Switching Majors
Switching Into a BASc Major
Switching to a Major Outside of the BASc
Switching Into a BASc Major
There are three majors within the Bachelor of Applied Sciences (BASc):
- Adult Health and Nutrition
- Child Studies
- Family Studies and Human Development
The process to transfer into one of these majors depends on your current program:
1. You are already in another BASc major
For example, you are currently in Child Studies and want to transfer into Adult Health and Nutrition.
You can apply by completing the ORS - Schedule of Studies (uoguelph.ca) form.
2. You are currently in another Guelph degree program
For example, you are in BComm, BEng, or BAH and want to transfer into a BASc major.
You will follow the Internal Transfer process outlined by Admissions.
Important Information
Regardless of which pathway applies to you, admission to a BASc major is not guaranteed. Transfers are competitive and depend on:
- Available space in the program
- Your academic average
Keep in mind that changing majors will likely delay your graduation, as you may need to complete courses required for your new program that were not part of your original major.
- BASc major changes are only approved for a Fall semester start.
- The application deadline is April 1, and you will hear the outcome by mid-August.
- The minimum average to be considered is 70%, although the competitive average is often higher.
- You must meet the required high school prerequisite courses for your intended major. See the Internal Transfer webpage for details.
Questions
Questions about the transfer process or your eligibility:
Rebecca Roibas, Admissions Counsellor
roibasre@uoguelph.ca
Questions about course planning while you wait to transfer (often called “shadowing” a program):
Contact your BASC Academic Advisor, April Nejedly
bascprog@uoguelph.ca
Switching to a Major Outside of BASc
If you are a BASc student and hope to change to a different degree program at the University of Guelph (e.g., BComm, BSc, BAH, etc.), you will need to follow the Internal Transfer Process outlined by Admissions: https://www.uoguelph.ca/admission/undergraduate/transfer/internal/
If you have questions about the application process, please contact Admissions at admission@uoguelph.ca.
If you need help planning courses to support your transfer, first review the requirements for your intended program in the Academic Calendar. If you cannot find the information you need, you can contact the Academic Advisor for your intended program for further guidance.
Academic Calendar:
https://calendar.uoguelph.ca/undergraduate-calendar/degree-programs/
Academic Advisors:
https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/enrolment-records/academic-advisors
While you are waiting to be accepted into your new program, you may also want to consider declaring a minor in that area. This allows you to take courses in the discipline to explore your interest in the subject while having those courses count toward a minor as you continue progressing in your current degree. If you are subsequently accepted into the new program, some of these courses may also count toward your new major.