International
Baccalaureate
2010-2011
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
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Your Big Dreams and Commitment to Success
As an International Baccalaureate (IB) student, you have chosen to engage your
intellect, pursue excellence, and involve yourself in a wide range of activities. The
University of Alberta appreciates your commitment to academics and to the rigors
of the IB program. We congratulate you on your outstanding achievements. We
want students like you on our campuses because we recognize your potential and
we know that we can give you the resources and facilities to excel. By choosing
the U of A for your continued excellence, you will situate yourself among the best,
from your professors to fellow students. At the U of A you’ll be part of a university
that leads the way in IB recognition.
Big Benefits and Services
The U of A appreciates what IB students like yourself accomplish. The rigors of
the IB program have prepared you for university life and we want to reward you for
your proven commitment to success.
We are acknowledged by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) as an
institution that demonstrates exemplary recognition policies. From personalized
advising to special events to transfer credit and more, we encourage you to take
full advantage of the recognition you deserve.
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Big IB Advantages
Personalized Advising
Questions on admission or transfer credit? Seeking advice on the range of
programs and courses available? Want to know more about student groups and
campus activities?
We invite you to talk with someone who understands the challenges you
accomplished through the IB program and who can help you learn what to expect
from your university education. We offer you dedicated IB advisors who will not
only answer your questions, but also coordinate advising sessions, campus tours,
and student-for-a-day visits. Your direct access to our IB advisors is IB@registrar.
ualberta.ca.
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Special Events
As an IB Diploma student, you are invited to attend special events throughout the
year that recognize your special achievements. These events introduce you to the
U of A’s campuses, programs, and services. For more information about our IB
events, please visit www.registrar.ualberta.ca/IB.
Scholarships
Year after year, our IB students are recognized for their scholastic and leadership
achievements through our Academic Excellence, Scholastic Distinction, and
Leadership competitions. We also offer a dedicated IB Scholarship to the
top 50 diploma students admitted. This special scholarship—added to all
other scholarships offered—is a little something extra to recognize your great
achievements.
For example, Julia is an IB Diploma candidate from Calgary. Based on her
excellence in academics and incredible leadership potential, she applied for, and
was offered, the following scholarships:
Scholarship
Amount
Academic Excellence
$5,000
Scholastic Distinction Chancellor’s Citation
$15,000
Entrance Leadership Award
$3,500
International Baccalaureate (IB) Scholarship bonus
$1,000
Total:
$24,500
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Great Beginnings - IB Admissions
Early Final Admission Based on Predicted Grades
The rigors of the IB Diploma have prepared you for the challenges of university
life, and the University of Alberta wants to reward you for your commitment to
success. Full IB Diploma candidates are thus eligible for final admission prior
to graduation, on the basis of their predicted IB Diploma results. In order to be
considered for final admission prior to the end of the academic year, you are
required to submit your predicted IB scores, either by printing your predicted
grades on official high school letterhead or by filling out our Predicted IB Grades
Form found online at www.registrar.ualberta.ca/IB. Your predicted results must be
authorized by your IB Coordinator or Principal. To be evaluated for final admission
based on predicted grades, you must present six IB courses, five of which must be
the required subjects for your program, in addition to the competitive predicted
diploma score. Competitive scores range from 28 to 34 points (excluding bonus
points), depending on your desired program. Students whose scores fall below
the competitive diploma score may still be eligible for Early Admission under
traditional admission practices.
Regardless of when your admission is processed, all IB students are required to
submit a final and official IB transcript to the University of Alberta, as well as any
other required items, by the posted deadline in your Bear Tracks account. Please
speak to your IB Coordinator to request that your IB transcript be sent directly to
the U of A, or contact IBO directly at www.ibo.org.
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Admission for Dual Curricula Students
If you are simultaneously completing the IB Diploma and another curriculum
(e.g. Alberta Education Diploma, BC Ministry of Education Diploma, etc.), you
will be considered for admission using the highest individual scores presented on
either transcript in the required subjects for your program.
For example, Anthony presents both IB Biology (HL) and Biology 30. When we
receive his official IB transcript and his official Alberta Education transcript,
we will use the higher of the two Biology results when calculating his admission
average.
International students who complete IB in addition to GCSE (or equivalent), AS
levels, SAT Subject exams, or select other curricula or exams will be given the
same consideration. For further details, please contact your U of A IB Advisor at
IB@registrar.ualberta.ca.
IB Grading Scale
In order to be able to calculate an admission average using your IB results, the
Admissions Office will convert your IB scores into percentages. Remember, we will
always use whichever mark is higher between your Grade 12 course and your IB
exam. The following scale will be used:
IB Grade
% Equivalent
7
98
6
90
5
82
4
73
3
55
2
not accepted for admission
1
not accepted for admission
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Great Recognition
The University of Alberta is proud to recognize the hard work put into your IB
courses. We award a range of credit options for a number of IB courses at both
the Higher (HL) and Standard (SL) levels. Some students, depending on the
IB courses they complete, qualify for up to a year of transfer credit! In fact,
by completing your Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course, we recognize that you
have successfully completed all components of the IB Diploma program, and
we want to reward you accordingly. The University of Alberta is one of only a
few universities in Canada to recognize the TOK for transfer credit. In order to
be eligible to receive Transfer Credit, Advanced Placement, or Credit by Special
Assessment (CSA), you must receive a score of 6 or 7. The chart on pages 10 and
11 outlines the eligible IB courses and the corresponding U of A equivalent. But
first, allow us to explain what all of these terms mean!
Terminology Explained
Transfer credit is offered when you achieve a score of 6 or 7 in any eligible IB
course. This credit will be automatically assessed once your final and official IB
transcript is received. If you are awarded transfer credit for your IB coursework,
you will not be assigned a specific U of A grade for that course, nor will your IB
grade appear on your U of A transcript. Your U of A transcript will simply reflect
transfer credit already achieved towards your degree. IB transfer credit will not be
factored into your GPA after completion of your first year of studies, so if you have
received a scholarship that requires you to be registered in a full course load, you
should speak with the Student Awards office to ensure your IB transfer credit does
not affect your scholarship standing. You can e-mail the Student Awards office at
awards@ualberta.ca.
While we encourage you to retain the transfer credit that you have earned, you do
have the option to decline the transfer credit awarded for your IB coursework. If
you decide to pursue this option, you must complete the required paperwork to
decline your IB transfer credit by the course registration add/delete deadline in
September of your first year of studies. Full instructions and the form to decline
transfer credit can be found on our IB website at www.registrar.ualberta.ca/IB.
Advanced placement means that you are permitted to register in a senior level
course. You will not receive transfer credit; however, you do get to jump straight
into the more advanced areas of a subject that you are passionate about!
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Credit by Special Assessment (CSA): If you would like to receive university transfer
credit for eligible IB courses, you can choose to ‘challenge’ the university-level
course that is comparable to your IB course. This is usually done with a special
exam. The mark that you achieve on the U of A exam will appear on your U of A
transcript. IB courses eligible for CSA are listed in the following Equivalency
Chart for IB Courses. If you would like to write a CSA exam, send an e-mail to
IB@registrar.ualberta.ca.
Transfer Credit and Professional Programs
If you are planning to apply to a program that requires preprofessional study
(e.g. Business, Dentistry, etc.) your IB transfer credit may help you get there.
This means that you may be able to meet the program prerequisites with your
IB course work! For example, if you achieve a score of 6 or 7 in Physics (HL),
you will receive transfer credit for PHYS 124 (★3) and 126 (★3), which are
prerequisite courses for the professional programs, like Dentistry. However, you
should always consult with your Faculty Advisor to ensure that you are registered
in the right number of courses for admission into your program!
Some of our professional programs
will even factor in your IB scores when
calculating your prerequisite admission
average. For example, if you achieve a
score of 6 or 7 in Biology (HL), you will
be awarded transfer credit for BIOL 107
(★3) and your grade for Biology (HL)
will be factored into your prerequisite
admission average.
As you can see, your IB courses simply
put you one step ahead! If you have
any questions about Transfer Credit,
Advanced Placement, or Credit by Special
Assessment, contact your IB Advisor at
IB@registrar.ualberta.ca.
EXAMPLE:
Let’s say you are interested in applying
to Dentistry for which BIOL 107 is
a prerequisite subject. When your
Admissions Advisor is evaluating
your application for Dentistry, your IB
Biology score will be considered in the
calculation of your admission average.
For this calculation, an IB grade of 7 will
be equated to a 4.0, and an IB grade of
6 will be equated to a 3.7 on the U of A
four point scale. The remainder of your
admissions average calculation will be
made up of courses that you complete
while studying at the U of A. Again, you
should always check with your Faculty
Advisor to ensure that you are registered
in the right courses in first year.
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Equivalency Chart for IB Courses
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International
Baccalaureate Courses
University of Alberta Equivalents
Augustana Faculty Equivalents
(Camrose)
Biology (HL)
BIOL 107 (★3)
AUBIO 130 (★3)
Chemistry (HL)
CHEM 101 (★3) [or CHEM 103 (★4.3) for
Engineering only]
AUCHE 110 (★3)
Chemistry (SL)
Students may apply to write a Credit by Special
Assessment examination in CHEM 101 (★3) [or
CHEM 103 (★4.3) for Engineering only]
Computing Science (HL or SL) taken
prior to 2006
CMPUT 101 (★3)
AUCSC 110 (★3)
Computing Science (HL) taken 2006
onwards
CMPUT 114 (★3) and CMPUT 115 (★3)
AUCSC 110 (★3) and 120 (★3)
Computing Science (SL) taken 2006
onwards
CMPUT 114 (★3)
AUCSC 110 (★3)
Dance (HL)
DANCE 100-level (★3)
AUPED 100-level (★3)
Economics (HL)
ECON 101 (★3) and 102 (★3) (not to take
ECON 204)
AUECO 101 (★3) and 102 (★3)
English (HL)
ENGL 100-level (★6) [or ENGL 100-level (★3)
and 100-level complementary studies elective
(★3) for Engineering only]
AUENG 100-level (★6)
French A or B (HL)
FREN 100-level (★3) and FREN 211 (★3) (not to
take FREN 111 or 112)
AUFRE 102 (★3) and 201 (★3)
(not to take AUFRE 101)
French A or B (SL)
FREN 100-level (★6) (not to take FREN 111
or 112)
AUFRE 101 (★3) and 102 (★3)
German A or B (SL)
GERM 100-level (★6) (not to take GERM 111
or 112)
AUGER 101 (★3) and 102 (★3)
Greek A or B (HL)
GREEK 101 (★3) and GREEK 102 (★3)
AUGRE 101 (★3) and 102 (★3)
History (HL) (See Note 2)
HIST 100-level (★3) (not to take HIST 112 or
113)
AUHIS 104 (★3)
Islamic History (HL)
HIST 100-level (★3) (not to take HIST 117)
AUHIS 100-level (★3)
Italian A or B (HL)
Advanced Placement
Japanese A (HL or SL)
Advanced Placement
Japanese B (HL or SL) or AB
JAPAN 101 (★3) and JAPAN 102 (★3)
Latin (HL)
LATIN 101 (★3) and 102 (★3)
AULAT 101 (★3) and 102 (★3)
Mathematics (HL)
MATH 114 (★3) [or MATH 100 (★4) for
Engineering only]. Student may also apply
to write a Credit by Special Assessment
examination in MATH 115 (★3) [or MATH 101
(★3.5) for Engineering only].
AUMAT 111 (★3)
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Equivalency Chart for IB Courses (cont’d)
Further Mathematics (SL)
MATH 114 (★3) and 115 (★3) [or MATH 100
(★4) and MATH 101 (★3.5) for Engineering
only].
Mathematics (SL)
Student may apply to write a Credit by Special
Assessment examination in MATH 114 (★3) [or
MATH 100 (★4) for Engineering only].
Music (HL)
MUSIC 102 (★3) and 100-level (★3) (not to
take MUSIC 101)
AUMUS 170 (★3) and AUMUS
100-level (★3)
Philosophy (HL)
PHIL 100-level (★3) (not to take PHIL 101 or
102)
AUPHI 100-level (★3)
Physics (HL)
PHYS 124 (★3) and 126 (★3)
AUPHY 100-level (★6)
Physics (SL)
PHYS 124 (★3)
AUPHY 100-level (★3)
Social Cultural Anthropology (HL)
ANTHR 100-level (★3)
Spanish A (HL)
Advanced Placement
Theatre Arts (HL)
DRAMA 101(★3)
AUDRA 101 (★3)
Visual Arts (HL)
ART 100-level (★3) and ART 134 (★3)
AUART 111 (★3) and 113 (★3)
Successful completion of all
components of the IB Diploma program
100-level Open Elective (★3)
AUMAT 111 (★3) and 112 (★3)
Notes
(1) Students given advanced placement will be permitted to register in a senior course. Students entering the Faculty of Arts
who are given advanced placement will be admitted to a senior course after determination of their background qualifications
for that course (interview, placement test, etc.). They may also challenge a junior or senior course for credit via the Credit by
Special Assessment route if they have appropriate qualifications and are eligible within the regulations.
(2) Credit will be awarded for all five regional options offered at the higher level (HL), including Africa; Americas; East and South
East Asia and Oceania; Europe (including Russia/USSR); and South Asia and the Middle East (including North Africa).
(3) For students entering the Faculty of Engineering, transfer credit for the first (qualifying) year courses does not reduce the
minimum load requirement of 37.0 units.
(4) Students wishing to pursue Credit by Special Assessment (CSA), please refer to §14.2.5 of the U of A Calendar for information.
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With so many details to think about and take care of over the next year, it can
sometimes be difficult to keep track of everything. This timeline lays out some of
the major areas that you will need to address and gives you an idea of when they
need to be done.
Remember, we are here to help, so make sure you connect with your U of A IB
Advisor if you have any questions.
General
Talk with your IB Coordinator and school counsellor often to make sure you are on track for admission to university. Make sure
you are taking the right courses and get an idea of the competitive average that you will need for admission.
Check out postsecondary events happening at your school and in your community. The University of Alberta hosts a wide
variety of information sessions, conferences, school visits and workshops across Canada each year. We are also hosting our
first ever Leadership Conference in Edmonton for IB students in the spring. To find out more about our events, visit www.
registrar.ualberta.ca/events.
The Academic Excellence scholarship competition is open to Grade 11 and 12 students. The early bird deadline is in June of
your Grade 11 year, but the competition does not officially close until December 15 of your Grade 12 year. For details, visit
www.ualberta.ca/awards.
Fall
Attend the U of A’s Open House on October 3, 2009. Visit www.ualberta.ca/openhouse for details.
Review the admission requirements in the Viewbook to make sure you are registered in the correct Grade 12 and IB courses for
your program of interest.
Connect with your IB Coordinator regularly to make sure that you are kept up-to-date on any special events or sessions that
the U of A may be hosting for you.
Submit your application for admission online at www.registrar.ualberta.ca/apply. Make sure that you indicate any and all
courses you are going to complete by the end of Grade 12 (both IB and your provincial curriculum courses). You should also
include any final scores and/or your interim results to be considered for Early Admission.
Note: We will be hosting Early Admission workshops across Canada in December. Here, you can work with an admissions
advisor to submit your application and be offered Early Admission on-the-spot. Visit our events website at www.registrar.
ualberta.ca/events to see if we will be in an area near you. If you are unable to attend a session, no problem. We will be
reviewing your application in our office and will be in touch shortly!
Residence applications are accepted as of October 1. First-year undergraduate students applying for Lister Centre by February 1
are guaranteed a space in residence for the upcoming academic year.* You can apply online at www.ualberta.ca/residence.
Please note that an application for admission must be made before an application for residence can be submitted.
* Residence Services is not able to guarantee a residence assignment or the room type requested.
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Winter
Several key scholarship competition deadlines are coming up in March. Scholastic Distinction (March 2) and Entrance
Leadership (March 15) are both applications that will require some effort. For details, visit www.ualberta.ca/awards.
Start early!
If you have not received Early Admission by the end of February, send us an updated copy of your transcript or e-mail your
grades, including interim and/or final results, to IB@registrar.ualberta.ca. Please include all courses you will be completing
by the end of Grade 12. This e-mail must be sent from your U of A e-mail account which you will receive access to after you
apply for admission.
Course registration for new students begins in April. You will find your Enrolment Date on Bear Tracks on the homepage of
your Bear Tracks account. Remember that you must receive Early Admission before you can register! If you need help figuring
out how to select your courses and plan your timetable, contact your IB Advisor at IB@registrar.ualberta.ca, or plan to attend
one of our Registration 101 workshops. Visit our events site at www.registrar.ualberta.ca/events for dates and locations.
Spring/Summer
IB Diploma students are eligible for final admission based on their predicted grades. Have your IB Coordinator or Principal
send your results on official high school letterhead or use our Predicted IB Grades form that can be found online at www.
registrar.ualberta.ca/IB.
The Transition to University (T2U) online workshop begins April 1. Sign up at www.ualberta.ca/t2u and get prepared for what it
will be like to attend university!
May 1 is the deadline to apply to most of our direct-entry programs. (Nursing is February 1).
Arrange to have your official and final transcripts, including your IB transcript, sent to the University. Even if you were
admitted based on your predicted grades, we still require your final IB results for transfer credit purposes. Your transcripts
must be sent directly from the issuing institution(s) and must be received by August 1 for high school students.
Use Bear Tracks to monitor the status of your application and to verify that your documents have been received.
A non-refundable $175 confirmation deposit is due mid-August to secure your course registration. Your deposit can be paid
online at www.financial.ualberta.ca/student.cfm.
If you have applied to live in residence and have received a room offer, ensure you have paid the appropriate deposit to reserve
your space by the deadline indicated on your offer letter.
September
New student Orientation is held right before classes start. It’s a great way to connect with other students in your Faculty and
learn the ropes. Visit www.su.ualberta.ca/orientation for more details.
Attend an IB transfer credit session to make sure you understand how to handle your IB rewards. While we encourage you to
keep your hard-earned transfer credit, if you do choose to decline any credit, you must do so by the fall term add/delete course
registration deadline. A notice of dates and times for the sessions will be sent to your U of A e-mail account.
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YOUR
GREAT
BIG FUTURE
Taking IB courses starts you off on the right path. You have already completed
valuable work in a variety of disciplines, asked important questions, and
developed a thirst for knowledge. The University of Alberta is just the place
to keep the ball rolling on your great big future. We are thrilled to offer you an
environment where you can discover your passions and continue to strive for
excellence.
See you in September!
Your IB Team
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websites
Prospective students
www.ualberta.ca/dreambig
University of Alberta
www.ualberta.ca
International Baccalaureate Information
www.registrar.ualberta.ca/IB
Awards
Office of the Registrar and Student
201 Administration Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T6G 2M7
Phone: 780.492.1956
Fax: 780.492.7172
IB@registrar.ualberta.ca
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