2016 INTERNATIONAL VIEWBOOK

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The smalluniversityof bigopportunitiesNESTLED ON THE EAST COAST OF CANADAST. THOMAS UNIVERSITYFREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK

Students come to St. Thomas from all over the world. Our small

campus offers a learning environment that inspires our students

to get the most out of their education and themselves. With only

1,800 students and exceptional professors, on one of Huffington

Post Canada’s “most beautiful university campuses in Canada,”

you are sure to find your inspiration here.

IT’S THE SMALL THINGSTHAT MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE

We believe smaller is better. Our small size is

the reason we’re able to give each student

a big university experience.

We do this by way of our small campus community

where students play an active role in classes, are

involved in the community, and are able to form

meaningful relationships with peers and professors.

We do this by offering unique, one of a kind

programs and opportunities that enable students

to grow personally, as well as academically.

Finally, we do this by giving students opportunities

to gain the knowledge and develop skills to excel in

an exciting and rewarding career after graduation.

01.A MEANINGFULEDUCATION

03.ACADEMICPROGRAMS

07.CITY LIFE &CAMPUS LIFE

11.APPLYING TOST. THOMAS

Find out more at STU.ca

PREPARATIONFOR A LONG ANDMEANINGFULCAREER For more than 100 years, our graduates have made us proud. Award-winning authors, Rhodes Scholars, inspiring teachers, lawyers, celebrated journalists, compassionate social workers, and leaders in business, law, and government all say St. Thomas was the foundation for their success.

Earning your degree from St. Thomas University is one of the best ways you can prepare yourself for a long and meaningful career—a career that takes you places and introduces you to new people and new ideas.

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AverageClass Sizes

First-year 29Upper-year 28

Seminar 13All classes are capped at 60.

– Globe and MailUniversity Report 2012

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BigOpportunitiesSMALL CLASSES

Ask questions

Get more out of your time in class

Professors who know your name

Interactive experiences (presentations, debates, group work)

SMALL CAMPUS COMMUNITY

Close-knit and friendly

Personal and warm

Be involved and engaged

BACHELOR OF ARTS COMMUNITY

Shared interest in improving social issues

Discussions and debates extend beyond class into dorms, dining hall, etc.

All campus resources focused on your degree

Inclusive and accepting campus atmosphere

Exceptional leadership opportunities

Your Bachelor of Arts from St. Thomas will be recognized wherever you go after graduation.

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MARY-DAN JOHNSTON, BA ’12 Rhodes Scholar

“I had an immense amount of support from the professors at St. Thomas, and for that I am eternally grateful. Professors go above and beyond, and that is a characteristic perhaps unique to this university.”

More students choose St. Thomas to pursue a Bachelor of Arts than any other university in New Brunswick because this is the place where ARTS students thrive!

A FOCUS ON CAREER READINESSSTU GRADUATES DEVELOP THESE SKILLS & MORE:

Ability to work as part of a team Ability to make decisions & solve problems Ability to communicate effectively verbally & in writing Ability to plan, prioritize, & organize their work Ability to research & process information

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MIKHAIL BULLARD, BA ’10 Third Secretary/Vice-Consul Embassy of Bahamas, Washington, DC

“The liberal arts at St. Thomas teach you to think critically. My background helped me approach policy analysis with the knowledge that there are diverse ways of looking at issues and that problems are always best solved when we can get at their root causes.”

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Anthropology*Catholic Studies

Communications Communications & Public Policy Criminology & Criminal Justice*

Economics*Economics with Business Option

English Language & Literature*English w/ a Concentration

in Creative Writing*English w/ a Concentration

in Drama*Environment & Society

Fine Arts*French*

Gerontology Great Books*

History*Human Rights

Interdisciplinary Studies*International Relations*

Journalism Media Studies

Native Studies*Philosophy*

Political Science*Psychology*

Religious Studies*Science &

Technology Studies*Sociology*

Spanish*Women’s Studies

& Gender Studies*

*Areas in which studentsare able to complete

an honours level credit.

Business Studies

Cultural Studies

Environmental Studies

Ethics

Film Studies

Irish Studies

Latin American Studies

Medieval Studies

Peace Studies

US Studies

Interdisciplinary minors are earned bytaking suggested courses from variousdisciplines around a common theme.

ACADEMICMAJORS

INTERDISCIPLINARY MINORS

ELECTIVES Students can take electives such as Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Maliseet, and Social Work.

POST-DEGREEPROGRAMS Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Social Work

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AQUINASThis optional first-year approach to university is for students looking for a challenge. Aquinas students are team-taught by professors from three academic departments in one class.

SectionsGreat Books English, Philosophy, Political Science

Great Books and Human Rights English, Human Rights, Political Science

CRIMINOLOGY Students are exposed to theories of criminal behaviour and an analysis of the criminal justice system. Courses cover themes that include youth rights and justice, criminal law and social justice, effective correctional treatments, theories of crime and punishment, crime and the media, and the history of crime and the law.

COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC POLICY This program will prepare you to work as a communications professional in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. The course is based on class work and research, but also includes an internship in fourth year. STU is home to the Frank McKenna Centre for Communications and Public Policy.

EXPERIENCEDJOURNALISTSAs a journalism student, you won’t just study journalism, you’ll practice it. When you’re not in class at the CBC Broadcast Centre and learning to use the web, radio, and TV technology that helps you tell stories, you’ll be writing for the campus newspaper and online publications. This program includes an internship.

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ECONOMICS WITH BUSINESS OPTION Students wishing to pursue the Business Option within Economics are required to complete 18 credit hours in business in addition to completing the requirements for a regular major in Ecomomics.

MOOT COURTThe Human Rights program offers one of the only undergraduate Moot Court classes in Canada. Travel to various moot court competitions in the United States and argue Supreme Court cases in front of real-world judges. Planning on law school down the line? It’s a great way to prepare!

Our professors studied at Harvard, Cambridge, Oxford, Yale, Columbia, Johns Hopkins, London School of Economics, Western, Notre Dame, and more.

Yilin (Catrina)RenHBX studentBeijing, China

“Taking courses from Harvard has been an amazing opportunity for me. I believe the biggest value of it is the networking aspect. All of my peers from the course are from countries all over the world. The experience has improved my work efficiency, and helped me better understand corporate communications, business management, and business analysis.”

Harvard Connection As the only Canadian partner of HBX CORe of the Harvard Business School, St. Thomas offers the enormous opportunity to earn a Credential of Readiness that provides an introduction to the language and concepts of business.

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FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICKCOLLEGE TOWN

Fredericton is the ideal student city. With a greater area population of approximately 85,000, the city offers the perfect balance of small town charm and big city spirit. From coffee shops, music and art festivals, concerts, restaurants, city-wide walking trails, a nearby downhill ski hill, farmer’s markets, malls, theatres, and fitness centres, there’s plenty of fun, healthy, and safe ways to spend your downtime with friends.

Average summer hightemperature is 26°C (79°F)

Average winter hightemperature is -1°C (30°F)

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OttawaMontréal

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Officer’s Square

Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival

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STUDENTLIFE &RESIDENCE LIVING ON CAMPUS

Find a place to call home in one of our five residences—three located on our upper campus (Harrington Hall, Vanier Hall, and Holy Cross House), and two located on our lower campus (Rigby Hall and Chatham Hall), only minutes away. Rigby and Chatham offer larger rooms and private bathrooms.

Adriana Rivas, Venezuela Residence Advisor, Vanier Hall

STUISA President, 2014-15

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SUPPORT YOU CAN COUNT ON Two free hours of peer tutoring a week Academic and Career Advising On-Campus Fitness Centre On-Campus Health and Counselling Services City Bus Pass Financial Aid Advising Writing Centre Residence Advsiors

A SMALL SAMPLE OF CAMPUS GROUPS AND CLUBS International Student Association The Aquinian (newspaper) Theatre St. Thomas Model United Nations SPECTRUM Gay and Straight Alliance Human Rights Club Students’ Union Students for Sustainability

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Theatre St. Thomas production of Spring Awakening, 2015

Model UN

Adriana Rivas, Venezuela Residence Advisor, Vanier Hall

STUISA President, 2014-15

Multicultural Fair

Travel Study

Welcome Week

Athletic EventsPHOTO CREDIT: CCAA

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International applicants must demonstrate academic strength in a high school program of college/university preparatory courses with appropriate subject distribution and academic standing comparable to that required for Canadian applicants. For country specific admissions requirements, please visit our website (www.stu.ca).St. Thomas is test optional (SAT/ACT).

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCYInternational students whose primary language is not English are required to submit scores from one of the two tests below.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

For English language proficiency score requirements, please visit stu.ca/international.

AP, IB, AND A-LEVEL TRANSFER CREDITApplicants with scores of 4 or 5 on AP; 5, 6, 7 on IB Higher Level; or C or higher on GCEA-Level courses are eligible for credits towards their degree.

INTERNATIONAL TUITION AND FEES – $14,650*ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS – $8,480**CAD. 2015–2016 costs.

SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIESRenewable scholarships up to full international tuition

You’ve worked hard, and we want to recognize that. Our competitive scholarships and bursaries program seeks to reward you for your past record and invest in your future success. This allows us to maintain a community of exceptional students and active, motivated leaders.

FINANCIAL NEED BURSARIESStudents in financial need should submit an application for needs-based bursaries. For a complete list of bursaries for incoming, first-year students, please visit stu.ca/scholarships and browse the Entrance section.

WORK ON/OFF CAMPUSInternational students are permitted to work on or off campus while studying full-time, allowing them to gain valuable work experience while earning some extra money. Upon graduation, you are eligible to apply for a post-graduate work permit to stay in Canada.

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HOW TO APPLY

CREATE A FUTURE STUDENT ACCOUNT AT CONNECTSTU.CA If you met with an Admissions Counsellor and filled out a card at your school, your account has already been set up for you. Remember to check your email!

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION THROUGH YOUR CONNECTSTU.CA ACCOUNTEarly Admission: October – December 2015 Regular Admission: January – June 2016

HAVE YOUR SCHOOL SEND OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS TO THE ADMISSION OFFICEFax: 506-452-0617 Email: admissions@stu.ca

APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES (BEFORE MARCH 1) INCLUDING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

APPLY FOR RESIDENCE (BEFORE APRIL 15)

CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE & REGISTER FOR CLASSES (MAY 2016)

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Camila VasquezInternational Admissions Counsellor

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Kaylee MooreInternational Admissions Counsellor

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ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE WEEK LIVEWEBINARS 2015-16To join us for one of our webinars, visit http://stu.collegeweeklive.com

Thurs., Oct. 29 (2-3pm ET)Just for Guidance Counsellors! Canadian Admissions 101*

Thurs., Oct. 29 (7-8pm ET)Welcome to STU - Campus Life & Early Admission

Wed., Nov. 18 (7-8am ET)STU International Students & Admissions

Wed., Dec. 9 (6-7pm ET)Uniquely St. Thomas – Small University with Big Opportunities*

Thurs., Jan. 14 (7-8pm ET)Paying for University – Financial Aid & Scholarships

Thurs., Mar. 31 (8-9am ET)Nearing the Finish Line – Confirming or Applying & Residence Life

*Private session. If you’re interested in one of these webinars, email: kaylee@stu.ca

LIVE CHAT Chat online with us at College Week Live by searching “St. Thomas University.” October is Faculty Month! Chat with professors from different academic departments at St. Thomas and learn about your program of interest.

CONTACT USANY TIME! Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Admissions Team at international@stu.ca or contact Kaylee or Camila directly.

Find out when St. Thomas is in yourpart of the world at stu.ca/international