Surrey High School On-Campus Partnership between KPU and Surrey - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY Surrey High School On-Campus

• Partnership between KPU and Surrey School District • High school students can take up to 2 university courses in grade 12 year

Open to Aboriginal  students, or any student interested in Aboriginal culture Students take an  Aboriginal-focused course (IDEA 1100) Intake in Fall and Spring 

• Head start on university studies- easy transition to PS • FREE tuition and no student fees Save approx. $500/course! • • Evening classes at KPU Surrey, 4:00-7:00pm • Experience university life with other KPU students • Courses can be used towards your high school diploma and first year of university at KPU or other post-secondaries • More variety of courses to choose from in your grade 12 year

• Anthropology EXAMPLES • Criminology • Drawing OF • Geography • History COURSES • Philosophy • Psychology • Sociology • Organizational Behaviour • Marketing

WHAT TO EXPECT IN A KPU CLASS • Maximum 35 students • Engaged instructors • Instructor lectures • Opportunities to apply what you’re learning • group projects, class presentations • Grades are typically based on papers, exams, projects and in-class participation

• Entering grade 12 in September • B or higher in English 11 • B or higher in Socials 11 • B or higher in Math or Science 11 • Reference from Teacher • Permission from parent/guardian

1. See your high school counsellor to determine if you’re eligible and pick up an application package 2. Complete application package 3. Return application package to your counsellor by MAY 18 th , 2017

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I APPLY? 1. Application is reviewed by school district and KPU 2. Receive acceptance letter from KPU in June 3. Attend mini-orientation at KPU with fellow dual-credit students ( July 10 th ) 4. Register for Fall classes (beginning of July) 5. Fall classes start September 5 th 6. Register for Spring class in November (Semester 2 students)

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW • Students are responsible for textbook and course material fees (approx. $100 per course) • Classes are 3 hours/week, not including homework or study time • Some courses are popular; list a second choice course • Students are able to register for one course in Fall 2017, and another in Spring 2018 • Students who want to study at KPU after graduating from high school will need to apply to KPU as a new student and pay $40 application fee • Commitment and responsibility is required!

IS THIS THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU? • Do you have an extra 7-10 hours per week to commit? • Do you have transportation? • Are you prepared to ask questions? • Are you organized and plan ahead? • Do you have good time management? • Are you responsible? - Will you check their e-mail? - Will you hand in anything late? - Will you have to miss any classes? • Are you independent? - Can you register, buy textbooks, figure out schedules, etc., on your own?

CONNECT WITH US Nicole.Poole@kpu.ca 604.599.2525 DROP-IN TIMES Monday 1:00 – 4:00pm KPU Richmond Tuesday 2:00 – 6:00pm KPU Surrey Wednesday 1:00 – 4:00pm KPU Langley & KPU Tech (Cloverdale) Thursday 1:00 – 4:00pm KPU Surrey kpu.ca/future-students