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 

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

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

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

Examples of advanced standing credits

• Students entering U1 with 30 credits of advanced standing

  • Entering from Quebec CEGEP 

  • Entering with their French Baccalaureate 

• Students entering either U0 or U1 depending on credits completed 

  • International Baccalaureate diploma: 

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

    • A maximum of 30 credit total will be granted. 

  • Advanced Level Examination(s): 

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

    • A maximum of 30 credits total will be granted. 

• Advanced Placement Examination(s): 

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

  • A maximum of 30 credits total will be granted.