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Fairleigh Dickinson University

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Intake

Fall
Winter
Spring

Program Start Date

August, January, May
Campuses

Vancouver

Resources

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City of Vancouver
Length

11 credits
Tuition Estimate
(domestic students)

$200 per course
Book & Supplies Cost Estimates

$500
Credential Granted

Statement of Completion
Learning Method Options
- Face-to-Face
- Blended (Face-to-Face + Online)

Learning Method Option:

Face-to-Face: Program is fully delivered in class with face-to-face interaction
Online: Program is fully delivered online
Blended (Face-to-Face + Online): Program is delivered using a combination of face-to-face and online learning
Off-site: All or part of program is delivered in a physical location away from regular classroom/campus

This is a developmental program.

Looking for ways to fund your education? Check out FDU's financial aid and awards page.

Application Deadline Advice

Fairleigh Dickinson University is on rolling admissions and accepts applications for admission throughout the year as space permits.

High school students who are in Grade 12 can apply for early admission in January for Fall classes start. Please include a copy of your Grade 12 interim results with your on-line application

Application Fee: $125

1) Program Admission Requirements

Academic (minimum grade)

1. High school graduation or equivalent
2. English 12 (B-) or, English 12 First Peoples (B-)
3. Three other approved Grade 12 courses (Two should be from Group A, B, C or D)* (B-)
4. Grade 11 Required Courses: English 11, Math 11, a language 11, a science 11 and a social science 11
5. A score of at least 68 on the Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), OR a score of 5.5 on an International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS).

*Approved Grade 12 courses:

Group	Approved Grade 12 courses
A	BC First Nations Studies 12, Calculus 12, Comparative Civilization 12, Economics 12, English Literature 12, Foundations of Math 12, French 12 or français langue seconde 12, History 12, Law 12, Philosophy 12 (must be 4 credits), Pre-Calculus 12 , Social Justice 12, Sustainable Resources 12.*Pre-Calculus or Foundation of Math will be used for admission, not both
B	Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Geography 12, Geology 12, Physics 12
C	Any Language 12 courses; First Nations Language Courses
D	Accounting 12, Business Information Management 12, Marketing 12, Psychology 12, Entrepreneurship 12, Financial Accounting 12, International Studies 12, Information Technology 12
E	Music, Performing or Visual Arts 12 courses

Non-Academic

Two letters of recommendation are required

Admission Advice

1. After arriving at the university you will be tested in English and Math to determine placement in the program. Depending on the results of the test you will need to complete one or both levels of the Pre-University Program.

2. Additional information can be found on the Fairleigh Dickinson University website

2) Institution Admission Requirements

Applicants also have to satisfy FDU's institution admission requirements as listed below.

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English Language Requirements

An applicant whose native language is not English is required to meet the University's English Language Requirements.

For undergraduate degree programs, applicants whose first language is not English or those who have not completed two years of high school, college or university in English must meet one of the following minimum scores:

TOEFL PBT: 550 or higher
TOEFL CBT: 230 or higher
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS: 6.0 overall band score
SAT (Critical Reading): 420
CAE: C
FCE: B
STEP Eiken: Grade 1
MELAB: 77
CAE:L 65
CanTEST: 4.0

Verify with the institution directly

Exemptions

Students from Canada, Bermuda, the Bahamas, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand do not need to submit test scores.
An applicant who has previously attended a high school, college or university in Canada or the United States for more than two years and have earned passing grades in English courses may be exempt from an English proficiency exam.
Check for more exemptions here

General Admission Requirements (All Students)

General Admission requirements for all students is available here

BC Secondary School (or equivalent)

Admission requirements for BC Secondary School Graduates are found here.

Out-of-Province

Admission requirements for Out-of-Province Secondary School Graduates are found here.

BC Transfer Student

Admission requirements for BC Transfer Students are found here.

Out-of-Province Transfer Student

Admission requirements for Out-of-Province Transfer Students are found here.

Mature Student

If you are a mature student and would like to enquire about admissions, please contact the University's Vancouver campus: vancouver@fdu.edu

International Student

Entrance requirements for International Students are found here.

International students with transfer credit for studies from outside of Canada should view the information here.

Other Student (including Special Consideration)

Not Applicable

How to Apply

For information on How to Apply as a Canadian student check here.

For information on How to Apply as an International student check here.

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