Limited programs have additional requirements, found in the Academic Calendar, and can have more enrolment requests than the program can accommodate. As a result, you may have been refused admission into one or more program(s) of interest.
One of the benefits of an Arts & Science degree is that it provides you with the flexibility to change your academic plans throughout your student journey. Fortunately, you do have the opportunity to modify your plan, like many students before you who changed programs, and still achieved their aspirations.
If you were not accepted into your desired program, you may have questions about what to do next, who to reach out to for support, or whether to re-apply during a future enrolment period. You can also register to attend a Program Advising & Exploration session.
What you need to do now:
If you are completing 4.0 credits, in order to enrol in courses for September, you are required to enrol in one of the following minimum combinations of programs:
- 1 specialist
- 2 majors
- 1 major + 2 minors
Enrol in Open Programs: If you are not currently enrolled in one of the program combinations listed above, you will need to enrol in open programs to get the right combination before course enrolment begins. Students can enrol in open programs any time as they don’t have any specific requirements for enrolment. Check the list of programs to find open programs.
Re-apply to a Limited Program (if applicable): If you have completed the necessary program requirements, you can re-apply to the same program in the second enrolment period starting in July or in a future program enrolment period. You can also apply to a different limited program. Check the list of programs to find if your program of interest accepts enrolment requests during the second enrolment period, and if it doesn’t, you will need to wait until the next enrolment period to apply again.
How we can help:
If you were refused from your program, you still have multiple program options and resources that you can use to meet your academic goals:
Speak with an advisor. Your college registrar’s office has academic advisors who can discuss strategies to help you decide your next steps. You can also speak career advisor at your college registrar’s office or the Career Exploration and Education office to discuss career pathways and program combinations.
Reach out to the department. You can talk to the academic unit offering the program to see why your request was refused. They may be able to provide you with information that can help you if you decide whether to re-apply to the same limited program at a future program enrolment period.
Attend a Program Advising & Exploration Session. Speak with academic advisors to learn about diverse program pathways and program combinations related to your academic and career interests.
Ideal for students who are looking to enrol in a new program, who were refused from a program or who are not enrolled in their minimum program combinations. These sessions aim to support you in meeting your goals in the second program request period.
Learn your next steps for enrolling in programs and courses and engage in four break-out rooms related to your academic and career interests:
- Life sciences: For students interested in pursuing medical school, collaborative life science programs, neuroscience, Immunology, psychology and related fields.
- Technology & data: For students interested in computer science, data science, actuarial science, statistics, economics and related fields.
- Law, justice & ethics: For students interested in pursuing law school, criminology and related fields.
- Social sciences: For students interested in international relations, industrial relations, sociology, public health and related fields.
Location: Zoom
Sessions: New sessions will be offered in the Winter 2025 term.
Preparing for Graduate School?
If you are applying for a limited program because you are considering medical school, law school or another professional graduate degree, make sure you review their entrance requirements. For many programs, your grade point average (GPA) may be of more significance than taking a related undergraduate program. If you enrol in a program that you are passionate about, it may be easier for you to achieve a high GPA in preparation for graduate school. Speaking to your college academic advisor can help you identify which programs would be best suited for you to achieve your academic goals in the future.
