Facilitated Admission Process for Aboriginal Students

This process gives individual consideration to Aboriginal students applying to oversubscribed programs at Mohawk College. As Aboriginal communities continue self-determination advancements, a strong and diverse human resource base is key to realizing even greater positive change. The Facilitated Admission Process is designed to directly support diverse program participation of Aboriginal students at Mohawk College. We believe our students can be successful in any program they choose and we are removing access barriers so that we will see increased numbers of Aboriginal Graduates from all program areas at the College. As part of this strategy, the Aboriginal Education & Student Services Team will continue to be there to offer support and provide opportunities for an enriched post-secondary experience.

Background Information

The purpose of the Facilitated Admission Process for Aboriginal Students is to address the following issues:

• Aboriginal people often experience difficulties at the post secondary level due to academic preparedness;
• Labour market participation of the Aboriginal population is not charasteristic of the mainstream;
• Aboriginal human resources are lacking in business, health care and other technology heavy occupations;
• Designated seats for Aboriginal students can positively impact on increased participation in targeted post-secondary programs; and
• A greater diversity of cultural perspective and experience in the student body serves to enrich the academic environment for all students.
  
  

Admission Requirements

In considering application in this category, less weight will be given to background academic performance. Applicants in this category must meet the minimum entrance requirements of the program they are applying to; however, they do not have to meet the competitive grade point average of admitted students in the admission year. Admission requirements vary across post-secondary programs at Mohawk College.

Appeals of decision regarding this process are limited to the question of procedural regularity only. The merits of the decision will not be reviewed.Application ProcessAboriginal students applying to programs at Mohawk College who would like to participate in the Facilitated Admissions Process, should complete the "Request for Participation" form and submit it to the indicated address. This form does not replace, or cannot be substituted for, any other application processes such as OCAS, OSAP or other funding applications. To be considered for oversubscribed programs, applicants must apply by February 1st. Applications received after February 1st will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Click here for the Facilitated Admission Form in downloadable, printable format.

Any questions related to the "Request for Participation" form or the Facilitated Admission Process, should be directed to:

Lacey Hill
Aboriginal Access & Student Recruitment Coordinator
Telephone: (905) 517-0261
Email:Lacey Hill

Or

Ron (Deganadus) McLester
Program Manager
Telephone: (905) 575-1212 ext. 3892
Email:Ron McLester
Aboriginal Self-Identification Form
If you are an aboriginal student applying to Mohawk College, we invite you to complete this self-identification form. Benefits of completing and submitting this form include receiving:

• the Aboriginal Student Services Newsletter "Smoke Signals"
• information on any upcoming Aboriginal Student Association special events
• information on special Aboriginal full/part time employment opportunities

The Aboriginal Self-Identification Form is available in downloadable, printable format.

Please mail or fax (905) 575-2236 to:
Aboriginal Education & Student Services
Mohawk College
Fennell Avenue & West 5th
PO Box 2034
Hamilton, ON L8N 3T2

Queries should be forwarded to Amy Kelaidis, Aboriginal Liaison & Communications Officer, 905-575-1212, ext, 3118 or 519-759-7200, ext. 3118, or email Amy Kelaidis