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Admission Process

Requirements vary from program to program. Selection criteria may be based on any combination of the following:
a review of the applicant”s academic record;
a review of any additional documentation submitted to support the application as required by the program (i.e. volunteer or work experience, letters of reference);
the results of a test(s) or questionnaire;
a review of a portfolio;
an interview.

Selection of Applicants

Selection will be based on all criteria listed under individual program descriptions as entrance requirements. All applications received by OCAS on or before February 2, 2009 for a fall start will be considered equally. Early application is encouraged.

In the case of refusal, the admissions officer will provide an explanation of the decision, at an applicant’s request.
Oversubscribed Programs

The term oversubscribed denotes programs for which there are more qualified Ontario applicants than available seats. As a result, qualified applicants who have submitted applications no later than February 2, 2009 for a fall start will undergo a specific selection process.

Priority of Admission

For oversubscribed programs applicants will be accepted according to the following priorities:
permanent residents of Ontario
permanent residents of other provinces and territories in Canada
applicants from other countries

Please note: All transcripts must be requested/received at ontariocolleges.ca by February 2, 2009 in order to be considered for admission to an oversubscribed program at Durham College. Foreign transcripts require minimum two weeks to be evaluated by ontariocolleges.ca.

The Admissions office reserves the right to add to or delete from the following list based on, but not limited to, applicant demand and/or program changes.

Undergraduate Tuition Fees
(Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents)
The College reserves the right to make changes without notice in its published scale of charges for tuition, accommodations and meals, and other fees.
The rates shown below are the rates for the 2008/2009 academic year.Program Price per Course
Degree level $550*

Technical level $340*†
Introductory Studies (non-credit) $215
WorkPlace Readiness Courses (non-credit) $100

* Note: Full-time Nova Scotia degree/technology program students are eligible for a Nova Scotia Bursary of $761 based on a full course load (e.g. 10 courses per year for a degree student).

† Note: Veterinary Technology Specific Courses are charged at $456 per course.

Note: An additional Distance Education Course Fee of $25 is charged for all distance education course sections (all ‘W’ sections).

Undergraduate Tuition Fees
(Non-Canadian Citizens) Program Price per Course
Degree level $1100

Technical level $680†
Introductory Studies (non-credit) $430
WorkPlace Readiness Courses (non-credit) $200

† Veterinary Technology Specific Courses are charged at $912 per course.

Note: An additional Distance Education Course Fee of $25 is charged for all distance education course sections (all ‘W’ sections).

Books Full-time students (approx./year) $1200

Student Fees

Full-time Students (per semester)
A full-time student fee is applicable to students registered in three or more courses in a semester. It is compulsory and non-refundable. The fee includes Athletics, IT Renewal, Caution/Development Fund, Student Union, and Health Service fees. Full-time Student Fee $224 per semester

Part-time Students (per course)
This part time student fee is applicable to students who are registered in one or two courses in a semester. It is compulsory and non-refundable. Part-time students receive a student card. Part-time Student Fee $54/course

Health and Dental Insurance

All full-time students at NSAC are automatically enrolled in the Student Health and Dental plans when they register for classes (international students are added to the plan once they are approved for MSI coverage). The premium for each plan is an annual one; therefore the process for opting out must be done prior to the specified deadline. The deadline each year coincides with NSAC’s last date to register for a course. More information regarding your Student Health and Dental plans can be found at www.gallivan.ca or by visiting your on-site Student Benefits Plan Office. Health and Dental Insurance $280/year

Other Program-related Fees

Full-time students in the Veterinary Technology program are charged an additional Materials and Service Fee. Currently this fee is $95 per semester and is payable at time of registration. For a complete list of supplies and services that are provided to Animal Health Technology students in return for this fee, contact the Department of Plant and Animal Sciences.

Students in the Diploma in Enterprise Management program are required to pay an additional $75 fee for workplace readiness training such as First Aid and Occupational Health and Safety.

Residence and Meal Plan Fees

The following Semester rates are in effect in 2008-2009:Plan Price
Shared room and 7 day meal plan $3408
Shared room and 5 day meal plan $3364
Private room and 7 day meal plan $3684
Private room and 5 day meal plan $3640
Large private room and 7 day meal plan $3924
Large private room and 5 day meal plan $3880

Please note that students may choose either a 7 day or 5 day meal plan. Once the option has been selected no plan changes during the semester are permitted. A change of plan can be made at the end of the Fall semester for the Winter semester.
Other Residence Fees (per semester)
House Fee $15
Laundry Fee $30

Refunds
Withdrawal from the College and/or residence is not effective until the student has completed the appropriate documentation as specified in the Calendar and the Residence Handbook, and has returned their ID Card to Student Services.

Student fees will be refunded to students who withdraw during the second week of the semester. After the second week, there will be no refund except in the case of a withdrawal for health or other compelling compassionate reasons.

Tuition Fees
Refunds for students who withdraw from the College will be as follows:Until the end of 10th class day 100%
Until the end of 15th class day 80%
Until the end of 20th class day 50%
Until the end of 25th class day 25%
Beyond 25th class day No refund

Residence Fees
Students who accept a place in residence and fail to cancel their residence application prior to June 30 for the fall semester and December 10 for the winter semester, will forfeit their residence deposit. Room fees are charged from the first day that residences are officially open. Students who withdraw from residence will be charged room fees as follows: 1st week (or any part thereof) residences are open $300
2nd week (or any part thereof) residences are open $650
3rd week (or any part thereof) residences are open $1200

From the end of the third week 100% of the room fee for the semester will be charged.

Information for Freshmen and Transfer Students
For students who are in high school or will be first-time college students, or for students interested in transferring from another college to Missouri State.
Information for Graduate Students
For students who have (or will have) a bachelor’s degree and wish to receive information about a master’s, specialist, or doctoral degree or a graduate certificate.
Information for Non-Degree Seeking Students
For students 18 years of age or older who wish to enroll in selected undergraduate courses but not pursue a degree and for students who have a bachelor’s degree who wish to enroll in courses at either the undergraduate or graduate level but not pursue a degree.
Information for International Students
For all students from other countries who are not US citizens or permanent residents who wish to attend Missouri State to pursue either a bachelor’s degree or a graduate degree.