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Important note for students admitted to the BA as of Fall 2025:you will be required to complete at least one program component offered by an academic unit in the Faculty of Arts in order to graduate with a B.A. degree (list of Arts programs available here). Details to follow by December, 2024.
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 note, below) - may receive advanced standing credits and exemptions, as follows:
- If you have been granted 24-30 credits of advanced standing, you
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Enter U1, and are hence exempt from the U0 requirements
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Are eligible to select your academic programs (eg Major/Minor)
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If you have been granted less than 24 advanced standing credit, you must complete the U0 Foundation/Freshman program.
Examples of advanced standing credits
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Students entering U1 with 30 creditsof advanced standing
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Entering from Quebec CEGEP
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Entering with their French Baccalaureate
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Students entering either U0 or U1 depending on credits completed
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International Baccalaureate diploma:
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10 credits granted for each exam passed with a score of 5 or better.
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A maximum of 30 credit total will be granted.
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Advanced Level Examination(s):
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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.
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Advanced Placement Examination(s):
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3 to 6 credits for each exam passed with a grade of 4 or better.
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A maximum of 30 credits total will be granted.
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