Student with interests in a variety of disciplines may choose an individual course of study rather than major in a single discipline. A General Liberal Studies (Three- or Four-year) academic plan must be arranged through the Arts Faculty Undergraduate Office.
Three-Year General Liberal Studies
Continuation in this academic plan requires a cumulative overall average of 60% and a cumulative average of 65% in Arts Faculty courses.
Eligibility for graduation in the Three-Year General Liberal Studies academic plan includes successful fulfilment of the following requirements:
- Appropriate BA Program-level requirements. See "BA Degree Requirements."
- Liberal Studies Plan-level requirements:
- at least 7.5 academic course units (15 courses) in the Faculty of Arts with a minimum cumulative average of 65%, including:
- a minimum of one academic course unit at the 300-level or above
Four-Year General Liberal Studies
Continuation in this academic plan requires a cumulative overall average of 60% and a cumulative average of 65% in Arts Faculty courses.
Eligibility for graduation in the Four-Year General Liberal Studies academic plan includes successful fulfilment of the following requirements:
- Appropriate BA Program-level requirements. See "BA Degree Requirements."
- Liberal Studies Plan-level requirements:
- at least 12.5 academic course units (25 courses) in the Faculty of Arts with a minimum cumulative average of 65%, including:
- a minimum of two academic course units at the 300-level or above
Note
Students enrolled in a Liberal Studies academic plan are not eligible to pursue a minor; they may, however, elect to pursue an option.