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Top 10 Reasons Your Students ShouldChoose Corpus Christi College6 WE ENCOURAGE OUR STUDENTS TO GIVEBACK AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEWORLD.Our students enjoy all the perks of an intimate learningenvironment, plus all the services and amenities of a biguniversity campus.We care about the wider world. Our students takecourses on pressing social issues, travel on servicelearning trips, and give back to the less fortunate througha multitude of volunteer organizations.2 OUR LOCATION IS UNPARALLELED.We’re just steps from UBC, so our students cantake courses through UBC as visiting students, joinUBC clubs, take advantage of UBC support services andbecome familiar with campus life.WE PROVIDE A SEAMLESS TRANSITION FROM3 HIGH SCHOOL.Our average class size is approximately 20, and themajority of our classes have under 35 students. Thismeans professors get to know students by name, andare often able to offer one-on-one guidance.WE INVEST IN STUDENT SUCCESS WITH4 TANGIBLE RESOURCES AND SKILLS BUILDING.All of our students are assigned their own academicadvisor for individual attention. They can also access ourStudent Life and Campus Ministry teams for personal,spiritual, and social support.WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUILDING5 RESUMES AND NETWORKS.We help our students build a portfolio of workexperience, internships, volunteer roles, and professionalskills to make them more employable and successful.7WE CULTIVATE LEADERSHIP SKILLS.Our INSPIRE Leadership Certificate Program is one-of-akind. Leadership students learn tangible skills, from publicspeaking to project management, and gain access tonetworking opportunities for jobs and internships.8 WE HELP OUR STUDENTS ACHIEVE THEIRGOALS – EVEN IF THEY HAVEN’T FIGURED THEMOUT YET.Our faculty and staff are committed to helping ourstudents fulfill their career goals. We don’t expect themto have it all figured out when they arrive, but by the timethey leave, they’ll have a solid plan.9 WE DON’T THINK MONEY SHOULD STAND INTHE WAY.With numerous entrance scholarships, competitivescholarships, and bursaries, we are proud to offer ourstudents more financial aid per capita than most postsecondary schools in BC. Plus, our tuition is comparableto most public universities in BC.10 OUR STUDENTS JOIN A VIBRANT COMMUNITYAND OFTEN MAKE FRIENDS FOR LIFE.Our community thrives on the energy of our students.The Student Union organizes events, BBQs, and outings– open to every student on campus. Students can joina club or start their own – whether they’re into sports,knitting, film, hiking, or any other activity!www.corpuschristi.caTOP TEN REASONS1 WE OFFER THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS.

Our Course OfferingsOur intimate class sizes, close faculty interaction, and strong community give our studentsa definite edge in their academic studies.We offer first- and second-year university courses in arts, business, and science. Our specialty is giving students the best possiblestart to their university studies by providing academic excellence, passionate faculty, a proven Student Success program, and anengaging student experience – all just steps from UBC.Students have the option of earning up to 60 transferable credits with us, which can be transferred for credit at most post-secondaryinstitutions in BC, across Canada, and in many parts of the world.THE TRANSFER PROCESSTAKE YEAR 1 ATCORPUS CHRISTITAKE YEAR 1 AND YEAR 2AT CORPUS CHRISTI Earn first-year university credits Earn first- and second-year university credits Get to know your professors and receiveindividual support Get to know your professors and receive individualsupport Take advantage of Corpus Christi’s StudentSuccess Program to learn key academic skills Take advantage of Corpus Christi’s Student SuccessProgram to learn key academic skills Develop valuable leadership skills byparticipating in volunteer programs, servicelearning, and leadership training Develop valuable leadership skills by participating involunteer programs, service learning, and leadershiptraining Socially engage through a vibrant, integratedstudent life program Socially engage through a vibrant, integrated student lifeprogram Apply to transfer into second year at youruniversity or college of choice – equippedwith all that Corpus Christi has to offer. Bonus: Earn your Associate of Arts Degree – great foryour resume Option to apply for an internship or practicum in Year 2 togain job-ready skills and work experience under your belt Apply to transfer into thirdyear at your university orcollege of choice – equippedwith all that Corpus Christihas to offer.Bonus:Earn an Associate ofArts degree if you earn60 transferable credits(eligible courses only).OUR COURSE OFFERINGSWHAT WE OFFER

Arts,Social Sciences& HumanitiesCOURSESMaster foundational skills inmathematics, economics and business.Gain a solid understanding of businessethics on your way to becoming anentrepreneur or business leader. Allcourses are transferable to UBC SauderSchool of sPolitical gital MediaDecision AnalysisOrganizational BehaviorFilm and Media StudiesWorld ReligionsFinanceOperations Logisticsand many more!Management Systemsand many more!COURSESSciencesTake engaging and thought-provokingcourses. Become a valuable voicein the exciting conversations of ourgeneration.General StudiesCan’t decide? Take a variety ofcourses in arts, business and science.Gain a solid academic PhysicsComputer ScienceMathGeologyand more!Discover a wide variety of subject areas andlearn to make important connections.OUR COURSE OFFERINGSExamine the diverse perspectives ofpeoples of different regions and timeperiods around the world. Integratecritical thinking with practical skills.Business

Admissions RequirementsDomestic High School Students & Transfer StudentsMINIMUM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FORDOMESTIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS(BC AND YUKON)MINIMUM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FORSTUDENTS TRANSFERRING FROM ANOTHERPOST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION1. Graduation from a provincial high school with a minimumGPA of 67%.Applicants who were registered at one or more recognizedpost-secondary institution(s) will be considered transferstudents.2. Completion of English 12 (or equivalent) and three additionalGr. 12 courses.- Please see the opposite page for a sample list of approvedcourses. We are always adding to this list. If you havequestions about a course not included on the sample list,contact an Admissions Counsellor.STUDENTS WITH IB OR AP CREDITSCorpus Christi recognizes these secondary school programs. Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutionsattended must be submitted to Corpus Christi College. Transfer credit will be assigned according to the College’stransfer credit policy, contained in its Academic Policies. Transfer students are admitted according to Corpus Christi’sbroad-based admissions policy. Visit the BC Transfer Guide to check how courses from otherinstitutions transfer to Corpus Christi College(www.bctransferguide.ca). Students with International Baccalaureate or AdvancedPlacement credits will submit their official transcripts and theOffice of the Registrar will determine credit for these courseson an individual basis.To apply, students must follow the same steps as studentsapplying directly from high school.For assistance with the application oradmissions process, please contact ourAdmissions Counsellors ADMISSIONS & APPLICATIONOur broad-based admissions policy allows us to assess a student based on their academicperformance, co-curricular activities, personal pursuits and areas of interest.

Approved CoursesThe following is a sample list of approved Grade 12 courses, which is frequently updated. Ifyou have questions about courses that are not listed, contact admissions@corpuschristi.caActing 12Information and Communications Technology 12Any Language 12Law 12BC First Nations Studies 12Physics 12Biology 12Pre-Calculus 12Business Education 12Religion 12Chemistry 12Social Justice 12Comparative Civilization 12Sustainable Resources 12Economics 12Visual Arts: Art Foundations & Studio Art 12English Literature 12Visual Arts: Media Arts 12Français Language or French 12Writing 12Geography 12Geology 12History 12www.corpuschristi.caADMISSIONS & APPLICATIONAPPROVED COURSES

Admissions RequirementsUSA and International StudentsMINIMUM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FORAMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (USA)MINIMUM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FORINTERNATIONAL STUDENTS1. Graduation from an academic program equivalent toCanadian Grade 12.Corpus Christi welcomes applications from qualifiedinternational students of all cultural, religious and linguisticbackgrounds. Following is a list of general admissionsrequirements, however, applications will be considered on acase-by-case basis.2. Four years of English courses (to the senior level):a) Students missing this requirement may be requiredto meet the English Language Admission Standardfor Domestic High School Students (BC and Yukon)and provide a TOEFL score (or results from a similarapproved test).b) All applicants who have not achieved a grade of B orhigher in senior-level English may be required to write theEnglish Placement Test (EPT).3. Three years of mathematics (to the junior level).4. Three additional full-year, senior-level academic subjects.5. OPTIONAL: Students are invited to submit SAT or ACTscores to support their application but it is not required.International students graduating from a Canadian highschool must satisfy the following requirements:1. English Language Admission Standard (see below).An English Placement Test may be required.2. Graduation from a Canadian high school with a minimumGPA of 67%.3. Completion of English 12 and three additional Grade 12courses. For a list of approved courses, visitwww.corpuschristi.ca.International students graduating from an international highschool must satisfy the following requirements:1. A Secondary School Diploma awarded by a recognizedinstitution or authority.2. School transcripts in any language other than English mustbe accompanied by a certified translation.All International Students must meet the College’s Englishlanguage standard. Country-specific requirements for China,Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka are available on ourwebsite.For assistance with the application oradmissions process, please contactour Admissions Counsellors ADMISSIONS & APPLICATIONOur broad-based admissions policy allows us to assess a student based on their academicperformance, co-curricular activities, personal pursuits and areas of interest.

Our Admission ProcessEARLY ADMISSIONS AND GENERAL ADMISSIONSAll students must complete and submit an online application.A full application checklist is available on our website to helpyou prepare your documents.We offer classes throughout the year. Each term has an EarlyAdmissions period and a General Admissions period. Selectyour term of study, and apply by the Early Admissions deadlinefor more benefits. These include: Receive a no-pressure admission offer earlier than otherinstitutionsAPPLICANTS1. Create an account – using your full name and primaryemail address. Guarantee your spot at Corpus Christi College2. Upload all required documents. Get priority registration for courses—this gives you the bestchance of getting into the courses you need and want3. Pay the application fee. Have a better chance of finding residence housing oncampus (Fall term only)4. Click ’Submit’.If you miss the Early Admissions deadline, you can still apply forGeneral Admissions. We accept applications up until the firstweek of classes in each term.5. Schedule and complete your admissions interview.ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEFOLLOWING DOCUMENTS Academic transcripts (unofficial, with official transcripts tofollow as soon as available) Personal statement Two reference lettersAPPLICATION DEADLINESMake note of the dates in the table below and make sureyou’ve submitted your application as early as possible beforeyour term of start. Supplementary material (Grad Transitions portfolio, writingsamples, art, volunteer work, other projects, awards, etc.)For assistance with the application oradmissions process, please contactour Admissions Counsellors atadmissions@corpuschristi.ca.INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ARE ALSO REQUIREDTO SUBMIT Proof of meeting the English Language Standardrequirement (see previous page)FALL TERMWINTER TERMSUMMER TERMClasses StartSeptemberJanuaryMay/July/August depending on the courseEarly AdmissionsDeadlineDecember 15 ofprior yearAugust 31 ofprior yearOctober 31 ofprior yearGeneral AdmissionsDeadlineFirst week of classesin SeptemberFirst week ofclasses in JanuaryFirst week of classes in May/July/AugustADMISSIONS & APPLICATIONHOW TO APPLY

!ORYFLPAPARDAWENNOAHTREMOScholarships & BursariesACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPSAWARDADMISSIONS AVERAGEAMOUNTPresident’s Award95-100% 1000Dean’s Award90-94% 750Scholastic Excellence Award85-89% 500CIRCLE OF FELLOWSDeadline: January 15AWARDJunior Fellows AwardWHO IS ELIGIBLEAMOUNTJunior Fellows are selected forextraordinary scholarly potential,exceptional ability, originality, andresourcefulness.2-year scholarship worth up to 25,000including tuition, co-curricular support,personalized mentorship, leadershipdevelopment program and internshipopportunity.COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPSDeadline: April 30AWARDWHO IS ELIGIBLEAMOUNTProf. Georges Abi-Rached, P. Eng.Scholarship(all students)Students who demonstrate academic excellence and service inCatholic faith life and activities. 2500Archbishop’s Awards(all students)Students who demonstrate outstanding achievement, commitmentto leadership and dedication to helping others. 2000Dr. Gerald and Marian SylvesterAward in Social Justice(returning students only)Students who demonstrate a commitment to Catholic socialteaching in their studies and leadership in the promotion of justice. 1500Jim and Penny Rogers Scholarships(first-year students only)Students who demonstrate active involvement in social justicecauses. 1000Newman Association of VancouverScholarshipHonouring Cardinal John HenryNewman(returning students only)Students who exemplify true Christian virtues as demonstratedthrough scholarship, leadership and communication. 500GENERAL BURSARIESDeadline: September 15, January 15 and May 15WHO IS ELIGIBLEStudents with demonstrated financial need who have completed a Canada Student Loan Application. Amounts vary based on needand academic achievement.SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIESOfficial transcript required by August 31. Based on final average of required courses as determined by the College.

Student ServicesSUCCESS PROGRAMThe Campus Ministry Team at Corpus Christi andSt. Mark’s Colleges has supported student life for over 60 years,including the faith journey of registered students and all whovisit our campus.Along with enjoying all the benefits of a more intimate campus,Corpus students can take advantage of many services andamenities offered by the University of British Columbia. For thatreason, Corpus Christi really is the “best of both worlds.”The Campus and Ministry Office serves as a gathering space forstudents, a silent study area, and a place of sanctuary.Through our UBC-affiliated sister school, St. Mark’s College,Corpus students are automatically enrolled in our StudentSuccess Program and become members of the UBC AlmaMater Society (AMS). This entitles them to access:While the Campus Ministry Team cannot meet everyone’sspiritual needs, we can refer students to chaplaincy services,available on and off-campus, which support a variety of faithtraditions.CATHOLIC COLLEGES’ STUDENT UNION (CCSU)Getting involved and meeting people is easy here. All studentsare automatically members of the CCSU which, serves CorpusChristi College and St. Mark’s College. The elected StudentExecutive is a dynamic team that acts as the voice of thestudent body, planning clubs, events and activities, and workingas advocates on behalf of all Corpus Christi students. UBC Compass Card (comprehensive transportation pass) UBC Libraries and Services Facilities such as the AMS Nest, Student Life Building,UBC Aquatic Centre, Bird Coop Fitness Centre, Brock HallStudent Resource Centre, and more Clubs and Intramurals AMS/GSS Health and Dental Plan Health Services Facilities Access and Diversity Centre AMS Peer TutoringADVISINGEvery student at Corpus Christi College has a dedicatedAdvisor.Our Advisors know students by their name and understandtheir goals. Corpus students can speak to their Advisorabout academic plans, career goals, student life and campusactivities.The Academic Advising office is dedicated to providing a holisticapproach to advising. We take the whole person into accountand provide “360 degree” advising.ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTREStudents should not just survive college, they should thrive! Ournew Academic Resource Centre offers a variety of programs,services and resources to help students reach success.Students can access peer tutoring, academic and examaccommodations, success seminars, a study hall and writingassistance.www.corpuschristi.caSTUDENT SERVICESCAMPUS MINISTRY

Leadership OpportunitiesLEADERSHIP PROGRAMSHere is a sampling of INSPIRE Legacy Projects:At Corpus Christi, students can challenge themselves and reachtheir potential to be leaders in all that they do. One of our corestrengths is offering opportunities for students to learn concreteleadership skills, and how to apply these skills to become moreeffective in their studies, community, and future career. Prison Pen Pal Program: to foster a Christian-basedfellowship between parishioners and prison inmatesCURRENT OPPORTUNITIES INSPIRE Leadership Certificate Program Voices of Hope: Annual Student-Led Social JusticeSymposium Service Learning Opportunities Student Ambassador Program Work Study PositionsINSPIRE LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE PROGRAM(NON-CREDIT)In 2013, Corpus Christi launched the INSPIRE LeadershipCertificate Program, a non-credit program offered to all studentsat the College. This program has become very popular withstudents, who learn concrete leadership skills from well-knowncommunity leaders. INSPIRE students receive hands-onleadership training, access key resources, and take an activerole in a leadership activity of their choosing – all in a supportiveenvironment. They learn how to bring out the best in others,become more empowered, and enrich the lives of those aroundthem. Along with hands-on leadership training and access tokey resources, students develop a Legacy Project of their ownchoosing and present it at a gala in the spring. “Water Walk”: to highlight the lack of access to clean wateraround the globe Pilgrimage to the Abbey in Mission: to take studentsaway from the noise of the regular world so they can betterlisten to God and their own thoughts Yoga Retreat: to teach breathing, meditation and focusingtechniques for studying more efficiently, as well as nutritiontips for healthier eating Halloween for Hunger: to collect canned food onHalloween night to distribute to the food bank Raise for Hope: to raise money to send to the Philippinesafter Typhoon HaiyanHow it WorksThe class uses a seminar format and meets for a minimum of 2hours a week.

10 Reasons to Choose Corpus Christi Our Course Offerings Admissions & Application Process Scholarships & Bursaries Student Services Leadership Opportunities www.corpuschristi.ca Experiential and Service Learning Corpus Christi College Reference Guide The inserts in this guide have been colour coded for easy reference: A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY .