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DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY AGRICULTURALCAMPUS VIEWBOOK 2020

Dalhousie University is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq. We are all Treaty people.

Truro•Nova Scotia Canada

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WE WANT TO HELP YOU CHANGE THE WORLD

DAL.CA/AGRICULTURE

At Dalhousie’s Faculty of Agriculture, you’ll uncover modern-day solutions to today’s global issues like food security, climate change, access to clean water and waste management. The innovative skills and techniques you’ll learn will empower you to make a real difference in the health of the planet.

Our whole campus is a classroom. Discovery surrounds you from our working farm and research fields to our animal care facilities and well-equipped laboratories. Here, you’ll make industry connections, test your ideas, explore new interests and graduate with career-ready skills and the confidence to use them. Get hands-on from day one as you tackle the local and global challenges that affect us all.

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1,000+ students

20% international students

TOP 150 university for agriculture and forestry, QS World University Rankings (2018)

4 JOBS for every agriculture graduate in Canada

ONLY CAMPUS in Canada with an on-site teaching farm and the only agricultural campus in Atlantic Canada

$10 MILLION in funded research each year

$400K in donor-supported scholarships and bursaries each year

30+ internships, exchanges and field courses in countries like Ethiopia, South Africa, Scotland and the Netherlands

#1 friendliest community in the Maritimes (expedia.ca, 2018)

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NEW YORK

MONTREAL

OTTAWA

TORONTO

TRURO

HALIFAX

LOCATIONWorking together is second nature here. Our campus is a tight-knit community where your professors know you by name and want to see you succeed. Surrounded by the beautiful scenery minutes outside of Truro, the Agricultural Campus in Bible Hill is a welcoming place to live and study.

TRURO (WE’KWAMPETITK) Only an hour from Halifax, Truro is home to a vibrant downtown with a range of activities, shops and experiences. A short walk from campus, you’ll find comfy study nooks in local cafés and a range of restaurants including sushi and wood-fired pizza. You’ll never feel far from nature with Victoria Park’s trails and waterfalls nearby.

CHECK OUT THE WORLD’S HIGHEST TIDES IN NEARBY COBEQUID BAY.

VISIT THE TRURO FARMERS’ MARKET ON SATURDAY MORNING FOR GREAT FOOD, PRODUCE AND LIVE MUSIC.

DOWNTOWN TRURO HOSTS MORE THAN 50 EVENTS EACH YEAR – FROM FESTIVALS TO LIVE CONCERTS, MOVIE NIGHTS AND MORE.

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RESIDENCE LIFE

Safe, secure, and located in the heart of our campus, your home away from home is steps away from everywhere you need to be.

THE BUILDINGS • New from high school students who

apply before June 15 are guaranteed a place in residence.

• 3 residences to choose from: Trueman, Fraser and Chapman.

• 47% of our rooms are single occupancy.

THE LIFESTYLE • Support and mentorship from residence

life staff. • Dedicated high-speed Wi-Fi and streaming

entertainment service. • Safe and secure buildings. • Lots of unique places to study, get outside

or relax.

THE FOOD • An unlimited meal plan is included with

residence. • Our self-serve kitchen feature allows you

to make your favourite comfort foods.• Our Chef’s Garden provides some of the

food used in the meal hall.• Enjoy locally sourced, halal, vegan,

vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options at every meal.

FOR VIDEO TOURS OF RESIDENCES, VISIT DAL.CA/RESIDENCE

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PROGRAMS & MAJORSFACULTY OF AGRICULTURE BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURE(With Aeres University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands) International Food Business

DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING(Fulfils the first two years of a degree program in Engineering)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURE)Agricultural Business • Agricultural Economics • Animal Science • Aquaculture • Environmental Sciences • Integrated Environmental Management • Plant Science

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BIOVETERINARY SCIENCE)

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGYLandscape Architecture • Small Business Management1

PRE-VETERINARY MEDICINE

TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMASVeterinary Technology • Managed Landscapes • Plant Science2 • Business Management (Agriculture and Dairy Farming)2

INDIGENOUS STUDENT ACCESS PATHWAY This one-year program provides First Nations, Métis and Inuit students, who would not otherwise be eligible for admission, with the tools required for university in a culturally supportive environment. 1 Requires completion of a two-year technical diploma from a recognized

college or university.

2 Anticipated removal and replacement of this program in the 2020/21 academic year. Contact [email protected] for more information.

FACULTY: A unit of related academic departments.

DEGREE PROGRAM: A defined course of study that leads to an academic qualification (e.g. Bachelor of Science).

MAJOR: A defined topic of study or subject concentration within a degree program.

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Bachelor of Agriculture - International Food Business

✓ ✓ * +3 75%

Bachelor of Engineering*** ✓ ✓ ** Chemistry 12 and Physics 12*** +1 70%

BSc. Agriculture/Pre-Veterinary Medicine**** ✓ ✓ ** +3 75%

BSc. Bioveterinary Science****

✓ ✓ ** +3 75%

Bachelor of Technology / Landscape Architecture

✓ ✓ * Biology 11 +3 70%

Diploma in Business Management***** ✓ Math 11

Biology 11 or Chemistry 11 or Agriculture 11 and Science 10

+4 60%

Diploma in Managed Landscapes ✓ ✓ * Biology 12 and Chemistry 11 +2 60%

Diploma in Plant Science Technology*****

✓ Math 11Chemistry 11 and Biology 10 or Science 10

+4 60%

Diploma in Veterinary Technology

✓ ✓ * Biology 12 and Chemistry 12 +1 60%

GRADE 12 OR EQUIVALENT REQUIREMENTS

Admission to programs is often competitive; meeting the minimum averages noted below does not guarantee admission. Visit dal.ca/highschoolrequirements for information on specific provincial and U.S. course requirements. Contact a member of the admissions team at dal.ca/connect for up-to-date information on competitive requirements by program.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

* Academic Math 12.

** Pre-Calculus 12 or Calculus 12.

*** The Faculty of Agriculture Engineering Diploma program constitutes the first two years of the Bachelor of Engineering Degree. Subsequent years are completed at Dalhousie’s Sexton Campus in Halifax. Applicants of the Bachelor of Engineering (Diploma) who do not have the appropriate Physics, Chemistry and/or Math classes may be admitted with the requirement that they take the relevant non-credit introductory class(es) prior to registering in the degree-level class(es).

**** Students applying to the Bachelor of Science (Agriculture), Bachelor of Science (Bioveterinary Science) or Pre-Veterinary Medicine programs in the Faculty of Agriculture who do not have the appropriate Math class may be admitted with the requirement that they take non-credit preparatory Math prior to registering in the degree-level class.

***** Anticipated removal and replacement of this program in the 2020/21 academic year. Contact [email protected] for more information.

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Fall and Winter Term CAD$

FOR CANADIAN STUDENTS

Tuition and incidental fees* $8,474 - $9,448

Books and supplies $1,200

Residence (lodging and food)** $9,830 - $11,290

Total $19,504 - $21,938

Fall and Winter Term CAD$

FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Tuition and incidental fees* $8,474 - $9,448

Books and supplies $1,200

Residence (lodging and food)** $9,830 - $11,290

Differential fee $7,246 - $7,368

Health insurance*** $728

Total $27,478 - $30,034

ESTIMATED COSTS

AWARDS & FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Estimates for tuition and incidental fees are based on approved rates for 2019/20 as information only. Fees are subject to increase with each year of study, effective Summer Term.

* Fees vary by program. Nova Scotia students are eligible for a $1,283 bursary from the Province of Nova Scotia. Bursary amount is based on a full course load.** Costs will vary depending on room type and meal plan selected.*** Based on 2019/20 rate and subject to change.

ENTRANCE AWARDS AWARDS RANGING FROM $500–$41,900

Most entrance awards require you to submit an awards application. Faculty of Agriculture students are also eligible for specific awards such as the Dykeview Farms and the Harrison McCain Scholarships (require separate applications). For more information about the application process and the awards available to you, visit dal.ca/entranceawards.

THE CANADA STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM

For details specific to your province or territory’s student loan office, visit dal.ca/studentloans.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN ENTRANCE AWARD, COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATIONS FOR BOTH ADMISSION AND AWARDS BY MARCH 1.

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STUDENT SUCCESSEvery student on our campus brings something valuable to our community. Your interests come to life on athletic teams, in clubs and through societies. Supportive faculty and staff are here to make the transition to university life easier.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT You can count on our team at the Student Success Centre to help guide and support you if you’re having difficulty in a course, have questions about your program or would like to discuss academic accommodations. Our On Track program helps you transition into university and maintain your success through your degree. dal.ca/ontrack

ATHLETICS Once you’re a full-time student, you’ll have a membership to the Langille Athletic Centre, the campus’s fitness centre. You can also use your DalCard for free admission to Rams home events. dal.ca/rams

CAMPUS CONNECTIONSWe’re proud to be an inclusive community that works to ensure everyone feels welcome, comfortable and safe. Part of that is offering a variety of opportunities to connect with other students who have similar backgrounds, interests, personal circumstances and goals.

GET INVOLVED You’ll find so many opportunities to get involved here and leave your mark. You can be part of our students’ association, join a club or society, be part of residence life, participate in intramural sports and so much more.

HEALTH & WELLNESS As a university student, you’ll challenge yourself, have some fun and sometimes feel stress. By working together, we’ve created a caring, safe and healthy community that supports all of us as we study, work, live and play. Plenty of services, programs and resources are available on campus to help you take care of your overall health and well-being, and manage the pressures of university life. dal.ca/achealth

JOBS, CAREERS & REAL WORK EXPERIENCEWhen it comes time to plan your career path, you’ll need to make a lot of decisions about your education, work and personal life. In addition to a successful work-integrated-learning program, Dalhousie has plenty of services and resources available to support you in your career planning. dal.ca/acstudentsuccess

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TIMELINE

OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH

OCTOBER 26: Attend Open House in Truro.

MARCH 1: Entrance award application deadline.

NOVEMBER: Explore and research programs.

FEBRUARY 28: Application deadline for Vet Tech.

OCTOBER 15: Admission and entrance award applications open.

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DAL.CA/APPLYNOW

APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER

MARCH 1: Entrance award application deadline.

APRIL 1: International student application deadline.

JUNE: First-year registration opens. Send final transcripts. Residence assignments begin.

JULY: Submit your photo for your DalCard. AUGUST: Pack your

bags and get ready to come to Dalhousie.

APRIL 15: Entrance award offers sent out.

JULY / AUGUST: Participate in Start On Track programming online. Order your textbooks.

MAY 15: Admission deposit due. Deadline to accept entrance award offers.

LATE AUGUST /EARLY SEPTEMBER: Orientation. Residences open. Classes start.

JUNE 15: Guaranteed residence application deadline.

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DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY – ADMISSIONS 6299 South Street, PO Box 15000 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2 Tel: 902.494.2450 Fax: 902.494.1630 dal.ca/futurestudents

GET UP AND GO FURTHER.

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BOOK A TOUR OF THE AGRICULTURAL CAMPUS IN TRURO Phone: 902.893.7900 dal.ca/campustours

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