1. Pathway to Practical Nursing at GBC -Information Session-

2. George Brown College loves Yorkdale Students!
WHY?
George Brown College loves Yorkdale Students!

3. HOW?
By offering some predetermined pathway courses and elective courses in the pathway program students will achieve advance standing in first semester courses which will result in a reduced workload in semesters 1 and 2 in their programs at GBC.

4. GBC SAVES SPOTS IN THEIR PROGRAM FOR YORKDALE AND CALC STUDENTS!
The Pathway Program articulates* directly into
first semester at GBC without students having to
compete with the approximately 5,000 applicants
that apply each semester at GBC
Yorkdale has 20 Seats

5. The Pathway to Health Sciences Program at YALC
Students will study:
Anatomy
Chemistry
Healthcare/(Math – 80% pass mark)*
Lifespan Development*
Nutrition*
Speaking with Confidence*
All courses have a 60% pass mark
*These courses qualify for advanced standing electives for semesters 1 and 2 at GBC

6. The Program
Successful completion of the Pathway Program at YALC leads to advanced standing placement in semester

7. At Yorkdale, you can earn 6 credits toward your high school diploma

8. OSAP is not available until 1st semester at GBC
Costs...
$$$
Once accepted into the Program:
Activity fee $ 40.00
Refundable Book deposit fee $100.00
Textbook purchase $ (approx)
Other fees may apply based on GBC Program requirements (Medical form, Police Check, CPR/FA)
OSAP is not available until 1st semester at GBC

9. George Brown College Fees
As of September 2016:
Tuition is:
$4, first two semesters
tuition
materials
student service
auxiliary fees
OSAP is available

10. Admission requirements
English
Minimum 70%
Math
Chemistry
Biology
Grade 12 English, College or University
Grade 11, Mixed or University
Grade 12, College or University
Grade 11 or 12, College or University
Interview and Writing Sample

11. Enroll at YALC Registration starts on: 8:30 am – 12 pm 38 Orfus Road
If you do not have the prerequisites…
Enroll at YALC
Registration starts on:
October 31, 2016
8:30 am – 12 pm
38 Orfus Road

12. How do I apply for February 2016?
INFORMATION SESSION
October 26 and December 7, 2016
INTERVIEW/WRITING SAMPLE
Wednesday January 11
PURCHASE TEXTBOOK
Prior to February 6, 2017
CLASSES BEGIN
February 6, 2017
Information sessions: October 18 & 29, 2006 for February 2007: Testing December 4. Interviews December 11 & 12. Letters December 15

13. Prior to Interview Date…
Complete an “Education Document Check” with a Student Services counsellor
Bring in the following to Student Services prior to your interview on Wednesday June 8, 2016 between 8:30am – 2:00pm
Transcripts/Educational documents from:
the last Ontario high school you attended
any post secondary institution you have attended
Canadian Status Documents

14. Note: You must show some photo ID
Bring to the Interview
Education Document Check (completed Prior to testing date)
One of:
Canadian Birth certificate or Canadian Passport or Canadian Citizenship card
Landed Immigrant Paper or Permanent Resident Card
“Notice of Decision” letter designating you as a Convention Refugee and a Study Permit valid June 2016
N.B. Refugee claimants are not allowed to write the admission test at Yorkdale
Pen/Pencils
Note: You must show some photo ID

15. What’s Next ?????

16. Interview

17. Punctuality will be observed
Interview
15 to 20 minutes with a Yorkdale staff member
Assessing comprehension, critical thinking and communication skills
Bring:
a resume
a professional attitude
Punctuality will be observed

18. Writing Sample

19. The Writing Sample examines the candidate’s ability:
to write a supported opinion essay on a topic related to nursing.
Candidates will be expected to produce:
an organized , thoughtful essay with few mechanical errors.
1 full page of writing - 5 paragraphs
45 minutes is allowed for the Writing component.

20. Sample: In your opinion, what makes the field of health care a rewarding career choice? Give three specific examples to illustrate your opinion.

21. Step 1 Ensure you have the prerequisites: English 4C or 4U - 70%
Math 4C/U or 3M/U – 70%
Biology 3 or 4 C or U – 70%
Chemistry 3 or 4 C or U – 70%

22. Step 2
Have all education documents and citizenship documents checked before June 8, 2016
Interview on June 8, at assigned interview and writing sample appointment. Approximately 2 hours are required
BRING these originals to the testing:
Educational Document check (signed by a counsellor at YALC)
citizenship/landed status/convention refugee documents with study permit
Pen
Resume
Complete a registration form with:
Address, telephone #, address, emergency name and number

23. Step 4
Selection will be based on your writing sample and interview results and transcripts.
Acceptance/rejection s will be sent after all evaluations are completed
Unsuccessful candidates will be sent an and given information regarding upgrading opportunities
Students requiring upgrading are invited to register for academic courses on August 29, 2016
The decision of the selection committee is final!!!!!

24. Step 5
Successful candidates must confirm their acceptance. If you do not confirm your acceptance your place may be given to someone on the wait list.
Students must pay the registration fee of $ at the orientation session in January.
Yorkdale registration fee of $40.00, and refundable book deposit of $100.00
Debit or Credit only. No cash

25. Students Selected for the Program
Orientation packages will be given out at registration and will contain the following:
Textbooks
Timetable
Book requirements etc

26. Classes are held
Monday to Friday
8:15 am – 3:30 pm
Full time attendance is mandatory for success in the program
Program is completed in June for admission to GBC in September 2017