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Name: Owen Armstrong

POST-SECONDARY CAMPUS TOUR

1. Name of Campus? Kwantlen Polytechnic University

2. Why did you choose this campus? I did not choose this campus

3. What is unique about this campus? It is the only polytechnic university in

Canada.

4. What kind of programs are offered? Many introduction courses and

foundation courses which focus on hands on experience.

5. What is the application deadline? March 1st

6. How do I check my application status? The KPU website

7. After I have been accepted, how do I register? On the KPU website

8. How do I know what classes to register for? I can choose from the
undergraduate view book outlined on the website.

9. What is the average class size? 20-30 students

10. How do you provide academic advice to students? Through online forums or
in person due to the small community.

11. Where are the best places to study on campus? Large multi-story library
with different volume levels for each floor.

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12. Does the campus offer residence? No

13. How can I get involved with athletics or clubs and societies? The clubs are all
advertised on the first day and forms are posted around campus.

14. How long was the tour? ~40 minutes

15. What surprised you about campus? I was surprised by how small the
campus was, and how this made the campus feel more like a community.

16. What did you like about the campus? I liked that it offered a lot of hands on
experience which would obviously be extremely beneficial when applying for a
job.

17. What did you not like about the campus? The campus was quite a bit smaller
than I expected, and I was underwhelmed by the study spaces.

18. Would you apply to this Campus? No