For Bachelor of Arts students, the first academic year in Arts is usually exploratory during which students take courses (a maximum of five courses per term) in a wide range of subjects leading to the BA Breadth Requirements and to the declaration of a General plan (major or Liberal Studies) or Honours plan with choice of major in their second year. Year One students are usually classified in an Honours Arts plan. Students admitted to Social Development Studies (Regular) declare General or Honours following a highly specified Year One plan. Students admitted to Arts and Business (Regular and Co-op) choose their Honours major on the basis of their first-year course choices. Several courses in first-year Arts and Business are specified by the academic plan.
Students admitted to Accounting and Financial Management (BAFM) and Computing and Financial Management (BCFM) take a number of first-year courses specified by their Honours plans.
Students admitted to Independent Studies (BIS) take courses, in consultation with an Independent Studies advisor, that prepare them for the Thesis Phase.
Each first-year student should consult their First Year Advisor before selection Year-One courses.
Notes:
- See Access to Program, Plans, and Courses.
- Students admitted to Social Development Studies should consult the Undergraduate Officer at Renison University College before selecting Year-One courses.