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:

College of Arts (COA)

Interdisciplinary Programs (IDP)

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Program Details

Degree Requirements

ASCI Course Outlines

IDP Program Contacts

BAS Specialization Course Requirements

Note: Specializations are referred to as "minors" in the academic calendar

Arts Specialization

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)

Science Specialization

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!

Academic Advising

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

Faculty Advising

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.

Talk to you Faculty Advisor today!

Career Advising

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.

Study Abroad and Field Courses

Experiential Learning Hub

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)

Get Involved!

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences Student Association (BASSA)

College of Arts Students Union

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