Undergraduate Admission

• A minimum grade of 70 % or higher will be required in Grade 12 U English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred).

Undeclared Arts is an entry option only. By February of your second semester, you must indicate which one of the eight programs you wish to pursue. All program transfers are considered on a competitive basis and are subject to program capacity.

Undeclared Program of Study

(First Year)

The four-year degree programs in Criminal Justice, English, Environment and Urban Sustainability, Geographic Analysis, History, Politics and Governance, Psychology and Sociology share a common one-year foundation, in which students acquire breadth in the social sciences and humanities, followed by three years of a specific program of study. Students who enjoy these program areas but are uncertain which one best matches their interests and career goals, may wish to consider the Undeclared Arts option. Undeclared Arts gives the opportunity to explore these eight program areas in first year before applying to transfer for second year. All completed courses will be credited to the new program.

Students who have already decided which of the eight degree programs they are interested in should apply to these programs directly.

Students who are completing, or have already completed, post-secondary studies must apply to one of the eight declared majors – Criminal Justice, English, Environment and Urban Sustainability, Geographic Analysis, History, Politics and Governance, Psychology and Sociology. Transfer credit / Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the Undeclared Arts option.

In semesters one and two, students learn more about the eight program areas by selecting introductory courses in Criminal Justice, English, Environment and Urban Sustainability, Geographic Analysis, History, Politics and Governance, Psychology, and Sociology. Two required first-year courses—Academic Writing and Research, and Critical Thinking—develop essential skills and competencies that will enhance student success in university and career preparation. Students also explore other social science and humanities areas, and choose electives from more than 15 subject areas including business and the natural sciences, and any of these can lead to a minor.
Note: See Full Time Undergraduate Calendar for complete curriculum information.