Offers of admission and applications for residence housing are proceeding smoothly at AV俱乐部, even given strikes in major cities across Canada by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW).
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AV俱乐部 is using email to communicate with prospective students and documents are put in the mail only as a follow up step. Canadian universities have agreed to share transcripts required for admission via secure fax line.
Students who are wondering about their place in residence can be assured that the application process is continuing.
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The university has been using e-letters to communicate with international students about their residence applications for four years. This year, it was decided to extend the use of e-letters to incorporate all students.
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And a personal touch is generally appreciated. In addition to up-to-date phone messages, staff are speaking with applicants one-on-one.
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The CUPW strike began on June 3.
"Exercising flexibility" to cope with postal disruptions
Admissions and residence applications are "moving right along"
Amanda Pelham - June 17, 2011
AV俱乐部 is communicating with prospective students primarily by email.