UNIVERSITY OF REGINA - High School Accelerated Program

High School
Accelerated
  Program

UNIVERSITY OF
   REGINA

INTRODUCTIONS
WHO ARE WE?
Emily Lints                                 Tomi Oyegoke (M.Arts)
Co-op Marketing Assistant Program Coordinator
Flexible Learning Division Flexible Learning Division

HAVE QUESTIONS AFTER WATCHING?

• Visit the Future Student website - urconnected.uregina.ca
• Visit the CCE/HSXL Website - www.uregina.ca/cce/flexible-learning/hsxl/
• Book an Enrolment Counselling Appointment – urconnected.uregina.ca

                                         We’ve got the
                                         answers!

HIGH SCHOOL ACCELERATED
BENEFITS
• Earn university credit to kick-start post-
  secondary studies

• Make the transition to university easier

• Higher completion rate and higher
  average than classes at university

• Receive dual or special credit

HIGH SCHOOL TESTIMONIAL
          Taking a university
          course while still in high
          school also taught me
          how to manage my
          time more efficiently,
          and strengthened my
          work ethic. I now
          understand the demand
          of university courses,
          and the expectations of
          university professors.
   - SKYLER
   NORTH VALLEY HS

HIGH SCHOOL TESTIMONIAL
            The HSXL program
            was a defining moment
            in my academic career,
            I personally think it’s
            the best preparation a
            high school student can
            get to prepare their
            English skills for a
            university writing
             level.

 - BLAISE
 BALFOUR COLLEGIATE HS

WINTER 2021 COURSES
Courses      Course Description

ENGL 100 Critical Reading and Writing I
             This course develops students’ proficiency in critical reading and writing through the study of a
             wide range of non-literary and literary texts, and the study of composition, with emphasis on
             connections between modes of reading and writing.

ANTH 100 Introduction to Anthropology
             An introduction to the anthropological concept of culture, its uses in the explanation of human
             behavior, and its impact on our understanding of human nature, language and society. The
             course will explore cultural diversity through the comparative perspective that makes
             anthropology unique within the humanities and social sciences.

ART 220      Two Dimensional Form
             Through hands-on studio projects, students will draw, paint, use print media, photography, and
             intermedia processes to develop a working understanding of two-dimensional design principles.

KIN 170      Lifestyle, Health and Wellness
             Learn the factors which affect and individual's health will be examined and the potential role of
             lifestyle choices in the maintenance of health will be discussed. This course will enable the
             student to become an informed, responsible, active participant in one's own health.

PSYC 101     Introductory Psychology: Social, Developmental, and Clinical Focus
             An introduction to the study of adjustment, disorders, development, personality and the social
             environment of the person.

COURSE SCHEDULE
Courses        Delivery              Semester

ENGL 100       Online and Distance   Winter 2021

ANTH 100       Online                Winter 2021

ART 220        Online                Winter 2021

KIN 170        Online                Winter 2021

PSYC 101       Distance              Winter 2021

PSYC 101 – SOUTHEAST COLLEGE (WEYBURN and ESTEVAN)
ENGL 100 – PARKLAND COLLEGE (YORKTON)

HIGH SCHOOL ACCELERATED
EARN DUAL and SPECIAL PROJECT CREDIT

University Credit   High School Credit
ART 220             Art 30L
ENGL 100            English B30

MATH 110            Calculus 30

ANTH 100            Special Project Credit

KIN 170             Special Project Credit

PSYC 101            Special Project Credit

HSXL APPLICATION
Students must submit a completed Admission
& Registration Form for Accelerated Students,
along with:
• Unofficial transcript from the high school or
  report card with a proof of English Proficiency
  Completion of:
   • Grade 9 & 10, or Grade 10 & 11 in
      sequence
   • 80% or better in a Grade 12 provincially-
      examined English course
   • Any approved test or proficiency in English
• Parent signatures (for Winter 2021)

Deadline Date: December 7, 2020

NEXT STEPS
  Receive
Acceptance    • Make sure to read your letter carefully
   Letter

              Register       • Register for HSXL Virtual Orientation
                HSXL           and check out Online Orientation
             Orientation

                              Login to your • View textbook list, tuition and
                                 UR Self      fees, course information
                                 Service

HSXL COST
                                        Amount
 Non-refundable Application
                                        $70*
 Fee
 Tuition                                $793.05**
                                        $100 - $150
 Textbooks
                                        (estimate)

*One time fee
**Includes tuition fee and other fees

 APPLY ONLINE for ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY
 OF REGINA BETWEEN OCTOBER 3 – 14, 2021 and
 ONLY PAY $50.00.

SCHEDULE
Dates
December 7, 2020       Last day to apply for Accelerated Program

January 6 or 7, 2021   U of R Orientation

February 1, 2021       First Day of Classes – Online courses will be posted
                       Tuition fees are due

February 4, 2021       First Day of Classes – Distance courses will be posted
                       Tuition fees are due

February 15-20, 2021   Winter Break – University Closed – No classes

April 5-9, 2021        High School Spring Vacation – No classes

May 13, 2020           Last day of classes for Online Courses (ENGL, ANTH, ART,
                       KIN)

May 14, 2020           Last day of classes for Distance Courses (ENGL and PSYC)

CONTACT

Thanks
FOR JOINING US!

 www.uregina.ca/cce/flexible-learning/hsxl/