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Bachelor of Creative Arts, Health and Wellness | Current Students

Welcome to Bachelor of Creative Arts, Health and Wellness!

This page is designed for all our Bachelor of Creative Arts, Health and Wellness (BCAHW) 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 within the Music, Studio Art, and Theatre Studies majors, the Bachelor of Creative Arts, Health and Wellness (BCAHW) programs is housed in the following units:

College of Arts (COA)

School of Fine Art and Music (SOFAM)

School of Theatre, English and Creative Writing (SOTEC)

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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 Creative Arts, Health and Wellness (BCAHW) program and make your time at the University of Guelph truly memorable!

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Program Details

Degree Requirements

Course Outlines

SOFAM Program Contacts

BCAHW Majors

As a BCAHW student, you will be part of both the BCAHW student community, as well as your creative arts major (see below). You will follow the major course requirements for one of the following programs and fill the remaining course requirements with BCAHW.

Music

Studio Art

Theatre Studies

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 Creative Arts, Health and Wellness (BCAHW) Academic Advisor. My job is to help you navigate your way through the BCAHW 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

bcahw@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 major. 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 Creative Arts, Health and Wellness (BCAHW) students are required to choose a major in either Music, Studio Art, or Theatre Studies.

BCAHW students should consult the Bachelor of Arts listing for contact information for faculty advisors in one of those majors.

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.