Post-Diploma & Transfer Guide | Faculty of Arts & Science

#2 experiential learning opportunities for students (Maclean’s University Rankings, 2022)

19:1 student-faculty ratio

150+ programs

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School Colours: Blue and Gold

Recognized on the national stage as one of Canada’s top-ranked universities and leading research institutions, the University of Lethbridge is a community of inspiring lights united by one common purpose — you. Your education. Your future. And the limitless ability you have to make an important difference in the world.

By laddering your diploma into a degree, you can expect the following advantages:

• Open more, and higher-level, career options over completion of a diploma alone

• People with a degree earn higher pay, on average, than those with a diploma

• Link the hands-on skills learned in the diploma with the excellent communication, leadership, critical thinking, problemsolving, and analytical skills gained in a degree program

• Provides a pathway to further education (e.g., Master’s degree, or PhD)

Why ULethbridge?

• Experience learning. Expand your knowledge, gain practical hands-on experience and learn from an expert in your field of study by participating in co-operative education, applied or independent studies and our international exchange programs — explore your interests while connecting with employers and putting future career opportunities to the test.

• Research. ULethbridge is one of Canada’s most influential research universities — we are home to leading research centres and world-renowned faculty members who bring their research into the classroom and actively engage students in research at the undergraduate, graduate and PhD level.

• Liberal education. At ULethbridge, you learn how to think; not what to think. You are a student of the world, preparing not only for the careers of the future, but also creating a better tomorrow. Our unique, four-pillar approach to liberal education enables you to explore a variety of subjects, integrate knowledge across disciplines and discover what you’re passionate about.

• Ease of transition. Transferring from college to a smaller university pretty much guarantees that you’ll get to know your professors.

Arts & Science Academic Advising

It is important for you to connect with your advising office as soon as you have been admitted.

Advisors can assist you with:

• determining how transfer credits fit into your program

• course selection and registration

• program planning

• interpretation of academic policies and regulations

• important deadlines

• strategies to address academic problems

Learn more, visit: ulethbridge.ca/artsci/advising

Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Advising Student Program Services Office

Markin Hall, M2102

Telephone: 403-329-5106

Email: artsci.advising@uleth.ca

Co-operative Education

Explore career options, participate in research and develop skills that complement your degree.

Your education isn’t just about what you learn in the classroom — it’s also about bridging the experiences you have outside of it. As a ULethbridge student you have an extraordinary opportunity to create an exceptional academic experience. Combined with a foundation in liberal education and armed with hands-on work experience through co-op, you will graduate with a head start on the path to your future.

Co-operative education combines real-world work experience with academic studies and has garnered international recognition as the preferred way to complete a degree. The program creates partnerships between students, the University and the employer.

The co-op team helps students in all majors find meaningful employment opportunities. That means you can gain work experience directly related to your studies and make valuable contacts in the workforce while earning a competitive salary.

Participate in co-op and you will:

• experience real-world application of your discipline,

• be introduced to employment possibilities,

• develop valuable research skills for future work experience or graduate school,

• learn to be proactive in your job search skills and make informed career choices,

• be provided with challenging and relevant paid work experience, and

• build valuable contacts with employers.

A meaningful co-op placement is one that complements your education and broadens your skills while providing you with access to employers whose primary objective is to deliver a planned, supervised work experience that will enhance your academic learning.

Completion of the program allows you to receive a Co-operative Education designation on your degree and, most importantly, a kick-start to your career the minute you graduate.

Information for Post-diploma & Transfer Students

• You may join co-op as soon as you have applied for and been accepted to the University of Lethbridge — apply early enough to get access to the secure job board; you can even head out on your first co-op work term the semester before ever setting foot on campus

• Your transfer courses place you in high demand by employers who recognize the skills attained through higher learning and their direct impact on positive contributions in the workplace

• Students may transfer one approved co-op work term from their transfer institution

• You may complete one to six co-op work terms and these are recorded on your ULethbridge transcript and resume

• Co-op students can complete work terms in spring, summer or fall for 4, 8, 12 or 16-months — with so many combinations available, you choose what works for you

Learn more, visit: ulethbridge.ca/career-bridge

Co-operative Education

AH151 Anderson Hall

Telephone: 403-332-4461

Email: artsci.coop@uleth.ca

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Important Contact Information

Academic Advising

403-329-5106

artsci.advising@uleth.ca

ulethbridge.ca/artsci/advising

Accommodated Learning Centre

403-329-2766

alc@uleth.ca

ulethbridge.ca/ross/alc

Admissions

403-382-7134

admissions@uleth.ca

ulethbridge.ca/admissions

Applied Studies

403-332-4461

applied.studies@uleth.ca

ulethbridge.ca/appliedstudies

Co-operative Education

403-332-4461

coop@uleth.ca

ulethbridge.ca/coop/artsci

Counselling Services

403-317-2845

counselling.services@uleth.ca

ulethbridge.ca/counselling

Faculty of Arts & Science

403-382-7154

ulethbridge.ca/artsci

Health Centre

403-329-2484

health.centre@uleth.ca

ulethbridge.ca/health-centre

Housing Services

403-329-2584

housing@uleth.ca

ulethbridge.ca/housing

Iikaisskini Indigenous Services

403-394-3902

fnmiss@uleth.ca

ulethbridge.ca/indigenous

Iikaisskini (Low Horn) Gathering Place

W650 | University Centre for the Arts

Parking | Campus Mobility Services

403-329-2621

parking@uleth.ca

ulethbridge.ca/parking

Scholarships & Student Finance

403-329-2585

Loans: fin.aid@uleth.ca

Awards: awards@uleth.ca

ulethbridge.ca/ross/student-finance

Student Enrolment & Registrar Services

403-320-5700

regoffice@uleth.ca

ulethbridge.ca/ross

Student Success Centre

403-332-4668

student.success@uleth.ca

ulethbridge.ca/student-success-centre

*This brochure should be used in conjunction with the University of Lethbridge calendar, which is the final authority regarding program requirements and academic regulations.

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