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For new students as of Fall 2025:
1) you must complete at least one Faculty of Arts program - as part of your Multi-Track, Honours or Joint-Honours requirements - to graduate with a B.A. degree.
2)The maximum permissible total aggregate number of pre-admission advanced standing credits to be accorded to a non-CEGEP and non-University Transfer student – at the time of admission or interfaculty transfer to an Arts degree - is limited to 30cr, and in adherence to the Faculty of Arts Online Education policy. Note that credits earned via intermediary study abroad organizations or companies will not be approved for advanced standing nor for transfer credit.
Advanced standing information
Students are typically admitted to a 120-credit (ie. four year) Bachelor of Arts degree, wherein the first year is designated “U0”. At the time of admission, and based on their previous academic background, certain students – such as the case for those who have completed university level courses or examinations (see below) - may receive advanced standing credits and exemptionsto an aggregate maximum of 30cr as follows:
- If you have been granted 24-30 credits of advanced standing:
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You are designated as U1, and are hence exempt from the U0 Arts Foundation Program requirements
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You are eligible to select your academic programs (eg Major/Minor)
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If you have been granted less than 24 advanced standing credits:
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You must complete the U0 Arts Foundation Program requirements
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Examples of advanced standing credits
Students entering U1 with 30 credits of advanced standing: | Students entering either U0 or U1 depending on credits completed: | |||
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Entering with Quebec CEGEP DEC |
Entering with French Baccalaureate | Entering with International Baccalaureate diploma: | Entering with Advanced Placement Examination(s): | Entering with Advanced Level Examination(s): |
10 credits granted for each Higher Level subject passed with a score of 5 or better. |
3 to 8 credits for each exam passed with a grade of 4 or better. |
10 credits for each exam passed with a grade of C or better. |
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A maximum of 30 credits total will be granted. |
A maximum of 30 credits total will be granted. |
A maximum of 30 credits total will be granted. |
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Note: The maximum permissible total aggregate number of pre-admission advanced standing credits to be accorded to a non-CEGEP or non-University Transfer student – at the time of admission or interfaculty transfer to an Arts degree - is limited to 30cr, and in adherence to theFaculty of Arts Online Education policy. Credits earned via intermediary study abroad organizations or companies will not be approved for advanced standing nor for transfer credit. |