Gateway Program
All ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® students are eligible to participate in the Gateway Program, which provides additional support and encouragement, and is available to both recent high school graduates and mature students registered at ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ®. It is mandatory for students entering direct from high school with an academic admission average below 70% (or an International Baccalaureate score below 24), and optional for all other students who are interested in additional supports.
Required Participation
Admission requirements
Students who enter ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® with a 65–69.9% average (or 22-24 IB score) will automatically be enrolled in the Gateway Program, and must:
- enrol in 1, 2, or 3 academic courses in each semester of their first academic year of study
- attend mandatory mentoring sessions for the academic year
- attend mandatory tutorial and other support programs as provided for the academic year
Optional Participation
Students can voluntarily participate in the Gateway Program by contacting the Program Co-ordinator. This optional participation may benefit:
- students who are transfer students from other universities and colleges
- students being admitted under an articulation agreement
- students who are at least 21 years of age or older and out of school for at least 3 years; or
- students who satisfy regular admission requirements and self-identify as needing extra support and services
Students who choose to participate in the Gateway Program can choose to participate in one or more of the following program components:
- one-on-one student mentoring sessions (approximately one hour weekly)
- skill-development workshops
- one-on-one support from the Gateway Program Co-ordinator
Note: Gateway Program students are subject to the same academic regulations as all students at ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ®.
Contact:
Gateway Program Co-ordinator
gateway@upei.ca