Introducing Bishop's University
Bishop's University is different from most other Canadian universities
because of its small class sizes and its liberal arts style of
undergraduate teaching. It is also known for the commitment of its
teaching faculty, the quality and diversity of its student body and the
exceptionally beautiful campus. Since its founding in 1843, Bishop's
University has offered its students a sound and liberal education. It is
proud of its geographically diversified student body, who come from every
Canadian province and territory as well as from over 40 countries.
Mission Statement
The mission of the university is to offer a sound and liberal education,
especially at the undergraduate level. The primary objective is to form
individuals so they achieve their full potential at the intellectual,
spiritual, social and physical level. By favouring research and the
development of knowledge, Bishop's encourages its teaching faculty to
attain excellence in teaching. The university also encourages interaction
between students and professors, participation in non-academic activities,
the development of a high sense of responsibility, a spirit of openness
and a sense of commitment toward Quebec, Canada and the international
community.
Situation
Bishop's University is located in Lennoxville, in Quebec's Eastern
Townships. This historic bilingual town with a population of some 5000
inhabitants, is a few minutes drive from Sherbrooke, the fifth most
important city in Quebec. Well-known as a place for outdoor activities, in
fact, considered to be among the best in Canada, the Eastern Townships is
less than a day's drive from Ottawa, Toronto, Boston or New York City, and
a few kilometres away from the American states of Vermont, New Hampshire
and Maine.
The Campus
Located at the confluence of the St. Francis and Massawippi Rivers, the
campus extends over 550 acres and houses twenty-four buildings including
six residences, a library, two theatres, exceptional classrooms,
laboratories, a sports complex, a historic chapel, a concert hall and a
day-care centre. In addition, a 75-km long cycle trail network rings part
of the campus. There are also nine playing and practise fields, a wildlife
preserve and a golf course.
Data and Statistics
Student Population (May, 2002)
1850 full-time students at the Bachelor's level; 500 part-time students;
20 % of the students receive some form of financial help; The student body
comes from every Canadian province and territory as well as some 45 other
countries;
Teaching Faculty
Over 85 % of the professors teach at the undergraduate level; The
student/teacher ratio is 16:1; The professors mainly concentrate on
teaching, and at the same time, they participate in professional research
activities for which several have been honoured.
Profile of Courses
Full-time students normally follow five courses (15 credits) per
trimester - there are two trimesters per school year (fall and winter);
Final exams for the fall trimester are held in December and those for the
winter session in April; Summer courses are given from May to August; The
average class size is 20 students.
Activities
There are more than 50 associations and groups on the Bishop's campus
including academic, social or political clubs and associations of general
interest. The Student's Council provides funds for the majority of these
groups in addition to managing three businesses on campus. Each trimester,
a full menu of programs is offered including concerts, films and theatre.
International Exchange Program
Student exchange agreements are in force with universities from the
following countries: South Africa, Germany, England, Australia, Belgium,
Brazil, Columbia, Korea, Denmark, Spain, United States of America, Finland,
France, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Malta, Mexico, Norway, the
Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland; Students pay their tuition fees as if
they were studying at Bishop's; The courses that are taken are credited
toward the Bishop's degree.
The John Bassett Memorial - Library
A collection of some 500,000 holdings; Subscriptions to 2000
periodicals; Special collections in religion, philosophy, history, fine
arts and literature; Mackinnon Collection of Canadian works; Research
facilities on compact disk (CD-ROM); A network of data base collections;
Access to interlibrary loans; Access to the library catalogue by modem or
Internet.
Programs of Study
Business Administration and Economic Sciences (B.A.A., B.A.)
- Williams School - of Administration and Economics International affairs
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- Business management (general)
- Marketing
- Human
resources
- Computer science and systems management
Education (B.A., B.Ed.)
- Teaching concentration
- Primary school teaching
- Secondary school
teaching
- Pedagogical aspects of teaching
Humanities (B.A.)
- Liberal arts
- Fine arts
- English studies
- Classical studies
- French and
Quebec studies
- History
- Modern languages (English as a second language,
German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese)
- Music
- Philosophy
- Religion
- Theatre
Natural Sciences and Mathematics (B.Sc., B.A.)
- Biochemistry Biology *
- Chemistry
- Environmental studies (minor)
- Computer science
- Major in teaching
sciences
- Mathematics *
- Physics
*( B.A. programs available)
Social Sciences (B.A.)
- Public administration and public affairs (minor)
- Anthropology (minor)
- Communications and cultural studies (minor)
- Political economy
International studies (minor)
- Geography Gerontology (minor)
- Neurosciences
(minor)
- Politics
- Psychology
- Sociology
Interdisciplinary Programs (B.A.)
- Canadian and Quebec studies
- Women's studies
Division Majors
- Human Sciences (B.A.)
- Natural Sciences (B.Sc.)
Application For Admission
The final date to send in the application for January admissions is
October 15, and for September entry, March 1. You will find an admissions
form in one of our brochures or on our Internet site: www.ubishops.ca.
Students who apply for admission to Bishop's before the deadline normally
receive a response within four or five weeks.
Where To Reach Us
Bishop's University
Lennoxville (QC)
J1M 1Z7
Tel. : 1 800 567-2792,
(819) 822-9600, local 2681
Facsimile: (819) 822-9661
liaison@ubishops.ca
www.ubishops.ca
How to get to Bishop's
From Montreal or Points West
Leave Montreal via the Champlain Bridge which then becomes Autoroute 10
(Eastern Townships Auturoute). Continue until exit 140 (highway 410) for
Sherbrooke. Heading south on 410, take exit 4-E (rue King - downtown) and
go east on rue King for about 6 kilometres. Turn right on Wellington,
which becomes 143 south. Go another six kilometres until you reach
Lennoxville and its only traffic light. Here, turn left on rue du College
and proceed for less than a kilometre. The university is on your right,
just after you have crossed the bridge.
From Quebec City or Points North
Take Autoroute 20 from Quebec City until you reach Drummondville. Take
Autoroute 55 south for about 110 kilometres until you reach exit 140 for
Sherbrooke (highway 410) and follow the directions given above.
By Bus
There is daily bus service between Montreal and Sherbrooke, with
departures about every two hours from the downtown terminal on rue
Maisonneuve in Montreal. The trip takes about two hours and brings you
into downtown Sherbrooke, a short distance by taxi or bus to the Bishop's
campus.
By Plane or Train
Sherbrooke is not serviced by either the major airlines or the major
train routes. Leaving either Dorval or Mirabel airports in greater
Montreal, or Via Rail 's Central Station in downtown area, you can easily
get to the bus terminal via a shuttle service.
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