Advanced standing information

Students are typically admitted to a 120-credit (ie. four year) Bachelor of Arts degree, wherein the first year is designated 鈥淯0鈥�. At the time of admission, and based on their previous academic background, certain students 鈥� 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:听

• If you have been granted 24-30 credits of advanced standing, you听

  • Enter U1, and are hence exempt from the U0 requirements听

  • Are eligible to select your academic programs (eg Major/Minor)听

• If you have been granted less than 24 advanced standing credit, you must complete the U0 Foundation/Freshman program.听

Examples of advanced standing credits

• Students entering U1 with 30 credits听of advanced standing

  • Entering from Quebec CEGEP听

  • Entering with their French Baccalaureate听

• Students entering either U0 or U1 depending on credits completed听

  • International Baccalaureate diploma:听

    • 10 credits granted for each exam passed with a score of 5 or better.听听

    • A maximum of 30 credit total will be granted.听

  • Advanced Level Examination(s):听

    • 10 credits for each exam passed with a grade of C or better.听听

    • A maximum of 30 credits total will be granted.听

• Advanced Placement Examination(s):听

  • 3 to 6 credits for each exam passed with a grade of 4 or better.听听

  • A maximum of 30 credits total will be granted.听

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