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Arts and Sciences at University of Guelph

BAS (Bachelor of Arts and Sciences) · College of Arts · Guelph campus

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What average do you need for Guelph Arts and Sciences?

The school says
78-83%
Length and co-op
4 years
Co-op: No

Majors or options chosen later: Arts specialization: Anthropology, Arts specialization: Art History and Museum Studies, Arts specialization: Black Canadian Studies, Arts specialization: Business, Arts specialization: Business Economics, Arts specialization: Classical and Modern Cultures, Arts specialization: Creative Writing, Arts specialization: Criminal Justice and Public Policy, Arts specialization: Culture and Technology Studies, Arts specialization: Economics, Arts specialization: English, Arts specialization: Family and Child Studies, Arts specialization: French Studies, Arts specialization: Geography, Arts specialization: History, Arts specialization: International Development Studies, Arts specialization: Linguistics, Arts specialization: Marketing, Arts specialization: Media and Cinema Studies, Arts specialization: Music, Arts specialization: Philosophy, Arts specialization: Political Science, Arts specialization: Psychology, Arts specialization: Sexualities, Genders and Social Change, Arts specialization: Studio Art, Arts specialization: Sociology, Arts specialization: Theatre Studies, Science specialization: Agriculture, Science specialization: Applied Geomatics, Science specialization: Biochemistry, Science specialization: Biology, Science specialization: Biotechnology, Science specialization: Chemistry, Science specialization: Computing and Information Science, Science specialization: Ecology, Science specialization: Mathematics, Science specialization: Mathematical Science, Science specialization: Microbiology, Science specialization: Molecular Biology and Genetics, Science specialization: Neuroscience, Science specialization: Nutritional and Nutraceutical Sciences, Science specialization: Physics, Science specialization: Statistics, Science specialization: Zoology.

What courses do you need?

Grade 12 courses the school requires, as its page lists them.

Required
  • ENG4U English
  • MHF4U Advanced Functions
  • One Grade 12 U or M arts or social studies course (any 4U/M course not starting with S, M, I, P or T)
Also
  • Two of: SBI4U Biology, SCH4U Chemistry, SPH4U Physics

What else each course keeps open: ENG4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U

Is there a supplementary application?

Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.

Optional
Student Profile Form (SPF): activities, leadership and circumstances; considered only if your May average is within a discretionary range (up to 5%) below the final cut-offDue 1 April 2027

See these dates on the deadline calendar, with your other programs, and add them to your own calendar.

How much does Guelph Arts and Sciences cost?

For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.

Tuition, first year
$6,213
Books and supplies
$1,500
School's estimate, 2026-27
First year, all in
$23,900
Tuition, fees, books, residence and meals; not counted: student fees
Whole degree, all in
$79,500
4 years, rent after first year
Tuition
$6,200 first year, $24,900 in all
Books and supplies
$1,500 first year, $6,000 in allSchool's estimate
Residence and meals
$16,100 first yearFirst year
Rent after first year
$32,500 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Guelph, $902 a month

Where else can you study general arts and science (major chosen later)?

The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.

ProgramSchool saysTuition
Arts & ScienceTrent, OntarioMinimum 75% overall average; co-op stream minimum 80%$6,241
Arts & Science IMcMaster, OntarioMinimum overall average of 88% for consideration$6,043
Bachelor of Arts & Science / Doctor of Naturopathy Double DegreeTrent, OntarioNo average published$6,241
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (3 years)Ottawa, Ontario75% minimum (English program); 73% minimum (French program)$6,210
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (4 years)Ottawa, Ontario75% minimum (English program); 73% minimum (French program)$6,210
First Year ExplorationYork, OntarioLow-to-mid 70s or higher$6,240
General ScienceLakehead, OntarioA minimum 70% overall final average$6,104
General Studies (Online)Carleton, Ontario75%$6,188

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