Information on Admissions

Students who are considering applying to Queen's should read the Viewbook 2002, a booklet published by Queen's University Student Recruitment which deals with the admission requirements for all Faculties and Schools, and contains information on facilities and services, including residences, and on scholarships and financial assistance. Information on admissions is also available online at http://www.queensu.ca/liaison and on the Faculty website at http://appsci.queensu.ca.

Campus Visits

Applicants and potential applicants are encouraged to visit the 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 or tours@post.queensu.ca.

Application

Application for admission to the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science should be made as early as possible. All applications are processed through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC), 170 Research Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 5E2

Students in Ontario Secondary Schools receive applications for admission from their schools and submit them, normally through the school Guidance Office, to OUAC. All other students should contact OUAC directly for application forms. A web application form is available at http://www.ouac.on.ca.

Applicants presently attending an Ontario secondary school will have their academic record automatically forwarded to OUAC by their school. This record will then be provided to Queen's.

Applicants currently attending secondary school outside of Ontario should ask their school to forward an academic transcript as early as possible to Admission Services, Richardson Hall, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7L 3N6. The transcript 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 26 April. Applicants must also submit a completed Personal Information Form, and language results where applicable.

Applicants who have previously completed secondary school are asked to have their former secondary school send a transcript covering at least the last two years of study. This information should be sent directly to Admission Services, Richardson Hall, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7L 3N6. 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 26 April. Applicants must also submit a completed Personal Information Form, and language results where applicable.

Criteria

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 Information Form is required.

Language

The language of instruction in the Faculty is English. Applicants who are Permanent Residents or who are on student visas, and who have been resident in Canada or another English-speaking country for less than three years as of the first day of the month of the term in which studies are to begin, must achieve a satisfactory score on one of the following tests of facility in English. For those writing a test, the requirements are:

• a score of at least 580 on the paper-based, or 237 on the computer-based, Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) offered by the Educational Testing Service, Box 6151, Princeton, New Jersey, USA 08541-6151 1. Web site is http://www.toefl.org.
  
  
• 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, 1. Web site http://www.lsa.umich.edu/eli, or a score of at least 7 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) administered by Conestoga College, 299 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener, ON N2G 4M4. Web site http://www.conestogac.on.ca/ielts.

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 (OSSD) must be completed, including at least six Ontario Academic Courses. The prerequisite subjects are the OAC courses in Algebra and Geometry, Calculus, Chemistry, English 1 (ENGOA) and Physics. For applicants completing the OSSD under the new curriculum guidelines in 2003, see http://www.queensu .ca/liaison , select Admissions, select Prerequisites for Admission.

• Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut: 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 40S, English 40S, Mathematics 40S and Physics 40S are prerequisite subjects, as is Calculus 45A where available.

• 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 3202, 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 are prerequisite subjects.

• Prince Edward Island: At least five Grade 12 courses must be completed. Chemistry, English, Mathematics and Physics at the 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 francais for students at french CEGEPs), Chemistry NYA and NYB, two of Mathematics NYA, NYB and NYC, and at least two of Physics NYA, NYB and NYC.

• Saskatchewan: Six academic courses at the Grade 12 level must be completed. Calculus 30, Chemistry 30, English 30A or 30B, Mathematics 30B 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 2002, conditional offers of admission to Ontario applicants will be made in time for the applicants to respond by 12 June. Applicants from other jurisdictions whose documents are received by 26 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 for Advanced Standing:
Prior Learning Assessment (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 (Academic) by mail (Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario 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 (Academic) (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 dual degree 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

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 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 new incoming 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.

Ancillary Fees

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.

Non Compulsory Fees

* The fee will be refunded upon successful completion of the examination.

** See the Blue Book for 2002/03 fee level for .25 weight courses and definition of SAL.

*** Fees are not available at the time of publication. Please see fee schedule for .25 weight courses approved by the Board of Trustees for 2003/04.

¹ Fees quoted are for domestic students. Fees for International students may be higher. Please contact the Faculty Office for details. In cases of differences between the above and the Blue Book the fees shown in the Blue Book shall prevail.

Account Information

Students can use QCARD to determine their account balances.

Debts

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.