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W H AT I T M E A N S T O B E B R E S C I A B O L D
Women change at Brescia University College. Those who come
in quiet and shy find their voice. Women who arrive “bold” leave
with an even greater sense of purpose and conviction. When
you choose Brescia, you choose an education that will prepare
you to lead—whether that’s in your home or on the world stage.
About Brescia
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Western
University
Affiliated
BRESCIA AT
A GLANCE
FOUNDED:
1919 by Ursuline Sisters
of Chatham
LOCATED:
London, Ontario, Canada
AFFILIATED:
1919
The Ursuline Sisters, strong
women of faith who were
committed to social justice,
community service and the
development of women,
founded Brescia in 1919. Their
vision and values continue
to shape Brescia today.
DEGREES:
with Western University
granted by Western
University
PROGRAMS:
pre-university Preliminary
Year: Brescia’s Foundation Year
program; Bachelor’s degrees in Arts
and Social Science, Leadership,
Management and Organizational
Studies, Family Studies, Health
Sciences and Kinesiology;
Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science
degrees in Foods and Nutrition
with Specializations in Nutrition
and Dietetics and Food Science
and Technology
S T U D E N T- C E N T R E D
STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO:
AT B R E S C I A U N I V E R S I T Y C O L L E G E — C A N A D A’ S
ENROLMENT:
O N LY W O M E N ’ S U N I V E R S I T Y—Y O U C A N
200 part-time
E X P E C T A B O L D E D U C AT I O N T H AT ’ S C E N T R E D
Because Brescia is affiliated with Western University, you’ll have the
advantage of Brescia’s intimate environment along with the resources
that come with Western, one of the largest universities in Ontario.
You can take classes with women—and men—at Western’s main campus
and at Huron and King’s University Colleges. When you graduate,
you earn a Western University degree.
O N Y O U . O N E T H AT ’ S C O M P A S S I O N AT E
14:1
1,200 full-time students;
ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS:
begin at
80 percent admission average
A N D E M P O W E R I N G , I N V I G O R AT I N G A N D
CHALLENGING. IT WILL BE EVIDENT FROM
Y O U R F I R S T D AY O N C A M P U S T O Y O U R L A S T
T H AT Y O U A R E W H AT ’ S I M P O R TA N T T O U S .
T H AT ’ S W H AT O U R F O U N D E R S E N V I S I O N E D
Brescia is Canada’s
women’s university.
W H E N T H E Y E S TA B L I S H E D T H I S C E N T R E O F
L E A R N I N G F O R W O M E N N E A R LY 9 5 Y E A R S A G O .
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DEVELOP CRITICAL SKILLS
FOR LIFE AND CAREER:
Women’s-only
Advantage
Women’s colleges surpass public and private
colleges in helping students:
• L E A R N T O T H I N K A N A LY T I C A L LY
• B R I N G S O C I A L A N D H I S T O R I C A L
PERS PEC TIV E S TO IS S U E S
• W O R K A S PA R T O F A T E A M
• W R I T E A N D S P E A K E F F E C T I V E LY
• MAKE SOUND DECISIONS
Research proves what Brescia alumnae know—that women benefit from
attending women’s-only institutions of higher learning. Consider these
highlights from the Women’s College Coalition’s Hardwick-Day Comparative
Alumnae Survey that found a women’s college education:
• GAI N ENTRY TO A C A R EER
• P R E PA R E F O R C A R E E R C H A N G E
O R A D VA N C E M E N T
• B E P O L I T I C A L LY A N D S O C I A L LY AWA R E
“When I came to Brescia, I felt a sense of
empowerment I had never experienced
before. Here, we can grow into the
women we aspire to be—not who society
says we should become.”
JOHANNA K AUPP
S O C I O L O G Y A N D G E R M A N L A N G U A G E A N D C U LT U R E
D U R H A M , O N TA R I O
95+
The percentage of women who
believe the financial investment in
their women’s college education
was worthwhile.
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PROVES ITS VALUE
OVER A LIFETIME:
Graduating from a women’s
college significantly increases
a woman’s chances of earning
a graduate degree.
ENABLES STUDENTS TO
ENGAGE WITH TOP
FACULTY AND RESOURCES:
Graduates attribute their success
to interaction with “a high quality
teaching-oriented faculty”—and
to resources that were focused on,
and available, to them.
CREATES LEADERS,
COMMUNICATORS, AND
PERSUADERS:
Women’s college alumnae report
more experience making presentations
and gaining leadership experience
on campus than their peers at
other institutions.
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DIMENSIONS OF
LEADERSHIP MAJOR
We’re so committed to leadership, we
developed a major in it. Our Dimensions
of Leadership program incorporates a
strong foundation of core leadership
courses and gives you the opportunity
to investigate leadership through an
interdisciplinary approach.
COMM U NIT Y OF LE ADE RS
AT B R E S C I A , Y O U ’ L L B E S U R R O U N D E D B Y
I M P R E S S I V E L E A D E R S , I N C LU D I N G O U R P R I N C I PA L ,
D R . CO L L EEN H A N YC Z . T H E R EC I PI EN T O F T H E
Q U EEN ’ S DIAM O N D J U B ILEE M EDAL FO R H ER
C O N T R I B U T I O N S T O E D U C AT I O N A N D T H E B R O A D E R
C O M M U N I T Y, D R . H A N Y C Z I S V I C E C H A I R O F T H E
L O N D O N H E A LT H S C I E N C E S B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S ,
A N D PA S T C H A I R O F I T S G OV E R N A N C E A N D
N O M I N AT I N G C O M M I T T E E S .
Choose to Lead
“Bold” and “leader” don’t describe every student who arrives on the
Brescia campus their first day. Confidence and boldness develop out of an
education that gives you the courage to live up to your potential. You’ll
learn to think critically and communicate effectively so you can choose to
lead—in your home, your church, your company, your community, or the
ever-changing world at large.
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“Brescia has formed women for leadership since the day it opened in
1919. Today we’re just more explicit about what we’ve always been
doing. To me, leadership means having a vision for a better world, and
inviting others to join you to journey toward that vision. At Brescia,
we urge students to think of themselves as agents of change and then
we work to provide them with the necessary tools for change. It’s not
so much about preparing them to be leaders, but rather about forming
these women for leadership. Each year at Convocation, I remind our
graduates, ‘The most important day of your undergraduate career is
not today or the four years that have led to today. Tomorrow is the
most important day. How will YOU choose leadership tomorrow?’”
D R . CO LLE E N H A N YC Z | PR I N CI PA L
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“By taking classes at Brescia and
at Western, you really get the best of
both worlds. I love that at Brescia you
have small classes and can engage
in great discussions with peers and
professors you are fond of.”
Number of students
Brescia’s largest
classroom holds
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Invigorating
Classrooms
Brescia’s small classes lend themselves to dynamic exchanges, to lectures
that blend into lively discussions. Your professors will challenge you to think,
to question, to confront. When you disagree, they’ll say, “Tell me more.”
They’ll be there when you need them—to talk in their office or over a cup
of coffee. They’ll help cultivate your confidence so that you can stand
strong in your convictions.
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PLAN FOR SUCCESS
We want you to succeed at Brescia. That’s why we
workshops that will give you even more tools to achieve
have programs and people in place to help. It starts with
your academic goals. Our Writing Centre will help you
your academic advisor, who will guide you through your
develop writing strategies—from structuring paragraphs
time at Brescia. Our Academic Success Series offers free
to crafting essays.
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TRANSITIONING
TO BRESCIA
Whether you’re coming
to Brescia from another
country—or from the other
side of the Province—we
have programs in place to
help your transition:
“At Brescia when you have a problem, help
is everywhere—from peers to professors—
making it not just an academic institution,
but a big family that cares for, and helps,
each other.”
ALL FAITHS WELCOME
While our roots are in the Catholic
faith, Brescia welcomes and celebrates
women of all faiths and backgrounds.
ROSA VILLACOB | MANAGEMENT AND
O R G A N I Z AT I O N A L S T U D I E S | B A R R A N Q U I L L A , C O L O M B I A
Orientation Week: During “O-Week,”
you’ll make new friends, participate
in fun activities, and get to know the
campus—before classes start.
Soph Team: This dedicated group
of upper-year students will be
there with you during O-Week and
beyond—to support and guide you
through your first year at Brescia.
International Bridging Program:
International and out-of-province
students will receive guidance
on everything from academics to
transportation—even where to
eat and shop.
During your time in the International
Bridging Program, you will:
• Get your student card and bus pass
• Set up your bank account
• Settle into residence
• Learn about Brescia
• Learn about Canadian culture
• Shop
• Dine out
• Tour London
• Visit Niagara Falls
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International
Focus
When you study at Brescia, you’ll be living and learning with women from
around the world—from the Caribbean, Hong Kong, Africa, and China to the
United Kingdom, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates.
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I N VA L U A B L E E X P E R I E N C E
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Opportunities
You’ll prepare for your future through
internships and practicums at places such as:
• ALZHEIMER SOCIET Y
• B MW C ANADA
• D E A F B L I N D O N TA R I O S E R V I C E S
• G EN ER A L M OTO RS
• H O S P I TA L F O R S I C K C H I L D R E N
• L O N D O N H E A LT H S C I E N C E S C E N T R E
• M O U N T S I N A I H O S P I TA L
• S A LVAT I O N A R M Y C O R R E C T I O N A L
AND JUSTICE SERVICES
• S E X U A L A S S A U LT C E N T R E L O N D O N
• S U N N Y B R O O K H E A LT H S C I E N C E S C E N T R E
• U N I T E D WAY
• YO U T H O P P O RT U N I T I E S U N L I M I T ED
“Brescia helps you
find your voice and
become confident
enough to use it—
both in the academic
world and in the real
world. It creates an
environment where
you can discover
who you really are.”
B E C C A H E AT H
H O N O R S S P E C I A L I Z AT I O N
IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
A N D L I T E R AT U R E
L O N D O N , O N TA R I O
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“The University supported my idea to launch
a campaign to collect socks for the homeless.
I had a goal of 1,500 pairs and delivered nearly
3,800. Thanks to Brescia, I now know the sky
is the limit when I set my sights on a goal.”
It’s been said that learning is more effective when it is active rather
than passive. We put this belief into practice by offering internships,
practicums, research, and study abroad opportunities. You’ll gain
invaluable experience while preparing for your future—whether that’s
through the leadership practicum with a local agency for students in
our Dimensions of Leadership program or our Industry Internship Program
for students in the Management and Organizational Studies program
or an internship that’s combined with study abroad in places like China,
Russia, Egypt, Pakistan, Tunisia, and Turkey.
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LEAD ABROAD
Through our International Exchange program, you
can study abroad for a term or a full year in France,
The Netherlands, London, England, or Barbados.
Your academic experience can be life changing when
you visit Wayo Women’s University in Ichikawa,
Chiba, Japan to complete a nutrition field course!
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Lively Campus
The wonderful part about being a Brescia student is that you can live and
learn on our cozy, intimate, and welcoming campus—and you also have access
to all that Western University has to offer. Our exquisite Beryl Ivey Library
has the resources and space you need for research and study. Brescia’s rich
history is captured in our iconic Ursuline Hall, our beautiful “castle” on
campus. Most of your classes will be at Mother St. James Memorial Building.
Our boldest building to date is our stunning new residence—your beautiful
home away from home.
“I love my queen-size bed,
having access to the full kitchen,
and the incredible cafeteria.
The new residence has been
everything I hoped it would be.”
S A R A H VA N D U S E N
P S YC H O L O G Y, A N D S P I R I T UA L I T Y
AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
S A R N I A , O N TA R I O
BOLD LIVING
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We listened to our students when designing our new
and a window seat where you can read or look out over our
residence. Located in the middle of campus, this gorgeous,
striking courtyards. You’ll either have your own washroom—
sustainability-focused building is organized into “houses”
or share with just one other student. You’ll eat made-to-
for small groupings of students. You’ll have your own room
order dishes in our marché style dining pavilion—and you’ll
with a queen-size bed, big closets and plenty of storage,
enjoy wide-open lounges and a well-equipped fitness centre.
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“My Brescia education is bold because it
makes me eager to make a difference in
my community and in the world at large—
and it makes me believe in myself.”
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FOODS AND NUTRITION | LAGOS, NIGERIA
Compassionate
Community
Brescia continues the commitment to community service established by
our founders, the Ursuline Sisters. You’ll see it in the classroom—and on
campus. Through Community Service-Learning, you’ll benefit from an
educational approach that integrates service in the community with
intentional learning activities. You’ll have opportunities to give back and
be of service by getting involved in events through our Circle Women’s
Centre, volunteering at local agencies through Community Connections,
and through Student Human Ecology Association (SHEA), which hosts
an annual conference and sponsors numerous activities.
GIRLS LEAD
E V E N B E F O R E Y O U E N R O L AT B R E S C I A , Y O U
C A N L E A R N M O R E A B O U T YO U R S EL F A N D H OW
TO B RIN G P OSITIVE CHAN G E TO TH E WO RLD.
O U R G I R L S L E A D P R O G R A M ( L E A D E R S H I P,
E D U C AT I O N , A N D D E V E L O P M E N T ) I S A S U M M E R
D AY C A M P F O R G I R L S I N G R A D E S 3 - 8 . W E ’ V E
E V E N E X PA N D E D T H E P R O G R A M TO B A R B A D O S ,
AND BROUGHT A GROUP OF HIGH SCHOOL
WO M EN FRO M H O N G KO N G TO C AM PUS .
94%
Retention rate of students
who stay at Brescia from
first year to second year
L E A R N M O R E AT
B R E S C I A . U W O . C A /A B O U T /
S U M M E R _C A M P S/G I R L S _ LE A D_ LO N D O N
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TAKE THE LEAD
Brescia empowers women to be bold and value leadership—
even before they’re students here. Take the Lead, our public
speaking contest for young women in Grades 11 and 12, focuses
on women in leadership. Participants have five minutes to speak
on a woman—or group of women—who has empowered others
to lead. The contest winner receives an academic scholarship
to Brescia for the 2015-2016 fall/winter term, including the
cost of a room in our magnificent new residence. If you don’t
live near campus, you can still compete. For the first time ever,
women who live across Canada—or across the world—can
participate via video; submit yours by January 5th, 2015!
TAKE ONE
Make a Video
GAIN EXPERIENCE
Our students are seen—and heard—
outside of Brescia as well as
through Community Development
placements. You can apply what
you learn in the classroom to
community service-learning—even
expanding your studies to the
global community, if you choose.
Be Heard
Even before you’re officially a Brescia student, it will be clear that you
count at Brescia. Your voice, your opinions, your contributions. That Brescia
celebrates women—their leadership and learning—is evident in our Take the
Lead public speaking contest, open to girls in Grades 11 and 12. That we want
to advance your learning is unmistakable by our participation in Western’s
Initiative for Scholarly Excellence (WISE) Program, where you can take one
university course—tuition free—while you’re still in high school.
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TAKE TWO
“I knew the
moment I set foot
on campus Brescia
was where I was
supposed to be. It
has shaped me for
my future in ways
I never could have
imagined.”
L A R I S S A VA L E N T I N E
FOODS AND NUTRITION
E T O B I C O K E , O N TA R I O
Do it Live
TAKE THREE
Win Free Tuition
& Residence
Learn more about Take the Lead at
BRESCIA.UWO.CA/TAKETHELEAD
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Our Programs
Your future. Maybe it’s crystal clear—or maybe you’re uncertain about
which area of study is for you. Aside from specialized programs, such as
Management and Organizational Studies or Foods and Nutrition, we
keep your first-year requirements flexible so you can explore disciplines—
at Brescia and across all of the Western campuses—before making your
final decision. Brescia offers the following undergraduate programs:
HEALTH STUDIES
LEADERSHIP
This program is offered through Brescia’s affiliation with
This degree program reflects our commitment to
Western’s main campus. You’ll register at Brescia and match
developing you as a leader. You’ll participate in activities
your required courses at main campus with courses at
outside of the classroom to enhance your learning and
Brescia. You’ll explore health and wellness of individuals and
put your leadership skills into practice. You’ll be prepared
populations through this innovative interdisciplinary program.
to continue your studies at the master’s level, pursue
You can pursue an area of specialization, such as Health
professional programs from law to the HBA program at
Promotion, Rural Health or Rehabilitation Sciences. You’ll
the Richard Ivey School of Business, or for careers ranging
be prepared for graduate studies and for future careers in
from business to financial services, government to health
areas such as medicine, health policy, occupational therapy,
care, and manufacturing to the not-for-profit sector.
physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and audiology.
COMMUNIT Y DEVELOPMENT
FOODS AND NUTRITION
You’ll develop the skills you need be an engaged citizen
Brescia is known for this outstanding program. The
and lead for social change. You’ll be involved in placements
Honors Specialization in Nutrition and Dietetics (BSc)
and projects in the community and abroad. You’ll take
is accredited by Dietitians of Canada, which means
courses such as Interpreting Law and Social Policies to Build
when you earn this degree, you are eligible to apply for
Communities, Social Change, and Community Leadership.
a dietetic internship—your next step to becoming a
You can go on to further your studies at the graduate level—
Registered Dietitian (RD)! A variety of other specializations
or pursue a career in areas as diverse as community services,
are available (including Food Science and Technology)
counselling, law, and fundraising.
within the nutrition program. You’ll be introduced to many
careers through class projects, visiting lecturers, student
ENGLISH
associations, volunteer placements, and groundbreaking
Your studies will range from the medieval period to
research. You’ll be prepared for graduate studies and
contemporary literature. You’ll learn from professors whose
for careers, from management to sales, quality control
work is recognized nationally and internationally. Brescia
to teaching, food inspection and safety, to diet therapy
specializes in British poetry and gives you the opportunity
and research.
to complement your studies with an upper-year exchange
in England. You’ll be prepared to further your studies
FRENCH
at the Master’s level—or pursue careers from teaching
Our intensive French program meets the challenges
to journalism, library work to media work.
of your future profession. Like all of our programs,
you’ll enjoy small, student-centred classes. Your
FAMILY STUDIES
studies will be personalized for you and your learning
You’ll explore areas of family life, from parenting to marriage,
style. If you’re thinking of teaching, you can participate
divorce to family violence, immigration to family finances.
in the French Volunteer Teacher Program. You’ll also
Your studies will draw on other fields, such as psychology,
be prepared for further research and study at the
anthropology, sociology, and economics. You’ll be placed in
graduate level and for careers as diverse as immigration
a community agency so you can apply the skills you learned
officer, translator, publicist, foreign correspondent,
in the classroom to the real world. Our graduates go on to
and intelligence analyst.
graduate and professional schools, or straight into careers,
from teaching to case management, mediation to work
MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL STUDIES
HISTORY
You’ll gain a solid business foundation through compelling
When you pursue a history degree at Brescia, you’ll go
courses in finance, marketing, operations, strategy,
beyond learning facts about the past to interpreting those
accounting, and organizational behaviour. Through a field
facts as well. You’ll gain insights into the human experience,
project course, you’ll establish a consulting relationship
as you explore not just where we have been, but how it
with the management of an actual organization. Through
informs the present and the future. You’ll experience a
Brescia’s business club, “The Pink Ties,” you’ll gain a sense of
student-centred approach to analyzing complex problems.
community and attend exceptional workshops and speaking
You’ll be encouraged to think critically as you investigate a
events. Our specializations include Consumer Behaviour,
variety of areas in history—from political to economic, social
Food Management, and Accounting. You’ll be prepared for
to environmental. You’ll learn in small classes, through
a variety of careers that value your skills in public speaking,
interactive lectures, invigorating discussions, individual
communication, and problem solving—from marketing to
and small-group work, workshops, and through class
consulting, public relations to management.
presentations. In the end, you’ll be ready for your future,
whether you continue your studies at the graduate level
PHILOSOPHY
or pursue careers in education, information management,
This engaging program will teach you to not only think
human resources, business and finance, law, politics,
critically, but to consider the ethical implications of your
government, journalism, or the social services.
decisions. You’ll acquire basic cultural literacy, enhance
communication skills, and reflect on issues ranging from
KINESIOLOGY
happiness to justice. You’ll gain the tools you need to
Brescia is fortunate to offer spaces through Western
live an examined life. With your professors and peers,
University, home to one of the most comprehensive
you’ll explore fundamental questions, from “What is
Kinesiology programs in Canada. You’ll register at Brescia
important in life?” to “Is there a sense to the Universe?”
and match your required courses at main campus with
You’ll also further enhance your leadership skills. You’ll
courses at Brescia. Your studies will range from the scientific
be prepared for graduate and professional studies—and
basis of human movement, to exercise and dance, to
for careers ranging from business to law, education
dimensions of sport, and to the sociocultural and bioscientific
to government.
aspects of physical activity. You’ll be prepared for future
professional programs and for a variety of careers.
with crisis hotlines.
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OTHER COU RSE S
We also offer courses in:
• A NTH RO P O LO GY
• B I O LO GY
POLITICAL SCIENCE
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Conflicts and disputes abound in today’s world. As a political
This is a far-reaching subject that explores the depths
science student, you will seek to understand these issues—and
of what it means to be human. You’ll study scripture,
to recommend bold solutions to them. You’ll learn the role of
women and religion, religion and the family, and current
• F I R S T N AT I O N S T U D I E S
government in settling major societal issues—from health care
religious and theological trends so that you expand your
• GEOGRAPHY
to the global economy. You’ll explore the political process
understanding of how religion has shaped contemporary
• INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
and its role in helping solve problems crucial to the well being
thought and culture. You’ll be prepared to continue your
• M AT H E M AT I C S
of families, communities, the environment and the world at
studies and for a wide range of careers.
large. You can combine your political science studies with
business, leadership, philosophy, psychology, or sociology so
SCHOL AR’S ELECTIVES
that you’re prepared—to apply to the Ontario Government
If you’re a high-achieving, self-directed student who is
parliamentary Internship Program, further your studies at the
looking for a unique scholarly challenge, consider this
graduate level, or pursue careers ranging from journalist to
program. You’ll broaden your studies through focused
lobbyist, business leader to nonprofit organization director.
research projects, faculty mentoring, and a specialized
course aimed to develop your leadership skills through
PRELIMINARY YEAR PROGR AM
community service and learning opportunities outside
If you’re ready for university but don’t have the necessary
the classroom. You’ll be paired with a faculty member
academic background, Brescia’s Preliminary Year (Foundation
who will serve as your primary academic advisor,
Year) program will give you the required basis for admission
in collaboration with the Associate Academic Dean.
• CHEMISTRY
• ECONOMIC S
“Through my courses, I’ve grown
and changed my outlook on the world.
I’ve gained confidence to become a
bold individual.”
• S PA N I S H
• WRITING
CHRISTINA VIVINETTO | HONORS DOUBLE MAJOR
F A M I LY S T U D I E S A N D R E L I G I O U S S T U D I E S
L O N D O N , O N TA R I O
into first year university studies. During this co-educational,
one-year program, you’ll learn how to write essays, take
SOCIOLOGY
lecture notes, and write exams—from university professors on
You’ll tackle big ideas in small classes taught by professors
the Brescia campus. You’ll also learn about time management
who teach and do research on fresh and diverse issues
and study skills, and experience what it’s like to participate in
in the news. Topics can range from how we choose our
class discussions. In the end, you’ll have marked improvement
partners to the social causes and consequences of crime—
in reading, writing, and research skills.
to the relationships between Canada’s wealthiest and poorest
citizens to the situations and challenges unique to those new
PSYCHOLOGY
to Canada. This program is enriched by our Family Studies
If you’re interested in understanding and explaining human
program, as well as Community Development, which links
thought, emotion, and behaviour, Brescia’s psychology
what you learn in the classroom with important community
program is ideal for you. You’ll experience small classes that
service-learning projects. You can combine your sociology
allow you to have more interaction with your classmates—
major with a major from another discipline, such as political
and with outstanding faculty members. Your courses will
science. Honors specializations are also available and
range from the Fundamentals of Forensic Psychology to
provide excellent preparation for graduate studies. You’ll
the Exceptional Child. You can pursue a minor, major,
be prepared for diverse careers—from counselling to
specialization or honors specialization—or you can double
education, journalism to public relations, youth services
major in psychology and another major, such as sociology.
to senior services.
“Someday when I’m
successful, I will give the
credit to Brescia because
Brescia helped me become
who I was born to be.”
B R I T TA N I S C H R O E D E R
E N G L I S H L A N G U AG E A N D L I T E R AT U R E
B R A N T F O R D , O N TA R I O
Your studies will prepare you for graduate school or to
pursue careers in far-ranging fields, from law to education,
health care to occupational therapy and even business.
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Exceptional
Futures
From Day 1, Brescia is focused on your future. We offer resources that
will help you launch your career—from interactive workshops like our
Career Development Series, where you’ll learn job search strategies
and other skills, to Career Peers, a team of upper-year student leaders
who will provide on-the-spot review of your resume and cover letters.
A SYMBOL OF SUCCESS
When you graduate, the Principal will
present you with your Brescia ring,
created locally by J.B. Simpson & Sons
Jewellers Inc. Your ring will remind you
of your time at Brescia—from fun times
with friends to wisdom-filled moments
in the classroom.
MENTORING PROGR AM
A G R E AT W AY T O E X P L O R E Y O U R C A R E E R
O PTIO NS IS TO CO N N EC T WITH PEO PLE
“My experience at Brescia gave me
the confidence to start and run
my own business. The all-female
atmosphere is a huge benefit. The
women I met at Brescia still inspire
me all these years later.”
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IN THE COMMUNIT Y WHO ARE DOING
W H AT Y O U W A N T T O D O . T H R O U G H O U R
PRO FE S SIO NAL M ENTO RIN G PROG R AM ,
Y O U ’ L L B E M AT C H E D W I T H A B R E S C I A
ALUMNA OR COMMUNIT Y MEMBER WHO
WILL SPEN D TIM E E ACH MONTH H ELPING
YO U TO D E V ELO P YO U R S K I L L S W H I L E
SHARING THEIR EXPERIENCES.
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APPLYING TO BRESCIA
All the information you need to apply to Brescia is available online at BRESCIA.UWO.CA/ADMISSIONS. Our regular
academic term begins in September, though select programs offer start times in January. You can apply to Brescia year-round.
For Ontario High School Students
INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL APPLICANTS
TR ANSFERRING TO BRESCIA
If you are applying to Brescia and live outside of Canada, you will be
From College: To be considered for admission, you must have:
OUAC
Code
evaluated under the admission requirements unique to your country
• Completed or are currently completing the first year of a General Arts
ARTS
FAMILY
STUDIES
and your area of study. Admission requirements for the International
Baccalaureate (IB) program are as follows:
• Successful completion of the IB diploma
• Passes in a minimum of 6 subjects, of which 3 must be at the higher level
• A grade total of 28 (bonus points to a maximum of 3 will be
Certificate program with a minimum overall average of “B” (3.0 GPA);
• Completed or currently completing a two-year or three-year CAAT
Admissions team for more information if you are applying to Family
the final year of the IB program
ENG4U
79%
EBF – BA
EBZ – BSc
Family Studies, Families and Communities,
Nutrition and Families
ENG4U required for BA; SCH4U or SCH3U
recommended for Nutrition and Families;
ENG4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, MCR3U or MCF3M
required for BSc
79%
FOODS AND
NUTRITION
EBH
Nutrition and Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition,
Food Science and Technology, Foods and
Nutrition Dual Degree HBA—Apply year two
ENG4U, SBI4U, SCH4U and one of MCF3M
or MCR3U; MCV4U or MHF4U is strongly
recommended (SPH3U is recommended for
Food Science and Technology)
80%
HEALTH STUDIES
EBW
Health Sciences, Community Rural Health
Development
ENG4U and SBI4U; One of: MHF4U,
MCV4U or MDM4U; SCH4U is recommended
85%
KINESIOLOGY
EBP
BA Kinesiology
ENG4U; SBI4U; A 4U Math course is
recommended; A 3U or 4U Physics is
recommended
85%
LEADERSHIP
EBO
Leadership; apply under Social Sciences
ENG4U
79%
MANAGEMENT &
ORGANIZATIONAL
STUDIES
EBD
Accounting, Food Management, Consumer
Behaviour
ENG4U; Two of: MHF4U, MCV4U or
MDM4U; SCH4U or SCH3U is recommended
for Food Management
79%
EBO
Canadian Social and Environmental History;
Community Development; Community
Development in a Global Context; Crime and
Communities; History; Leadership; Political
Science; Psychology; Sociology; Sociology of
Law, Crime, and Deviance
ENG4U; MHF4U is recommended for some
Psychology programs
79%
EBC
Pre-university courses in Biology, Chemistry,
English, French, Geography, Leadership,
Mathematics, Physics, Religious Studies,
and Sociology
• Have the necessary prerequisite requirements in math or science,
Theory of Knowledge)
in the IB program on the basis of interim grades (a grade total of 28) in
EBA
English Language and Literature, French
Language and Literature, French for Teaching,
Philosophy, Religious Studies, Spirituality and
Community Leadership
Program
Diploma program with a minimum overall average of “B” (3.0 GPA)
depending on the program to which you apply. Please contact our
• O ffers of early provisional admission are granted to students registered
Minimum
Admission
Average for
Consideration**
and Science, Pre-Health Science, or Human Services Foundation
awarded for the successful completion of the Extended Essay and
• No mark less than 4
Available Concentrations of Study
Ontario High School Requirements
and Recommendations
Studies (BSc), Foods and Nutrition, Kinesiology, or Management
and Organizational Studies
To be considered for potential transfer credits you’re currently
completing or have already completed:
• Admission scholarships will be based on diploma results
• A two- or three-year CAAT Diploma program
For more information, visit www.brescia.uwo.ca/admissions/admission_
• Achieved an average of “B” (3.0 GPA)
requirements/international_high_schools.
• You may receive a maximum of 3.0 transfer credits for a two-year
Diploma program or 5.0 credits for a three-year Diploma program.
OUT- OF- PROVINCE HIGH SCHOOL APPLICANTS
If you’re applying from a Canadian province outside of Ontario,
you must present admission requirements specific to your province.
Conditional offers are extended if you have a minimum of a 78% midyear average, although limited enrolment programs may require higher
admission averages. Your admission average is calculated based on
your best academic courses, including English. Some programs may
require background in math and/or science. Please connect with our
Admissions Office to confirm your eligibility. For more information
visit our web site at www.brescia.uwo.ca/admissions/admission_
requirements/out_of_province_high_school for information about
their provincial requirements.
ADVANCED PL ACEMENT EX AMS
From University: If you have a minimum overall average of 70% at your
previous accredited university, you will be considered for transfer to Brescia.
• We will assess your admission eligibility and your previous course
work to determine which credits can be transferred.
• Advanced standing may be granted for courses completed at another
university with a minimum mark of 60%.
• We will assess your application on an individual basis and can
transfer a maximum of 10.0 courses.
• You may be required to submit official course outlines/syllabi to
determine a course equivalency at Brescia
• Transfer credit is subject to department approval
SOCIAL SCIENCES
International Transfer: If you had a minimum overall average of
Transfer credits may be granted for Advanced Placement (AP) courses
70% at your previous accredited university, you will be considered for
with a grade of 4 out of 5. All transfer credits are subject to faculty
transfer to Brescia. Please contact our Admissions Office to see if your
approval. Some AP courses may not be eligible for transfer credits.
institution qualifies for transfer to Brescia.
A maximum of 2 may be awarded per student.
PRELIMINARY
YEAR (CO-ED)
ENGLISH L ANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
HOMESCHOOLED APPLICANTS
You must be proficient in written and spoken English to be admitted to
Brescia welcomes homeschooled applicants, whom we assess on an
Brescia. If English is not your first language and you have not lived or
individual basis. You will need to submit some/all of the following:
studied in an English environment, you’ll be required to provide proof
• Transcript of grades
of your English language abilities, such as: TOEFL Internet-based (iBT),
• Standardized testing results (ACT or SAT)
• Portfolio
70% based on entire
high school transcript
**ADMISSION AVERAGES ARE BASED ON THE 2014 ADMISSIONS CYCLE. APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM AVERAGE ARE NOT GUARANTEED ADMISSION.
paper-based (PBT), or the TWE, MELAB, IELTS, CanTest, and CAEL.
Brescia University College offers conditional admission to our programs
after successful completion of English language training through one
of our ESL partners, CultureWorks, Fanshawe College, and the English
Language Centre at Western University. To learn more, email our
OR
L E A R N M O R E O N O U R W E B S I T E O R C O N TA C T O U R A D M I S S I O N S O F F I C E R S
W: BRESCIA.UWO.CA/TUITION_SCHOLARSHIPS/SCHOLARSHIPS | E: BRESCIA@UWO.CA | T: 519.858.5151
Admissions Office at brescia@uwo.ca.
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MONEY MATTERS
VISIT BRESCIA
We’re committed to providing the financial
Scholarships for Canadian High School Students
education affordable. In fact, we’re known
ACADEMIC
REQUIREMENTS
VALUE
Three
Offered to the top
three students in the
entering class
Full Academic Tuition
Principal’s Entrance Scholarship
91.0% +
$3,500
out our easy–to–use financial calculator at
Academic Dean’s Entrance Scholarship
88.0–90.9%
$3,000
BRESCIA.UWO.CA/COSTS.
85.0–87.9%
$2,500
Brescia Entrance Scholarship
for Academic Excellence
83.0–84.9%
$2,000
Brescia Merit Entrance Scholarship
80.0–82.9%
$1,500
SCHOLARSHIP
Board of Trustees Continuing Scholarship
Brescia Faculty Entrance Scholarship
Unlimited
633
assistance you need to make your Brescia
NUMBER
AWARDED
for our outstanding scholarship program.
For example, most of our scholarships are
automatic and guaranteed. Estimate what
it will cost to attend Brescia by checking
The number of steps
from Brescia to Western—
a mere 5 minute walk.
Bursaries—Canadian students who are new
to Brescia may apply for a non-repayable
entrance bursary of $1,000-$2,000
Scholarships—a wide range of scholarships
Tobermory
are available to you—from $1,000 to full tuition
All above scholarships are automatically assessed based on final admission averages with the possibility for renewal up to four years.
Work/study program—through paid
DIPLOMA SCORE
VALUE
40 +
$3,500
Academic Dean’s Entrance Scholarship
36–39
$3,000
32–35
$2,500
Brescia Entrance Scholarship
for Academic Excellence
30–31
$2,000
Brescia Merit Entrance Scholarship
28–29
$1,500
Unlimited
TUITION &
COMPULSORY FEES
TUITION FEES (FULL-TIME ,
CANADIAN PERMANENT RESIDENT*)
Preliminary Year and Year 1: $7,325.68
International High School Students
SCHOLARSHIP
Entrance
Unlimited
Sister St. Anne Lachance
International Student Scholarship
One
ACADEMIC
REQUIREMENTS
VALUE
90.0% +
$3,000
85.0–89.9%
$2,500
80.0%–84.9%
$2,000
Within top 5% of
incoming class
$6,000 toward tuition plus
fee for residence room
*Please note the Brescia International
Bridging Program is required for all
students who are Canadian citizens or
permanent residents living abroad.
The program adds $375 to your fees.
To experience what life is like at Brescia, visit campus.
You can take a campus tour Monday through Friday at
10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. To schedule a tour, contact us
at brescia@uwo.ca or call 519.858.5151. You can also
book a tour online at BRESCIA.UWO.CA/ADMISSIONS/
VISIT_US/BOOK_A_TOUR.HTML.
NUMBER AWARDED
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
VALUE
Brescia Community Leader Award
Four (based on application
demonstrating community
involvement and leadership)
Applicant must have an offer of
admission from Brescia
$1,000
FOR A FULL LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO NEW STUDENTS, VISIT
BRESCIA.UWO.CA/TUITION_SCHOLARSHIPS/SCHOLARSHIPS/ADMISSION_SCHOLARSHIPS.HTML
Port Huron
94
21
Sarnia
7
403
402
London
Niagara Falls
Fort Erie
Buffalo
90
Detroit
75
Windsor
LAK
RI
E E
LAKE
ONTARIO
Hamilton
401
E
Toledo
290
Cleveland
40 km
BRESCIA EVENTS 2014 -2015
TUITION FEES
As a prospective student, you may attend any of the
following events. Visit our web site for more information:
(FULL-TIME , INTERNATIONAL*)
FALL PREVIEW DAY 2014: Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014
Preliminary Year: $14,229.68
MARCH BREAK OPEN HOUSE 2015: Saturday, March 14, 2015
*Estimate for tuition fees based on
2014–2015 fees; subject to change.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
RESIDENCE FEES*
JUNE 1, 2015: Deadline for students to respond to offers
of admission
Single room with shared en suite: $7,200
SCHOLARSHIP
4
QEW
Open Houses are a great way to learn more about Brescia.
We offer:
Double room: $5,750
Other Entrance Awards
Toronto
Kitchener- 6
Waterloo
OPEN HOUSES
Year 1: $23,500.68
All scholarships are automatically assessed based on final grades and may continue up to four years.
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apply for a student loan
IB Scholarships are awarded based on final diploma scores (with up to 3 bonus points). All scholarships may continue for up to four years,
and will be based on final grades.
NUMBER
AWARDED
Barrie
400
OSAP—if you reside in Ontario, you may
Principal’s Entrance Scholarship
Brescia Faculty Entrance Scholarship
26
and valuable work experience
International Baccalaureate Students
NUMBER
AWARDED
Owen
Sound
So
6
LAKE
HURON
positions on campus, you’ll receive income
SCHOLARSHIP
GEORGIAN
BAY
SW ONTARIO
Premium single: $7,700
Meal Plan A: $3,650 - Students are
enrolled in Meal Plan A, but for a heartier
meal plan, contact the Business Office and
enrol in Meal Plan B ($3,850). Meal Plan
dollars are nonrefundable.
*Estimate for residence fees based on
2014–2015 fees; subject to change.
JANUARY 14, 2015: Deadline for OUAC 101 applications
JUNE 1, 2015: Community Leader Award application deadline
JUNE 26, 2015: Sister St. Anne Lachance International
student scholarship application deadline
SEPT. 19—21, 2014: Ontario Universities Fair
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, ON
OCT. 10, 2014: International Day of the Girl
(Oct. 11)
Festivities on campus for girls in the London and
area community
MARCH 8, 2015: International Women’s Day
MARCH 28, 2015: Take the Lead, Final Round
Public Speaking Contest
MAY 2015: Ask a Grad
Visit us online at BRESCIA.UWO.CA
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