ABOUT MOUNT ALLISON UNIVERSITY :

Mount Allison University, a campus of extraordinary beauty, is nestled on the Tantramar marshes in the picture-perfect town of Sackville in the province of New Brunswick, also known across Canada as the picture-perfect province. But Mount Allison has more claims to fame than beauty alone. It offers five degrees to undergraduate students - Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, and Bachelor of Music, as well as some postgraduate degrees in science. Mount Allison encourages personalized combinations of courses and offers a very strong academic and extracurricular experience, one that we fondly refer to as Mount A plus.

Founded in 1839 by Charles Frederick Allison, Mount Allison has a rich history but has always kept an eye squarely on the future. Mount Allison was one of the first universities in the country to introduce a completely wireless campus and has had a lot of other "firsts" as well.

Mount Allison was the first university in the British Empire to confer a bachelor's degree to a woman, Grace Annie Lockhart, who earned a Bachelor of Science in 1875. It was also the first university to grant a Bachelor of Arts degree to a woman - Harriet Starr Stewart. Mary Electa Adams (1823-1898), who taught at Mount Allison, paved the way for women's access to Canadian universities.

WHY MOUNT ALLISON:

• Mount Allison University, located in Sackville, NB, is one of the smallest universities in Canada - focusing on you, the undergraduate student.

• Maclean's ranking, in all of Canada, for alumni satisfaction

• Their liberal education approach allows you to take courses in a number of disciplines and put courses together to build the degree of your choice.

• Their size and attentive approach help us get to know you on a first-name basis.

• Over 93 per cent of graduating students in 2004 rated the teaching ability of their professors as "good" or "excellent" and felt their professors were approachable for individual help.

• Their alumni agree. Mount Allison was recently ranked as the top school in Canada in graduate satisfaction.

• They provide opportunities for international study abroad in places like China, New Zealand, Germany, and France and have students on campus from over 40 countries.

• They have the most generous undergraduate scholarship program, per capita, of all Atlantic universities.

• And, contrary to popular belief, marks are only part of the equation. They look at the potential of the whole person.

There's something for everyone at Mount Allison. In addition to their excellent academic programs, they have over 140 student clubs and groups, 11 varsity sports teams, and one of the strongest intramural programs in Canada. They also have a unique program designed to develop leadership skills, a great independent student newspaper, a student council that is directly involved in governance, and cultural events galore.

Residence accommodations in one of their unique facilities are guaranteed to every new student.
All rooms have wireless high speed Internet access and basic telephone and cable services.
Over 50 per cent of their student body lives on campus and, in a recent survey, over 96 per cent of students said they would recommend residence life at Mount A.

There are also many opportunities for student employment at Mount A. More than 40 per cent of their students currently have jobs on campus and many more work off campus. They offer Bachelor's degrees in Arts, Science, Commerce, Fine Arts, and Music. 'Real-life' education and experience are waiting for you at Mount A. Become part of the tradition of independence that allows you to open a business, conduct high-tech research, be inspired by renowned speakers, and engage in global affairs - all before you graduate.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

As an international student, you'll experience a dynamic international orientation. With over 40 countries represented on campus, the Society of All Nations is a vibrant group that encourages Canadian and international students to share experiences regularly.

• An International Admissions Counsellor and an International Student Advisor will help you from the time you apply until you graduate.

• Our international student population is 8.8 per cent and growing.

• The same strong scholarship programs are available to both international and Canadian students.

• International Student orientations take place in September and in January.

All students who apply to Mount Allison University are eligible for scholarships. Approximately 30% of first-year international students, and 45% of all first-year students received entrance awards to the university. Students may apply for bursaries when they arrive on campus, if they meet the necessary requirements.