St. Francis Xavier University has a longstanding tradition of academic excellence, service to society and innovation in teaching. For 150 years, StFX has helped shape the world in which we live. From the halls of StFX have come a prime minister, provincial premiers, Rhodes scholars, scientists, and religious and business leaders.
The university brings together 4,200 students in arts, science, business and information systems, and applied programs. The unique StFX brand of education offers an excellent student-to-faculty ratio and exceptional opportunities for personal growth in a close-knit residential campus.
Because we’re a small university where research is a priority, StFX offers its students individual attention and exceptional hands-on opportunities to participate in research early in their academic career. The results are impressive. StFX students consistently receive more Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) awards for post-graduate study than any university in Canada, on a per capita basis.
StFX offers students and professors in all disciplines access to advanced Web communication tools and an innovative computer environment linking students with professors, classmates and the world.
The StFX experience reflects a tradition of social responsi-bility and community service. The community development work at the heart of the Antigonish Movement has been carried out locally by StFX’s extension department since 1928, and globally by the Coady International Institute on campus since 1959. Since then, the Coady has gained a reputation as a centre of excellence in global education.
StFX is located in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, a small town nestled along the beautiful northeastern coast of Nova Scotia, near Cape Breton Island.
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Academic and campus services
Aboriginal student advisor, art gallery, Black student advisor, career and graduate school resource centre, career planning and placement service, chaplaincy services, contact person for gay, lesbian and bisexual students, counselling centre, financial aid office, health services, international student advisor, mature student adviser, nightline helpline for students, observatory, services for students with disabilities, and writing centre.
First-year student programs
Orientation program, academic advisers. The Writing Centre offers an optional, non-credit, full-year course on transition into university: time management, research and writing skills, note-taking and study skills.
Information technology
St. Francis Xavier University offers 13 networked computer labs. Available software includes e-mail, word processing, statistical packages, spreadsheets, programming languages, tutorials and databases. The university’s WebFX program ensures all teaching classrooms are equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Residence rooms are wired for Internet access.
Student assistance
St. Francis Xavier University offers more than 900 scholarships, awards and bursaries. Guaranteed entrance scholarships of $500 are provided to students with a minimum high school average of 85 percent; $1,000 is the minimum award for those with an average above 90 percent. Scholarships requiring application range from $10,000 to $32,000 over four years. In-course scholarships are also available, ranging from $1,000 to full tuition. The university offers bursaries, grants and other awards based on academic standing, financial need and extra-curricular activites. Approximately 2,000 student jobs are also available on campus.
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Student exchange programs
Agreements with more than 30 colleges and universities in the United States, Mexico, France, and the United Kingdom. In addition, students have spent their junior year in Russia, Lesotho, Israel and the United Kingdom.
International liaison officer
Ms. Mary Coyle
Vice-president
Director, Coady International Institute
Telephone: (902) 867-3960
Fax: (902) 867-3907
E-mail: mcoyle@stfx.ca |
