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All Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½. 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ 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

Meet Justin Gu, third-year Bachelor of Business Administration student

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Third-year BBA student Justin Gu found success in Â鶹´«Ã½'s Gateway Program, improving his academic focus and campus experience.

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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 Â鶹´«Ã½.

Contact:

Gateway Program Co-ordinator
gateway@upei.ca