IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES
You are responsible for knowing what deadlines may be approaching, whether it is the final high school transcript deadline or tuition fee deadline. It is also important to note the dates on which the institution is closed….take advantage of those extra long weekends, visit family or friends, take some time out to revive yourself!
STUDENT FUNDING
Now that you have applied and registered for St. Mary’s University College, you can start preparing yourself for your first day!
It is important to know where your funding is coming from before you start your journey. There are many ways to pay for your education and we have provided links below to the most common sites to provide you the information on what is available.
St. Mary’s offers many scholarships to students, and there are many more available to you as an Alberta resident or a resident of Canada.
Scholarships, bursaries and awards have various criteria including but not limited to academic merit, athletics, volunteerism, leadership etc. There is something for everyone; all you have to do is a little research!
Internal Scholarships and Awards
Financial Aid
Tuition Fees
Useful Websites
TRANSFERRING CREDITS [back to top]
Normally students may transfer to St. Mary's University College credit for courses completed at another accredited institution, subject to the following:
- complete an Application for Transfer Credit.
- provide an Official Transcript from the original institution.
- obtain a grade of C- or better.
- be working towards a degree at St. Mary's University College
Transfer credit is limited by the residency requirement, which stipulates the number of credit hours that students must complete at St. Mary’s in order to earn a St. Mary’s University College degree.
Courses from other institutions in Alberta for which there is an equivalency in the Alberta Transfer Guide are generally accepted. If the course is not part of the Alberta Transfer Guide or if the institution is outside Alberta, the student may be asked to submit a copy of the course outline and details of the qualifications of the course instructor or other indicators of course content and quality. While transfer courses do appear on the student's transcript, the grade is not included in the student's annual or cumulative GPA.
Students who wish to transfer to another institution should refer to the Alberta Transfer Guide, which lists all courses and program transfer agreements between post-secondary institutions in Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. The Alberta Transfer Guide and other transfer information are available at www.transferalberta.ab.ca.
Time Limits
In most cases, courses will be considered for transfer credit regardless of when they were completed. However, in some cases, the University College may not approve transfer credit for management, computer science, or natural science courses that were completed more than ten years ago.
Residency Requirement
In order to be granted a degree, a student must complete at least half of the required credit hours at St. Mary's University College. In addition, some degree programs may require specific courses to be completed at St. Mary's University College.
Letter of Permission
A student enrolled in a St. Mary's University College degree program who wishes to take a course at another institution for transfer to St. Mary's University College must have permission from the VP Academic and Dean. In order to obtain permission, students must complete a Request for Letter of Permission form indicating the institution they plan to attend and the course they plan to take. A letter of permission will be produced, which the student must submit to the visiting institution. Upon completion of the course, the student must request that an official transcript be forwarded from the visiting institution to St. Mary's University College.
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION [back to top]
Orientation is mandatory at St. Mary’s University College, and it is a fantastic way for you to connect with your instructors and fellow classmates. Your day will include a Welcome Address, fun activities, giveaways and a chance to ask questions about the different services offered to you as a student.