I'm a current U of C student who applied through the degree holder route. I'll be graduating at the end of this year. Please feel free to post any questions here!
Another round of applications is starting soon for the January 2019 intake of Transfer and/or Degree Holder students. Here's the U of C page for their info:
One of the most common questions is whether the courses you have taken meet the faculty's pre-requisites. The best way to be sure is to email a screenshot of your transcript to [email protected] and ask if you are missing anything.
Important note! As of 2019, the faculty is changing the schedule for the summer terms.
"We will compress all courses in Term 4 and Term 7 to be offered over a 9-week period from late April to the end of June. The result would be an intense spring term, but students would have no scheduled nursing courses during July and August."
While having 2 months off sounds great for some, it causes trouble for others (student loans, jobs, child care etc.). Please be aware of this change before applying.
I live in Brentwood and it is a quick walk to lectures, and about a 15 minute bus ride to Foothills. Parking is super expensive on campus, so I highly recommend living within walking distance if you can. Plus the morning walk helps wake you up for those early morning lectures that it looks like we will be having!! :)
I received my admission package yesterday!
Great suggestion! Brentwood is a great area to look into (I'm there too).
We actually don't go to Foothills unless you are placed there for your clinical. You can be placed at various hospitals including Rockyview, Peter Lougheed, South Health Campus, Alberta Children's, Foothills etc. so you may or may not go there during your degree.
Hi all! Thank you all for all the help and advice. I greatly appreciate it. I just got my green check mark today! Guess I'll be seeing you come January. FYI I think my GPA was about 3.7.
Has anyone already received the admission package yet? (not the official admission letter) I just reviewed students handbook, and realized that there are tons of things I need to prepare before the commencement of winter term. Things taking time to get ready are 1) criminal record check, 2) CPR (HCP) level certification, 3) proof of immunization following BSN's requirements, and last but not the least 4) N95 fit test. I'm expecting to receive this admission package by the end of Sept, because in Dec., I have to fly back to Japan and China to unite with my family before the beginning of winter term. Apparently, our faculty requires us to check our criminal record no early than 3 months before the start of winter term, so the result won't be accepted if I ask the police to check my criminal record, and issue a copy before Oct. 1st. Please let me know if anyone has received his/her package. Many thanks.
Hi everyone. Its been awfully quiet here lately. Any green checks recently? Super expectant. Does anyone know what the average wait time is? Was tempted to call admissions today and ask if I could expect an evaluation this week. That's the short form for "am I getting my green check this week!" lol!! Congrats again to all admitted already and stay positive those of us waiting to be.
Justinej1
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Congrats @cmso! Just wondering when you applied?