Yorku switching programs

You may have to submit a petition. If you are unable to enrol in a course because spaces are reserved, please contact the department offering the course. The Career Centre also has a number of resources to help you choose a major that fits you. Students may request a program change.

Please read all sections of this page carefully as it will help you determine the timing of your request. Also, make sure you meet all the requirements needed to enter the new Faculty, degree or program. If you have previously been granted transfer credits, these may be re-assessed for the new program. Students in a credit Honours BA program who wish to switch to a credit BA degree for graduation do not need to submit a change request. This change can be part of your application to graduate.

Once a student is accepted to York, the University conducts an assessment for transfer credits. This statement outlines how much transfer credit a student will receive and whether or not there are any waivers or exclusions of their degree requirements at York. All course grades are derived from an evaluation of examination, where applicable, and term work. Students are not required to obtain a passing grade on a final examination in order to pass a course, except when the final examination represents more than 50 per cent of the final grade of the course.

However in some cases students may be required to pass a specific course lab component in order to obtain a passing grade. Eligibility to continue in or graduate from an undergraduate degree program will not be based on a minimum grade requirement for each major course.

Some major subject areas may set requirements for a minimum cumulative GPA. Specific course grade requirements may also be set when a course is a prerequisite for upper-level courses or a core requirement. Course grades are not official until released by York.

Students may repeat a passed or failed course twice for academic degree or certificate credit, for a maximum of three attempts at a course. A course shall be credited only once towards satisfaction of degree or certificate academic credit requirements. Contact your academic advisor for more information. Students must have a minimum 5.

Once you attain a 5. Please note that some Honours programs may also require minimum grades in specific courses or a major GPA.

Once enroled in the final required courses for your degree, you may apply to graduate. The Registrar's Office will audit your record and confirm that you are potentially eligible to graduate a final audit will be conducted once grades for your final courses are released.

BEng Declaration of Major Form. Upper-year students looking to change an Engineering Major Who uses this process? Students who are in a specific Engineering major and want to change to another Engineering major e. What are the minimum academic requirements for the program? Engineering students applying to change their major in Engineering must be in good academic standing and eligible to continue in Engineering to be considered for their program of choice. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into a different major.

Complete the online application form. The application will be available January 17th — May 1nd, inclusive. If I get in, when will it be effective? Communication will go out to students in late June via email. During peak periods or if unforeseen circumstances arise, communication may be delayed.

BEng Change of Major Form. Students looking to return to Engineering Who uses this process? Current York students in any other degree that have been exited previously from Engineering and wish to return to Engineering.

Current York students who wish to return to the BEng program must meet the following minimum academic requirements by the application deadline to be considered for the program. The application will be available March 7th — May 22nd, If admitted to Engineering, you will enrol in courses in Engineering at that time. Communication will go out to students in July via email. Transferring into Engineering from another program Who uses this process?

Current York students in any other degree e. Current York students who wish to enter into the BEng program must meet the following minimum academic requirements by the application deadline to be considered for the program. For details of individual programs, refer tot he Programs of Study section.

Also consult the section on Academic Standing. Some programs have mathematics entry requirements. Students should refer to the program of study section for further information on these and other requirements. Students who are ineligible to continue in Honours may re-enter Honours if they raise their cumulative grade point average to 5.

Faculty transfers. Students qualify for faculty transfer to a Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies Honours program provided they have met the minimum Honours progression requirement. Continuing in Honours. To continue in an Honours program, students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 5. Students whose cumulative grade point average falls below 5. Honours progression. Students who have completed less than 84 earned credits whose cumulative grade point average is below 5.

Note: year level is based on the number of earned credits including transfer credit. Courses taken beyond the normal maximum. Students in an Honours program who successfully complete pass more than credits and whose cumulative grade point average is at least 5. To graduate in an Honours program, students must successfully complete pass at least credits which meet Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies degree and program requirements.

The cumulative grade point average must be at least 5. Students who do not meet the conditions outlined above may continue their studies only in a BA degree program. No extra courses may be taken in a subsequent session in an effort to raise the grade point average to qualify for Honours. Please refer to the Academic Warnings and Penalties section. Opting to graduate with a BA degree 90 credits. Students who are eligible for Honours may opt to graduate in a BA program in the session in which they have completed their final course s.

Students may transfer to a Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies BA degree provided they meet the minimum cumulative grade point average of 4. Students who maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 4.

Students who at the end of an academic session meet the minimum Honours progression requirement will automatically be placed in the Honours program if applicable. Students at the point of enrolment in a new academic session can declare via the enrolment system if they wish to proceed in the BA or Honours BA degree.

Students in a bachelor program who successfully complete pass more than 90 credits and whose cumulative grade point average is at least 4. Graduating with a BA degree. Failure to maintain minimum BA standing advising recommended. Students who have successfully completed passed less than 90 credits whose cumulative grade point average is below 4.

Additional credits to raise grade point average to qualify for graduation. Students in a BA degree who have successfully completed passed 90 credits in accordance with Faculty and program requirements, but whose cumulative grade point average is below 4.