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The Department of History, the International
Relations Program and the Faculty of Arts have
established a student exchange program with the
Department of History at Laval University in Québec
City. This is a unique opportunity to enrich U. of C.
students’ academic life and cultural immersion
experience.
Deadlines for registration:
Winter Semester 2013 –
before October 1, 2012
Fall Semester 2013 before March 1, 2013
Benefits:
· Full time study (4 or 5 half course equivalents: minimum of 12 credits, half of which in History);
· 1 or 2 sessions (fall and / or winter semesters);
· Small class ratio;
· Possibility to remit term papers in English;
· Possibility to participate in a free preparatory French language course (five-week French language intensive program is offered
from mid-July to mid-August prior to the exchange); access to other language courses;
· Guaranteed Room in Student Residences on Campus;
· Student Card Privileges (Library, Sports Facility & Equipment, etc.); Funds may be available to assist students’ travel.
Requirements:
1. Undergraduate students must have completed their first year or equivalent as History or IR majors;
2. They should have a minimum GPA of 3.3; with the assistance and approval of the *Calgary-Laval Student Exchange Program
coordinator, they should provide a list of first and second choice courses authorized by Laval University for the desired
session (for each, a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 5, per session). The list offerings can be consulted on line, through the
following link: http://www.ulaval.ca/sg/PR/C1/1.511.01.html OR http://www.ulaval.ca/sg/PR/C1/1.511.15.html
3. They should provide the following documents:
An official transcript; a birth certificate or a proof of citizenship; a letter of intent (200 words); a letter of
reference from a Faculty member to assess their suitability for an academic exchange with the host institution
4. They should demonstrate a sufficient knowledge of French to this end the University of Calgary offers a language placement
examination.