4850 May Go To University

Press, Volume CV, Issue 30980, 9 February 1966, Page 1

4850 May Go To University

The University of Canterbury expects 4850 enrolments this year compared with 4501 in 1965 and, although four departments have moved into the new science school at I lam, there is no word about the transfer of three of the largest. This situation will be discussed bv the University Council on Februarv 28.

“As things stand at present, the full occupation of the science buildings at Ham will be reported to the council on February 28,” said the Vice-Chancellor (Dr. L. L. Pownall) when questioned yesterday. Geology, mathematics, zoology, and psychology had moved to Ham with physics, chemistry, and botany still to be transferred. Dr. Pownall said. Dr. Pownall would not say whether the last three departments would open at 11am on time, whether their move would be delayed, or whether these classes would be divided between the central and Ham sites in the meantime. Lectures will begin for all departments on February 28 —the date of the council meeting and less than three weeks ahead. The lecture timetable lists science classes at Ham. Postal Enrolments The university expects that about half the students this year will be enrolled by post and formalities for these are almost complete. The university asked for applications by January 14 for all engineering professional courses, all diploma of fine arts courses, [ all other first-year entrants, I and all science students beyond first year.

Application forms in bulk were sent to secondary schools throughout New Zealand which normally send students to Canterbury and at least one form to every secondary school. In addition continuing students were advised early of postal enrolments. Admissions committees have now considered all these applications. They may approve the individual courses proposed. recommend the student to consult a staff member on arrival, not approve admission on the proposed basis, or decline admission because of some unsatisfactory report For most of these students their arrival at the university may now coincide with their first lecture. Response First-class “The response has been first-class,” said the registrar (Mr G. G. Turbott). “About 2700 applications by post have been received." Students outside the courses mentioned or those who failed to make postal application will enrol during the week beginning February 21. Those entering Canterbury University for the first time will collect forms in room 41 (old Boys' High School block) and advancing students will get papers in the geography block next door Both would be signposted on the Worcester street frontage, Mr Turbott said. Students should enrol in different faculties on the days to be advertised