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Status: Confirmed!

Date: 27 November 2009

Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location: Engineering and Computer Science building, room 660. A volunteer will be in the main floor lobby to help direct you to the challenge site.

BC high schools are invited to select a three-person team of Grade 11 and 12 students to compete in UVic's Engineering and Computer Science Challenge Day on Friday, November 27th.

The day will begin at 10:00 am with an introduction, an explanation of the day's events and a keynote address by Dr. Nigel Livingston of CanAssist. CanAssist is an organization dedicated to developing innovative technology, programs and services that improve the quality of life of those with special needs.

The afternoon will consist of a mystery build project, where teams will be required to construct a specific device to assist a person with special needs.

The winning team will be selected based on the results of the project device. The first, second and third place teams will receive prizes, and the first place team will receive a plaque to exhibit at their school.

Please note: students will be responsible for their own travel to and from the UVic campus. Full supervision will be provided during the event. A pizza lunch will be provided, as well as all other materials. There is no charge for this event.

To register your team, please complete the registration form and mail or fax it to the address on the form. If you have any questions, please email the organizers at succeed@engr.uvic.ca, or call 250-472-4205.

We look forward to seeing you at the Challenge Day!

Admission requirements

	Computer Science	Engineering
Grade 11	English Math Social Studies An approved science*	English Math Social Studies Physics Chemistry
Grade 12	English Math An approved science* Another approved academic course*	English Math Physics Another approved academic course*

* For a complete list of approved science and approved academic courses, see the UVic Admissions site.
** We require a minimum of 73% in this course
*** We recommend Grade 12 Chemistry for this course

Your admission average is calculated based only on the listed Grade 12 courses.

Admission cut-offs in recent years have been 70%-80%. For more details, including admission requirements for applicants from other provinces and countries, see the UVic admissions site.

Deadlines

February 28 - Early application deadline for high school students
March 31 - Entrance scholarship deadline
April 30 - Final deadline for BEng and BSEng applicants
May 15 - Final deadline for BSc Computer Science applicants