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Ryerson
Engineering
Be greater than
Admissions 2021
Be greater than ordinary
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So much
more than
a symbol.
At Ryerson Engineering, the greater-than symbol represents
our students’ drive to continuously improve themselves, their
profession and the world. They’re always forging ahead, always
pushing the boundaries of innovation, and never ceasing to
develop as well-rounded engineers, entrepreneurs and people.
Join us, and be greater than, too.
Be the Engineer You Want to Be 02
Aerospace 04 Computer 08
programs
Biomedical 05 Electrical 09
Chemical Co-op 06 Industrial 10
Civil 07 Mechanical 11
Undeclared 12
Be All-In 14
Be a First-Year All-Star 17
Be Career-Ready 18
Be a Teamplayer 20
Be One with the City 22
Be Part of Ryerson Engineering 24
Engineering | 01
Be the Engineer
YES!
By building state-of-the-art By designing precision agricultural YES!
NO.
water treatment facilities? machinery that improves crop yields?
You Want to Be Not sure which discipline is right for you? Take a journey through our infographic.
YES!
No matter what problem you want to
solve—except zombies (sorry)—you’ll
gain the knowledge you need at Ryerson
Engineering. Explore all of our program
NO.
NO. By using Big Data and
machine learning to
detect early signs of
crop failure, droughts
and rising food prices?
options, including Undeclared (pg. 12).
(This infographic is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute
for other guidance resources, including those detailed on pages 12, 14 and 17.)
NO. Mechanical
By using data-driven models to YES! engineers can do
The problem I Global food and By inventing innovative optimize a business process to
YES! that (pg. 11)
want to solve is... water shortages? food production methods? YES! NO. make it less energy intensive?
NO.
YES!
Cyber insecurity? NO. NO. Climate NO. Zombies? By optimizing the manufacturing
change? of high-grade, low-cost silicon for
By working with architects and use in solar panels? NO.
YES! NO.
YES! municipalities to construct
Disease and disability? eco-friendly buildings?
YES!
By developing
NO. YES! YES!
YES! YES! artificial retinas
for the blind? By implementing
NO.
NO. a process that YES!
Urban overpopulation? NO. By building models and anticipates MRI
devices that help medical NO.
demand and
pros gather and understand By creating a reduces wait times?
By writing unhackable By building elevated “sky heart and brain signals? smartphone-based
code for governments routes” that encourage sensing system that
and businesses? cycling and walking, and leads to a decrease in
YES! NO. Industrial
ease traffic congestion? noise pollution? YES! engineers can do
YES!
YES! that (pg. 10)
NO. YES! NO. NO.
NO. By developing
By designing the rockets NO.
retina-scanning NO.
technology and space suits that—one
By designing high-speed mass NO.
day—may help humans By exploring the structural
that prevents
By advancing research YES! transit systems powerered by colonize Mars? properties of the human
fraudulent access to
into quantum-encrypted compressed air or biofuels? foot to design more
smartphone data?
communication satellites? comfortable prosthetics?
YES!
YES!
YES!
Aerospace Biomedical Chemical Civil Computer Electrical
engineers can do engineers can do engineers can do engineers can do engineers can do engineers can do
that (pg. 4) that (pg. 5) that (pg. 6) that (pg. 7) that (pg. 8) that (pg. 9)
02 | Ryerson University Engineering | 03
ryerson.ca/aerospace
Ryerson Institute for Aerospace
Design and Innovation (RIADI)
A unique internship program, RIADI connects you
with leading Canadian aerospace companies—
giving you the chance to drive change in areas
like design and manufacturing.
Aerospace
Invent the vehicles Bachelor of Engineering
Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-operative
of the future. Internship Program
If transportation is your passion, you’ll graduate with Some career possibilities
the knowledge you need to reinvent how we travel avionic instrumentation design • electronic navigation
across water, land, sky or space. You’ll decide how systems design • research • satellite technology +
fast we move, how safe and cost-effective transit can manufacturing, operations and maintenance of
everything from jets and space-exploration vehicles
become, and just how far the limits can be pushed.
to high-speed cars and hovercraft
In first and second year, you’ll advance your
Some employers
understanding of foundational engineering science, and
Air Canada • Boeing • Bombardier • Canadian Space
take courses specific to your program, such as aerospace Agency • Celestica • CFN Precision Ltd. • Honeywell •
design and flight mechanics. In third year, you’ll study NASA • National Research Council of Canada • Pratt &
one of three streams: aircraft, spacecraft, or avionics. Whitney • Safran Electronics • SpaceX • SPP Canada
In fourth year, you’ll work on a student team to design Aircraft, Inc. • Transport Canada • UTC Aerospace
and analyze your own aircraft or spacecraft, and present Systems + many more
your final project to industry representatives.
For information on co-operative
internships, turn to page 18.
04 | Ryerson University
ryerson.ca/biomedical
Make a difference in Bachelor of Engineering
Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-operative
the health of humanity. Internship Program
As a biomedical engineer, you’ll blend the physical, Some career possibilities
chemical, mathematical and computational sciences IT and software solutions • medical research • medical
with biology, medicine, behaviours and health. The device design and manufacturing • nanotechnology and
results? New medications, materials, devices and micro-machine development • rehabilitation technologies +
a Ryerson biomedical engineering education opens doors to
processes that prevent, diagnose, and treat disease
medical, dental and veterinary schools
and injury.
Some employers
In first and second year, you’ll study the foundations Celestica • Dräger • Enbridge • GE Healthcare •
of engineering science and explore topics specific to Hydro One • Johnson & Johnson • Institute for Biomedical
your program, such as biomedical physics. In third Engineering, Science and Technology (iBEST) • Medtronic •
year, you’ll focus on microprocessor systems, fluid Sanofi Pasteur • Siemens • St. Michael’s Hospital • Toshiba
mechanics, biomedical transducers, bioinformatics, Medical Systems + many more
biostatistics, signals and systems, control systems and
instrumentation. In fourth year, you’ll be a member of For information on co-operative
a student team tasked with developing, prototyping internships, turn to page 18.
and proving your own design.
Biomedical
Engineering | 05
ryerson.ca/chemical
Chemical Co-op
Choose your Bachelor of Engineering
Full Time: Five-Year Co-op Program
own adventure.
Some career possibilities
Chemical engineering is an incredibly versatile discipline cosmetics formulations • environmental management •
that combines engineering and the sciences of chemistry, industrial safety • petrochemicals • process design and
biology and physics. Your career could take you in many development • pollution control and waste management •
risk assessment • semiconductor manufacturing • water
exciting directions, from producing cleaner water and
treatment + leadership roles in business, education and
better-tasting food, to developing microchips, beauty
entrepreneurship
products and medicines.
Some employers
Your program will begin with introductory courses 3M • AGAT Laboratories • Apotex Canada Inc. • Atomic
in engineering principles and sciences, where you’ll Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) • Dow Chemical •
explore topics specific to your program, such as organic DuPont • Husky Energy • Imperial Oil • Maple Leaf Foods •
chemistry. In third, fourth and fifth years, you’ll study Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change • Sanofi
specialized subjects such as wastewater treatment, Pasteur • Suncor Energy + many more
biochemical engineering, air pollution control, food
processing, and process optimization. For information on co-operative
internships, turn to page 18.
Completion of co-op work terms is a mandatory
component of this program, enhancing your degree and
helping you to make informed career decisions.
“Choosing Ryerson was the best decision I ever made to kick-start my career.”
Navneet Kaur, System Engineer at Ontario Power Generation
Chemical Engineering ’16
06 | Ryerson University
ryerson.ca/civil
Solve environmental Bachelor of Engineering
Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-operative
problems and make Internship Program
communities safer. Some career possibilities
city planning • consulting • offshore construction • power
Can you imagine a world without buildings, bridges, and water supply • project management • waste treatment
water supply or power? Neither can we. Thank facility design • sustainable construction + designing
goodness for civil engineers. These highly-trained and bridges, buildings, dams, roads and more
knowledgeable professionals design crucial facilities
and infrastructure systems, as well as manage, operate Some employers
and maintain them 24/7. AECOM • Aecon Group Inc. • Canadian Natural Resources •
CIMA • Dillon Consulting Ltd • EllisDon • EXP • Genivar •
You’ll learn the fundamentals in your first two years, Golder Associates • Hatch Group • Hydro One Networks •
and how environmental, geomatics, geotechnical, Lafarge • Metrolinx • Ministry of Transportation • PCL
Construction Management • SNC-Lavalin • Stantec •
structural and transportation engineering come
The Boring Company • The Walt Disney Company •
together. In upper years, you’ll choose to specialize in
WorleyParsons + many more
structural, environmental or transportation engineering
with courses in construction management, advanced For information on co-operative
concrete/structural design, highway engineering and internships, turn to page 18.
solid waste management.
Civil
Engineering | 07
ryerson.ca/computer
Computer
Design the Bachelor of Engineering
Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-operative
next digital Internship Program
phenomenon. Some career possibilities
Big Data • communications • health care systems •
As a computer engineer, you’ll use your knowledge of human-computer interaction • intelligent and adaptive
software, hardware and firmware design to advance systems • network security • research and development •
technology in our interconnected world. You’ll build social media analytics • web mining + developing computer
electronic systems and devices for an industry that is chips, systems on a chip, circuit equipment and more
critical to our everyday lives, and that is at the centre
of social and economic revolutions. Some employers
AMD • Apple • Bell Mobility • Celestica • Electronic Arts •
Throughout your program, you’ll explore engineering Enbridge • Esna • Hydro One • Google • IBM • Intel • Litens
Automotive Group • Microsoft • Ontario Power Generation •
fundamentals, plus computer architecture,
Sanofi Pasteur • Siemens Canada • Suncor • Telus Digital •
microcomputer systems, digital electronics, real-
Toronto Hydro + many more
time operating systems and control theory. You’ll
dive deeply into networks, circuits, microprocessors, For information on co-operative
software systems and more. In third year, you can internships, turn to page 18.
focus on coding and software design with an option in
software engineering. In fourth year, you’ll be part of a
student team tackling a hands-on project that includes
developing, prototyping and testing your design.
08 | Ryerson University
ryerson.ca/electrical
Shape the technology Bachelor of Engineering
Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-operative
that powers our world. Internship Program
As an electrical engineer, you’ll learn to apply and Some career possibilities
design systems that use electricity, electronics and artificial intelligence • battery design • electrical circuit
electromagnetics. Your in-demand expertise will be relationship design • integrated circuits • Internet of Things •
used to advance technology in industries ranging from medical imagery • quality control • renewable energy •
robotics • signal processing • telecommunications +
health care to manufacturing to consumer electronics.
generation, transmission and distribution of power
After you learn the first-year engineering fundamentals,
Some employers
you’ll move on to core subjects such as analog and AMD • Apple • Bell Mobility • BMW Group • Boeing •
digital electronic circuits, signal and system theory, Celestica • Enbridge • Esna • GE • Google • Hydro One •
energy systems, and control theory. In fourth year, IBM • Litens Automotive Group • Lincoln Electric • Ontario
you’ll study advanced topics such as digital signal Power Generation • Sanofi Pasteur • Siemens Canada •
processing, communications, power systems, artificial Suncor • Tesla • Toronto Hydro + many more
intelligence and image processing. You’ll also be part of
a student team tackling a hands-on project that includes For information on co-operative
developing, prototyping and testing your design. internships, turn to page 18.
Electrical
“My professors took great interest in my studies.
They went above and beyond, mentoring me
and ensuring I enjoyed what I was learning.”
Edwin Alegre,
Electrical Engineering
Engineering | 09ryerson.ca/industrial
Industrial
Mastermind solutions for
processes, productivity
and people.
As an industrial engineer, you’ll focus on the human
element in the design and operation of systems. While
you may choose to work in “industrial” settings, you can
apply your skills just about anywhere—from health care
management to business. No matter where you end up,
you’ll make things faster, safer and more efficient.
In first and second year, you’ll be introduced to the
engineering science basics. In third year, you’ll gain
more specialized knowledge, including management
science, operations research and facilities design.
In fourth year, you’ll work on a team-based project
that focuses on industrial engineering’s impact on
society and the environment.
Bachelor of Engineering
Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-operative
Internship Program
Some career possibilities
ergonomics • finance • health care • government • human
resources • logistics • manufacturing • operations research •
plant management • product development • production
planning and supervising • productivity consulting •
systems design • transportation + anything that “Ryerson takes a hands-on project approach, which allows
combines people, machines, materials and technology you to immerse yourself in real-world applications.”
Some employers Mike Dovich, Supply Chain Analyst
at Sofina Foods | Industrial Engineering ’17
Bombardier • Canada Post • Canadian Tire •
Celestica • CIBC • FedEx • Hershey • Home Depot •
Loblaw Companies • Maple Leaf Consumer Foods •
NASA • Pearson International Airport • RBC Royal Bank •
Sanofi Pasteur • SCI Group Inc. • The Walt Disney Company •
Toronto East General Hospital • UPS + many more
For information on co-operative
internships, turn to page 18.
10 | Ryerson Universityryerson.ca/mechanical
Transform society Bachelor of Engineering
Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-operative
through machines. Internship Program
If it moves or makes a sound, a mechanical engineer Some career possibilities
was likely involved. Pursue this dynamic discipline and acoustics • automotive • biomechanical implants • health
become an expert in the research, design, operations and care • manufacturing • pharmaceuticals • robotics •
maintenance of all kinds of machinery and technology. sustainable energy • technical sales • textiles + designing
space vehicles, jet engines, power plants, heating and air
The multidisciplinary knowledge and problem-solving
conditioning systems and more
skills you gain will make you a standout professional.
Some employers
During years one and two, you’ll focus on the Apple • Boeing • Bombardier • Celestica • EllisDon •
foundations of engineering science, plus you’ll learn GE Aviation • General Motors • Google • Husky • Hydro One •
about the mechanics of materials and the fundamentals Lincoln Electric • Maple Leaf Consumer Foods • Ontario
of manufacturing. Starting in third year, you’ll have the Power Generation • Sanofi Pasteur • Siemens • SpaceX •
option of specializing in mechatronics, which integrates Suncor • Toyota Canada • Walt Disney Imagineering •
electronics with mechanical systems. Or you’ll choose Virgin Hyperloop One + many more
from a variety of technical electives like manufacturing
and fabrication, thermal and fluid processes, or machine For information on co-operative
design. In fourth year, you’ll work collaboratively internships, turn to page 18.
on a design project addressing function, form,
manufacturability, cost, environmental impact, safety,
reliability and integrity.
Mechanical
Engineering | 11Undeclared
(entry option only)
Still deciding which type
of engineer you want to
be? No problem.
Our Undeclared entry option is a good choice if
you’re unsure about which engineering discipline
is right for you. There is no drawback whatsoever.
All of our programs share a common first semester,
so you won’t be out of sync with your classmates, and
you won’t have to re-apply to Engineering once you
make your decision. The deadline for choosing
your discipline is December 1, 2021. (For help
navigating your options, turn to the infographic
on pages 2-3. )
As an enrolled student,
we have many resources to
help you choose your discipline.
Introduction to Engineering (CEN 100) Professors
You’ll learn about the various disciplines through this Our faculty take mentorship seriously.
compulsory first semester course. Think of it as trying Contact them to arrange a meeting, or speak
each program on for size. with them during office hours.
Academic advisors Upper-year students
Professional engineers with years of experience, our Get to know students in second, third, fourth and fifth
advisors will help guide you. Book your appointment year, and pick their brains. If you need an intro, the
online at ryerson.ca/fyeo/support. First-Year Engineering Office can help. (See page 17 for
more info.)
“Coming out of high school, I was uncertain of my future
potential, even my likes and dislikes. The undeclared option was
the perfect fit. The Introduction to Engineering course exposed me
to all the different fields. It gave me the confidence to choose.”
Ali Asad, Mechanical Engineering
12 | Ryerson UniversityYour First Year
First Semester
• General Chemistry
• Calculus I
• Linear Algebra
• Physics: Mechanics
• Introduction to Engineering
• Liberal Studies elective course
Second Semester
• Principles of Engineering Economics
• Calculus II
• Physics: Waves and Fields
Plus, you’ll take the following courses depending on your program:
Aerospace Biomedical
• Engineering Design and Graphical • Intro to Biomedical Engineering
Communication • Electric Circuit Analysis
• Materials Science Fundamentals • Computer Programming
• Digital Computation and Programming Fundamentals
Chemical Co-op Civil
• Chemical Engineering Fundamentals • Graphics
• General Chemistry Laboratory • Materials Science Fundamentals
• Digital Computation and Programming • Digital Computation and Programming
Computer Electrical
• Electric Circuit Analysis • Electric Circuit Analysis
• Computer Programming Fundamentals • Computer Programming Fundamentals
Industrial Mechanical
• Engineering Graphical Communication • Engineering Graphical Communication
• Materials Science Fundamentals • Materials Science Fundamentals
• Computer Programming Fundamentals • Computer Programming Fundamentals
Engineering | 13Community
Be All-In
We asked employers, experts, alumni and current students
There’s power in numbers. At Ryerson, learning is a collaborative experience
involving peers, faculty, staff, industry and the global community.
Get connected through the following clubs and programs:
• Student design teams, clubs, government and societies
what Ryerson can do to develop the most outstanding • Global learning opportunities to work, study and collaborate abroad
engineers possible. They told us loud and clear: The • International Student Support counselling for newcomers to Canada
world doesn’t just need engineers; it needs engineers • Student Experience Awards for leadership in culture, university life, equity
and inclusion + more
who lead, think of others (and with others) and invent
creative solutions for complex problems. The result of that
feedback? Our four-facet all-in approach to education.
Professional
We take professional development seriously. We’ll help you prepare for
the workplace with these career supports:
• Real-world workplace experience via co-operative internship programs and paid
research positions through our undergraduate assistantship grants
• Training, funding and support for student-led tech startups through the Centre
of Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Communication skills and leadership development through Ryerson NEXT’s
mentorship and networking opportunities
• Ryerson Career and Co-op Centre workshops, resumé assistance,
employment fairs + more
Personal
We want you to enjoy your undergraduate experience. Our all-in approach to
student development puts well-being and personal growth front and centre
through the following services:
• Peer guidance and coaching via Tri-Mentoring and First-Year Ambassador programs
• RU Leadership volunteer and co-curricular opportunities aimed at developing
efiective leadership skills
• Well-being workshops and tools ofiered by ThriveRU
• Recreational programs and facilities, including sports clubs, intramural teams,
mind-body activities, a fully-equipped fftness centre + more
Academic
We support your learning experience both in and out of the classroom.
We encourage you to explore these academic supports that are designed
Diversity leads to engineering excellence to help you thrive:
Our Equity and Community Inclusion Office is dedicated to fostering a culture both inside and outside the • Academic counselling and drop-in study halls led by peer academic coaches
classroom that is truly inclusive of all identities, including race, gender, sexual orientation and disability. Via this • Conffdential and individualized academic accommodation support for students
office, you will have access to workshops, networking events and mentorship opportunities, as well as local and with disabilities
international conferences, and face time with industry professionals and employers. • Entrance scholarships for academic achievement and ffnancial need
• Student Learning Support resources, including time management, math, studying,
writing and note-taking skill development + more
14 | Ryerson University Engineering | 15Be greater
than book-smart
16 | Ryerson UniversityBe a First-Year
All-Star
The First-Year Engineering Office
This award-winning team will support you in your foundational year of engineering and help ensure that you make a
successful transition from high school to university. From facilitating study halls, to helping you understand university
policies, to advising you academically, the First-Year Engineering Office is with you every step of the way.
Some first-year resources
• Engineering Boost Program – sharpen your skills in math, physics, programming and more before university starts
• First-Year Ambassadors – navigate year one with advice from upper-year students
• Academic Advisors – request personalized guidance according to your interests, strengths and goals
• Early Intervention Program – boost your success in core courses
• Transition Program – get more time to adapt to university curriculum
ryerson.ca/fyeo
Student Services & Support
From career-readiness skills to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, we’re here to make you feel as comfortable
and connected with Ryerson as possible.
Some university-wide resources
• Academic Accommodation Support (for students living with disabilities) – participate fully in your studies
• Career Centre – empower yourself and your future with events, workshops and expertise
• Centre for Student Development & Counselling – access mental health support and resources
• Math Support – meet with tutors in person or online
• Student Financial Assistance – find all the info you need about government financial assistance, scholarships and awards
• Student Life Programs – get involved by taking part in campus events
ryerson.ca/studentaffairs
“Thanks to the academic advising and resources of the First-Year
Engineering Office, I felt more confident and prepared to tackle
midterms and final exams.”
Khan Rafsanjani, Civil Engineering
Engineering | 17Be Career-Ready
Every Ryerson Engineering department offers paid,
full-time co-operative internships. Discover why
participating could be right for you.
At Ryerson Engineering, our students can’t say enough
about how their co-operative internship experience “Without Ryerson and the co-op program, I would
transformed their education, their careers and their not have been able to land the job I currently have.”
lives. It’s no surprise. Studies have shown that the Jash Javeri, Associate Product Owner
benefits of co-op are vast, including opportunities to: at Scotiabank’s Digital Factory
• Develop crucial soft skills such as communication, Aerospace Engineering ’17
teamwork and leadership
• Experience firsthand exactly what engineering
employers expect
• Broaden your professional network and make lasting
industry connections PROGRAM DURATION OF PLACEMENT(S)
• Gain an edge in today’s competitive job market
Aerospace 8 to 16 months
The table to the right outlines the duration of each
Biomedical 8 to 16 months
engineering program’s co-operative education
opportunity. No matter how long your co-operative
Chemical Co-op 5 x 4 months
internship is, you will develop the skills and experience
you need to succeed in your chosen field. Civil 8 to 16 months
Computer 8 to 16 months
“Co-op has enhanced my technical and soft Electrical 8 to 16 months
skills, and prepared me to become the adaptive
professional that employers are looking for.”
Industrial 8 to 16 months
Monica Kwong,
Chemical Engineering Mechanical 8 to 16 months
All co-operative internships begin after your third year of study—except for Chemical Engineering, which begins
during your second year. For further information on work terms, eligibility, placement opportunities and more,
visit ryerson.ca/feas/coop.
18 | Ryerson UniversityBoost your Communicate
business skills with confidence
Looking for that competitive edge? Look no further Ryerson NEXT is a free leadership program for
than the Optional Specialization in Management second-year engineering and architectural science
Sciences (OSMS), Ryerson’s business management students. NEXT’s workshops will give you the
option designed specifically for engineering and science opportunity to zero-in on your professional goals, and
students. You’ll become more marketable to employers develop crucial communication and interpersonal skills.
by gaining a background in economics, project You will connect with your peers and share insights,
and operations management, investment analysis, meet with industry professionals at exclusive NEXT
managerial accounting and organization dynamics. events, and grow as a networker and leader.
ryerson.ca/osms ryerson.ca/next
“NEXT teaches you how to think about yourself
Got a start-up idea? objectively, how to evaluate your own skills and how
to put them out there.”
Our Norman Esch Engineering Innovation and Jill Aghyourli Zalat,
Entrepreneurship Awards (Esch) support the ideation, Mechanical Engineering
development and market-readiness stages of your
projects with funding of $5,000, $8,000 and $25,000
respectively.
ryerson.ca/esch
“Esch was incredibly instrumental in developing Fibos, as it provided
$38,000 to establish the company and build prototypes to validate both
the technology and solution. Not only was this seed funding essential, but
the award application process encouraged and challenged me to perform market
research and apply critical thinking towards the product and its market fit.”
Nicholas Burgwin, Fibos Co-Founder & CEO
Electrical Engineering (MASc ’16)
Engineering | 19Be a Teamplayer
Want to put your skills to the test, travel to cool destinations and compete? Consider joining a student team or club.
You can also join a Ryerson chapter of a major society or organization, your course union or the Ryerson Engineering
Student Society (RESS).
Design Teams and Clubs Chapters
Ryerson Concrete Canoe Team American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
CanSat American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
Ryerson Aero Design (RAD) Team Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
Ryerson Baja Racing Team Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI)
Ryerson ChemE Car Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (CSChE)
Ryerson Engineering Concrete Toboggan Team Canadian Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE)
Ryerson Formula Racing Team Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME)
Ryerson Helium Engineers Without Borders
Ryerson International Hyperloop Team EngOUT
Ryerson Propulsion Group Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Ryerson Rams Robotics (R3) Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI)
Ryerson Rocketry Club Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE)
Ryerson SAE Supermileage Team Mechanical Contractors Association (MCA)
Ryerson Steel Bridge Team National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Ryerson Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (RUAV) Team Tetra + many more
Designing Drones for COVID-19 Relief
When COVID-19 ground everything to a halt, the
Ryerson Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Team (RUAV) knew
they had the opportunity and know-how to help with the
relief efforts. The team began developing a long-range
drone that can transport vital COVID-19 supplies, test
kits and medical necessities to remote, underserved
communities in Canada.
“We have the knowledge and skillset to build these
different vehicles at an industry standard,” says RUAV
captain and electrical engineering alumnus, Alex Coutu
(’20). “We really believe that we can help those who lack
access to necessary goods in the best possible manner.”
The team has been refining the design over the past year,
but in the wake of the pandemic, they realized how the
drone could help in humanitarian efforts. “Given our
position, and what we’re able to do, it’s really important
To help remote communities, students for us to have as much of a social impact as we possibly
built a drone to transport vital supplies. can,” says Coutu.
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Located in the centre of downtown Toronto, Ryerson University is close to everything you expect from a world-class
city. From on-campus hotspots to across-town gems, we asked our engineering students where they like to study, eat,
hang out, and take in the T.O. scenery. Here are 25 of their top picks. HEAD OUTSIDE (13) High Park: “Cherry blossoms!!!!” (14) Grange Park: “It’s super beautiful, but the main attraction is
really the giant slide.” (15) Polson Pier: “Offers up an amazing view of Toronto at night.” (16) Humber Bay Arch Bridge:
STUDY (1) Student Learning Centre (SLC), 8th fioor: “I like the natural light and the background chatter from the “Gorgeous spot to take photos by the lake.” (17) The Kerr Hall Quad: “Best spot in the bustling city to enjoy the sun and
group-study area.” (2) George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre, 3rd fioor: “The desks by the windows are pretty fresh air.” SOCIALIZE (18) Ryerson Engineering Student Society (RESS) o8ce: “Best place to meet other engineers, get
quiet, and the view is great for people watching.” (3) Ryerson University Library and Archives, 10th fioor: “Super quiet information, and have a chill time.” (19) Recreation and Athletic Centre: “My friends and I play ping-pong here.”
spot when you want to study solo.” (4) Page One Café: “Head to the back area with the couch. It feels very VIP.” (20) Snakes and Lattes: “Quality board game time.” SHOP (21) Creatron Inc: “This place has all the electronics parts I
EAT (5) Balzac’s: “Because coffee + brownie = life.” (6) Oakham House: “Their breakfast is pretty spectacular.” need for personal and school projects.” (22) Eaton Centre: “Great place to go between classes.” (23) Muji: “For all sorts
(7) Street food market across from the SLC: “Good variety / cute atmosphere.” (8) H-Mart: “Their cup of noodles goes of aesthetically-pleasing and high-quality stationary.” GET ARTSY (24) The National Ballet of Canada: “I get the standing
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22 | Ryerson University Engineering | 23Be Part of Ryerson
Engineering
Admission Requirements
You must have completed, or be currently completing, your Ontario
Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, with a competitive
average in your top six Grade 12 U/M courses and competitive grades*
in the following prerequisite courses:
• English (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
• Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
• Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
• Chemistry (SCH4U)
• Physics (SPH4U)
We encourage you to apply if you have an average of 80%
or higher and at least 70% - 75% in each required course.
ryerson.ca/admissions/undergraduate
*The number of applications we receive greatly exceeds the
number of spaces available in each program. To be competitive,
you should aim for averages/grades above the minimum.
How to Apply
1. Apply online by February 1 through the Ontario
Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) at ouac.on.ca.
2. Watch for an acknowledgement email with your
next steps and Ryerson ID number.
3. Track your application status via your
Choose > Ryerson Applicant Portal.
4. Wait to hear from us. We make all of our admission
decisions by the end of May.
5. Accept your Offer of Admission through OUAC.
24 | Ryerson UniversityEnglish-Language
Requirements Entrance Scholarships
If English is not your first language, Ryerson recognizes the academic achievements of incoming
you must present proof of English first-year students with more than $7 million designated for
language proficiency prior to scholarship support. You’ll be automatically considered for many
admission, unless you have of our scholarships based on your admission average, and you can
completed four years of full-time also apply for additional scholarships. We’ve listed a few for you
study at an English language school below, but for the full list with deadlines including the President’s
in a country where the primary Entrance Scholarship (up to $40,000), the International Secondary
language of instruction is English. School Merit Scholarship ($5,000), and the Terence Grier Entrance
For details on required scores and Scholarship (full tuition for first-year), check out
acceptable tests, visit ryerson.ca/scholarships.
ryerson.ca/elr.
George and Helen Vari Foundation Entrance
Scholarships ($10,000)
These scholarships are open to students who have a record of
Accelerated Master academic excellence, as demonstrated by a final admission average
of 88% or higher. Applicants must be Ontario residents, be enrolling
of Applied Science in a post-secondary institution for the first time, and demonstrate
(MASc) Pathway financial need. Application required.
Yes, we have one! For exceptional
students who show interest and Pierre Lassonde Entrance Awards in Engineering
aptitude in research, this prestigious ($6,000)
program can fast-track your studies These awards are open to students entering an engineering program
by up to one year. with a minimum 88% overall average in the final year of high
school and who exhibit characteristics of leadership through their
Speaking of graduate school, did you extracurricular activities. Applicants must be Ontario residents and
know that engineers with graduate demonstrate financial need. Application required.
degrees (MEng, MASc, PhD) are not
only eligible for more jobs, but they
also have better job security?
Charles A. Root Scholarship ($2,000)
This award is open to first-year, full-time students. Applicants
must have attained a minimum 88% average in the final year of
Learn about all of the ways you can
high school, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.
achieve grad school greatness at
Application required.
ryerson.ca/amp.
SHAD Entrance Award ($2,000)
This award is open to students entering an engineering program
with a minimum 88% overall average in the final year of high school.
Infinite Perspectives Eligibility is reserved to SHAD program alumni. Application required.
Our students, graduates and Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation
researchers are helping to for Education Entrance Scholarships (up to $1,500)
solve the world’s most urgent These scholarships are awarded to students entering an engineering
problems. Find out how at program who have achieved academic excellence and exhibit
infiniteperspectives.ryerson.ca , characteristics of leadership through involvement in extracurricular
a multimedia-rich site that activities related to the engineering profession. Ten students with the
features stories of invention highest incoming averages will be invited to submit their leadership
and collaboration from across experience in writing. Final selection will be based on the above
Ryerson Engineering. criteria. No application required.
Engineering | 25Contact Us
Meet with an Engineering Admissions Officer Connect with a Current Student
Monday – Thursday Our First-Year Ambassadors are
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. happy to answer your questions
Book a virtual appointment at about Ryerson Engineering.
ryerson.ca/askeng. ryerson.ca/fya
askeng@ryerson.ca Follow us at RyersonFEAS
ryerson.ca/feas
Virtual Campus Tours and Open House
Find information on virtual visits and
tours including open house dates at
ryerson.ca/visits.
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