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VIEWBOOK 2021-22
QUEST IS UNIQUE.
We offer one degree, the Bachelor of Arts and
Sciences. Instead of taking five classes at a time,
you immerse yourself in one course for 3.5 weeks.
You create a Question instead of declaring a major.
Our groundbreaking curriculum offers flexible,
student-centered learning that combines intellectual
rigour and creativity with hands-on experience.
But what really makes us stand out? You.
maximum percentage of students countries
class size who go abroad at represented
least once
percentage of students who similar universities
receive scholarships in Canada
and bursaries
Our mission: to transform how our students think,
question and engage with the world through
a revolutionary educational model that sparks
personal growth and intellectual development
We are Canada’s first independent, not-
for-profit, secular liberal arts and science
university, devoted entirely to excellence
in undergraduate education.
ACADEMIC OVERVIEW
The Question
An Education as Unique as You Your Question will drive your final two years at Quest, and
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
can range from narrow to broad. Every student creates a
our groundbreaking curriculum unique Question. In Quest history, no two Questions have
been the same!
FIELD STUDIES
The Keystone
Every student completes a Keystone, Quest's version of an
undergraduate thesis. You'll work with a Faculty Mentor learn about topics
to complete a significant project based on your interests.
right in the field
Your Keystone can take many forms depending on your
academic path: original research, multimedia projects,
creative portfolios and more.
EXPERIENTIAL
LEARNING
HERE ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF WHAT STUDENTS HAVE ASKED
apply and develop your
HOW SHOULD WE CREATE WHAT IS THE skills in real-world
ARTIFICIAL GENERAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN situations
INTELLIGENCE? LAW AND MORALITY?
At Quest, we do things differently. Our degree, the Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, allows you to HOW DOES RISK STUDY ABROAD
play a central role in designing your own education. It also offers you the best of both worlds: INFLUENCE CHOICE? WHY DO WE FEAR HOW DO OUR
a basis for advanced studies if you want to go on to specialize, with the flexibility of broad THE WRONG UNDERSTANDINGS
THINGS? OF POVERTY
knowledge and skills. HOW CAN SHAPE OUR ATTEMPTS
TO SOLVE IT? choose from over
a dozen partner
TRANSFORM schools worldwide
YEARS 1+2 YEARS 3+4
CONFLICT? HOW CAN
ANALOGICAL
The Foundation The Concentration REASONING WHAT IS
Program at a Glance Program at a Glance HOW CAN FACILITATE THE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE
WE BUILD SCIENTIFIC
OF FILM? IMMERSION
Your first two years will be focused
on exploring disciplines and the
The Concentration Program can be
customized to your unique interests
BETTER INQUIRY?
relationships between them,
developing stronger research and
and aspirations. Based on your
Question, your Faculty Mentor will
CITIES?
collaboration skills, and help you build your personalized HOW CAN HOW DOES learn or improve your
designing a personal Question Quest degree by guiding you in your WE USE NATURAL
language skills
to guide your studies. research and your choice of courses WHAT IS THE RESOURCES WITHOUT
UNDERMINING THE
MATHEMATICAL
and readings. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RESILIENCE OF FORMALISM
SYMMETRY AND BEAUTY? ECOSYSTEMS? INTERACT WITH
PHYSICAL THEORY?
HERE'S HOW NICOLE BUILT HER PERSONALIZED QUEST DEGREE
Build Your Degree
FOCUS COURSES ELECTIVES
The Cold War Creative Writing
Colonialism Studio Art
THE FOUNDATION PROGRAM IN DETAIL Foreign Policy and the Time Travel
Middle East Anthropology
Political Identity and Conservation of
Conflict Migratory Species
The first two years of your degree consist of
Postwar Europe
16 courses, a multidisciplinary curriculum
CORNERSTONE RHETORIC Quest for Antarctica
that spans the liberal arts and sciences,
KEYSTONE
tackling themes from the classic to the Security Studies
contemporary. Toward the end of your Poles of Contention:
War, Conflict, and History
second year, you will write your personalized Polar Governance as a
War, Film, and History Path Towards Peace
Question, developed with faculty guidance in
a dedicated course called Question.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING WHAT SHE'S DOING NOW
three Core courses Summer internship with Nicole is pursuing a
three Life Sciences HOMETOWN: Calgary, Alberta the Calgary Military Family master's in International
one Mathematics Resource Centre
QUESTION: How can we build peace? Relations from the
two Physical Sciences prestigious London School
three Social Sciences of Economics and
QUESTION three Arts & Humanities Political Science.
one Language
NO MATTER HOW
YOU BUILD YOUR
DEGREE, HERE ARE THE
THE CONCENTRATION PROGRAM IN DETAIL TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
YOU'LL TAKE WITH YOU.
quantitative and
qualitative analysis
In the Concentration Program, you design
your own academic path while working with
self-direction critical thinking
a Faculty Mentor. Inspired by your Question,
you’ll pursue what you’re most passionate
about, taking 16 courses that include Electives
and Experiential Learning along with your
ethical
Focus courses. You’ll cap your undergraduate interdisciplinary understanding
education with a Keystone project, which you problem solving
will present during your Keystone course. TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
at least six Focus courses
one to four Experiential Learning collaboration
communication
three to five Electives
Keystone
KEYSTONE
global perspectives research
BLOCK PLAN
One Course at a Time
a focus on in-depth learning
At other universities, you’d be taking four or five different classes at once and cramming for
exams. Not here. We’re the only university in Canada that operates on the Block Plan.
At Quest, you take one Block at a time, a single
course that meets for three hours each weekday
for about a month. Block Break
A Block usually begins on a Monday and ends on Every Block ends
the Wednesday of the fourth week. You’ll delve with a four-day
deeply into a topic, which may be laser-focused or weekend. This is
pull from many disciplines. your time to re-
energize before the
Love the subject? You get to study nothing but that next Block begins.
for almost a month, and you’ll find related courses Relax, work on a
to build on later. Don’t like it as much as you’d creative project, or
thought? It’s over in 3.5 weeks. go on an adventure;
the choice is yours!
The Block Plan also allows for an immersive
experience where you work both independently
and collaboratively.
Block Plan Benefits
The Question
Your Question will drive your final two years at Quest, and
IMMERSIVE INTERACTIVE
can range from narrow to broad. Every student creates a
unique Question. In Quest history, no two Questions have
been the same!
delve deeply into one learn through
subject at a time discussion and get to HOW IT WORKS
The Keystone know your Tutors
Every student completes a Keystone, Quest's version of an
undergraduate thesis. You'll work with a Faculty Mentor 1 BLOCK
to complete a significant project based on your interests.
FLEXIBLE COLLABORATIVE
Your Keystone can take many forms depending on your
academic path: original research, multimedia projects,
creative portfolios and more. a Block runs for 3.5 weeks
and is equal to one course in
a traditional semester
take a month off, or work closely with
spend a Block in the field classmates who bring
with your class multiple perspectives
HERE ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF WHAT STUDENTS HAVE ASKED
3 HOURS
HOW SHOULD
“Because WE CREATE
of the flexibility
WHAT IS THE classes meet each weekday
ARTIFICIAL
of the Block Plan, GENERAL
we had RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN from 9am-12pm or 1-4pm
INTELLIGENCE?
the opportunity to travel to LAW AND MORALITY?
unique locations. Students
are constantly learning
together, working together
HOW
and DOES
living RISK
together on
8 BLOCKS
INFLUENCE
these CHOICE?
trips, which adds a
WHY DO WE FEAR HOW DO OUR
critically important element THE WRONG UNDERSTANDINGS
of community to our THINGS? OF POVERTY
HOW CAN
education.” SHAPE OUR ATTEMPTS you’ll typically take
TO SOLVE IT? 8 Blocks per year
– Martin Lentz ‘19, LEAP
TRANSFORM
CONFLICT? HOW CAN 32 BLOCKS
ANALOGICAL
HOW CAN
REASONING WHAT IS
FACILITATE MOST UNIVERSITIES
QUEST THE LANGUAGE
WE BUILD SCIENTIFIC
OF FILM? you’ll need 32 Blocks
BETTER INQUIRY? to graduate
CITIES?
HOW CAN HOW DOES
WE USE NATURAL
WHAT IS THE RESOURCES WITHOUT
UNDERMINING THE
MATHEMATICAL
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RESILIENCE OF FORMALISM
SYMMETRY AND BEAUTY?
one course at a time ECOSYSTEMS? INTERACT
multiple courses at onceWITH
PHYSICAL THEORY?
FACULTY
Tutors Who Love to Teach
the backbone of Quest
Known as Tutors rather than Professors to reflect the collaborative nature of learning at Quest,
our faculty are exceptionally devoted to teaching. They are also involved in the community, and
can frequently be found around campus at events, and hosting discussions and workshops.
Quest faculty are accomplished scholars, extraordinary
teachers and dedicated mentors.
They hold the most advanced degrees in their field,
and teach highly specialized courses as well as
interdisciplinary classes.
Under their guidance, the benefits of the Block Plan
come alive: challenging classes that balance group work
with individual research and creativity, and immersive,
multidisciplinary learning that brings together a range
of perspectives.
“I'm excited to work with such engaged students! I'm also thrilled to be part of a
diverse faculty who have a wide range of expertise and bring so much energy.”
– Dr. Emma Davy, Physical Sciences Tutor (Chemistry)
Quest prides itself
TheSpotlight
Questionon Mentor and Mentee: on hiring faculty who
embody the highest
Marjorie
Your Question will drive your and Katie
final two years at Quest, and liberal arts ideals. Here
can range from narrow to broad. Every student creates a
OTHER
are HIGHLIGHTS
a few of our many
The mentor-mentee relationship is one of the most important dedicated Tutors.
unique Question. In Quest history, no two Questions have
aspects of the Quest program. Your mentor will help you
been the same!
determine your Question, achieve your goals, and support
your intellectual development. Here's what Marjorie and FIELD STUDIES
Katie have to say.
The Keystone
Every student completes a Keystone, Quest's version of an
undergraduate thesis. You'll work with a Faculty Mentor learn about topics
to complete a significant project based on your interests. DR. JAMES MCKINNON
right in the field
Your Keystone can take many forms depending on your Before joining Quest, James
academic path: original research, multimedia projects, was recognized as one
creative portfolios and more. of New Zealand’s most
outstanding university
EXPERIENTIAL
teachers, winning multiple
awards over
LEARNING the years.
MENTOR: DR. MARJORIE WONHAM MENTEE: KATIE GERSTLE ‘16
HERE ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF WHAT STUDENTS HAVE ASKED
"Mentoring students like Katie "Having Marjorie as a
is one of the most rewarding mentor was nothing
apply and develop your
parts of my job. I’m inspired
HOW SHOULD
by their passion,WEand
CREATE
I take WHAT IS THE
short of amazing! Finding
someone you click skills in real-world
ARTIFICIAL
pride in guidingGENERAL
them as they RELATIONSHIP
with academicallyBETWEEN
and situations
INTELLIGENCE?
grow, both personally and LAW ANDis MORALITY?
personally one of the
academically, in pursuit of best ways to invest in your DR. NATALIE BURSZTYN
their goals." passions and education Natalie excels at bringing
long term, even beyond
HOW DOES RISK STUDY ABROAD
hands-on, arts & crafts
INFLUENCE CHOICE? WHY DO WE FEAR "
Quest. HOW DO OUR approaches to the
THE WRONG UNDERSTANDINGS classroom, inspiring
THINGS? OF POVERTY students to explore
HOW CAN SHAPE OUR ATTEMPTS the environment and
TO SOLVE IT? appreciate
choose the earth.
from over
a dozen partner
TRANSFORM schools worldwide
CONFLICT? HOW CAN
ANALOGICAL
HOW CAN
REASONING
FACILITATE
WHAT IS
THE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE
WE BUILD SCIENTIFIC
OF FILM? IMMERSION
BETTER INQUIRY?
“With each new institution I have
been exposed to, I’ve developed DR. MAÏ YASUÉ
CITIES?
more appreciation for the
exceptional teaching I encountered Maï’s goals are to
encourage students to see
at Quest, and the wonderful
human beings who teach there.” HOW CAN HOW DOES linkages
learn oracross disciplines
improve your
WE USE NATURAL and nations, and to think
language skills
WHAT IS THE
– Veronica Galvin ‘12
RESOURCES WITHOUT
UNDERMINING THE
MATHEMATICAL about the impacts we have
PhD,RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN
Neuroscience, Yale University
RESILIENCE OF FORMALISM on people in developing
countries, other species,
SYMMETRY AND BEAUTY? ECOSYSTEMS? INTERACT WITH and natural systems.
PHYSICAL THEORY?
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Quest Living
a home away from home
Students live on campus so they can embrace the full Quest experience. Make friends
with interesting people who encourage and support you and get to know your
neighbours. You’ll be part of a vibrant community shaped by a diverse population that
learns, lives and plays together.
Clubs & Groups Health & Wellness Life on Campus
Joining a club or group is When you take care of With convenient access to
a great way to enjoy your yourself, it’s easier to classrooms, the library, the
hobbies, get involved, hone achieve your goals. Quest RecPlex and the dining hall,
your skills and meet new has student-centred support you can immerse yourself in
friends. services to ensure success in the Quest lifestyle.
and out of the classroom.The Quest University
Students’ Association
A Few Quest
(QUSA) represents OTHER
QUEST HIGHLIGHTS
QUOTABLES
student interests on Traditions
campus, and is behind “Quest students legitimately
many exciting programs Here are a few of Quest's care about the well-being of
and events. many student-organized their peers. There is a sense
FIELD STUDIES
of community here that I’ve
initiatives. Come and launch
never felt before.”
one of your own!
– Gina Markle ‘14
learn about topics
right in the field
“Being a part of a tight-knit
POWER, RACE & community in a small school
has meant that I could really
PRIVILEGE SYMPOSIUM
connect with my peers and
my Tutors.”
EXPERIENTIAL
– Varsha Gill ‘20
LEARNING
“Not only are we bordered by
An annual event that the mountains and the sea,
aims to foster critical apply
but and develop
the community we have your
awareness and dialogue skills
created in ofreal-world
is one diversity,
about the dynamics of adventure,situations
opportunity, and
racial oppression and collaboration.”
inequality – Anna Marie Obermeier ‘16
Spaces & Places STUDY ABROAD
“I searched all over the world
for something different ...
and I found Quest. Small
classes, the Block Plan,
choose
totally from over
interdisciplinary
RECORDING ATRIUM academia. This is it.”
STUDIO CAFÉ a dozen partner
– Dan Ellis ‘19
schools worldwide
CABARET
SOME STUDENT SERVICES
CAREER SERVICES
LANGUAGE
COUNSELLING & CARE TEAM
DANCE ARTS
DENTALIMMERSION
STUDIO BAY BIKE CO-OP
The largest annual show of EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
original student art on campus, CAMPUS CLINIC
REUSE-IT CENTRE
incorporating a variety of LEARNING COMMONS
performance and visual art learn or improve
INTERNATIONAL your
SERVICES
forms around a central theme language skills
HOUSING SERVICES
LUMEN ROOM
CLIMBING
APIARY RECREATION PROGRAMMING
GYMUNIVERSITY SERVICES
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LIBRARY
ACADEMIC BUILDING
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Squamish / Skwxwú7mesh
the sea to sky lifestyle
Squamish is full of
opportunities to make
the experience your own.
There’s something for
everyone!
Located at the tip of a fjord
on the Pacific Ocean and
surrounded by temperate
rainforest, Squamish is known
for its West Coast mountain
culture, outdoor recreation and
diverse arts scene.
Squamish’s natural beauty
attracts photographers,
filmmakers and other creative
people seeking inspiration.
They’ve helped create a lively
arts and culture landscape,
with artisan cafés and
galleries, lounges and pubs
with live music, street fairs,
festivals and more.
Quest students also have
access to some of the best
mountain biking, hiking and
rock climbing in the world.
Our community was named
the best mountain town to
visit in North America in the
summer by CNN, and landed
a spot on The New York Times'
52 Places to Go list. Quest was
also named one of the most
beautiful campuses in Canada
by Times Higher Education.
We acknowledge that Quest University Canada sits on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded
territory of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) peoples. We are grateful to have the opportunity to
work, learn, and live in this blessed territory.WHISTLER
YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE
mountain bike on spot a new species
our world famous
HIGHWAY 99
in the Squamish
single track trails Estuary
score fresh produce in the
summer from the Squamish
Farmers' Market
sip a warm drink enjoy endless views
down the hill at at the top of the Sea
Cloudburst Café to Sky Gondola
FAST FACTS SQUAMISH
THE CHIEF
SEA TO SKY GONDOLA
20K 24 C 4C
O O SHANNON FALLS
Squamish average summer average winter
population
65KM
to Vancouver
55KMto Whistler
LIONS BAY
HORSESHOE BAY
WEST VANCOUVER
NORTH VANCOUVER
VANCOUVER
SEATTLE 225KMALUM
Life After Quest
endless possibilites
Our alumni are making a
difference. Whatever they
do and wherever they go,
they bring a love of learning,
boundless curiosity and a
skillset that helps with
every endeavour.
Quest alums are thriving in both
academia and the professional When you study at
world. Many go on to further Quest,you become
studies, while others embark on part of a family that
careers in a wide range of fields— networks, connects and
from marketing, law and teaching, shares opportunities.
to research, healthcare and art.
The Quest University
Quest graduates are also known Canada Alumni
for their commitment to activism, Association (QUCAA)
working for governments or represents the interests
nonprofit organizations throughout of Quest graduates
Canada and beyond. worldwide.
After four years at Quest, you’ll questalumni.ca
be ready to take the next step.Advanced Studies
FROM NEUROSCIENCE TO THEATRE, FROM LAW SCHOOL TO MEDICINE, AND FROM SOCIAL
WORK TO POLITICAL SCIENCE, ABOUT 45% OF ALUMS GO ON TO FURTHER STUDIES.
“Quest did an incredible job of
providing me with the necessary
critical thinking, discussion,
Queen’s University King’s College London London School communication and writing skills to
Yale University University of Toronto of Economics work in a policy-related field.”
University of McMaster University Simon Fraser EVAN BLACKWELL ‘16 is currently
Washington University working as a Policy Analyst for BC
UC Berkeley Public Service
University of British University of
Centre de Recherches St. Andrews
Columbia Interdisciplinaires
Oxford University Northern Ontario
Harvard University School of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Karolinska Institutet
University Cambridge University
McGill University ...and more
Université de Montréal
“A valuable aspect of my Quest
experience was being so engaged in my
own education, especially by designing
my Question and developing my
Keystone project.”
CÉLINE ALLEN ‘15 earned an
Employment MD from Queen’s University
QUEST GRADUATES BRING THEIR ONE-OF-A-KIND BACKGROUND TO THE
WORKFORCE. HERE ARE SOME EMPLOYERS OUR ALUMS HAVE CHOSEN.
Adbusters Children’s Hospital New Israel Fund “What continues to stand out
Alberta Health Services Colorado Nike for me about my Quest experience,
is how much I cared. As an alum, I
Alveole D-Wave Systems Parks Canada appreciate how much I still care for
American Whitewater Deloitte LLP PartnersGlobal
the stories we made.”
Astellas Research EcoWorks TD Bank Group CELLO MIZUMOTO ‘17 completed the
Institute of America Facebook Midwifery Education Program at
Tourism Vancouver Ryerson University
BC Housing Format Magazine Island
BioFields FrontFundr Uganda National
Canadian Red Cross IMRSV Data Labs Academy of Sciences
Caprico Biotechnologies Geosyntec Consultants United Nations High
Commissioner for
Carnegie Middle East Government of Canada Refugees
Center Greater London “Living in close proximity
Western Economic with a group of intelligent,
Centre for Rural Health Authority Diversification Canada intellectually curious individuals
Research was an incredible experience.”
International ...and more
Cerebral Palsy Organization for
DUSTIN ENO ‘13 is currently working as
Association of Alberta Migration COO and Crisis Response Manager
at Navigate ResponseAPPLY
Join Us
we can’t wait to meet you
Admission is based on more than academic performance. We want to know who you are, and why you
fit within the Quest community. Are you an avid traveller? Do you volunteer? Are you creative? Do you
play an instrument? Tell us why you would make the ideal Quest student.LET'S DO THIS!
START YOUR APPLICATION: QUESTU.CA/APPLY
OR USE THE COMMON APPLICATION.
Log into your application portal to upload required
documents and check the status of your application.
YOUR NEXT STEPS
Interview with your Admissions Counsellor.*
Start your
application
questu.ca/apply
Explore funding
Receive your decision!
*applicants must be invited for an interview to continue with the admissions process
options
questu.ca/financialaid
Connect with
your Admissions
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: RECOMMENDED DOCUMENTS:
Counsellor
questu.ca/admissions
1. Response to essay prompt 1. Reference letters
2. A copy of your most recent
high school transcript. If
2. Resume/CV
Ask questions
you've completed any college 3. Original project (creative, admissions@questu.ca
or university credit, we academic, or other)
also require a copy of that
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FOR IMPORTANT DEADLINES AND DATES:
QUESTU.CA/APPLYTuition & Fees
2021-2022 tuition: $35,000
Room and board:* $14,000
*precise costs depend on room selection
Financial Aid
CANADIAN CITIZENS INTERNATIONAL
AND PERMANENT RESIDENTS STUDENTS
Canadian Academic Performance Scholarship: Presidential Scholarship: $2,000 - $8,000 / year
$10,000 / year Based on a holistic assessment of the application, including
Available to any Canadian citizen or permanent resident who transcript, essay and supplements.
achieves an academic average of 80% or greater.
Quest University Bursary: up to $15,000 / year
Presidential Scholarship: $2,000 - $8,000 / year Based on an assessment of unmet financial need. A separate
Based on a holistic assessment of the application, including application to assess financial need is required to be
transcript, essay and supplements. considered for these funds.
Quest University Bursary: up to $15,000 / year
Based on an assessment of unmet financial need. A separate
application to assess financial need is required to be considered
for these funds.
Government Student Aid
Quest has agreements with Canadian and US
David Strangway Award for Excellence: Full Tuition
Eligible students must display a 90% average or above and must student funding agencies, such as FAFSA, Sallie
provide one academic letter of recommendation from a teacher, Mae, and all provincial lenders. Please contact
guidance counsellor or other educator. your Admissions Counsellor for more information
about these programs.
Quest offers additional scholarships to students who
complete specific programs.
Please visit questu.ca/scholarships to learn more.
Leaders in Elite Athletics The Leaders in Elite Athletics and Performance (LEAP) program offers generous scholarships to
and Performance (LEAP) students with extraordinary skill in a sport or performing art. LEAP students and alums include
Program Scholarship: successful recording artists, an Olympic snowboarder, an accomplished aerialist, a world-class
$5,000 / year fashion model, and an Olympic freeskier along with elite cyclists, sailors, climbers, whitewater
rafters and more. The flexibility of the Block Plan is ideal for LEAP students, who may take more
than four years to complete their degree.You can also read
