New “Downloads” page
Just a quick late-summer hello to direct your attention to the new “Downloads” page on this website. (Orange tab along the top)
I’ll be adding more items, but for now you can find most of my seminar handouts as well as the “handout to end all handouts” available for download from the Downloads page.
If there’s anything you know I have that you’d like to download, or any requests for information in downloadable form, send me an email or leave a comment and I’d be happy to hunt something down or put something together.
Now go enjoy the last weekend of the summer!
Saskatchewan Homeschool University Admission Links
I know, it’s bad blogger form not to post anything for weeks then make two posts on the same day.
But, I thought I’d share the news that both major universities in Saskatchewan have homeschool admission policies! (The other degree-granting institutions in SK offer degrees through one of these two universities, so I’m only including the two here for admission purposes.)
University of Regina’s Homeschool Admission Page
Home Based Learner
Applicants in this category must supply the following to the Admissions Office:
- A completed Application for Undergraduate Program Admission
- The application fee.
- A statement of identification as a home-based learner and a letter of intent (sample) outlining their educational goals and objectives, and including relevant extracurricular activities (arts activities, athletics, community service, employment) as they pertain to university preparation; a Home-Based Learner Profile can be found under Printable Forms.
- A Home-Based Learner transcript detailing grade 11 and 12 courses (sample 1 and sample 2).
- Evidence (as noted below) of having achieved the following:
- a minimum combined score of 1100 in the SAT I (Critical Reading and Math portions only) or a minimum average of 24 in the ACT ; and
- One of:
- A minimum grade of 60% in one university course in a relevant admission subject; the course may be taken from the University of Regina as an accelerated student or another accredited university
- A minimum grade of 65% in one 30-level high school course taken through a provincial correspondence school or by challenging a provincial departmental examination; the course must appear on the official provincial transcript of high school grades
- A minimum grade of 4 in an approved Advanced Placement course
- A minimum score of 650 on one SAT II subject examination
Evidence of achievement is provided by the following documents, to be sent directly from the responsible institution or agency to the Admissions Office (documents are not accepted from applicants unless otherwise indicated):
test scores: official statement of results
from the testing agency
30-level high school course: one official provincial high school transcript (accepted from applicant)
University of Regina course: no evidence required; applicants should note attendance on the application form
Other university course: two official university transcripts
AP course: official statement of results from the College BoardAn interview with a Faculty advisor may be required by the University or requested by the applicant.
Successful applicants will be admitted to the Faculty of Arts (with a condition of “mandatory advising”), the Faculty of Fine Arts or the Faculty of Social Work. Home Based Learners applying to other faculties may ask to be admitted to the Faculty of Arts to qualify for transfer to their faculty of choice (see post-secondary transfer requirements).
Further details can be found in the Admission Profile for Home-Based Learners.
University of Saskatchewan’s Admissions Page (click the tab for Home Schooled Applicants)
The University of Saskatchewan offers applicants who have elected to complete a home schooling program the following options:
- Admission to all direct-entry colleges by successfully writing the Saskatchewan Learning provincial examinations (or equivalent) and obtaining Adult 12 standing in the required subjects and meeting the required admission average
- Applying for Special (Mature) admission at the age of 21
- Applicants will be considered for admissions into the Colleges of Arts & Science and Agriculture & Bioresources based on the provision of one or more of the following assessment tools:
- A Home Based School Transcript with details of all Grade 11 and Grade 12 courses taken
- Independent third party examinations including nationally normed standardized achievement tests such as a minimum score of 1100 in the SAT I or a minimum average of 24 in the ACT
- An educational portfolio
Please note:
An interview may be requested
The University of Saskatchewan reserves the right to request additional information at the institution’s discretion.
Manitoba university admission links
After collecting Ontario links, some provinces seem easy! Since there are only four universities in Manitoba, I thought I’d include them on the website.
Two of the four universities do have stated homeschool admission policies (quoted and linked). The other two do not mention homeschoolers so I have emailed the admissions departments and I will update when I receive a response. They both have mature student admission at age 21, and the University of Brandon appears to accept a GED in place of a high school diploma, should you choose to go that route.
University of Winnipeg 2010-2011 Admissions guide (pdf download)
Home School
Home-schooled students will be considered for admission to The University of Winnipeg on an individual basis. Each applicant must provide proof of completion of Grade 12 or its equivalent including Mathematics and English.
Canadian Mennonite University Home School Admission Page
Home-Schooled Students
Home-schooled students who are 21 years of age or older may be considered for admission as Mature Students. Students who are under 21 years of age and have not, or will not, receive a certificate of graduation through a public or an accredited private secondary school system, may apply for admission under one of the following two options:
Students who have successfully completed a provincial secondary school study program must submit a final mark statement and a graduation certificate from the Department of Education of their home province to demonstrate that they meet CMU’s regular admission requirements.Students who have been home-schooled on a private basis must submit a written declaration or transcript prepared by the primary educator outlining the secondary level courses completed, the type of program, material used, and the length of the program. To be eligible for consideration, such students must have achieved a minimum of 60% or “C” grade average. After the student has completed a minimum of eighteen credit hours of coursework, or at the end of the first academic year, whichever occurs first, the student will be evaluated in accordance with CMU’s academic performance policy and the student’s status will be changed to regular status if the student has achieved a minimum GPA of 2.0, or to probationary status if the GPA is less that 2.0. The student must fulfill the Academic Writing Requirement within the first term of study.
Students admitted as Home-Schooled students are ineligible for Academic Entrance Scholarships, but they may be eligible for a Leadership Scholarship or one of the Specialized Entrance Scholarships in the areas of music, athletics, or church service.
Brandon University Admissions Page
According to Brandon University’s admission website, students may apply with a GED or a mature student in lieu of a high school diploma. No specific homeschool policy is indicated. I have written to them to ask for further information.
University of Manitoba Admission Requirements Page
According to the University of Manitoba’s admission website, students may apply as a mature student at age 21 in lieu of a high school diploma. No specific homeschool policy is indicated. I have written to them to ask for further information.