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Transferring to the Justice and Legal Studies BA Program

The Justice and Legal Studies program (JLS) is an interdisciplinary program administered by the Department of Political Science. As such it benefits from being part of one of the premier law and politics departments in Canada.

In the JLS program, you'll evaluate how justice and legal institutions both shape and are shaped by government and society. You'll learn how the law and legal processes can either enhance or frustrate the pursuit of justice and the goal of improving life.

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Transferring from Another BA Major

A limited number of spots will be available on a competitive basis to students who were not admitted directly into the Justice and Legal Studies major from high school.

If you are currently registered in another Bachelor of Arts major, you can apply directly to the Department of Political Science for a transfer.

Eligibility

  • To be considered, you must have an average grade of 70% or higher over at least 4.00 credits.
  • You must also have completed one of the following courses with a final grade of 70% of higher:
    • JLS*1000 Introduction to Justice & Law
    • ANTH*1150 Introduction to Anthropology
    • SOC*1100 Sociology

How to Apply

  1. Email jls@uoguelph.ca from your U of G account
    1. Include the subject line "Transfer Request"
    2. Attach your unofficial transcript
  2. Wait to receive your transfer decision by email. Accepted students will be notified by June 15.

Questions? Please email us at jls@uoguelph.ca.

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Room 111, Macdonald Institute
68 MacDonald Street
Guelph, ON N1G 1Y1

Phone: 519-824-4120, ext. 56753
Email: csahs@uoguelph.ca

Academic Units

Criminal Justice and Public Policy
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Geography, Environment and Geomatics
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Political Science
Psychology
Sociology and Anthropology

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