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 2020–2021
  Halifax • Canada
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A little bit about us.
    Don’t be fooled by our small size. Being situated among the trees
   on just one city block has its perks, like our cozier, more connected
    campus, and the water views within walking and cycling distance.
Back on campus, small class sizes mean better access to your professors.
   When introductory class sizes are as small as 40 students, learning
              beyond the lecture is an option for everyone.

For over two centuries, Saint Mary’s University has been helping students
like you along their path to future success—no matter what that might be.
   Not only are we home to the top business school in Atlantic Canada,
       we’re also Nova Scotia’s second-largest research university,
      which means you can measure the impact you make every day.

 Welcome to Saint Mary’s University. We can’t wait to show you around.

           Saint Mary’s University acknowledges it is in Mi’kma’ki,
         the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.

           $
               7.69                                                         SECOND
                                                                      WARMEST
               MILLION
 AWARDED IN SCHOLARSHIPS,
                                      CO-OP                            WINTER
FELLOWSHIPS, AND BURSARIES
                                          AVAILABLE                      IN CANADA
                                      IN ALL FACULTIES
       EACH YEAR

    IN HALIFAX                         LOCATED IN

                                      ONE
    YOU’RE NEVER MORE
   THAN A FEW KILOMETRES
          FROM THE
                                                                     HALIFAX
                                      CITY
                                                                    IS ONE OF TRIP ADVISOR’S

    OCEAN                              BLOCK
                                                                     TOP GLOBAL
                                                                    DESTINATIONS
                                                                          ON THE RISE

                 HALIFAX IS HOME TO
                    ONE OF THE

                 WORLD’S                                       40
                 LONGEST
               DOWNTOWN BOARDWALKS
                                                    STUDENTS
                                                            IN THE AVERAGE
                                                         INTRODUCTORY CLASS

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Hey, Halifax
 If Nova Scotia is Canada’s Ocean Playground, then Halifax is its theme park. A seaside city like no other, Halifax is
 the province’s largest city and cultural hub, and home to all-you-can-explore dining, shopping, and entertainment.
 Spend an afternoon along its nearly 4km boardwalk, see your favourite bands perform live in the fresh salt air, or
 take in the tunnels of an 18th century fortress in the heart of the city. Whatever you’re into, Halifax is here for it.

                                                                                      Dig into Dartmouth
                                                                                      Hop on a ferry and head over the
                                                                                      harbour to downtown Dartmouth,
                                                                                      where the East Coast culture
                                                                                      continues. Known locally as the
                                                                                      City of Lakes, a day in Dartmouth
                                                                                      is a cure-all for those craving great
                                                                                      food, farmers’ markets, local art,
                                                                                      or a dip or two in one of its many
                                                                                      beautiful lakes.

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                                                                                      7.   Seaport Farmers’ Market
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                                                                SOUTH END             8.   Halifax Public Library

                                                                                      9.   Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
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                                          IS
                                                                                      10. Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

                                                                                      11. Spring Garden Shopping District

                                                                                      12. Halifax Shopping Centre

                                                                                      13. Argyle Street Food & Entertainment District

                                                                                      14. Scotiabank Centre

                                                                                      15. Nova Centre
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                                                                                      16. Scotia Square

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                                                                                            Photos courtesy of Tourism Nova Scotia
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Halifax Boardwalk

      Halifax                                                                 Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

                              HOME TO
                            9 FARMERS’
                             MARKETS
   MORE ENGINEERING,            AND
    APPLIED SCIENCE,
    MATHEMATICS, AND
                             65 ART
    PHYSICAL SCIENCE        GALLERIES
GRADUATES PER CAPITA THAN
 ANYWHERE ELSE
   IN CANADA

                                         Halifax Central Library

                                                                             MEDIAN
                                                                          TENURE OF
                                                                         NOVA SCOTIA
                                                                        EMPLOYEES IS                  TOP 10
                                                               9 YEARS                              FOR BEST HUMAN
                                                                                                  CAPITAL AND LIFESTYLE

                                                               #2 CITY                                     GO FROM
                                                                   IN CANADA                        CLASSROOM
                                                                   FOR TECH DIVERSITY                TO BEACH
                                                                   AND WAGE GROWTH                  IN UNDER 30 MINUTES

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       Halifax Waterfront
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Your path to becoming a professional engineer starts at Saint Mary’s.

Engineering                                                             DIPLOMA OF ENGINEERING
At Saint Mary’s, Engineering is a hands-on
                                                                                   Saint Mary’s University
and experiential program with small classes
and personalized instruction that will give you
                                                                                 Two-year diploma followed by:
a strong foundation in engineering principles.
With a focus on mathematics, design, and
technical communication, our professors
ensure you are ready to enter the third year                              BACHELOR                       BACHELOR OF
                                                                          OF SCIENCE                     ENGINEERING
of Engineering at either Dalhousie University in                         with Diploma of Engineering
Halifax or the University of Windsor in Ontario
after our two-year diploma, or to complete a                                 Saint Mary’s                Dalhousie University
                                                                              University               or University of Windsor
B.Sc. at Saint Mary’s.                                                   3-year or 4-year program

smu.ca/engineering
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Faculty
LEARN THE APPLICATION OF
                                                                          of Science
       SCIENCE                   CUTTING-EDGE                             What do you get when you combine
       TO THE LAW                EQUIPMENT
                                 NOT FOUND ELSEWHERE                      state-of-the-art teaching facilities,
 AT THE ONLY FORENSICS           IN THE MARITIMES
PROGRAM EAST OF ONTARIO
                                                                          low student-to-professor ratios and
                                                                          exciting research opportunities after
                                                                          your first year? You get the scientific
                                 GET FREE                                 foundation you’ll need to take on any
        PUT YOUR                                                          challenge in your field. Just ask the
        ENGINEERING SKILLS
        TO THE TEST DURING THE
                                 ACADEMIC                                 leaders in our global alumni network
        DESIGN EXPO &            SUPPORT                                  spanning health sciences, technology,
        ROBOT COMPETITION        FROM DEAN’S LIST
                                     TUTORS                               scientific research, and Engineering.

                                                                          smu.ca/science

                                                       Put scientific theory into practice in state-of-the-art undergraduate labs.

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Sobey School
of Business
Seeking a hands-on, flexible, and international
                                                       10
                                                    SOBEY SCHOLARSHIPS
                                                                              STUDENTS MANAGE THE
                                                                            IMPACT INVESTMENT FUND—
learning experience to propel you into your             VALUED AT

                                                      50,000
                                                                                A REAL SECURITIES

                                                   $
                                                                              500,000+
                                                                                PORTFOLIO WORTH
future career? Our Bachelor of Commerce
program is one of the most recognized in the                                $
                                                           EACH
region. We offer 10 majors, so you can pursue an
education that matches your passion. Student
competitions, volunteer work opportunities, paid

                                                           5%
co-op placements, and a whole lot more will let
you apply what you learn. If you want to make an
impact, the Sobey School of Business will help

                                                                                24,000
                                                                                    ALMOST
you become the future leader and global citizen        OF THE WORLD'S
                                                   BUSINESS PROGRAMS ARE
to do just that.                                     AACSB-ACCREDITED,
                                                   AND WE ARE ONE OF THEM         SOBEY ALUMNI
                                                                                AROUND THE WORLD
sobey.smu.ca

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Study the impacts of climate change with leading researchers in geography,
                                                     environmental studies, political science, and international development studies.

Faculty of Arts
With a Saint Mary’s Arts degree, you’ll see how        INTERDISCIPLINARY
                                                                 PROGRAMS,                             ONE OF THE
arts make an impact in understanding humans,                 INNOVATIVE                            WIDEST SELECTIONS OF

society, and the planet. Through our innovative
                                                            MAJORS AND MINORS,                HUMANITIES AND
                                                            SPECIALIZED                       SOCIAL SCIENCE
teaching, student research opportunities, field        CERTIFICATES AND UPGRADING             PROGRAMS IN ATLANTIC CANADA
                                                              OPPORTUNITIES
courses, and community service and co-op
options, you’ll graduate with knowledge and
experience in real-world issues. Learn the value
of critical thinking and creative exploration with
inspiring professors and students. Whatever
your passion, you’ll find your path with more
                                                           BUILD KNOWLEDGE
than 40 flexible areas of study that provide a           AND SKILLS TO HELP WITH             INTERNATIONAL AND
                                                       COMPLEX CHALLENGES FACING               INTERCULTURAL:
great foundation wherever your career or further
                                                         PEOPLE AND                               LEARN WITH LEADING
                                                                                             RESEARCHERS WHO ARE LOCALLY
studies take you.                                        OUR PLANET                            AND GLOBALLY CONNECTED

smu.ca/arts

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School of the
Environment                                           WE’RE RESEARCHING
                                                        THE IMPACT OF          DISCUSSING BIG QUESTIONS:
                                                                                   CAN ECONOMIC AND
By uniting students and professors from all             LEGACY                      ENVIRONMENTAL
of the university’s environmental programs,          GOLD MINES                SUSTAINABILITY
                                                         ON AQUATIC
the School of the Environment is a force for            ENVIRONMENTS
                                                                                         COEXIST?
environmental change. In Environmental
Studies, you’ll take a broad, creative approach
to solving environmental issues, while in
                                                     OUR RESEARCHERS ARE
                                                                                 TRACK
Environmental Science, you’ll rely heavily
                                                          PROTECTING             AIR
on science-based tools to do the same.                    COASTAL
                                                          WETLANDS
                                                                                 POLLUTION
                                                                                 TO INVESTIGATE GLOBAL
smu.ca/environment                                IMPACTED BY CLIMATE CHANGE     SHIP EMISSIONS

Green roof research on campus

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Forty-five nest boxes were built on trees around campus to house our resident starlings.

Research
opportunities                                                                    $
                                                                                     SAINT MARY’S HAS RECEIVED

                                                                                     35 MILLION                    RECOGNIZED IN CANADA’S

Research is a critical part of what we do.
                                                                                 IN EXTERNAL RESEARCH SUPPORT          TOP 50
                                                                                  IN THE LAST 4 YEARS, INCLUDING
                                                                                  WELL OVER HALF A MILLION FOR
                                                                                                                     RESEARCH
In fact, it’s our mission to engage in research                                         COVID-19 RESEARCH           UNIVERSITIES*
that is valued by the communities around us.
From studying how bacteria can support local
vineyards, to unearthing stories from a 19th
century Cuban coffee plantation, research
here has impact at home and abroad. And the
                                                                                           NOVA SCOTIA’S           GRADUATE STUDENTS
best part? At Saint Mary’s University you won’t
just benefit from your professors’ research—
                                                                                 2ND LARGEST                       MAKE UP APPROXIMATELY
                                                                                                                     10% OF THE STUDENT
                                                                                       RESEARCH UNIVERSITY          BODY AT SAINT MARY'S
you’ll be part of it.

smu.ca/research
                                                                                   *researchinfosource.com

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Career focus
Plan for tomorrow today
Graduation may seem like a long way off now, but
four years goes by a lot faster than you may think.
Here you’ll graduate fully prepared to take the next
step thanks to an array of amazing co-op opportunities.

                        3 CO-OP
                      WORK TERMS
                     = 1 YEAR
                        OF RELEVANT
                      WORK EXPERIENCE

             THERE ARE
           APPROXIMATELY

          1,000
            STUDENT JOBS
             ON CAMPUS

All about co-op
A co-op program gives you valuable work
experience and helps you build a professional
network while you earn your degree. Available in
all three faculties, co-op programs will help you         Vimbayi Handara is a fourth-
diversify and strengthen your résumé, discover               year Commerce Student
                                                               majoring in Economics.
more of your passion, and gain an advantage                   She recently finished her
on full-time job offers after graduation.                      second co-op position,
                                                            running her own business.

Entrepreneurship
Being an entrepreneur doesn’t just mean owning
your own business—it’s a mindset you apply within
any organization. We’ve worked to enhance our
community’s prosperity over the past 25 years by
helping students reach their entrepreneurial potential
through mentorship, coaching, and consulting
activities at the Entrepreneurship Centre.

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Unique co-ops

ADAM SMITH                                WISDOM GUVEYA                                  JEMIMA MAGARA
Bachelor of Commerce                      Bachelor of Science                            Bachelor of Arts
Accounting Major, French Minor            Computing Science Major                        Psychology Major
Co-op: Sobeys Head Office                 Co-op: ExxonMobil                              Co-op: Halifax Regional Police
Stellarton, Nova Scotia, Canada           Houston, Texas, USA                            Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

                 FIRST YEAR             SECOND YEAR                       THIRD YEAR                     FOURTH YEAR

  FALL           Classes                Classes                            Classes                       No Classes
                 Meet with your         Apply to the co-op                 Apply for 2nd                 3rd co-op
                 Academic Advisor and   program. Develop your              co-op work term.              work term
                 Career Counsellor.     résumé and interview skills.

  WINTER         Classes                Classes                            No Classes                    Classes
                 Get involved in        Apply for 1st                      2nd co-op
                 campus activities.     co-op work term.                   work term

  SPRING/        No Classes              No Classes                        Classes                       Classes
  SUMMER
                 Find a summer job      1st co-op                          Apply for 3rd
                 or volunteer.          work term                          co-op work term.

                                        In the above co-op schedule example, students graduate in the fall, following fourth year.

                                                                 STUDENT EMPLOYMENT CENTRE

                                                                 Thousands of jobs are available on and off campus each year
                                                                 for students and alumni up to three years after graduation.
                                                                 smu.ca/career

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Calling all
 cultures
 Our commitment to cultural diversity is in
 everything we do. With over 33% of our
 students hailing from outside of Canada,
 and with both students and faculty involved
 in cutting-edge research from Antigua and
 Barbuda to Zimbabwe, our global perspective
 is truly unique. Want to grow your worldview?
 Us too. Global citizenship begins right here, but
 you might just be surprised where it takes you.

                                                     Saint Mary’s University is
                                                      home to students from

                                                           112
                                                           countries

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Study the world by seeing it.
         Don’t just dream of traveling the world—do it while you study. We have active linkages with over 110 academic institutions
         around the world, and we offer exchange programs in over 30 regions. We can’t promise a window seat, but we can
         promise a window to the world. Bursaries are available, so why not complete part of your degree program at one of our
         partner universities around the world?

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         1. CANADA                       8. BRAZIL                   15. FRANCE                         22. CROATIA                 29. TAIWAN
         2. USA                          9. IRELAND                  16. POLAND                         23. ITALY                   30. SOUTH KOREA
         3. MEXICO                       10. UNITED KINGDOM          17. NETHERLANDS                    24. GREECE                  31 JAPAN
         4. CUBA                         11. NORWAY                  18. GERMANY                        25. LEBANON                 32. THAILAND
         5. DOMINICAN REP.               12. SWEDEN                  19. CZECH REP.                     26. THE GAMBIA              33. PHILIPPINES
         6. BAHAMAS                      13. FINLAND                 20. HUNGARY                        27. UGANDA                  34. AUSTRAILIA
         7. COLOMBIA                     14. SPAIN                   21. LITHUANIA                      28. CHINA

         International exchange opportunities subject to global travel advisories and restrictions.

Our Conflict Resolution Society collaborates with Yale University                            Students earned credit for cross-cultural exchange between
to offer annual peace workshops in Northern Ireland.                                         Saint Mary’s University and BNUZ (in Zhuhai, China).

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Supportive
    campus
    Stronger together
    At Saint Mary’s University you will join a
    community that wants to be part of your
    academic journey. On our campus, asking for
    help is considered a strength. Whether you
    need a hand achieving your academic goals,
    overcoming worries about a big exam, or
    finding help for things you’ve never needed
    help with before—we’ve got you covered.

O’Donnell Hennessey Student Centre

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We can help                                                             NEED MORE INFORMATION?

                                                                        A full list of student services can be found at
                                                                        smu.ca/campus-life
Services for students

Academic advising                                         Service Centre, Financial Aid & Awards
• Degree progress and course planning                     • Administers student accounts and provides a range
• Discussing program options                                of academic support services
• Students experiencing academic difficulty               • Government student loan support
• Discussing your goals, available skill-building         • Scholarship and bursary information for
  opportunities, and planning next steps                    returning students
                                                          • Financial planning and advice
Academic Learning and Communication
• Writing Centre for resources to support academic        Career services
  writing and reading                                     • Cover letter and résumé support
• Professional writing tutors providing help for papers   • Career exploration and interview coaching
  and assignments                                         • On and off campus job search assistance
• Digital learning coaches training students to use       Career services are available for students and alumni
  academic software and media tools                       up to three years after graduation.

Fred Smithers Centre of support for                       Transition to university support
students with disabilities                                • Welcome Week events for students new to SMU
• Accommodation supports such as in class and             • Student leadership, engagement, and
  for tests/exams                                           success programs
• Notetaking                                              • Adjustment to university strategies and peer coach
• Sign language interpreting
• Study workshops for ADD/ADHD                            African Nova Scotian and Black student
                                                          and community liaison
International Student Centre                              • Ongoing support to African Nova Scotian
• Study visa and work permit support                        and Black students
• Cultural events and programming                         • Programming to raise awareness and
                                                            understanding on related topics
• Intercultural engagement
                                                          • Refer students to related campus and
                                                            community supports as necessary
The Counselling Centre
• Free confidential professional counselling services
                                                          Additional support
• Mental health and wellness support/awareness
                                                          • Peer Mentor and Coaching programs
• Academic and Life Skills development
                                                          • On-campus Health Services
                                                          • Residence/Housing events
Indigenous student support
                                                          • Holy Cross Chaplaincy
• Cultural, financial, and social support for
  Indigenous students                                     • Saint Mary’s University Students’ Association
                                                            (SMUSA)
• Administrative support and referrals

                                                          Global Learning and Intercultural Support
Centre for New Students
                                                          • Exchange program and other international
• Registration help for incoming students
                                                            learning opportunities
• Campus tours
                                                          • Pre-departure and re-entry orientation and services
                                                          • International Mobility Awards and financial support
                                                            for international activities
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                                           AND WELLNESS                HUSKIES
                                                                       STADIUM

                            THE      DAUPHINEE
                         LANGUAGE     CENTRE
                          CENTRE

      ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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 LINK BUILDING /               ACADEMIC    SOBEY BUILDING
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                                                            BUILDING

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Campus life
Let your school
spirit flag fly
We are known for school spirit.
Our students love getting involved
in all aspects of campus life, so go
ahead and join a sports club or an
academic or cultural society.
Which will you join first?

Get involved
Societies, Clubs, and                  Varsity
Campus Intramurals                     Sports Teams
Children’s Wish Society                Men:
Saint Mary’s Debate Society            Hockey
SMU Conflict Resolution Society        Football
Dance Club                             Soccer
Women’s Society                        Basketball
Ultimate Frisbee                       Cross Country
Enactus                                Track & Field
Model UN Society
African Student Society                Women:
Forensic Society                       Basketball
SMU Pride Society                      Cross Country
Caribbean Society                      Hockey
Soccer                                 Rugby
Volleyball                             Soccer
Basketball                             Track & Field
Football                               Volleyball

      WANT TO LEARN MORE?

      A full list of societies, clubs, and
      campus intramurals can be found at
      smusa.ca

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Visit smu.ca/residence to see
the current dorm room floorplans.

Life in residence
The Saint Mary’s University residence experience is
unique. Not only will you be minutes from your next class,
you’ll be close to adventures with new pals who become
lifelong friends. Our three interconnected residences
(Loyola, Vanier, and Rice) all include 24-hour security,
ensuring a safe and welcoming environment. Residence
Assistants (RAs) are available in every building and are a
great support when you need them. Want to get involved?
There are lots of ways to take part, like being part of the
Multicultural, RainBEAU, or Wellness committees.

Residence at a glance
• Various room types
• Co-ed, all-female, and all-male floor options
• Quiet and alcohol-free floor options

Meal plan options
• Numerous meal plan options available to students
• Flex dollars to expand your on-campus
  dining options

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How to apply

      Application checklist

      1. Apply online                                                            3. Apply for scholarships before March 1
                                                                                	
      smu.ca/apply                                                               smu.ca/scholarships

       . Provide your official transcripts. Nova Scotia students
      2                                                                          4. Apply for residence before May 15
                                                                                	
      with Power School access should provide their provincial                   smu.ca/residence
      student ID and Ontario students should provide their OUAC
      number to allow us to access their transcripts electronically.             5. Register for your courses
                                                                                	
      All other students can mail their documents to:                            Course registration opens during the last
      Saint Mary’s University Admissions                                         week of April. The recruitment team along
      923 Robie Street, Halifax, NS B3H 3C3                                      with the Centre for New Students are
      We will accept electronic copies if sent directly                          available to assist with your transition!
      from the school to admission.status@smu.ca                                 smu.ca/register

Dates and deadlines
     SEPTEMBER                   OCTOBER                  NOVEMBER   DECEMBER             JANUARY                 FEBRUARY

September–January                                                                      Good luck           February
Early admission                                                                        on exams!           Regular
                                                                                                           admission.
                                                                                                           Submit final first
                                                                                                           semester marks.
                                                                                                           Not required if you’re
September–February
                                                                                                           a Nova Scotia or
Visit smu.ca/events to find on-campus and virtual event dates, or attend an event in your area.            Ontario student
                                                                                                           who provided your
                                                                                                           provincial student ID
                                                                                                           when applying.

                           October–November                                            January–February
                           Information sessions                                        Apply for
                                                                                       additional scholarships.

                           Virtual Open                                                                    February
                           House Dates                                                                     Next Steps
                           October 3 and 23                                                                sessions

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NEED MORE INFORMATION?

                                                                                                    Have questions on applying?
                                                                                                    Please contact
                                                                                                    recruitment@smu.ca

     MARCH                   APRIL                   MAY                    JUNE                   JULY               AUGUST

March 1                April–August
Deadline to            Applications still accepted on an ongoing basis. It’s not too late to join us in the fall!
apply for Named
Entrance Awards.
Renewable
Entrance               End of April           May 15                 End of June
Scholarships will      First-year course      Deadline for           Mail in final
remain available       registration           first round            transcripts.
as funds allow.        opens.                 of residence           Not required if you’re
                                              room confirmation.     a Nova Scotia or
                                                                     Ontario student
                                                                     who provided your
                                                                     provincial student ID
March–May                                                            when applying.
Apply for residence.

                       April–May
                        First Year Registration Assistance
                       “FYRA”

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Money matters
We know university is a big investment. That’s why we
strive to maintain accessible tuition rates. When creating
your budget, remember to consider costs like residence,
meal plans, and textbooks, in addition to tuition.

smu.ca/calculator

Canadian students
Tuition fees below are based on course load as recommended by academic advisors for one full year (two semesters), and are for
a single room with the Freedom Plan. Other room and meal plan options are available.

                                                                         Arts and
 Fall and Winter Term 1                                                Environmental			 Engineering
 (30 credit hours)                                                        Studies   Commerce Science (33 credit hours) 5

Tuition: Nova Scotia Students 2                                                $7,637                           $8,315                          $8,117                         $9,121

Tuition: Other Canadian Students                                              $8,920                            $9,598                         $9,400                       $10,532

Student Fees 3                                                                    $605                                $605                         $605                           $605

Residence and Meals 4                                                        $12,451                          $12,451                         $12,451                        $12,451

Total for Nova Scotia Students                                               $20,693                          $21,371                         $21,173                        $22,177

Total for other Canadian Students                                            $21,976                          $22,654                        $22,456                        $23,588

International students
Tuition fees below are based on course load as recommended by academic advisors for one full year (two semesters), and are for
a single room with the Freedom Plan. Other room and meal plan options are available.

                                                                       Arts and
 Fall and Winter Term 1                                              Environmental			 Engineering
 (30 credit hours)                                                      Studies   Commerce Science (33 credit hours) 5

Tuition                                                                      $19,060                         $20,314                         $19,948                         $22,298

Student Fees 3                                                                $1,448                            $1,448                          $1,448                          $1,448

Residence and Meals 4                                                        $12,451                          $12,451                         $12,451                         $12,451

Total                                                                        $32,959                         $34,213                         $33,847                          $36,197

Residence Room (single room)                          $7,451
Freedom Plan (all you care to eat)                    $5,000
                                                      $12,451

1. Costs are in Canadian dollars,    2. Canadian students who are            3. Student fees include: student          4. Residence and meal rates are       5. Proposed credit hours for
   include mandatory fees, and are      residents of Nova Scotia typically      association membership, bus               based on a double room with a         2021–2022 intake.
   based on 2020–2021 rates that        receive a bursary of approximately      pass, gym membership, medical,            Freedom Plan. For other options,
   are subject to change.               $128.30 per course, included here.      and dental coverage. Costs of             please visit: smu.ca/residence
                                                                                books are additional and will vary.

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ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

         For the most up-to-date
         scholarship amounts please visit
         smu.ca/scholarships

Scholarships                                      Saint Mary’s University rewards academic excellence with
                                                  $7.69 million dollars dedicated to student scholarships,
                                                  fellowships, and bursaries annually.
For Named Entrance Awards, please submit
your online application form and all supporting   Renewable Entrance Scholarships
documents by March 1.                             Students accepted by Saint Mary’s University for undergraduate
                                                  studies with an admission average of 80% or above will be
                                                  automatically considered for renewable entrance scholarships
                                                  with no additional application required (as funds permit).
                                                  These scholarships are renewable up to three times based on
                                                  students maintaining a 3.67 GPA during their full-time studies
                                                  and range between $1,000–$7,000.

                                                  Named Entrance Awards
                                                  There are numerous awards that have been established with
                                                  the support of donors, alumni, and staff. All accepted students
                                                  are encouraged to apply for these additional awards, as they
                                                  are based on various criteria rather than academic performance
                                                  only (e.g. interests and financial need). These awards require
                                                  a separate application and supporting documents (just one
                                                  application to be considered for dozens of awards). These
                                                  awards include our Presidential and Santamarian scholarships,
                                                  which require a 95% admission average or higher.
                                                  More information, including deadlines and applications,
                                                  can be found on our website at smu.ca/scholarships.

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Admissions
Domestic admission requirements
                               Nova                                   New                                   Newfoundland                     Prince
                               Scotia                                 Brunswick                             and Labrador                     Edward Island                   Quebec
                                                                                                                                                                             GRADE 12
 PROGRAM                       GRADE 12                               GRADE 12                              GRADE 12                         GRADE 12                        (CEGEP one year)

 Arts                          English 12 academic                    English 121 or 122                    English 3201                     English 621 or 611              English
                               Four additional                        Four additional                       Four additional                  Four additional                 Four additional
 Environmental                 academic 12 courses                    academic 12 courses                   3000 level                       600 level courses               academic courses
 Studies                                                                                                    academic courses

                               English 12 academic                    English 121 or 122                    English 3201                     English 621 or 611              English
 Commerce
                               Mathematics 12                         Foundations of                        Mathematics 3200 or              Mathematics 611B                Mathematics
                               or Pre-Calculus 12                     Mathematics 12 or                     Mathematics 3201 or              or 621B or 621A
                                                                                                                                                                             Three additional
                               or Calculus 12                         Pre-Calculus 12A or 12B or            Mathematics 3208
                                                                                                                                             Three additional                academic courses
                                                                      Calculus 120
                              Three additional                                                              Three additional                 600 level courses
                              academic 12 courses                     Three additional                      3000 level
                                                                      academic 12 courses                   academic courses

 Science                       English 12 academic                    English 121 or 122                    English 3201                     English 621 or 611              English
                               Pre-Calculus 12                        Pre-Calculus 12B                      Mathematics 3200 or              Mathematics 611B                Pre-Calculus
Accepted science courses:      or Calculus 12                         or Calculus 120                       Mathematics 3208                 or 621B
Biology, Physics, Chemistry                                                                                                                                                  One academic science course
                               One academic 12 science from           One academic 12                       One 3000                         One academic 12
                                                                                                                                                                             Two additional academic
                               Biology, Chemistry, Physics or         science course                        level academic                   science course
                                                                                                                                                                             courses
                               Computer Programming                                                         science course
                                                                      Two additional                                                         Two additional 600
                              Two additional                          academic 12 courses                   Two additional                   level courses
                              academic 12 courses                                                           3000 level
                                                                                                            academic courses

                               English 12 academic                    English 121 or 122                    English 3201                     English 621 or 611              English
 Diploma in
 Engineering                   Pre-Calculus 12                        Pre-Calculus 12B or                   Mathematics 3200 or              Mathematics 611B                Pre-Calculus
                               or Calculus 12                         Calculus 120                          Mathematics 3208                 or 621B                         or Calculus
                               Chemistry 12                           Chemistry 121 or 122                  Chemistry 3202                   Chemistry 621                   Chemistry
                               Physics 12                             Physics 121 or 122                    Physics 3204                     Physics 621                     Physics
                               One additional                         One additional                        One additional                   One additional                  One additional
                               academic 12 course                     academic 12 course                    3000 level                       600 level course                academic course
                                                                                                            academic course

International admission requirements
                               Indian System CBSE                     American Patterned System                                 British Patterned System*

PROGRAM                        Standard XII or Class XII              GRADE 12                                                  6TH FORM

Arts /Environmental            English                                English (College Prep)                                    English
Studies                        Four additional courses                Four additional college preparatory courses               Four additional courses

                               English                                English (College Prep)                                    English
Commerce
                               Mathematics                            Mathematics                                               Mathematics
                               (Class X 60% or higher)
                                                                      Three additional college preparatory courses              Three additional courses
                              Three additional courses

                               English                                English                                                   English
Science
                               XII Mathematics                        Pre-Calculus                                              Further Mathematics or Mathematics Additional
Accepted science courses:
Biology, Physics, Chemistry    One science course                     One college preparatory science course                    One science course
                              Two additional courses                  Two additional college preparatory courses                Two additional courses

Diploma in                     English                                English (College Prep)                                    English
Engineering                    Mathematics (Class XII)                Pre-Calculus Mathematics                                  Further Mathematics or Mathematics Additional
                               Physics                                Physics (College Prep)                                    Physics
                               Chemistry                              Chemistry (College Prep)                                  Chemistry
                               One additional course                  One additional college preparatory course                 One additional course

                               Admissions average requirements vary   Students must have a 70% average with no mark below 60%   Students must pass five subjects, two of which must be at the
                               by school board. No mark below 50%     in five academic subjects, depending on program.          Advanced Level. Students who achieve above average results in
                               will be considered for admission.                                                                GCSEs / IGCSEs will be considered for admission. Grades of A–C are
                                                                                                                                required from O-Levels and grades of A–E are required for A–Levels.

                              Find other admission requirements by country                                         * British Patterned System includes CXC, BGCSE, GCSE, IGCSE, WAEC.
                              at smu.ca/internationaladmissions.                                                     Science pathways available, inquire at international@smu.ca to learn more.

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Please note that the minimum average required for admission is 70% with no individual
                                                mark below 60% in the five required courses listed below, depending on the program.

                                                                             Alberta / NWT /                      British Columbia /
Ontario            Manitoba                     Saskatchewan                 Nunavut                              Yukon

GRADE 12           GRADE 12                     GRADE 12                     GRADE 12                             GRADE 12

English 4U         English 40S                  English Language Arts 30     English Language Arts 30-1           English Studies 12
Four additional    Four additional              Four additional              Four additional                      Four additional
4U or 4M courses   40 level academic courses    30 level academic courses    30 level academic courses            academic 12 courses

English 4U         English 40S                  English Language Arts 30     English Language Arts 30-1           English Studies 12
MHF4U or MCV4U     Applied Mathematics 40S or   Foundations of Math 30 or    Mathematics                          Foundations of
or MDM4U           Pre-Calculus 40S             Pre-Calculus 30 or           30-2 or 30-1                         Mathematics 12
                                                Calculus 30                                                       or Pre-Calculus 12
Three additional   Three additional                                          Three additional
                                                                                                                  or Calculus 12
4U or 4M courses   40 level academic courses    Three additional             30 level academic courses
                                                30 level academic courses                                         Three additional
                                                                                                                  academic 12 courses

English 4U         English 40S                  English Language Arts 30     English Language                     English Studies 12
                                                                             Arts 30-1
MHF4U or MCV4U     Pre-Calculus 40S             Pre-Calculus 30 or                                                Pre-Calculus 12
                                                Calculus 30                  Mathematics 30-1 or 31               or Calculus 12
One 4U             One academic
science course     40 level science             One academic                 One 30 level academic                One academic 12
                                                30 level science             science course                       science course
Two additional     Two additional
4U or 4M courses   40 level academic courses    Two additional               Two additional                       Two additional
                                                30 level academic courses    30 level academic courses            academic 12 courses

English 4U         English 40S                  English Language Arts 30     English Language Arts 30-1           English Studies 12
MHF4U or MCV4U     Pre-Calculus 40              Pre-Calculus 30 or           Mathematics 30-1 or 31               Pre-Calculus 12
                                                Calculus 30                                                       or Calculus 12
Chemistry SCH4U    Chemistry 40                                              Chemistry 30
                                                Chemistry 30                                                      Chemistry 12
Physics SPH4U      Physics 40                                                Physics 30
                                                Physics 30                                                        Physics 12
One additional     One additional                                            One additional 30 level
4U or 4M course    40 level academic course     One additional               academic course                      One additional
                                                30 level academic course                                          academic 12 course

                                                                                                          NEED MORE INFORMATION?

                                                                                                          If your admission requirements
                                                                                                          are not listed here, please contact
                                                                                                          recruitment@smu.ca

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Admissions
Early admission
Students who have an overall average of 80% or above
in Grade 11 with no individual result below 70% will be
eligible for early admission.

Advanced Placement (AP)
If you have completed Advanced Placement courses
and score grades of 3, 4, or 5, you may be eligible
to transfer up to a full year of credits toward your
undergraduate degree. Grades of 3 or higher will
be considered for admission. Students may receive
scholarship bonus points.

Advanced Level (A Level)
If you achieve a final Grade of A, B, or C in approved          Studying in your
British patterned GCE Advanced Level examined
subjects, you may be eligible to transfer up to a full
                                                                second language?
year of credits toward your undergraduate degree.               Language requirements
                                                                It’s important to speak and understand English at
CEGEP                                                           a level that will allow you to make the most of your
If you have completed one year of CEGEP and have                classes, assignments, and study groups. If English is
the appropriate prerequisite courses for your program,          not your first language, as is the case for some of our
you are eligible to apply as a Grade 12 student. If you         international students, one of the following is often
have completed the full CEGEP DEC program and have              required for undergraduate programs:
the prerequisite courses for your program, you may be           ·   TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 80 overall
eligible to transfer up to a full year of credits toward your       with no band score below 20
undergraduate degree.
                                                                ·   IELTS: minimum score of 6.5
                                                                    with no band score below 6.0
UPrep
                                                                ·	CanTEST: minimum score of 4.5
UPrep courses provide individuals the opportunity
                                                                   with no individual score below 4.0
to meet admission requirements for post-secondary
studies. Our instructors have carefully prepared course         ·   CAEL: minimum score of 60
content to meet students’ needs and provide a solid                 with no individual band score below 50
academic foundation for future studies.                         ·   Cambridge ESOL Exams CAE: Grade of A, B, or C
Our UPrep courses support students in a variety of              ·   Pearson PTE: score of 58 or higher
academic goals. Whether you are missing a grade 12
                                                                ·   Nova Scotia International Student Program
course, need to improve a grade for admission to college
                                                                    students—and other provincial equivalencies—
or university, or need to meet the requirements for a new
                                                                    with a 70% in Grade 12 English
program or graduate studies, our courses should be your
first choice.                                                   If you are academically qualified but have not
                                                                submitted a test score, Saint Mary’s University will
All courses are offered online. Details can be found at
                                                                offer a conditional acceptance until we receive your
smu.ca/uprep. Questions? Contact uprep@smu.ca.
                                                                proof of English proficiency. A conditional acceptance
                                                                can help you obtain your study permit.

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International Baccalaureate (IB)
Admission is based on a minimum IB Diploma score of 24 with no individual mark below 3.
If you have completed the IB Diploma with Diploma Program (DP) results of 30 or above, you may be eligible to
transfer up to a full year of credits toward your undergraduate degree.
For students who take one or more DP courses but choose not to complete the full DP, and have achieved grades
of 5, 6, or 7 on HL courses, you may be granted up to 18 credit hours toward your degree. Students may receive
scholarship bonus points.

               ARTS                      COMMERCE                    SCIENCE                           Diploma in
 PROGRAM       ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES                                 *Accepted science courses:        Engineering
                                                                     Biology, Physics, Chemistry

               English SL/HL             English SL/HL               English SL/HL                     English SL/HL
               Four additional courses   Math Studies or             Mathematics SL/HL or             Mathematics SL/HL or
                                         Mathematics SL/HL or        Mathematics Analysis and         Mathematics Analysis and
    IBDP                                 Mathematics Analysis and    Approaches SL/HL or              Approaches SL/HL or
                                         Approaches SL/HL or         Mathematics Applications and     Mathematics Applications
                                         Mathematics Applications    Interpretations SL/HL            and Interpretations SL/HL
                                         and Interpretations SL/HL   One science course* SL/HL         Physics SL/HL
                                         Three additional courses    Two additional courses            Chemistry SL/HL
                                                                                                       One additional course

Upgrading requirements
Missing an individual minimum course requirement? We have upgrading options available.
Please contact uprep@smu.ca for more information.

On-campus English language programs
Take your English language skills to new levels of competence
at The Language Centre (TLC), a leading language school at
Saint Mary’s that is accredited by Languages Canada. Our
TLC is partnered with world-renowned Cambridge University,
having been selected as a Cambridge English Language
Assessment Authorized Centre that offers a number of English
language teacher training programs. As well, TLC is partnered
with the British Council as an official IELTS Test Centre based
out of the Saint Mary’s campus and providing tests throughout
the Maritime provinces.

Some of the programs offered:
·	English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Intensive English
   courses offered year-round in 8-week sessions.
·	University Bridging Program (UBP) Qualified students in
   UBP combine ESL studies and one or two undergraduate
   credit courses. Offered in 16-week sessions.
· One-month Immersion Program
· English for Personal and Professional Communication                                               NEED MORE INFORMATION?
We also offer customizable programs for both student groups                                         For more information about our
and professional groups.                                                                            Language Centre, please contact
                                                                                                    language@smu.ca

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Areas of study
Faculty of Science
Majors and Minors                                                                          Diploma                      Pre-Professional
Astrophysics                   Computing Science             Geology                       Engineering                  Streams
Biology                        and Business                  Mathematics                                                Pre-Health Sciences
                               Administration                                              Certificate
Chemistry                                                    Physics                       Forensic Sciences
                               Environmental Science
Computing Science                                            Psychology
                               Geography

Sobey School of Business
Majors and Minors                                                                                                       Certificate
Accounting                     Economics                     Global Business               Management                   Human Resource
Business*                      Entrepreneurship              Management                    Marketing                    Management

Computing and                  Finance                       Human Resource
Information Systems                                          Management and
                               General Business              Industrial Relations
                               Studies
*A minor in Business is available to students in the faculties of Arts and Science.

Engineering (collaborative degree)                           School of the Environment
Dalhousie University           University of Windsor         Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)                 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Chemical                       Civil                         in Environmental Science                    in Geography
Civil                          Mechanical                    Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)                 Bachelor of Environmental Studies
                               (option streams)              in Geography                                (B.E.S.)
Electrical and Computer
                                 ·   Aerospace
Environmental
                                 ·   Automotive
Industrial                       ·   Environmental
Mechanical                       ·   General
Mineral Resources

Faculty of Arts
Majors and Minors
Anthropology                   Criminology                   Geography                     Linguistics                  Religious Studies
Asian Studies                  Economics                     History                       Mathematics                  Social Justice and
Atlantic Canada                English                       Intercultural Studies         Philosophy                   Community Studies
Studies                        Entrepreneurship              International                 Political Science            Sociology
Classics                       French                        Development Studies           Psychology                   Spanish and
                                                             Irish Studies                                              Hispanic Culture
Additional Minors
Applied History                Culture, Race and             Film Studies                  Indigenous Studies           Peace and
British Studies                Resistance in Literature      German Studies                Japanese Studies             Conflict Studies

Chinese Studies                Dramatic Literature           Global Environmental          Latin American Studies       Women, Gender and
                               English Language              Politics                                                   Sexuality Studies
Creative Writing

Certificates
Atlantic Canada                Chinese Studies               Health, Wellness and          Linguistics                  Spanish Language
Studies                        German Language               Sport in Society              Proficiency in French        and Hispanic Culture
                               and Culture                   Japanese Studies
Pre-Professional Streams
Pre-Law

 Students may also complete a Bachelor of Environmental Studies (B.E.S.) degree through the Faculty of Arts.
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Program descriptions

Accounting                                        Atlantic Canada Studies                             Computing and
                                                                                                      Information Systems
Accounting is a way of capturing financial and    Students study the Atlantic region from
non-financial information about organizations     sociological, ecological, cultural, literary, and   The major in Computing and Information
or individuals to help determine their position   historical perspectives, and are encouraged         Systems is designed for business-savvy
and to predict the future. This information       to pursue their own areas of interest through       professionals who possess both theoretical
is crucial for decision-making. You may           specialized courses. Atlantic Canada                and practical understanding of all five
complete the prerequisite courses to fast-        Studies can lay the groundwork for future           information systems components: hardware,
track entry into the CPA program. Careers         study and rewarding careers.                        software, data, processes, and users.
may include professional accountant                                                                   Careers may include IT management, cyber
(CPA), business analyst, auditor, or chief        Biology                                             security, network administration, business
financial officer.                                                                                    analysis or chief information officer.
                                                  Biology is the study of living organisms
Anthropology                                      (including humans) and their vital processes.
                                                                                                      Computing Science
                                                  Sub-disciplines of biology include ecology,
Anthropologists study peoples and societies       genetics, behaviour, physiology, anatomy,           Computing Science is the science of
throughout history, investigating what            taxonomy, plant science, and developmental          computational processes and information
makes us different, and what binds us             and population biology. Our faculty members         systems, and involves the application of
together. Saint Mary’s offers the broadest        are internationally recognized for their work       algorithm, language, and system design
range of anthropology courses in Nova             related to genetics, ecology, and zoology,          to areas like medicine, security, and
Scotia, featuring real-world experiences          and often invite undergraduate students to          entertainment. In addition to learning
and outstanding laboratory facilities.            assist them in their research.                      how computers and computing systems
                                                                                                      function, students develop marketable skills
Asian Studies                                     Chemistry                                           such as advanced numeracy, computer
                                                                                                      language proficiency (C++, Java, etc.),
The Asian Studies interdisciplinary program       Chemistry is the study of matter, including         software design and development, project
at Saint Mary’s is the largest program of its     its properties and composition, and the             management, and more.
kind in Atlantic Canada. We offer courses in      changes it can undergo. In addition to
anthropology, geography, history, language,       the core areas—analytical, biochemistry,
                                                                                                      Computing Science and
and religion, and encourage students to           inorganic, organic, physical, and theoretical—
spend a semester or two overseas. We also         students can address real-world issues              Business Administration
offer minor programs that pair well with          through Green or Environmental Chemistry.
                                                                                                      Computing Science and Business
other majors.                                     Our Chemistry Major program is nationally
                                                                                                      Administration is an interdisciplinary four-
                                                  accredited by the Chemical Institute
                                                                                                      year degree that combines computing
Astrophysics                                      of Canada.
                                                                                                      science courses with a selection of courses
                                                                                                      taught in the Sobey School of Business.
Astrophysics is the scientific study of the       Classics                                            This program is designed to meet the
universe beyond Earth. It deals primarily
                                                                                                      increasing demand for individuals with
with the behaviours, physical properties,         Classics is devoted to the social history,
                                                                                                      a solid knowledge of computing science
and dynamic processes of celestial objects        classical reception, archaeology, art, and
                                                                                                      who understand the application of this
and phenomena. Saint Mary’s offers the            architecture of the ancient Mediterranean
                                                                                                      technology to business challenges.
only undergraduate Astrophysics degree            world, with emphasis on Greek and Roman
program in Atlantic Canada and our                civilizations as well as the ancient Near
professors are internationally recognized         East and Egypt. Students have regular
as leaders in astrophysics research.              opportunities to participate in archaeological
                                                  field projects and a field school in Italy.

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Arts       Business           Science           School of the Environment          Engineering

Criminology                                       Environmental Science                              General Business Studies
Criminology is the systematic study of crime      Environmental Science is a fast-growing            In today’s dynamic business world,
and criminal behaviour. It is an exciting         field that blends the science behind               having a broad and interdisciplinary set of
and young discipline that uses multiple           environmental systems with the theory              skills and knowledge is crucial. General
perspectives to understand criminal activity      needed to effectively manage and                   Business Studies allows you to customize
and the social context of crime. Saint Mary’s     protect these systems in today’s world.            your program to fit your unique interests,
University has the largest criminology program    Students develop an understanding                  while maintaining a focus on the world of
in Atlantic Canada, and is the only one to        of past environmental problems and                 business. Integrate learning across areas
offer graduate-level training.                    explore possible solutions to current              like accounting, marketing, economics
                                                  and future environmental challenges,               and finance and gain a wide range of
Economics                                         often in collaboration with industry,              business skills.
                                                  government, community groups,
From international trade to local housing         or other academic institutions.                    Geography
markets, economics is embedded in day-
to-day life. Students can pursue a major          Environmental Studies                              Geography is an interdisciplinary field that
or honours in economics, and a co-op                                                                 analyzes both the physical and human
option is available with federal and provincial   The B.E.S. provides students with the              processes shaping the Earth’s surface in
departments and agencies, as well as              capacity for critical and analytical thinking      order to address real-world issues such as
financial institutions. There are opportunities   across disciplines. Our world-renowned             urban planning, resource development,
for academic exchange in Europe, Asia,            faculty will enable students to work on local      environmental management, and much
South America, and Africa. Careers may            and global environmental topics including          more. Geographers explore three interrelated
include economist, researcher, data analyst,      nature writing, environmental ethics,              questions: what is where, why there, and
policy analyst, diplomat, or a director in the    environmental economics, stewardship,              why care?
civil service.                                    conservation and habitat restoration,
                                                  environmental management, and                      Geology
English                                           community-based fieldwork.
                                                                                                     Geology is the study of the Earth, its
Students will cover the whole range of            Finance                                            elements, and the circumstances that affect
English literature, from the Middle Ages                                                             it. Geologists seek to understand the Earth
to the present, along with creative writing,      Discover how money is made, invested, and          and its physical, chemical, and biological
literary theory, Canadian and American            managed. Finance involves the preparation          evolution. This program is very hands-on,
literature, Irish literature, and dramatic        of financial reports, tax and regulatory           and many students get to take part in
literature. Recent additions to course            requirements, cash flow, management,               professors’ research related to the various
offerings include new media and film,             investment, and development of information         fields of Earth sciences.
post-colonial and Black British literature,       to support financial decisions. Students will
and Indigenous literature and culture.            be prepared for the CFA® Level 1 exam.             Global Business
                                                  Every business needs a financial officer
                                                                                                     Management
Entrepreneurship                                  or analyst. Careers range from traditional
                                                  investment and banking roles to retail,            Global Business Management integrates
Students will conceive and develop                commercial, insurance, hedge funds, private        multidisciplinary learning through an
innovative ideas, and learn what investors        equity and venture capital.                        international lens. Learn crucial business
look for in start-up businesses. They’ll bring                                                       skills and examine these through the filter
their classroom learning into the community       French                                             of language, culture, customs, practices,
through events and competitions locally and                                                          geography, and history. Saint Mary’s offers
internationally; and through the Saint Mary’s     The French program will help students              you opportunities to travel and study to
University Entrepreneurship Centre. They          enhance their linguistic and cultural              gain real world experience that employers
may also gain direct business experience          awareness. They will also discover the world       are looking for in our globalized world.
by starting a micro venture and through           of Francophonie within, and beyond, the
classroom opportunities to work with start-       European and North American continents
ups and social enterprises.                       with the variety of courses we offer, as
                                                  well as travel and community service
                                                  opportunities locally and abroad.

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Program descriptions

History                                          Irish Studies                                    Mathematics
History helps us learn who we are and            What does it mean to be Irish—and                Mathematics shapes the way we interact
where we came from. Our courses cultivate        who gets to decide? In answering these           with and perceive almost every aspect of
critical thinking and writing and research       questions, we study the Irish language,          society and the natural world, and can be
skills, and build on our strong ties to local    Scots Gaelic, Irish history, literature, folk    applied in countless ways to support careers
museums and archives, and our national           culture, politics, music, film, and other        in science, business, economics, and the
and international research networks.             aspects of contemporary Irish culture            arts. Often working one-on-one with their
                                                 and society.                                     professors, students develop a comprehensive
Human Resource                                                                                    understanding of mathematics from both
Management and                                   Linguistics                                      theoretical and applied perspectives.

Industrial Relations                             Linguistics focuses on one of the defining       Philosophy
                                                 characteristics of being human: the capacity
The foundation of any successful business
                                                 to transform thought into talk, text, or sign.   Philosophy is a continuing endeavour
is built on employees. Build knowledge and
                                                 Saint Mary’s University hosts the only full      in which thinkers attempt to fashion
skill in the core functions of human relations
                                                 undergraduate program in linguistics in          comprehensive and satisfying accounts
including recruitment and retention, training
                                                 the Maritimes.                                   of the things of the world and how they fit
and development, total compensation and
                                                                                                  together. Its central method is argument:
workplace health and safety. Explore emerging
ideas related to employee engagement,            Management                                       through many small arguments, the
                                                                                                  philosopher constructs and presents
performance coaching, diversity, and
                                                 Management is a multidisciplinary field.         a view of how things stand.
change management. Career paths are
                                                 A major in this area helps you learn to think
wide and varied and could include roles
like: Recruiter, Training & Development
                                                 strategically, lead organizations through        Physics
                                                 study of structures, processes, systems,
Specialist, Health & Safety Officer, Change
                                                 and people, and understand the complexity        Physicists study everything from sub-atomic
Manager, or Chief People Officer. Students
                                                 of business. Employers look to their managers    particles to star-studded galaxies in an effort
graduating with this major are eligible to
                                                 to have strong leadership, public speaking,      to understand the physical laws that govern
waive the National Knowledge Exam (NKE),
                                                 interpersonal, and communication skills, and     the known universe. This dynamic program
so are on a “fast track” to receiving their
                                                 to be able to work well in diverse teams.        features small class sizes, internationally
CPHR designation.
                                                                                                  recognized professors, and the only sub-

Intercultural Studies                            Marketing                                        atomic specialization in Atlantic Canada.

Intercultural Studies involves the extensive
                                                 Marketing is the study of the market and         Political Science
                                                 the tactics or strategies that can generate
study of languages and cultural concepts,
                                                 positive results for brands and companies.       Politics is fundamentally about the idea of
as well as experiential-learning opportunities
                                                 It is through marketing activities like          power. The field of Political Science combines
locally and abroad. Students will develop
                                                 analysis, research, and targeting that           theoretical understanding and practical
practical strategies and theoretical
                                                 businesses come to understand and build          skills to examine this idea. An education in
knowledge for successful social interaction
                                                 lasting relationships with consumers.            political science can prepare students to
and professional careers in a multicultural
                                                 Marketers make decisions about promoting,        help address the political challenges facing
and multilingual environment.
                                                 selling and distributing market offerings.       the world today.
                                                 Careers in marketing range from creative
International                                    to analytical job positions.
Development Studies
International Development Studies is about
addressing the causes and consequences
of global poverty and social injustice, and
understanding and altering historical and
contemporary patterns of global injustice.

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Arts         Business          Science              School of the Environment            Engineering

Psychology                                         Religious Studies                                      Sociology
Psychology is the scientific study of how          Explore the impact of religion on culture;             The purpose of sociology is to gain a
people think, feel, and behave. A psychology       religion and comics; religion, ecology and             social-scientific understanding of how the
degree offers a versatile academic foundation      science; and the impact of globalization,              world works. Sociologists study everything
that can be applied to a variety of sectors,       immigration and migration on religion.                 from how people form individual and group
work settings, and job roles. Psychology           We also look at new religious movements                identities to how societies change over time,
focuses on the complexities of human               and Indigenous and South Asian religious               and how social networks impact people’s
behaviour and the factors that explain, predict,   traditions. Diverse course offerings include           lives. In this social science, sociologists rely
or modify behaviour. Our psychology                explorations of Judaism, Christianity, Islam,          on systematic research methods for
department is recognized as the preeminent         Sufism, Buddhism, and Hinduism, and                    collecting and analyzing data in order to
leader in Industrial/Organizational Psychology     negotiate the ways in which religion impacts           formulate theories and explanations of
east of Montreal and is home to some of            politics, gender, and sexuality.                       social processes.
the only Law Psychology professors in
the Maritimes.                                     Social Justice and                                     Spanish and Hispanic
                                                   Community Studies                                      Culture
                                                   Social Justice and Community Studies                   A major or minor in Spanish and Hispanic
                                                   centres teaching and research on complex               Culture provides dynamic language training
                                                   power relations, and social justice- and               from beginner to advanced levels in the
                                                   community-informed practice. Through a                 classroom, study-abroad opportunities
                                                   major, honours, or minor, students will build          for full immersion in the language, and
                                                   skills and insights for engaging with key              immediate hands-on cultural experiences.
                                                   local and global discussions, debates, and
                                                   social movements.

Certificates
Human Resource                                     Health, Wellness and                                 Forensic
Management                                         Sport in Society                                     Sciences
Level - Certificate                                Level - Certificate                                  Level - Certificate
With two streams, Psychology and                   The interdisciplinary Certificate in Health,         Forensic Sciences is the application of
Management, the certificate has been               Wellness and Sport in Society (CHWSS)                scientific knowledge to legal matters. Forensic
developed in cooperation with HR                   encompasses a set of questions that engage           scientists strive to provide impartial evidence
professionals to be suitable for a wide            the social, cultural, political and moral aspects    for use in courts of law to support the
range of students seeking entry to the field.      of health, wellness, and sport. The certificate      prosecution or defense in criminal and civil
Currently enrolled students or recent alumni       is designed for students who wish to further         investigations. Students participate in hands-on
are encouraged to explore the requirements.        their knowledge of the social study of health,       lab work taught by leading professionals in
Although the certificate is not a requirement      wellness, and sport in their social context.         fields like forensic pathology, toxicology, blood
for the Chartered Professional in Human                                                                 stain analysis, and entomology.
Resources (CPHR) designation, it will help
prepare those who plan to pursue the
                                                                                                                     For a full list of certificates
designation. Students should note that a
                                                                                                                     and diplomas visit
bachelor degree is one of the requirements.
                                                                                                                     smu.ca/programs

Pre-Professional Streams
Pre-Health Sciences                                Saint Mary’s University is now offering              requirements for professional programs and/
                                                   two Pre-Professional Streams: Pre-Health             or careers in health sciences or law. For more
Pre-Law                                            Sciences and Pre-Law. These pathways are             information about these Pre-Professional
                                                   designed to provide you with preparatory             Streams, visit smu.ca/pro-stream.

Co-op, international, and research opportunities available in every faculty.
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