Automotive • Environmental • General
Mechanical
Electrical and Computer Environmental Industrial Mineral Resource
Engineering students can transfer up to $5,000 per year of renewable entrance scholarships to Dalhousie.
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AREAS OF STUDY M ajors & Minors
INTERNATIONAL ACTIVE CO-OP OPPORTUNITIES RESEARCH
Astrophysics Biology
Chemistry
Computing Science
Computing Science and Business Administration
Environmental Science
Geography
Geology
Mathematics Physics Psychology
Graduate Degrees M.Sc. in Applied Science M.Sc. in Astronomy M.Sc. in Applied Psychology
(Forensic Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology)
M.Sc. in Computing & Data Analytics

Ph.D. in Applied Science
 Ph.D. in Astronomy Ph.D. in Industrial/ Organizational Psychology
Certificates & Diplomas Human Resource Management Forensic Sciences Engineering
Possible Career Paths Research Science
Environmental Consulting
Environmental Engineering
Mental Health Professions
Statistics
Software Development
Data Science
Meteorology
Science Education
Natural Resource Science and Management
Civil Engineering
Public Service
Astrophysics
Scientific & Medical Sales
Science Communications
Art Conservation
Chemical Engineering
Research Analytics
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School of the Environment The School of the Environment is the hub for environmental education, research, and outreach at Saint Mary’s University. It brings together students and professors from all of the university’s programs that are explicitly environmental in focus: Degrees with an Environmental Focus Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Environmental Science Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Geography Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Geography Bachelor of Environmental Studies (B.E.S.)
Lead the Change. Air pollution. Climate change. Loss of biodiversity. The world’s environmental challenges have never been greater or more complex, and the stakes have never been higher. In the School of the Environment, students turn their passion for the environment into action. Taught by professors who are active environmental researchers, students gain a sophisticated understanding of the eco-challenges we face, both locally and globally, and the action required to become agents of change. Through hands-on learning opportunities in the laboratory and in the field, and by taking part in their professors’ research projects, School of the Environment students gain the required skills and expertise to become environmental leaders of tomorrow.
Possible Career Paths
smu.ca/environment Air Quality Forecaster
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Atlantic Canadian University offers B.E.S., B.Sc., and B.A. degrees in Environment and Geography—and we’re it.
GIS and Cartographer
Policy Analyst
Laboratory Technologist
Environmental Protection and Enforcement
Climatologist
Aquatic and Marine Scientist
Ecotoxicologist
Conservation Scientist
Ecotourism Guide
Geoscientist
Wind Energy Engineer
Natural Resources Manager
Wetland Specialist
Ecosystem Technologist
Biofuel Production Operator
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How to Apply
Dates & Deadlines
Apply in three easy steps. STEP ONE Apply online at smu.ca/apply. STEP TWO Mail your official transcripts to Admissions and Recruitment as instructed online. STEP THREE We aim to process your application within two weeks. In the meantime, keep connected—visit campus or a SMU event near you. FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY Apply for your study visa at cic.gc.ca. Do this early as processing times will vary. SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
September–December Early admission. September–December Visit our website or log-on to connect.smu.ca to find Open House dates or upcoming events in your area.
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JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
February
March 1
April–August
Regular admission.
Deadline to apply for Named Entrance Awards.
Applications still accepted on an ongoing basis. It’s not too late to join us in the fall!
Submit final firstsemester marks. February
Renewable Entrance Scholarships will remain available as funds allow.
Apply for Named Entrance Awards.
March
End of April
May 15
End of June
First-year course registration opens.
Deadline for first round of residence room selection.
Mail in final transcripts.
Consider applying for residence.
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Admissions Domestic admission requirements
Please note that the minimum average required for admission is 70% with no mark less than 60% in the five appropriate courses listed below, depending on the program.
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
PROGRAM
GRADE 12
GRADE 12
GRADE 12
GRADE 12
GRADE 12 (CEGEP one year)
GRADE 12
GRADE 12
GRADE 12
Arts
English 12 academic
English 121 or 122
English 3201
English 621 or 611
English
English 4U
English 40S
English A30 or B30
Environmental Studies
Four additional academic 12 courses
Four additional academic 12 courses
Four additional 3000 level academic courses
Four additional academic 12 courses
Four additional academic courses
Four additional 4U or M courses
Four additional 40 level academic courses
Four additional 30 level academic courses
Commerce
English 12 academic
English 121 or 122
English 3201
English 621 or 611
English
English 4U
English 40S
English A30 or B30
Mathematics 12 or Advanced Mathematics 12 or Pre-Calculus 12 or Calculus 12
Foundations of Mathematics 12 or Pre-Calculus 12A or 12B or Calculus 120
Mathematics 3200 or Mathematics 3201 or Mathematics 3208
Mathematics 611B or 621B or 621A
Mathematics
MHF4U or MCV4U or MDM4U
Applied Mathematics 40S or Pre-Calculus 40S
Foundations of Math 30 or Pre-Calculus 30 or Calculus 30
Three additional 40 level academic courses
Three additional 30 level academic courses
Science*
Three additional 4U or M courses
Three additional academic 12 courses
English 12 academic
English 121 or 122
English 3201
English 621 or 611
English
English 4U
English 40S
English A30 or B30
Pre-Calculus 12 or Calculus 12
Pre-Calculus 12B or Calculus 120
Mathematics 3200 or Mathematics 3208
Mathematics 611B or 621B
Pre-Calculus
MHF4U or MCV4U
Pre-Calculus 40S
One Academic 12 Science from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Programming
One academic 12 science course
One 3000 level academic science course
One academic 12 science course
One academic science course
One 4U science course
One academic 40 level science
Pre-Calculus 30 or Calculus 30
Two additional academic courses
Two additional 4U or M courses
Two additional 40 level academic courses
Two additional academic 12 courses
Two additional academic 12 courses
Diploma in Engineering
Three additional academic courses
Three additional 3000 level academic courses
Three additional academic 12 courses
*Accepted science courses: Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Three additional academic 12 courses
Two additional 3000 level academic courses
Two additional academic 12 courses
One academic 30 level science Two additional 30 level academic courses
English 12 academic
English 121 or 122
English 3201
English 621 or 611
English
English 4U
English 40S
English A30 or B30
Pre-Calculus 12 or Calculus 12
Pre-Calculus 12B or Calculus 120
Mathematics 3200 or Mathematics 3208
Mathematics 611B or 621B
Pre-Calculus or Calculus
MHF4U or MCV4U
Pre-Calculus 40
Chemistry SCH4U
Chemistry 40
Pre-Calculus 30 or Calculus 30
Physics 12
Physics 121 or 122
Physics 3204
Chemistry 621
Physics
Physics SPH4U
Physics 40
Chemistry 12
Chemistry 121 or 122
Chemistry 3202
Physics 621
Chemistry
One additional academic 12 course
One additional academic 12 course
One additional 3000 level academic course
One additional academic 12 course
One additional academic course
One additional 4U or M course
One additional 40 level academic course
Chemistry 30 Physics 30 One additional 30 level academic course
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International admission requirements Alberta / NWT / Nunavut
British Columbia / Yukon
GRADE 12
GRADE 12
English Language Arts 30-1
English 12
Four additional 30 level academic courses English Language Arts 30-1 Mathematics 30-2 or 30-1 Three additional 30 level academic courses
English Language Arts 30-1 Mathematics 30-1 One 30 level academic science course Two additional 30 level academic courses
Four additional academic 12 courses
6TH FORM
Standard XII or Class XII
Arts
English
English
Four additional college preparatory courses
Four additional courses
Four additional courses
English (College Prep)
English
English
Mathematics
Mathematics
Three additional college preparatory courses
Three additional courses
Mathematics (Class X 60% or higher)
English
English
English
Pre-Calculus
XII Mathematics
One college preparatory science course
Further Mathematics or Mathematics Additional
Two additional college preparatory courses
One science course
Two additional courses
Commerce
Three additional academic 12 courses
Science*
Two additional academic 12 courses
Admissions average requirements vary by school board. No mark below 50% will be considered for admission.
English (College Prep)
Foundations of Mathematics 12 or Pre-Calculus 12
One academic 12 science course
Indian System CBSE
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.
GRADE 12
Environmental Studies
Pre-Calculus 12
British Patterned System**
Students must have a 70% average with no mark below 60% in five academic subjects, depending on program.
PROGRAM
English 12
English 12
American Patterned System
*Accepted science courses: Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Three additional courses
One science course
Two additional courses
Diploma in Engineering
English (College Prep)
English
English
Pre-Calculus Mathematics
Further Mathematics or Mathematics Additional
Mathematics (Class XII)
Physics (College Prep)
Physics
Chemistry (College Prep) One additional college preparatory course
Chemistry
Physics Chemistry One additional course
One additional course English Language Arts 30-1 Mathematics 30-1 Chemistry 30 Physics 30 One additional 30 level academic course
English 12 Pre-Calculus 12 Chemistry 12 Physics 12 One additional academic 12 course
NEED MORE INFORMATION?
**British Patterned System includes CXC, BGCSE, GCSE, IGCSE, WAEC.
If your admission requirements are not listed here, please contact recruitment@smu.ca
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Admissions Gone above and beyond? We recognize your achievements. Early Admission
Advanced Placement (AP)
Advanced Level (A Level)
CEGEP
Students who have an overall average of 80% or above in Grade 11 with no individual result below a 70% will be eligible for early admission.
If you have completed Advanced Placement courses and score Grades of 3, 4, or 5, you may be eligible to receive up to 30 hours of credit toward your undergraduate degree. Grades of 3 or higher will be considered for admission. Students may receive scholarship bonus points.
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.
If you have completed one year of CEGEP and have the appropriate prerequisite courses for your program, you are eligible to apply as a Grade 12 student.
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 (DP) 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. Students may receive scholarship bonus points.
If you have completed the full CEGEP/DEC program and have the prerequisite courses for your program, you may be eligible to transfer up to a full year of courses toward your undergraduate degree.
PROGRAM
GRADE 12
Arts
English SL/HL
Environmental Studies
Four additional courses
Commerce
English SL/HL Math Studies or Mathematics SL/HL Three additional courses
Science *Accepted science courses: Biology, Physics, Chemistry
English SL/HL Mathematics SL/HL Two science courses* SL/HL One additional course
Diploma in Engineering
English SL/HL Mathematics SL/HL Physics SL/HL Chemistry SL/HL One additional course
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Studying in your second language? Language Requirements
On-Campus English Language Programs
It’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, as is the case for some of our international students, one of the following is often required for undergraduate programs.
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 SMU 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 have guaranteed admission into our English for Academic Purposes or University Bridging programs, with the possibility of receiving up to 6 credit hours toward your degree.
•
TOEFL iBT: 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.
Some of the programs offered: •
English for Academic Purposes (year-round courses offered in 8-week sessions)
•
University Bridging Program (offered in 16-week sessions)
•
One-month Immersion Program
•
English for Personal and Professional Communication
We also offer customizable programs for both student groups and professional groups.
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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. Canadian Students Fall and Winter Term 1 (30 credits hours)
Arts and Environmental Engineering Studies Business Science (36 credit hours)
Tuition: Nova Scotia Students 2
$6,667
$7,087
$7,009
$8,570
Tuition: Other Canadian Students
$7,950
$8,370
$8,292
$10,110
$543
$543
$543
$543
Residence and Meals 4
$9,977
$9,977
$9,977
$9,977
Total for Nova Scotia Students
$17,187
$17,607
$17,529
$19,090
Total for other Canadian Students
$18,470
$18,890
$18,812
$20,630
Student Fees 3
International Students Fall and Winter Term 1 (30 credits hours) Tuition Student Fees 3 Residence and Meals 4
Total
1. Costs are in Canadian dollars, include mandatory fees, and are based on 2017–2018 rates that are subject to change.
Arts and Environmental Engineering Studies Business Science (36 credit hours) $16,330
$17,212
$16,912
$20,566
$1,346
$1,346
$1,346
$1,346
$9,977
$9,977
$9,977
$9,977
$27,653
$28,535 $28,235 $31,889
2. Canadian students who are residents of Nova Scotia typically receive a bursary of approx. $128.30 per half credit, included here.
3. Student fees include: student association membership, bus pass, gym membership, medical and dental coverage. Costs of books is additional and will vary.
4. Residence and meal rates are based on a double room with a Freedom Plan. For other options, please visit: smu.ca/residence.
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Scholarships Saint Mary’s University rewards academic excellence with over $6.7 million dedicated to student scholarships annually. As a high school student, there are two types of scholarships available.
PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Renewable Entrance Scholarships If your application for admission is received by March 1, you will be automatically assessed for a Renewable Entrance Scholarship. Students who apply after March 1 will be considered for a Renewable Entrance Scholarship 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. If you receive one of these scholarships, it will be listed in your acceptance letter. Scholarship Average* 95%+
IB Result 36+
Entrance Scholarship
36,000
$
total value
9,000
$
$14,000 total value / $3,500 per year
90–94.99%
33–35
$8,000 total value / $2,000 per year
85–89.99%
30–32
$4,000 total value / $1,000 per year
80–84.99% 28–29
Additional scholarships
$3,500 total value / $500 first year, $1,000 per year afterward
*Scholarship average is based on admission average in five subjects at time of application.
Named Entrance Scholarships There are hundreds of scholarships that have been established with the support of staff, community members, and businesses. These scholarships require a separate application and supporting documents. Named Entrance Scholarships can only be applied for after you are accepted for admission. How to apply for a scholarship: Application forms for these awards can be found at: smu.ca/scholarships.
SANTAMARIAN SCHOLARSHIPS
20,000
$
total value
5,000
$
per year (renewable)
per year (renewable)
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
HUNDREDS OF OTHER ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
36,000
$
total value
9,000
$
per year (renewable)
200 $ 19,000 $
TO
value (renewable and nonrenewable)
Please submit your online application form and all supporting documents by March 1.
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Stay Connected Let’s get together. Join the Saint Mary’s community right away by visiting our Future Students portal where you can sign up for events and tours, ask questions, or learn more about studying at SMU. Create an account now and we will keep you in the know about all things Saint Mary’s. connect.smu.ca See for yourself. The best way to find out if SMU is right for you is to check out our campus. Book a campus tour, view our Open House dates (in the fall and winter), or attend a community event in your area. We host events all over the world. Find all of our upcoming events by visiting the Events page on connect.smu.ca. Can’t make it to campus or an event in your area? We’ve got you covered! Take our virtual tour to experience a day in the life of a SMU student. smu.ca/virtualtour
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Admissions and Recruitment
Residence
Saint Mary’s University
Application or entrance scholarship status recruitment@smu.ca Tel: 902.420.5415
residence.life@smu.ca Tel: 902.420.5598
923 Robie Street Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 3C3 smu.ca
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