The University of Northern British Columbia

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COUNTRY: Canada CITY: City of Prince George, British Columbia HOST INSTITUTION: The University of Northern British Columbia TYPE OF PROGRAM: UNI Exchange SESSIONS: Fall, Spring, Summer, Academic Year ELIGIBILITY: sophomore or above, 2.65 GPA FIELDS OF STUDY: Anthropology, Economics, Education, English, History, First Nations Studies, First Nations Studies, History, International Studies,, Northern Studies, Nursing, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Women's Studies, Geography, Environmental Studies, Resource-Based Tourism, Environmental, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, General Business, International Business, Marketing, Planning, Biology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Computer, Science, Geography, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries, Resource Recreation, Physics. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: English CREDITS: Undergraduate, graduate

The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), located in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada offers the vitality that comes from a relatively young faculty of accomplished scholars recruited worldwide, innovative academic programming, and a commitment to make education a personal, purposeful, and enriching experience for every student.

UNBC offers you a wide range of degree programs and the opportunity, in many programs, to combine study and work through Co-operative Education.

Quality teaching, personal attention and opportunities for involvement all contribute to an atmosphere at UNBC that supports students in achieving their personal goals.

UNBC provides a wide variety of services to support the intellectual, personal, physical, cultural, and professional development of students. Students will find a welcoming, supportive environment, based on mutual respect. You will get to know your professors, have access to excellent educational and research facilities, be able to join a wide range of student activities, and have unique opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Known as BC's northern capital, Prince George is a bustling city of over 77,000 situated at the crossroads of Highway 97 (north-south) and Highway 16 (east-west), and at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako Rivers. As a major city of the Pacific Rim, Prince George is firmly tied to the global market.

The success of UNBC is the result of an approach to education that recognizes the importance of quality teaching, personal attention, ground-breaking research, and being relevant to the North.

A spirit of adventure characterizes UNBC. Students and faculty come from across British Columbia and around the world to enjoy a beautiful campus with state-of-the-art technology, a personal learning environment, and the lifestyle available in a rich, northern Canadian environment. The atmosphere at UNBC encourages ingenuity in the search for new discoveries.

Academic Year extends from September 1 to August 31. The September Semester runs from early September to mid December. The January Semester runs from early January to late April.

The May Semester runs from May to August with a break and includes Spring and Summer Intersessions.

UNBC Student Housing provides a convenient, safe, living environment conducive to academic success, social interaction, and personal growth. They are located only a minute walk to the main University campus. Each building has approximately 65 - 4 bedroom suites.

UNI students pay UNI tuition and fees (in-state or out-of-state) plus the study abroad fee to participate. The program cost does not include housing, food, books and supplies, round-trip air transportation (if applicable), international health insurance, and personal expenses

Participants in this program may use their UNI financial aid to help pay for the program. Study Abroad Scholarships and a variety of external funding options are available to those who qualify.

a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 is required

The Exchange Student Selection Committee have developed the following criteria to select UNBC students to participate in formal international exchanges. Criteria are outlined in descending order of importance.

Grade Point Average

• a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 is required.
• in exceptional circumstances, a minimum of 2.67 over the last 30 credit hours may be considered.
• in some cases a higher CGPA is required by the receiving institution.

Statement of Interest

• students are asked to submit a one to two-page essay outlining the potential impact of participation in the exchange on their academic program and the expected contribution to their career plans.
• the quality of writing used in the statement of interest will also be considered. Academic Plan/Proposal
• the proposal should demonstrate that exchange participation will contribute to a student's degree program and/or elective requirements.
• students will complete a proposal for both their first and second choice of destinations, but they will only be required to obtain advisor/faculty signatures for their first choice at the initial state of the application process. Letters of Academic Reference (3)
• Applicants are asked to present two academic references and one personal reference.
• Academic referees are asked to comment on the student's ability to succeed academically in an exchange.
• letters of reference should be from UNBC faculty members or the applicant must provide an explanation as to why another academic reference is valid.

Curriculum Vitae/Rsum

• the Committee will look for community and or campus participation.
• a r sum may also include information on cross-cultural interest and experience.
• relevant experience in the workforce or as a volunteer will also be taken into consideration.

Academic Year

• senior students will have had more time to develop academic maturity, and less opportunity to participate in exchanges in proceeding years, and thus may be given priority over more junior students.
• students must complete at least two semesters of fulltime study at UNBC before participating in an international exchange.

Special Criteria

• students should meet specific criteria for particular exchanges.
• applicants must meet language requirements for some exchanges.

Other UNBC Exchanges

• students may participate in a maximum of two semesters of exchange.
• all other things being equal, the committee will give priority to students who have not previously participated in a UNBC exchange program.

Additional Considerations

• only complete applications will be considered.
• an interview may be required for final selection.
• recent UNBC alumni may be considered as exchange participants if there are no qualified applicants among current UNBC students.

A complete set of application materials will include one original and one copy of the following:

• Canada-Specific Application

PLEASE NOTE:
The application must be filled out and turned into the National Student Exchange with the $220 program deposit.  

Applications are due February 17, 2007

September Semester: 01 March 2006
January Semester: 31 May 2006

Inquires regarding this program should be directed to:
Office of Study Abroad
28 Gilchrist hall, UNI
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0520
Tel: 319/ 273-7078 Fax: 319/ 273-2921
Email: study-abroad@uni.edu
http://www.unbc.ca/

Prince George Campus
3333 University Way
Prince George, BC
Canada V2N 4Z9
Telephone (250) 960-5555
www.unbc.ca

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