Applying to Study at the Bader International Study Centre (BISC), Herstmonceux Castle, England

Step 2: Selecting Your Courses

You will need to select courses listed on the BISC web site and ensure they meet your degree requirements. You should consult with an Academic Advisor and your faculty calendar to determine which term(s) and courses best fit your planned program of study.

Academic Advisors can be contacted through the offices listed in the Contact Information section.

If you would like to take a course outside your program of study, please consult with your cademic Advisor to ensure that you will receive credit towards your degree for that course. For guidance on BISC academic-related matters, please visit the International Programs Office (Mackintosh-Corry Hall, Room B206).

Step 3: The Admissions and Awards Process

You should return your completed the BISC Program Application to Admissions Services (Gordon Hall, Room 203). You will be notified by mail of the outcome of your application once it has been processed. Most applications can be processed within two weeks of receipt.

All students are encouraged to complete a BISC Bursary Application in addition to the BISC Program Application. Both applications can be submitted to the Admission Services Office. BISC Bursary Applications are available on the BISC web site and the Student Awards web site, or from any of the offices listed below. 

Students will be informed of the outcome of their bursary decision at the time they are offered admission to the program. Bursary applications will continue to be accepted until the start of term.

Step 4: Acceptance, Deposit, and Fees

Included in your admission package will be an Admission Response Form. You should submit this form to Admission Services by the date indicated in your offer letter, and if your response is "YES", then you must also submit your non-refundable confirmation deposit of $1,000 with your response form. The cheque or money order must be made payable to 'Queen's University'. The balance of your fees for the BISC should be paid according to the schedule. See the BISC Fee Schedule for 2010/2011.

Pre-Registered Students

If you will be attending the BISC in the Fall or Winter Term but have already pre-registered for on-campus courses for that term, you should do one of the following:

• If you make your decision to attend the BISC during a pre-registration period, then, using QCARD, you should delete your on-campus course selections for the term that you will be at the BISC.
• If you make your decision to attend the BISC during a non pre-registration period, then you should notify your faculty office that you will not be attending the BISC and will not be registering in any on-campus courses for the term, or year.

Student Activity Fee Opt-Outs 

If you plan to attend the BISC, then you will only be assessed student fees for the term you spend at the Kingston campus. You may opt-out of certain fees for this term during opt-out periods at the beginning of either the Fall or Winter Terms. More information can be found at the AMS web site.

Step 5: Pre-departure and Travel Information

Once your confirmation deposit of $1,000 has been received, you will be sent additional materials regarding such matters as; UK immigration, special group flight arrangements, a pre-departure orientation session for BISC students, and the Queen's University International Centre's Emergency Support Program. 

Attending a BISC pre-departure orientation session is strongly recommended for all BISC students. This session will address any concerns or questions you may have about such topics as academic programs, health insurance, how to deal with an emergency while you are abroad, travel information, and cultural adjustments. 

If you will be receiving government student financial assistance, special arrangements should be made with the Student Awards Office prior to your departure to the BISC. Please contact the Students Awards Office for more information.

Contact Information

BISC viewbooks and applications packages can be obtained from many locations across campus. In addition Faculties and Schools have Academic Advisors available to meet with students who are planning to spend a term at the BISC

Office of the University Registrar - Admission Services 
Gordon Hall, Room 203 
613-533-2217
iscinfo@queensu.ca 

Office of the University Registrar - Student Awards 
Gordon Hall, Room 225 
613-533-2216 
awards@queensu.ca 

Faculty of Arts and Science 
International Program Office, Room B206, Mackintosh-Corry Hall
613-533-2815
ipo@queensu.ca 

School of Business 
Centre for International Management, 310 Goodes Hall
613-533-6833 
exchange@business.queensu.ca 

Faculty of Applied Science 
Undergraduate Office, Beamish-Munro Hall, 45 Union Street Room 200
613-533-2055 
appsci@queensu.ca 

School of Nursing 
Cataraqui Building, 92 Barrie Street
613-533-2668
nursing@queensu.ca 

Faculty of Law
Office of the Registrar, Macdonald Hall, Room C 530
Manager, Academic Program 613-533-6000 Ext 78352 
heelerm@queensu.ca 

Queen's University International Centre (QUIC)
2nd Floor, JDUC
613-533-2604 
eaa@queensu.ca