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Lang Commerce FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions - BComm

Frequently asked questions about the Bachelor of Commerce at U of G's Lang School of Business and Economics.

Adding courses

Course selection windows will be posted by Enrolment Services. Once a window is open, you may add courses up to the last day of the Add Period (which is usually the Friday of the first full week of classes). See Course Selection Windows for specific information.

  • Register for Summer courses in March
  • Register for Fall and Winter courses in late June/early July

For further information on how and when to register please visit the Course Selection FAQ.

Dropping courses

The last day to drop classes is the Last Class Day of the semester. Use the Schedule of Dates for the current semester to confirm the date. If you decide to drop a course, use the Register and Drop Sections option in WebAdvisor. Always confirm that you have successfully dropped your course by checking your Class Schedule for the current semester.

If you are unsure whether you should drop a course, please come and speak with a B.Comm Program Counsellor. While we cannot make the decision for you, we can provide you with an assessment of your situation and outline the implications.

For courses not dropped by the Last Class Day, final marks will be recorded for each course, whether course work is completed or not (a zero is assigned for missed tests/assignments/exams). This mark will show on your transcript and will be calculated into your average.

Important: As this deadline gives you the entire semester to evaluate your academic performance, you will not be able to drop courses after this date. Should you encounter exceptionally severe and unanticipated circumstances after this date, you must contact our office as soon as possible.

Course changes

Departments sometimes change the name, course number or semester offering of a course. For an up-to-date list of all changes, visit Course Changes. Please note that some changes will not show up in your Academic Evaluation. Provided you complete the equivalent/replacement course found at Course Changes, it will be used to fulfill your degree requirements.

Reminder: always use the Course Descriptions section of the current Undergraduate Calendar for the most up-to-date information.

If you encounter a required course that is not listed in WebAdvisor or the Undergraduate Calendar, please contact either your Faculty Advisor or the B.Comm Program Counselling Office as soon as possible.

Can I choose more or fewer than 5 courses?

The normal full-time course load is 2.5 credits per semester (usually 5 courses). You can choose fewer than 5 courses (4 courses is still considered full-time). You should consult with a Program Counsellor to decide if this is an appropriate option for you.

Exam conflicts

Starting in Summer 2026, ORS Exams will be publishing the exam schedule after the last day to add for each semester (i.e., mid-September, mid-January, mid-May). ORS Exams will attempt to create a conflict-free exam schedule.

Note that examinations scheduled close together (e.g. 3 or more in a 24-hour period) does not constitute a conflict.

For more information about exams, please visit

https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/enrolment-records/exams

Probation and Required to Withdraw

Are you concerned about your overall average? Have you been Required to Withdraw? Please visit the Academic Status web page.

Graduation

Students wishing to graduate need to submit an application by the required deadline (see Schedule of Dates for this deadline). You should apply for graduation during the last semester in which you are taking courses towards your degree. The application to graduate can be found on WebAdvisor.

All B.Comm students must have a minimum 60% cumulative average in order to qualify for graduation.

Need more information?

Visit Lang's Program Counselling Office
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