Student Administrative Services Office,
Mount Allison University
65 York St.
Sackville, N.B., E4L 1E4
Phone 506-364-2269.
Application forms and an Admissions Handbook providing full information on admissions procedures are available from the Student Administrative Services Office.

ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY
3.1    Since its establishment, Mount Allison's mission has been to provide a challenging undergraduate education which is interdisciplinary and liberal, an education which will help students lead enriched lives and make significant contributions to society.

Mount Allison University recognizes a strong academic performance at the high school level as the primary indicator of university-level success. It also recognizes the added potential of those students with a well-balanced record of academic and extra-curricular activities. In making admissions decisions, both high school marks and other activities are considered. The University is interested in applicants possessing a strong academic record, leadership skills, a high level of commitment, and the potential for personal growth. Among the additional information requested from applicants will be evidence of extra-curricular involvement, volunteer activities in school and in the community, and work experiences. Admissions Office and Alumni interviews, and solicitation of letters from teachers, guidance counsellors and others will be a part of the information-gathering process.

The University reserves the right to reject any application for admission on the basis of the overall record even if, technically, the entrance requirements are satisfied.

3.2    In special circumstances, a student lacking the specified requirements may be admitted.

Applications from students identified as having specific learning disabilities are considered individually. They must include an assessment from the high school made within the previous year, detailing the type of learning disability, the techniques used to compensate for it, and the special requirements or considerations requested of the University. Students admitted under these conditions may be required to take a reduced load.

3.3 MINIMUM GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students registering at Mount Allison are expected to have graduated from high school at the university preparatory level. In New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon, this is Grade 12. Students from Quebec will be expected to have completed either Grade 12 Senior Matriculation or Grade 11 and one year of a CEGEP academic programme. Students from Ontario will be expected to have completed the university preparatory level (Ontario Academic Credit) programme. A minimum average of 65%, on all courses taken during the final two years of preparatory work submitted, is required for admission consideration. Possession of the minimum requirements guarantees only that the application will be considered; normally, students who are admitted have averages that are well above the minimum.

3.4 ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All students must have completed successfully a university preparatory English course and at least four other university preparatory courses. Whenever possible, students should anticipate their first year of university study and take the appropriate preparatory courses. (See Section 3.5.) The University strongly recommends that students undertake a well-balanced preparatory year that includes courses in Mathematics, the Humanities, Social Sciences and the Sciences. Students are advised to complete the following courses for specific programmes.

B.A.:	University preparatory English is required and it is strongly recommended that university preparatory level courses in Mathematics, the Humanities, the Social Sciences and the Sciences be completed.
B.Mus.:	University preparatory English is required and it is strongly recommended that university preparatory courses in Mathematics, the Humanities, Social Sciences and Sciences be completed. All Music applicants must have a satisfactory audition/interview and pass a one-hour test in elementary theory (Materials of Music). Further details are available under the B.Mus. sections in the Calendar.
B.F.A.:	University preparatory English is required and it is strongly recommended that university preparatory level courses in Mathematics, the Humanities, the Social Sciences and the Sciences be completed. All Fine Arts applicants are required to present a portfolio of their previous art work for assessment.
B.Sc.:	University preparatory English and university science preparatory Mathematics are required and it is strongly recommended that two university preparatory courses in the Sciences, and one in either the Humanities or Social Sciences, be completed.
B.Comm.:	University preparatory English and university science preparatory Mathematics are required and it is strongly recommended that university preparatory courses in Science, the Humanities and Social Sciences be completed.

3.5 NOTES ON ENTRY TO FIRST-YEAR COURSES

1. Students enrolling in Chemistry 1001 should normally have completed a university preparatory level* course in Chemistry.
2. Students enrolling in Computer Science 1711 and 1851 should normally have completed a university preparatory level* course in Mathematics.
3. Students enrolling in Economics 1000 should normally have completed a university preparatory level* course in Mathematics.
4. Students enrolling in Mathematics 1111 should normally have completed a preparatory level* course in Mathematics designed to prepare them for university calculus.
5. Students enrolling in Physics 1051 should normally have completed a university preparatory level* course in Mathematics.
   *See Section 3.3

3.6 STUDENTS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES
Students from the United States will be considered for admission provided they have successfully completed, at the graduation level of their particular state, a selection of high school university preparatory courses, with the required academic standing, comparable to those outlined in Regulations 3.3 and 3.4

For those studying towards the General Certificate of Education or the General Certificate of Secondary Education, (i.e. in the United Kingdom, West Indies, East and West Africa, Hong Kong), the University requires a selection of high school university preparatory courses equivalent to those outlined in 3.3 and 3.4 with grades of 1 to 3 (A to C) required in all papers, plus one full year of formal school beyond the GCE or GCSE "O" level.

Students studying in other educational systems must meet the university admissions requirements of their own country, and must demonstrate a high level of accomplishment. Applications should be forwarded to the Student Administrative Services Office.

3.7 STUDENTS WHOSE FIRST LANGUAGE IS NOT ENGLISH
Students whose first language is not English will be required to submit evidence of a mastery of English sufficient to follow lectures and to write assignments and examinations in English. For example, a score of 550 on the Princeton Education Testing Services TOEFL is acceptable.

3.8 MATURE STUDENTS
Mature applicants who have not satisfied the admission requirements will be considered for admission upon submission of evidence of ability and motivation to undertake successfully university-level study. Usually mature applicants will not have been registered as full-time students for at least five years.

ADMISSION WITH ADVANCED STANDING
3.9     The University grants a maximum of 18 credits on a 120 credit degree programme for higher level International Baccalaureate subjects completed with grades of 5, 6 or 7. Advanced credits are restricted to students who have completed the I.B. diploma.

3.10    Students who have, on entry, successfully completed the Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS)/Diploma d'Etudes Collegiales (DEC) at a CEGEP, GCE advanced level papers, or an equivalent level, may receive up to 30 credits.

3.11    The University grants a maximum of 18 credits on a 120 credit degree programme for subjects completed in the Advanced Placement Programme at a level of 4 or 5. Evidence of completion of appropriate laboratory or studio work would be required.

3.12    The University may grant up to 30 credits on a 120 credit degree programme for appropriate courses completed at New Brunswick Community Colleges. The Registrar will determine suitable credits in consultation with appropriate departments.

TRANSFER STUDENTS
For information regarding transfer credits for students entering from other recognized post-secondary institutions please see Regulation 6.15 in the Academic Regulations Section.

SPECIAL STUDENTS
3.13    Special students may be admitted to individual courses which they are qualified to take.

GRADUATE STUDIES
For Admission requirements to the Master of Science programme (Biology or Chemistry) please see the Master of Science programme outline in the Academic Programmes section.

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