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KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

Surrey High School On-Campus

• Partnership between KPU and Surrey

School District

• High school students can take up to 2

university courses in grade 12 year

• Open to Aboriginal

students, or any student interested in Aboriginal culture

• Students take an

Aboriginal-focused course (IDEA 1100)

• Intake in Fall and Spring

• Head start on university studies- easy transition to PS
• FREE tuition and no student fees
• Save approx. $500/course!
• Evening classes at KPU Surrey, 4:00-7:00pm
• Experience university life with other KPU students
• Courses can be used towards your high school diploma and

first year of university at KPU or other post-secondaries

• More variety of courses to choose from in your grade 12 year

EXAMPLES OF COURSES

• Anthropology
• Criminology
• Drawing
• Geography
• History
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Organizational Behaviour
• Marketing

WHAT TO EXPECT IN A KPU CLASS

• Maximum 35 students
• Engaged instructors
• Instructor lectures
• Opportunities to apply what you’re learning
• group projects, class presentations
• Grades are typically based on papers, exams,

projects and in-class participation

• Entering grade 12 in September
• B or higher in English 11
• B or higher in Socials 11
• B or higher in Math or Science 11
• Reference from Teacher
• Permission from parent/guardian

• 1. See your high school counsellor to determine

if you’re eligible and pick up an application package

• 2. Complete application package
• 3. Return application package to your

counsellor by MAY 18th, 2017

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I APPLY?

• 1. Application is reviewed by school district and KPU
• 2. Receive acceptance letter from KPU in June
• 3. Attend mini-orientation at KPU with fellow dual-credit students

(July 10th)

• 4. Register for Fall classes (beginning of July)
• 5. Fall classes start September 5th
• 6. Register for Spring class in November (Semester 2 students)

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW

• Students are responsible for textbook and course material fees (approx.

$100 per course)

• Classes are 3 hours/week, not including homework or study time
• Some courses are popular; list a second choice course
• Students are able to register for one course in Fall 2017, and another in

Spring 2018

• Students who want to study at KPU after graduating from high school will

need to apply to KPU as a new student and pay $40 application fee

• Commitment and responsibility is required!

IS THIS THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU?

• Do you have an extra 7-10 hours per week to commit?
• Do you have transportation?
• Are you prepared to ask questions?
• Are you organized and plan ahead?
• Do you have good time management?
• Are you responsible?
• Will you check their e-mail?
• Will you hand in anything late?
• Will you have to miss any classes?
• Are you independent?
• Can you register, buy textbooks, figure out schedules, etc., on your own?

DROP-IN TIMES

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday KPU Surrey KPU Langley & KPU Tech (Cloverdale) Monday KPU Richmond

Nicole.Poole@kpu.ca 604.599.2525

KPU Surrey

kpu.ca/future-students

CONNECT WITH US

1:00 – 4:00pm 1:00 – 4:00pm 1:00 – 4:00pm 2:00 – 6:00pm