Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How and when do I choose my discipline?

A. At the end of 1st year, students are required to complete a Discipline Choice form (available from the engineering secretary in MM213-B). Students rank their chosen discipline on the form which is forwarded to Dalhousie for Placeholder status (conditional acceptance to Dalhousie). No student has a guarantee of acceptance into their discipline of choice. Entry into specific disciplines is a matter of academic competition and evaluation is made purely on academic standing. A student who completes the 2-yr. Diploma with a G.P.A. of 2.0 or higher is assured a place in the Bachelors degree program. Some borderline students near 2.0 may not get into their first discipline choice, however, this is just the same for Dalhousie students as it is for students from any associated university.

Q. What are the minimum requirements to get into the Engineering Diploma program at Saint Mary's University?

A. A complete list of requirements is available from the Admissions Office or the current Academic Calendar (both available via Saint Mary's home page).

Q. How do I go about getting advanced credits from another institution?

A. Credit assessment is carried out after a student is registered in the Engineering program. An official transcript and course descriptions from previously attended educational institutions must be sent to the Registrar. Students transferring from other recognized universities or post-secondary institutions may be given advanced standing credit, if appropriate, in consultation with the Dept. Head. For further details see the Academic Calendar.

Q. Is it possible to obtain a Diploma of Engineering by attending only night courses? I have a full time job but would like to further my education.

A. Engineering courses are held during the day only. During summer (May-Aug) several courses may be held from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Q. What is the passing grade for the Diploma in Engineering?

A. To qualify for the Diploma in Engineering, a student is required to achieve a minimum quality point average of 2.00 (C)

Q. How much is the tuition?

A. Tuition costs can be found at http://www.smu.ca/administration/business office

Q. Do you have a campus where you offer rooms for students?

A. Yes. Information is under http://www.smu.ca/administration/resoffic/default.html

Q. What engineering scholarships can I apply for?

A. High School Student Scholarships. SMU offers scholarships to high school students ranging from $500 to $3000 Canadian. Your marks should be 80% or above.

Scholarships for graduating students only:

APENS Award.
Approx. Value: $375.00 - Eligibility: Must be attending Dalhousie in the following academic year. (One award only)

Criteria for choice:

• Ethical conduct
• Extra curricular activities
• Industry. Intelligence
• Scholastic achievement
• Service to peers
• Technical Skills

APENS Prize.
Approx. Value: $1,500.00
Eligibility: Must be the recipient of the Award.
The recipient of the APENS Award is automatically entered into competition for the Prize.

For more information visit www.apens.ns.ca

APENS Entrance Scholarship. (1st Term Tuition)
Eligibility: Available only to students entering 3rd year at Dalhousie.

For more information visit www.apens.ns.ca

Nova Scotia Power Centennial Scholarship.
Approx. value: $2000.00 (Five awarded each year)
Eligibility: Students eligible to receive their Engineering Diploma in May and continue their full-time studies at Dalhousie in September of the same year.

For more information visit www.nspower.ca

Third Year Entrance Scholarships.
Approx. value: $300.00 - $1,000.00 (Varies according to scholarship/bursary granted.) Approximately 25 for competition across the Associated University System.

Open to all students who expect to fulfill the minimum entrance requirements for Year Three of an undergraduate program in the Faculties of Engineering or Computer Science at Dalhousie.

Criteria for choice: Financial need.

Montreal Women's Memorial Scholarship: Eligibility: Female student graduating in May of the same year.

For further information on scholarships (non Engineering specific) contact the Financial Aid office (902) 420-5609 or visit Admissions.