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It’syourtime toshine!Congratulations on being offeredadmission to the University of Lethbridge!We look forward to receiving youracceptance and to helping you have anextraordinary university experience.This guide is the first in a series of resources available to you asyou prepare for your studies here. It provides detailed informationabout your Offer of Admission, the steps to accept it and what’snext for you as a new uLethbridge student.2
Have You ACCEPTed YOUROFFER OF ADMISSION?uLink & Your Campus LoginULink is your single sign-on gatewayto the tools you need for a successfulacademic experience including the Bridge,Moodle, email, important dates, studentopportunities and more!If you have not already done so, set up your Campus Login:1.Have your nine-digit uLethbridge ID number(from your Offer of Admission) available.2.Go to ulink.ulethbridge.ca and select “Need help?”under the login button. Select “I need a user name”3.You will be asked to enter your 9-digit uLethbridgeID number and birthdate.4.Follow the steps to select a username, passwordand security questions.You will use this username and password to log in to the ULink as well asmany other important tools at uLethbridge, including the Bridge, email,library account and Moodle. It is a good idea to change your passwordregularly at ulethbridge.ca/webtools.2You should have already received your Offer of Admission in an email sent to the addressyou used when you applied to the University. In order to confirm your admission you needto accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit. This deposit is non-refundable and will beapplied to your tuition costs for your first term.Your Offer of Admission has an expiry date, so if you need more time to confirm your offer,please contact our Admissions Office prior to the deadline at admissions@uleth.ca.How to Accept Your Offer of Admission1. Online: Simply click on the link in your Offer of Admission and log into the Bridge.You can accept your offer and pay your tuition deposit using a credit card.2. Mail: You can pay by cheque, online banking or money order, but do not send cash inthe mail. Print off your Confirmation of Admission, complete the information requiredand mail your form and payment to:Registrar’s OfficeUniversity of LethbridgeSU140, 4401 University Drive WestLethbridge, AB T1K 3M43. In person: Visit the Registrar’s Office in the Student Union Building (SU140) and hand inyour completed Confirmation of Admission form with your tuition deposit. You can paywith cash, cheque, debit, credit card or online banking.4. By fax: print and fill out your Confirmation of Admission form and fax to 403-329-5159.You can pay your tuition deposit by credit card or through online banking.After you confirm your admission, payments made towards your tuition and student accountwill be handled through the Cash Office. The Cash Office is unable to process credit cardpayments for tuition. These payments will need to be made using one of our other options;cash, cheque, money order or online banking. Visit the Cash Office website for moreinformation: International StudentsOnce you have obtained the Letter of Introduction from Citizenship and Immigration Canadastating approval of your study permit and entry visa, please email a scanned copy to theInternational Centre at international.new@uleth.ca.3
once you acceptyour offer of admissionProgram Planning GuideYou can access your appropriate Program Planning Guide atulethbridge.ca/ross/ppgs (guides for the upcoming calendar year are releasedat the beginning of April). This guide will provide you with the course requirementsfor your specific program, as well as additional information provided by yourfaculty. You will use it to guide your course selection and keep track of your courserequirements as you progress through your degree.In addition to your Program Planning Guide and the information contained in thisguide, you will find the following resources helpful when preparing to register foryour courses at uLethbridge: Registration Guide ulethbridge.ca/ross/registration Academic Calendar ulethbridge.ca/calendarRefer to the next section, Information for New Students, forprogram-specific registration information.Meeting the Conditions of your Offer of AdmissionAny conditions associated with your Offer of Admission will be listed in your Offerof Admission letter and on the Admissions menu on the Bridge.bridge.uleth.caUnless otherwise specified, all admission conditions must be met by the Final OfficialDocument Deadline for your program.See .If your admission conditions are not met by the appropriate deadline, your Offerof Admission may be rescinded or your registration privileges restricted.Official DocumentsTo be considered official, admission documents must be received by the AdmissionsOffice in envelopes sealed by the issuing institution(s). If you have any outstandingdocuments, arrangements should be made for them to be sent directly to:Admission RequirementsOnce we receive your final documents, we will check to ensure your final gradesand averages meet or exceed the requirements of your program. You must alsosuccessfully complete any applicable program-specific admission requirements(e.g., Biology 30 is an admission requirement for the BHSc in Public Health).Canadian and international high school admission requirements may be found hoolPost-secondary applicants must have an overall minimum admission GPA of at least2.0, calculated on all transferable courses completed prior to admission. Someprograms may be competitive, require a higher admission GPA, or have additionalprogram-specific admission requirements.Conditional English Language Proficiency Admission RouteApplicants admitted via the conditional English Proficiency Admission Route whowish to fulfull the ELP requirement by successfuly completing the University’s Englishfor Academic Purposes (EAP) program must apply to the EAP program as directed inyour Offer of Admission.uLethbridge EmailYour uLethbridge email account is where you will receive all official information fromthe University — important dates and deadlines, information about registration,emergency updates and more. Upon confirmation of admission, you will receive aUniversity email account, and the University will use this account for all future emailcorrespondence with you. You can log in and check your email on ULink:ulink.ulethbridge.ca.Confidentiality: Student email addresses are published in an online Campus Directory. As onlinecommunication is a major component of student success, students are strongly encouraged to have theiremail address listed as part of the Campus Directory, which is accessible only to members of the uLethbridgecommunity. You must contact the Registrar’s Office if you wish to have your email excluded fromthis directory.AdmissionsUniversity of Lethbridge4401 University Drive WestLethbridge, AB T1K 3M4CanadaA complete list of your outstanding documents may be found on the Admissionmenu on the Bridge: bridge.ulethbridge.ca.45
Information for New StudentsAcademic CalendarHigh School Course PrerequisitesBachelor of EducationThe Academic Calendar contains all of the dates and deadlines you need to knowduring your academic career, as well as general information about the University,academic regulations and program information. It is published once per calendaryear. The Academic Calendar in effect the year you are admitted outlines therequirements you will need to meet for your program. Your calendar year can befound on the Bridge. If you take a break from your studies, you will follow the programrequirements of the current Academic Calendar when you are readmitted. As youmove through your program, you will be governed by the current Calendar in all otherareas (e.g., academic regulations, fees, course prerequisites).Some of our programs require specific high school courses for admission or asprerequisites for required courses in that program. It is your responsibility to ensurethat you have the necessary prerequisites for the courses required in your program.You can view required and recommended high school course prerequisites by majorat: vailabilityIf you are unsure or have questions, please contact your academic advisor.ulethbridge.ca/ross/academic-advisingOnce you have accepted your offer of admission to the BEd or a combined degreeprogram with BEd, we will register you in Professional Semester I. If you have anyquestions, please contact our Registration Help Line 403-329-2052.The Academic Calendar may be found at ulethbridge.ca/calendar. If you haveany questions about the Academic Calendar or about your program, don’t hesitate totalk to our Admissions Office or an academic advisor:ulethbridge.ca/ross/academic-advising.If you have a documented disability or received support services in high school, pleasecontact the Accommodated Learning Centre as soon as you have confirmed youradmission to uLethbridge. The staff will work with you to ensure accommodationsare in place when you begin classes. The centre can assist with exam accomodations,funding applications, assistive technology, learning strategies and other specializedsupports. For more information or to register for services, please contact theAccommodated Learning Centre:Transfer CreditIf you have completed courses at a post-secondary institution and are eligible fortransfer credit, you can access your Transfer Credit Statement through the Admissionsmenu on the Bridge: bridge.uleth.ca. This Transfer Credit Statement reflects yourcurrent available transfer credit, any courses that are currently being assessed fortransfer credit and any courses that require outlines to be sent.Transfer credit for courses in progress will be evaluated when we receive and processyour final transcript. You can view current uLethbridge transfer equivalencies to findout how your courses will transfer.ulethbridge.ca/ross/tedWe may request course materials to help us assess your post-secondary courses.Prior to submitting any materials, please review the information available atulethbridge.ca/ross/admission-information/adm routes/new transfer.All questions about how your transfer courses will fit into youruLethbridge program should be directed to your academic advisor.ulethbridge.ca/ross/academic-advisingMore information is available in the Transfer Credit section of Part I of theUndergraduate Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue at:ulethbridge.ca/calendar.Residence Requirements and Time LimitsEach program has a residence requirement that stipulates the minimum number ofcourses that must be successfully completed at uLethbridge and, if applicable, whenthey must be completed in the program. For example, to be eligible for the Bachelor ofArts degree, students must have completed at least 20 courses at uLethbridge, includingthe last 10 taken for credit toward the degree. Some programs also have time limits forthe retention of individual course credit and/or the completion of the program.Complete details are available in the Academic Regulations section of theUndergraduate Academic Calendar: ulethbridge.ca/ross/calendar.6Accommodated Learning CentreUniversity Hall B760Phone 403-329-2766Email ing-centreBachelor of Nursing Collaborative ProgramsThe Bachelor of Nursing (BN) and Bachelor of Nursing (After Degree) (BNAD)programs are offered in collaboration with Lethbridge College. Students in the fouryear BN program will register in and attend courses at Lethbridge College for the firsttwo years and uLethbridge for the final two years of the program. BNAD students willregister in and attend most courses at Lethbridge College for the first two terms andthen complete the program at uLethbridge.Information regarding registration in your fall courses as well as the date and timefor the mandatory orientation meeting in September will be provided by LethbridgeCollege following receipt and processing of your acceptance and deposit. If you havequestions in the meantime, please call the Lethbridge College Call Centreat 403-320-3323.Scholarships and Student Loans: While registered at Lethbridge College, scholarshipsand student loans are administered through the Lethbridge College Student AwardsOffice. You must be admitted to the program and have your Lethbridge Collegestudent ID number before you can apply. Their awards application is July 1. Visitlethbridgecollege.ca/awards for more information.Residence Requirement (BN): Eligibility for the Bachelor of Nursing degree iscontingent upon the successful completion of 20 courses (60.0 credit hours) atuLethbridge, including a minimum of 12 in Nursing and Health Sciences. In order tomeet this requirement, students must complete all third- and fourth-year courses atuLethbridge, including two of the four electives required in the program.It is critical that you attend the mandatory orientation for Professional Semester I; ifnot, your registration may be cancelled.Bachelor of Fine Arts: Theatre and Dramatic ArtsTransfer and Post-diploma Performance Majors: To register in DRAM 3310 (Acting:Scene Study I), you must pass an audition with the Drama Department. Details areavailable at itional-requirements.Calgary CampusCalgary Campus offers several programs including a Post-Diploma Bachelor of HealthSciences in Public Health and, through the Dhillon School of Business, a Bachelor ofManagement (BMgt), Post-Diploma BMgt, Management Certificate, and ProfessionalDiploma in Accounting. Our classes are offered in the evenings and on weekends soyou can continue to work, balance family life and further your education. You can studyfull- or part-time, whichever fits best with your lifestyle. The Calgary Campus providesa full range of student services.Post-Diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) in Public Health witha minor in Health LeadershipOur post-diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences will help you build on your existinghealth-related diploma education and work experience by adding an appreciation forpopulation health, including health policy and promotion, while adding skills in healthresearch, program evaluation and leadership.Professional Diploma in AccountingIf you are seeking the Chartered Professional Accounting designation, you will needa transcript evaluation from CPA Alberta before meeting with an academic advisor toplan your program.Contact an academic advisor at the Calgary Campusif you have any questions about your program, availableminors or if you would like more information:Calgary CampusPhone 403-571-3360Email calgary.campus@uleth.caulethbridge.ca/calgary7
You are one step closer to joining the ranks of morethan 8,700 uLethbridge students and 43,000 alumni.By now you might be asking yourself, “now that I’veaccepted my offer, what’s next?”Register for CoursesOur Orientation and Transition team is here to provide you with support asyou prepare to begin your studies. We know the start of a new experiencecan be overwhelming, but we also have people who are here to support youevery step of the way.Shortly after you accept your offer, you will begin to receive Mentor Mail inyour uLethbridge email account. You will be connected with a current senior-levelstudent at uLethbridge who will share information with you, answer any and allquestions you have and who will support you through the transition to university.They know what you’re going through because they went through it too!To keep connected with everything we have planned and organized to help youstart your studies at uLethbridge, become familiar with the Next Steps website:ulethbridge.ca/future-students/nextsteps. This website has information,links to register for upcoming events like New Student Orientation and contactinformation for staff who can help you as you prepare to come to university.Next Steps also includes important dates, major events and key deadlines. Makesure you mark these dates on your calendar dlines.The To-do ListThe To-do list is found on the Next Steps website. It is a complete listing of allthe things you need to do between now and your first weeks on campus. Werecommend you print it off and take a look at it every few weeks. Your mentor willbe giving you updates and mentioning the To-do list in mentor mail as you get closerto the start of your semester.After you accept your offer, the next big step is registering for your courses. Toensure you get the courses you want at the times you want, register as soon asyou can. Your registration date will be indicated in your Offer of Admission email.The Next Steps website is a great resource with a step by step guide to the courseregistration process.You’ll need your program planning guide and transfer credit statement(see pg 6 and 7) as you prepare for registration.Fund your EducationuLethbridge has many scholarships for new students; all you need to do is apply.If the application in the Bridge is not available yet, don’t worry. We will email youas soon as it opens. However, it will only be available for a limited time so apply assoon as you can. Our Scholarships and Student Finance office can also help youwith exploring other funding options, such as government student loans and awardsexternal to uLethbridge. Visit ulink.ulethbridge.ca and then click on the Bridgeto apply.ulethbridge.ca/ross/student-financeFamily MailGoing to university is a huge change and, for some, a challenge. Knowing yourfamily and loved ones have your back can make a big difference, which is whywe created Family Mail to keep your biggest supporters informed and up todate about important events, deadlines and opportunities at uLethbridge. Familymembers can sign up for Family Mail at: ulethbridge.ca/future-student/family-mail.Next ngOn campusApply today! Residence is not guaranteed and is in high demand, soit is important to apply as soon as possible. Housing begins acceptingapplications as of September 15 for the upcoming academic Off campusWe maintain a registry of current off-campus housing opportunities.Sort by area of the city, street, type of accommodation and more tonarrow your search and find the perfect place.ulethbridge.ca/offcampushousingResident ParkingResident parking permits are in very high demand and sell outquickly. The Online Check-In System is the best way to obtain aresident parking permit. These permits are allocated on a first-come,first-serve basis prior to the fall term. If you require a parking pass,plan to purchase online via the Online Check-In System. Once thesystem is closed, you should plan to purchase a pass via ParkingServices as they are available. Students have the option of purchasingyearly, eight-month or term permits, with eight-month permits beingthe most popular. There is short-term parking in various lots oncampus at pay-and-park dispensers. Students living in residence whohave a vehicle must purchase a resident parking pass.Student MentorsEvery new student is assigned a mentor who communicates withthem through Mentor Mail and personal emails. Your mentor ishere to support you with advice, answers to your questions, toshare information or contacts and to help you take on all the newchanges and challenges of your first term. Your mentor will be atall events such as Ahead of the Herd, New Student Orientation,Commencement and Open House, so there’s plenty of chances tomeet face-to-face!Visit CampusLet us host you and your family on our beautiful campus. Take a tourof campus or participate in questWe look forward towelcoming you to ourcampus!UPassUPass gives undergraduate students enrolled at uLethbridgeunlimited access to local transit during each term they are registeredfor classes. It is an environmentally friendly, cost-effective and safeway to navigate Lethbridge.Ahead of the HerdBefore residence move-in day and before your first day of classes,Ahead of the Herd is your chance to meet the staff, faculty andcurrent student mentors who are here to support you. You can seecampus and explore the buildings on a guided tour, see two first-yearresidence accommodations and attend informative sessions to helpyou make the leap into university life! We even have sessions forfamily, such as parents or significant others, to let them know what toexpect during your first year at uLethbridge.New Student Orientation (NSO)New Student Orientation (NSO) is an essential part of the first-yearexperience. This two-day event gives you opportunities to meet fellowfirst year students, staff and your own specific faculty team who willbe key to your success while you’re a student. You’ll also get a headstart on developing your own unique community network.We provide the place, the food, and the people.All you have to do is show up!9
Registrar’s Office4401 University Drive W.Lethbridge, AlbertaT1K 3M4403-382-7134admissions@uleth.caCheck us out on:ulethbridge.ca/future-student
To be considered official, admission documents must be received by the Admissions Office in envelopes sealed by the issuing institution(s). If you have any outstanding documents, arrangements should be made for them to be sent directly to: Admissions University of Lethbridge 4401 University Drive West Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4 Canada
