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Science University Transfer at Grant MacEwan Community College

How long is the Science University Transfer at Grant MacEwan Community College?
2 Year Diploma

What you need to get in to the Science University Transfer at Grant MacEwan Community College?
Regular Admission: To be evaluated through the Office of the Registrar. Applicants must have a minimum average of 65 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses: 1. ELA 30-1 2. Pure Mathematics 30 3. Two of the following: Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Mathematics 31, Physics 30 4. One Group A, B or C course Note: Applicants must have completed the appropriate high school courses or present approved post-secondary substitutions. Mature Admission: To be evaluated through the Office of the Registrar. Applicants must be 20 years of age or older and have been out of full-time high school at least one year by the beginning of the intake term. Applicants must have a minimum average of 60 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses: 1. ELA 30-1 2. Pure Mathematics 30 3. Two of the following: Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Mathematics 31, Physics 30 Note: Applicants must have completed the appropriate high school courses or present approved post-secondary substitutions. Transfer Admission: To be evaluated through the Science Program. Applicants who have attempted 9 or more credits of post-secondary coursework, are in satisfactory academic standing and have completed the high school requirements listed under Regular or Mature Admission will be considered for transfer admission. Satisfactory academic standing is considered an Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA)* of 2.0 or better on the 4.0 scale. Applicants who have two unsatisfactory academic records will not be considered for admission or re-admission to the program. For the purpose of admission or re-admission an unsatisfactory record is defined as a transcript with the notation -required to withdraw- or equivalent. Probationary Admission: To be evaluated through the Program Office. A limited number of probationary admissions may be granted to applicants who have attempted 9 or more credits of post-secondary coursework with a minimum AGPA* of less than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Such applicants must successfully (no grade less than C) complete at least 9 credits of university transfer coursework subsequent to their having received an AGPA* of less than 2.0 before being considered for admission. Applicants are also required to complete a questionnaire to assess completed and intended coursework in relation to the Science Program. Admission decisions will be made based on high school and post-secondary course work. Applicants who are admitted under these circumstances will be placed on Academic Probation and will be required to fulfill the criteria listed in a probationary contract. Applicants who have two unsatisfactory academic records will not be considered for admission or re-admission to the Program. For the purpose of admission or re-admission, an unsatisfactory record is defined as a transcript with the notation -required to withdraw- or equivalent. Note: All Admission Categories *Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) The AGPA is calculated on the most recent 24 credits of post-secondary work. The course work for an entire term will be used to calculate AGPA when the breakpoint for 24 credits falls during that term. Six-credit courses that span both the fall and winter terms are considered winter courses, and six-credit courses that span both the spring and summer terms are considered summer courses. Fewer than 9 post-secondary credits: If an applicant presents fewer than nine post-secondary credits, AGPA will not be calculated for admission purposes. 9- 24 post-secondary credits: For applicants who have attempted between nine and 24 credits of post-secondary work, the AGPA is based on all post-secondary credits attempted.

For more information on the Science University Transfer at Grant MacEwan Community College
(780) 497-5140

Does the :program offer a Coop?
No

Distance Education Available:
No

What type of learning environment should I expect in the Science University Transfer?
In Class Study

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