Applicants and potential applicants are encouraged to visit Queen's campus, as well as the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. Formal arrangements can be made through Student Recruitment at (613) 533-2217.
Application for admission to the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science should be made as early as possible. Application forms are usually available in high schools from guidance teachers and career counsellors, but can also be obtained by writing to the Admission Services, Victoria School, 110 Alfred Street, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7L 3N6.
Applicants currently attending secondary school should ask their school to forward an academic transcript as early as possible. It must contain at least the interim record for the current year of studies and the final record for the previous year of studies. In no case should the transcript reach Queen's later than 15 May. Applicants must also submit a completed Personal Statement of Experience, and language results where applicable.
Applicants who have previously completed secondary school are asked to have their secondary school send a transcript covering at least the last two years of study. Transcripts must be submitted for all post-secondary studies undertaken. If the applicant is working, a letter of recommendation from the current employer is recommended. In no case should the transcripts reach Queen's later than 15 May. Applicants must also submit a completed Personal Statement of Experience, and language results where applicable.
Admission is offered to the best qualified students applying. The criteria include both academic and non-academic achievements. It is emphasized that admission is based on a comprehensive evaluation rather than on just the academic record alone. Any supporting material which the applicant wishes to offer with the application is invited, including letters of recommendation from teachers and similar documentation. Submission of a completed Personal Statement of Experience is required.
The language of instruction in the Faculty is English. Currently, applicants who are Permanent Residents or who are on student visas, and whose mother tongue is not English must have a satisfactory score in one of the tests listed below unless they have resided in an English-speaking country for three years or more. This policy is under review by the University Senate and is expected to be amended so that the residency requirement is increased from three years to five. For those writing a test, the requirements are:
- a score of at least 580 in the Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) offered by the Educational Testing Service, Box 6151, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A.
- a score of at least 90 on the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)
offered by the English Language Institute, Testing and Certification Division, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1057, U.S.A. or
- a score of at least 7 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
administered by the University of Cambridge, Local Examinations Syndicate, 1 Hills Road, Cambridge CB1 2EU, England.
Admission to First Year from Canadian Provincial Systems
In all jurisdictions, successful completion of a secondary school diploma program is required. High standings in prerequisite subjects are expected, and the average in these subjects is an important factor in determining admission.
- Ontario: The Ontario Secondary School Diploma must be completed, including at least six Ontario Academic Courses. The prerequisite subjects are the OAC courses in Algebra and Geometry, Calculus, Chemistry, English (ENGOA) and Physics.
- Alberta and Northwest Territories:
Chemistry 30, English 30, Mathematics 30 and 31 and Physics 30 are prerequisite subjects.
- British Columbia and Yukon:
Chemistry, English, Mathematics and Physics must be completed to the Grade 12 level, including Calculus where available.
- Manitoba: At least five subjects must be completed at the Senior 4 level. Chemistry 40, English 40, Mathematics 40 and Physics 40 are prerequisite subjects, as is Mathematics 45 where available. Other courses at the 41 to 45 level cannot be counted for credit if they are in the same subject area as a course taken at the 40 level.
- New Brunswick: At least six courses must be completed at the Grade 12 level. Chemistry, English, Mathematics and Physics at the 121 or 122 levels are prerequisite subjects.
- Newfoundland: The senior high school program must be completed. Chemistry 3201, Mathematics 3201, Physics 3204 and a level 3 English course are prerequisite subjects.
- Nova Scotia: Five academic courses at the Grade 12 level must be completed. Chemistry, English, Mathematics and Physics at the 441 or 541 level are prerequisite subjects.
- Prince Edward Island: At least five Grade 12 courses must be completed. Chemistry, English, Mathematics and Physics at the 611 or 621 level are prerequisite subjects.
- Quebec: Completion of one full year and 12 academic semester credits at a CEGEP are required. Prerequisite courses are two semester length courses in English (or in French for students at francophone CEGEPs), Chemistry 101 and 201, Mathematics 103 and 105, and at least two of Physics 101, 201 and 301.
- Saskatchewan: Six academic courses at the Grade 12 level must be completed. Calculus 30, Chemistry 30, English 30, Mathematics 30 and Physics 30 are prerequisite subjects.
Timing of Offers
Offers will be made as early as possible, subject to receipt of transcripts and other required information, and subject to any timing agreements between universities. In 2000, conditional offers of admission to Ontario applicants will be made in time for the applicants to respond by 1 June. Applicants from other jurisdictions whose documents are received by 15 April may also be considered for early conditional admission.
When conditional admission is offered before final marks are received, the University reserves the right to withdraw the offer if the student does not meet the published Faculty admission requirements.
Candidates Who Are Secondary School Graduates
Applicants who have already completed their secondary school studies should ask the school from which they graduated to send an academic record covering the last two years of their studies as soon as possible to the Operations Committee (Admissions). If the applicant is working, a letter of reference from the employer would be useful to Admissions.
Candidates for Advanced Standing: PLA
A candidate who wishes to transfer to one of the programs in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science from another faculty at Queen's, or from another institution, and wishes to claim credit for previous studies or industrial experience, should contact the Associate Dean (Studies) by mail (Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Queen's University, Kingston K7L 3N6); or by FAX (613) 533-6500 or by e-mail (appsci@post.queensu.ca)
or in person, to explore the possible options before formal application for admission is made. In general, a candidate will be admitted to the program of choice (provided space is available) in the year most likely to lead to successful completion. Other conditions of General Admission, such as Language, must be satisfied, and the Department offering the program must be prepared to accept the candidate.
Candidates for Special Student Status
Special Students are those not registered in a degree program who nonetheless wish to attend a course or courses offered in the Faculty. Candidates in this category should correspond with the Associate Dean (Studies) (FAX (613) 533-6500; e-mail, appsci@post.queensu.ca), or visit the Faculty Office in Ellis Hall.
Dual Degrees
Undergraduate students currently registered in another faculty/school at Queen's may be admitted to an engineering undergraduate degree concurrently, with the consent of the departments concerned. Conversely, students who have completed at least one year in Applied Science may apply for admission to a concurrent program in Arts and Science. Candidates must have completed at least one academic year of university study and must also have high standing in their overall undergraduate academic record. An application must be submitted to Admission Services by the deadline for admission to a dual degree
(see Sessional Dates).
Fees
The Board of Trustees reserves the right to make changes in the scale of fees if, in its opinion, circumstances so warrant.
Tuition fees are reviewed each year and are dependent on government funding and regulation. Specific information on tuition levels are available on the Web at http://www.queensu.ca/registrar/fees/ugfees.html
as well as the Faculty web site; they are also available in the Fee Information and Registration Brochure, the Blue Book, which is mailed to all incoming and returning students during the Summer. The Blue Book also contains information on Method of Payment and Fee Adjustments. Students are encouraged to become familiar with this information.
Students may be required to pay ancillary fees for course related learning materials, safety equipment and field trips. The maximum estimated compulsory fees for each four year program are shown below. In most cases the actual cost to individual students will be less than the amount indicated.
First Year $ 25
Chemical Engineering 50
Civil Engineering 50
Engineering Chemistry 55
Geological Engineering 630
Materials and Metallurgical Engineering 200
Mining Engineering 250
Non Compulsory Fees
Supplemental Examinations 200
Challenge Examinations* 100
Rereads 35
Extended Program – J section per course** 250 + $10 SAL
J section rewrites (Spring Term) 250 + $10 SAL
Experience Option application fee 40
Tuition fees for APSC 301-304 925.40 + $20 SAL
* A $50 refund upon successful completion of the examination.
** See the Blue Book for 1999/00 fee level for .25 weight courses and definition of SAL.
Account Information
Students can use QCARD to determine their account balances.
Any student with an overdue debt with the University will not be permitted to register or to receive examination results, official transcripts, or marks reports until the outstanding account is settled in full. A Senate Regulation forbids the release of a Diploma to a student in debt to the University.
Questions
Questions about fees or charges should be directed to:
Office of the University Registrar
Richardson Hall
Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6
613 533-6894
Please refer to the Blue Book for a comprehensive outline of the items referred to above.
