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Name: Shyla Kumar
POST-SECONDARY CAMPUS TOUR
1. Name of Campus? Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU).
2. Why did you choose this campus? The variety of different courses and
programs.
3. What is unique about this campus? There is over 120 programs and they
currently have 4 locations (Cloverdale, Langley, Richmond, and surrey). The 5th
location is in progress of construction.
4. What kind of programs are offered. Faculty of Academic & Career
Advancement , faculty of arts, school of business, school of design, faculty of
health, faculty of science and horticulture, Faculty of Trades & Technology and
Apprenticeship Programs.
5. What is the application deadline? March 1
6. How do I check my application status? Go to the website -https://.kpu.ca/oss
7. After I have been accepted, how do I register? You visit -
http://www.kpu.ca/advising/new-students to follow the steps
8. How do I know what classes to register for? Keep an eye out for credits for
each course/program and most important your interests.
9. What is the average class size? 30-35 people.
10. How do you provide academic advice to students? You make an
appointment with your academic advisors.
11. Where are the best places to study on campus? The best places to study are
the airport lounges, library and cafeteria.
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12. Does the campus offer residence? No, the campus does not offer residency.
13. How can I get involved with athletics or clubs and societies? You can see
your academic advisors and ask how you can get involved. You can also gather
information from reading pamphlets.
14. How long was the tour? 40 minutes.
15. What surprised you about campus? The campus was bigger than I expected,
they had a 3 floored library/ study lounge (3+2 level was completely silent).
16. What did you like about the campus? It was very quiet, easy to get around the
school, the classes were not that big so it was not that intimidating.
17. What did you not like about the campus? The fact that they dont offer
residency.
18. Would you apply to this Campus? Maybe, if I find a course which I am
interested.