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Undeclared Arts (First-Year Studies Only)

Undeclared Arts

Degree: (First-year studies only)

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Full-time format:
First-Year Studies Only

Part-time format:
N/A

Requirements:
Grades-Only

Grade range:

70-75%

Faculty:
Faculty of Arts

Experiential learning:
N/A


Is this degree for you?

Curious about a lot of different subjects but not quite sure what you want to study yet? Undeclared Arts at ×ÔÒùϵÁÐ (×ÔÒùϵÁÐ) is a one-year option that lets you spend your first year exploring your unique interests before choosing your major or double major in the Faculty of Arts. 

In this option, you’ll have the freedom to try out a wide range of subjects in a supportive, collaborative learning environment. Once you find what truly excites you, you can apply the credits you’ve earned and transition to the Arts program of your choosing.

First-year classes


Explore your program transfer options by choosing introductory courses in:

Enrol in 2 required courses: Academic Writing and Research, and Critical Thinking.

Choose electives from a wide range of areas including news and film studies, law, business and natural sciences – many of which can lead to a minor.

Explore your courses

The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic Undergraduate Calendar for this program.

1st Semester

REQUIRED:

  • SSH 205 Academic Writing and Research

REQUIRED GROUP 1: Four courses from Table I.

2nd Semester

REQUIRED:

REQUIRED GROUP 1: Two courses from Table I.

OPEN ELECTIVE: Two Open Electives

 

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Program transfer options and eligibility

You must apply to transfer to one of the 12 programs listed above or to any of the 9 double major programs by February of your second semester. All of your completed courses will transfer to your chosen program.

  • Students who have already decided which of the 12 programs they are interested in should apply to those programs directly, and should consult the relevant pages of the undergraduate calendar for program details.
  • Transfer credit/advanced standing can't be granted for the Undeclared Arts option. Students who are completing, or have already completed post-secondary studies, must apply directly to the program of choice.
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Requirements

This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.

Academic requirements

To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:

  • Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
  • Completion of the following required Grade 12 U course with a minimum grade of 70%:
  • English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)

An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.

Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page. If you haven’t been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. ×ÔÒùϵÁÐ reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.


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Fees and funding

Tuition and fees range 2026-2027

For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.

Full-time format:

Ontario: $7,400 - $7,425
Out-of-province: $9,200 - $9,225
International: $38,706 - $38,731

Over $20M across all levels of study

We award more than $20M in awards, scholarships and bursaries throughout all years of study. 
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Explore financial assistance

Learn more about government financial aid programs like OSAP, out-of-province student loans and U.S. student loans.
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Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts programs combine a liberal arts education with something unique: ×ÔÒùϵÁÐ's brand of relevant, practical learning that's designed to make you a well-rounded, informed human being who is also highly employable

Faculty of Arts degree programs



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Disclaimer: 

While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, ×ÔÒùϵÁÐ's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.