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University Prep program

Reach your academic goals

The University Prep program is an online, non-credit preparatory program that will help you set and reach your university admission goals. It will also help you establish strong study skills and start you on a path to academic success.

With a focus on comprehensive student support, the University Prep program provides:

  • Academic advising designed to help you pick your courses and identify short and long-term goals
  • High school-equivalent courses necessary for admission to many UNB programs
  • Initial support services a contact will help you navigate the system and get the information you need
  • Orientation guidance and support to make you feel more comfortable and confident at UNB

Courses

This course is intended to prepare students for university-level biology courses. It is fast-paced and takes place over 10 weeks.

Dates: Starts Jan. 13*
Cost: $350 + HST

*The last day to enrol is Jan. 15 (by 4 p.m.). The last day to drop for a refund is Jan. 17 (by 4 p.m.).

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This course is intended to prepare students for university-level chemistry courses. It is fast-paced and takes place over 12 weeks.

Dates: Starts Jan. 13*
Cost: $350 + HST

*The last day to enrol is Jan. 15 (by 4 p.m.). The last day to drop for a refund is Jan. 17 (by 4 p.m.).

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This course is equivalent to the English 122 offered in New Brunswick high schools. Successful completion of this course may be used to satisfy admissions requirements at the University of New Brunswick.

Dates: Open entry. Start anytime, must complete in four months.

Topics

In accordance with provincial language arts curriculum requirements, students in this class will be asked to:

  • Examine and synthesize ideas
  • Examine literary texts and the cultural contexts of their creators
  • Write reflectively, critically, and analytically about the ideas, values, and social effects of texts
  • Practice the conventions of formal writing
  • Read widely and experience a variety of literary genres
  • Access, select and present research
  • Use writing to explore, extend, and reflect on experiences, processes and achievements
  • Research and formulate a formal academic document

Textbooks

  • The Seagull Reader: Literature, fourth edition (three volume Norton set). ISBN: 9780393631692
  • Sula, by Toni Morrison. ISBN: 978-1400033430

The textbook is mandatory and students must have it on the start date of the course. You may purchase the textbook through the University Bookstore, either in-person or online.

Cost: $350 + HST

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This course is intended to prepare students for university-level physics courses. It is fast-paced and takes place over 12 weeks.

Dates: Starts Jan. 13*
Cost: $350 + HST

*The last day to enrol is Jan. 15 (by 4 p.m.). The last day to drop for a refund is Jan. 17 (by 4 p.m.).

Register now



Who can attend

The University Prep program is available to adult learners or interested graduates of high school, adult high school, or GED who need resources, course upgrading, advising, and learner support for entry into UNB degree programs.

Adult learners may also benefit from a prior learning assessment. To find out how, contact adultadvising@unb.ca.

Students wishing to prepare for Calculus at the university level may be interested in Math 0863.

Withdrawals and refunds

  • Withdrawal within the first week - refund of full course fee paid less $50 administration fee
  • Withdrawal after completion of the first week - no refund

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