Bishop's University Viewbook Fall 2022

Advanced Credits University transfers:

Completed courses deemed to be at a university-level with a grade of C or high- er are eligible for advanced standing credit. The maximum amount of credit a student can receive is 60 (equivalent to two full years of study). Degree and program restrictionsmay impact the amount of transfer credit that is possible. College transfers: In addition to having completed courses deemed to be at a university level, college transfer students must also have completed a diploma program or be in a recognized university-transfer program at a North American institution. Degree and program restrictions as well as grades received may impact the amount of transfer credit that is possible. Required documents for transfer credit evaluation: Official transcripts and course outlines or syllabi should be submitted to the Admissions Office.

Required Documents • Copy of latest transcript

CAQ & Study Permit Requirements International students admitted to Bishop’s University must obtain two study permit documents prior to arriving at Bishop’s. Once stu- dents obtain their conditional or final letter of admission they can begin the application procedure. The first step is to complete a CAQ (Certificate of Acceptance) application with the Quebec government ( immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en ) and click on Foreign Students). Once this permit has been approved students can then apply for a Ca- nadian study permit ( cic.gc.ca ). It is important to note that the process can take anywhere from 4-16 weeks to complete so we encourage students to complete their Study andWork in Canada International students with valid study permits can work on or off cam- pus a maximum of 20 hours per week and full-time during holidays and summer months anywhere in Canada. Once they obtain their degree from Bishop’s, international students are eligible to obtain a Post-Graduation Work Permit, which allows them to work in Canada for up to three years. This valuable work experience helps graduates qualify for permanent residency in Canada and provides you with credentials that are recog- nized worldwide. For more information on studying and working in Canada please visit cic.gc.ca. • Supplemental information (personal statement, letters of recommendation, standardized test scores, etc.), while not a requirement, would be considered if submitted as part of the application package. Upon evaluation of your file, the Admissions Office may request additional information. All documentation can be submitted electronically at time of application or via MyBU once an application is submitted. For more information visit ubishops.ca/admissions. application for admissions early to avoid any delays. For more information contact the International Office: international@ubishops.ca

English Language Proficiency Requirements Applicants that have not studied in an English or French language cur- riculum must normally meet our English Language Proficiency (ELP) re- quirements. Students must submit scores for only ONE of the following standard ELP tests.

TOEFL: 90 (Internet based) IELTS: 6.5

Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) – Grade of C or higher Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) – Grade of C or higher CAEL: 70 International Baccalaureate (IB):

Majority of IB Diploma courses completed in English or French plus Language A1 or A2 (HL or SL) final score of 5 Language B (HL or SL) final score of 6

Duolingo English Test (DET): 115+ (Expert Level)

Language School Partners For students who meet our minimum academic requirements but do not meet our ELP requirements, Bishop’s may offer conditional admission to your intended academic program provided that you meet our ELP require- ments through one of our Language School partners. Bishop’s will only offer a conditional letter of admission once a student applies to the university after being enrolled at one of our Language School partners. For a list of part- ners and for more information please check the “English Language School Pathway Students” under the Future Students section of ubishops.ca.

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