Bachelor of Arts and Sciences | Current Students
Welcome to the Bachelor of Arts and Sciences!
This page is designed for all our Bachelor of Arts and Sciences students to access essential information, resources, and support in one place. Here, you'll find links to important program details, opportunities to get involved in the university community, and pathways to explore career options connected to your studies at the University of Guelph.
You Belong Here
You are part of a welcoming and supportive community who only want to see you succeed. Alongside faculty and staff with both the arts and sciences specializations, the Bachelor of Arts and Science (BAS) program is housed in the following units:
ARE YOU IN FIRST YEAR?
If you're new to Guelph, get started with helpful resources and tips on our START U of G page. Explore the links below to enrich your experience in the Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (BAS) program and make your time at the University of Guelph truly memorable!
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ARE YOU A FUTURE STUDENT?
Program Details
BAS Specialization Course Requirements
Note: Specializations are referred to as "minors" in the academic calendar
- Anthropology (ANTH)
- Black Canadian Studies (BLCK)
- Business (BUS)
- Business Economics (BECN)
- Classical and Modern Cultures
- Creative Writing (CRWR)
- Criminal Justice and Public Policy (CJPP) (Only available to BAS students)
- Culture and Technology Studies (CTS)
- Economics (ECON)
- English (ENGL)
- Family and Child Studies (FCS) (Only available to BAS students)
- French Studies (FREN)
- Geography (GEOG)
- History (HIST)
- International Development Studies (IDS)
- Linguistics (LING)
- Marketing (MKTG)
- Media and Cinema Studies (MCST)
- Museum Studies (MS)
- Music (MUSC)
- Philosophy (PHIL)
- Political Science (POLS)
- Psychology (PSYC)
- Sexualities, Genders and Social Change (SXGN)
- Sociology (SOC)
- Studio Art (SART) (Only available to BAS students)
- Theatre Studies (THST)
- Agriculture (AGR)
- Applied Geomatics (AG)
- Biochemistry (BIOC)
- Biology (BIOL)
- Biotechnology (BIOT)
- Chemistry (CHEM)
- Computing and Information Science (CIS)
- Ecology (ECOL)
- Mathematics (MATH)
- Mathematical Science (MSCI)
- Microbiology (MICR)
- Molecular Biology and Genetics (MBG)
- Neuroscience (NEUR)
- Nutritional and Nutraceutical Sciences (NANS)
- Physics (PHYS)
- Statistics (STAT)
- Zoology (ZOO)
Advising Support
We are here to help you!
The College of Arts (COA) offers different types of supports through different offices: Academic, program-specific, and career-related questions are each handled by separate units.
This section will help you find out who to contact when!
My name is Sarah Bradley and I am the Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (BAS) Academic Advisor. My job is to help you navigate your way through the BAS degree program!
Talk to me if you have questions about:
- Your degree requirements
- Course selection or changing your major/minor
- Academic standing
- Deferred exams, or dropping courses
- Navigating university policies and deadlines
- General questions about your academic progress
bas@uoguelph.ca
519 824 4120 x. 56385
50 Stone Road East, MacKinnon 128
Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1
A faculty advisor is a professor or faculty member in your specialization/minor. You’re encouraged to talk to them if you have questions about:
- Research opportunities
- Discipline specific questions
- Planning for graduate school or further academic paths
Each major/program has a designated faculty advisor who understands your subject area deeply.
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (BAS) students are required to complete two specializations, a minor in the arts or social sciences and a minor in the sciences.
BAS students should consult the Bachelor of Arts listing for contact information for faculty advisors for the arts and social science minors and the Bachelor of Science listing for contact information for faculty advisors for the science minors.
Nicola Edwards is a holistic Career Advisor who’s been supporting U of G students since 2013, helping you grow through personalized career guidance. If you're wondering about:
- What careers you can pursue with your Arts degree
- Identifying and articulating your skills and strengths
- Job search support
- Interview preparation
Your advisor, Nicola, is ready to meet with you! She is your go-to for career planning and connections to experiential learning.
To book an appointment, login to your Experience Guelph account and in the left hand menu, click on "Career" and then "Appointments".
Check the ‘Prepare for life beyond school’ section below for more information on careers resources available at the University of Guelph.
Experiential Learning
Explore our experiential learning courses, where theory meets practice through hands-on projects, community collaboration, and research opportunities, all designed to deepen skills and open career pathways.
Integrated Experiential Learning
Integrated experiential learning courses at U of G combine academic learning with activities like projects, labs, simulations, and field studies to enhance skill development.
Community-Engaged Learning
Community-engaged learning courses link academic concepts with skill development through collaborative projects with community organizations for shared benefits.
Discover all available experiential learning courses and find the right fit for your academic journey by visiting our Experiential Learning page.
Prepare for Life Beyond School
For information on the following, connect with a peer helper through Experience Guelph:
- Building a resume, cover letter, or LinkedIn profile
- Finding internships, volunteer roles, or job search strategies
- Preparing for interviews
To book an appointment, login to your Experience Guelph account and in the left hand menu, click on "Career" and then "Appointments".
Learn more about your COA Career Advisor Nicola Edwards (see Career Advising above)
