Academic Calendar 2023-2024

Students with continuous enrolment at the University may elect to graduate under any one calendar in force during their registration subject to the availability of courses with the following exceptions:

Note:  This regulation applies only to curriculum changes affecting a student's degree program, as outlined in Section 11.0 - Academic Programs and Section 12.0 - Programs and Courses of Instruction.

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degrees achieve a balance of breadth, depth and coherence by including these four features in each student's academic program:

B.A. and B.Sc. students, in consultation with the designated Program Advisor, must formally declare a Major and a Minor by the end of the academic session in which they will have achieved third year standing or upon completion of 54 credits . Students should refer to the specific program requirements of their intended Major or Minor. Those opting to do a Double Major, Joint Major, or Triple Minor must, in consultation with the designated Program Advisor, declare their intention by the end of the academic session in which they will have achieved third year standing or upon completion of 54 credits . Students can change their choice of program after further consultation with a Program Advisor. A 'Declaration/Change of Major/Minor' form is available on the Mount Allison University website.

Those opting to do an Honours Program must declare their intention by December of the year in which they are registered with third year standing by completing a 'Declaration of Intention to Pursue Honours' form available on the web.

Students must consult with the Department Head or Program Co-ordinator with respect to application processes and admission criteria.

In order to qualify for a Bachelor of Arts degree, a student must complete 120 credits including:

Six credits must be earned from each of the following lists:

Note: For distribution requirement purposes, a maximum or 6 credits from Indigenous Studies (INDG) courses can be applied to meet the distribution requirements for either Humanities, Sciences or Social Sciences, or a combination of those three disciplines. Only those INDG courses cross-listed with GENS can be used towards Science distribution.

Note: For distribution requirement purposes, a maximum or 6 credits from Visual and Material Culture (VMCS) courses can be applied to meet the distribution requirements for either Arts and Letters or Humanities, or a combination of those two disciplines.

Note: For distribution requirement purposes, a maximum or 6 credits from Women's and Gender Studies (WGST) courses can be applied to meet the distribution requirements for either Humanities or Social Sciences, or a combination of those two disciplines.

Note: Courses that have been designated by a student to fulfill distribution requirements may also count towards the requirements for a major or minor.

A minimum of 36 credits must be earned from courses at the 3000 and/or 4000 level. At least 30 credits must be from Mount Allison courses.

The credits required for a B.A. include those required for a Major [see list under 11.2.17], plus the credits required for a Minor from any other program [see lists under 11.2.23 and 11.3.24]. No more than 9 credits can be counted in common between the Major and Minor. Where there are more than 9 credits of requirements in common, the credit value of the combined program will still be at least 15 credits greater than the total for the Major. The Major and Minor are recorded on the student's transcript.

Although the combination of a Major and a Minor as called for in 11.2.4 is the usual means of achieving a B.A. degree, other combinations are possible, as outlined in 11.2.5 through 11.2.10.

Students who satisfy the requirements for more than one Minor will have the additional Minor(s) recorded on their transcript.

Students who (in lieu of the Minor required in 11.2.4) satisfy the requirements for a second Major from any other program [see lists under 11.2.17 and 11.3.18], will have achieved a B.A. with a Double Major, and will have both Majors recorded on their transcript. No more than 24 credits can be counted in common between the two Majors . Even where there are requirements in common, the credit value of the combined program will be at least 36 credits greater than the total for the first Major.

Students who (in lieu of the Minor required in 11.2.4) satisfy the requirements for a Joint Major [see list under 11.2.18] will have achieved a B.A. with a Joint Major.

Students who (in lieu of 11.2.4) satisfy the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts - Aviation (see 11.2.16) will have their Major recorded on their transcript. 

Students who (in lieu of 11.2.4) satisfy the requirements for an Honours degree [see 11.2.24] will have achieved a B.A. with Honours, and will have the Honours program recorded on their transcript.

Students who (in lieu of 11.2.4) satisfy the requirements for three Minors [see 11.2.19] will have achieved a B.A. General Degree, and will have this title plus all Minors recorded. A triple Minor will not total fewer than 72 credits, despite requirements in common. Students pursuing this option are reminded that Regulation 11.2.3 must still be fulfilled.

The Major is designed to be approximately one half the course work a student completes toward a B.A. degree, providing the depth and rigour which can be achieved either by work within one discipline or through course work carefully planned under a theme. As called for in 11.2.4, this requirement can be satisfied by completing the courses specified in any one of the named Majors listed in 11.2.17, according to one of the options outlined in 11.2.12 through 11.2.15.

A Disciplinary Major consists of a selection of courses worth 60 credits, with a minimum of 36 and a maximum of 42 credits required from a single discipline or department. This type of Major gains its coherence from the traditional discipline from which it is drawn. Provision is made within each Major for 18 credits, usually drawn from outside the Major discipline, intended to complement and enrich the Major.

An Interdisciplinary Major consists of a selection of courses worth 60 credits, in most cases. This type of Major gains its coherence from a theme, or approach held in common by its component courses. Such programs are authorized in advance by Senate.

A joint major consists of a selection of courses from two disciplines that have very few, if any, courses that may be counted in common (as under a double Major), that are combined in such a way that while they may not qualify for a complete major in either discipline, there are sufficient courses (normally 42 to 45 credits from each discipline) to qualify for a joint major (maximum 90 credits).

A Specially Approved Major consists of a selection of courses worth 60 credits. This type of Major gains its coherence from a carefully thought-out combination of available courses which has not received prior authorization from Senate. Approval for this type of Major must be obtained from the appropriate Dean, in consultation with the Registrar, by the end of the third year.

For the B.A., the following Majors are available. For a complete list of courses required for each Major, see the appropriate heading under Programs and Courses of Instruction.

For the B.A., the following Joint Majors are available. For a complete list of courses required for each Joint Major, see the appropriate heading under Programs and Courses of Instruction.

The Minor is designed to be a minimum number of courses by which a student can achieve a modest sense of coherence in another field of study. As called for in 11.2.4, this requirement can be satisfied by completing the courses specified in any one of the named Minors listed in 11.2.23, (or under 11.3.24) according to one of the options outlined in 11.2.20 through 11.2.22.

Note:  The regulation requiring a Minor is waived for students pursuing Aviation. Students who complete a Minor will have the Minor recorded on the transcript.

A Disciplinary Minor consists of a selection of courses worth 24 credits, at least 6 of which must be completed at the 3000 and/or 4000 level. This type of Minor gains its minimum of coherence from the traditional discipline from which it is drawn.

An Interdisciplinary Minor consists of a selection of courses worth 24 credits, at least 6 of which must be completed at the 3000 and/or 4000 level. This type of Minor gains its coherence from a theme, or approach held in common by its component courses. Such programs are authorized in advance by Senate.

A Specially Approved Minor consists of a selection of courses worth 24 credits, at least 6 of which must be completed at the 3000 and/or 4000 level. This type of Minor gains its coherence from a carefully thought-out combination of available courses which has not received prior authorization from Senate. Approval for this type of Minor must be obtained from the appropriate Academic Dean, in consultation with the Registrar, by the end of the third year.

For the B.A., the following Minors are available along with those listed under section 11.3.24. For a complete listing of courses required for each Minor, see the appropriate heading under Programs and Courses of Instruction.

Honours programs represent the most specialized selection of courses to gain depth and coherence within one discipline or thematic area. They have traditionally provided the preparation most appropriate for post-graduate work in that field. The requirements for Honours extend beyond that of the Major, and so the regulation requiring a Minor is waived (see 11.2.4 and 11.2.9), although any student who completes a Minor from another discipline or program, will have this Minor recorded on their transcript. Academic regulation 10.10.4 governing the granting of Honours should be consulted. Students considering an Honours Program should consult as early as possible with the designated Program Advisor regarding the prescribed selection of courses.

Under the B.A. Degree, the following Honours Programs are available. Each assumes that the student also meets the requirements of 11.2.2 and 11.2.3. For a complete listing of courses required for each Honours Program, see the appropriate heading under Programs and Courses of Instruction.

If a course prerequisite or the requirements of a Major or Honours program specifies complementary courses from Arts and Letters, Humanities, or Social Sciences, courses from the following departments and programs fall within these groups:

In order to qualify for a Bachelor of Science degree, a student must complete 120 credits including:

Six credits must be earned from each of the following lists:

Note: Science distribution is fulfilled by Bachelor of Science degree requirements.

Note: For distribution requirement purposes, a maximum or 6 credits from Indigenous Studies (INDG) courses can be applied to meet the distribution requirements for either Humanities, Sciences or Social Sciences, or a combination of those three disciplines. Only those INDG courses cross-listed with GENS can be used towards Science distribution.

Note: For distribution requirement purposes, a maximum or 6 credits from Visual and Material Culture (VMCS) courses can be applied to meet the distribution requirements for either Arts and Letters or Humanities, or a combination of those two disciplines.

Note: For distribution requirement purposes, a maximum or 6 credits from Women's and Gender Studies (WGST) courses can be applied to meet the distribution requirements for either Humanities or Social Sciences, or a combination of those two disciplines.

Twelve credits must be earned as follows:

A minimum of 72 credits in Science must be earned from the Science disciplines.

A minimum of 30 credits in Science must be earned from the 3000 and/or 4000 level. At least 24 credits must be from Mount Allison courses.

The credits required for a B.Sc. include those required for a Major [see list under 11.3.18], plus the credits required for a Minor from any other program [see lists under 11.3.24 and 11.2.23]. No more than 9 credits can be counted in common between the Major and Minor . Where there are more than 9 credits of requirements in common, the credit value of the combined program will still be at least 15 credits greater than the total for the Major. The Major and Minor are recorded on the student's transcript. Although the combination of a Major and a Minor as called for in 11.3.6 is the usual means of achieving a B.Sc., other combinations are possible, as outlined in 11.3.7 through 11.3.11.

Students who satisfy the requirements for more than one Minor will have the additional Minor(s) recorded on their transcript.

Students who (in lieu of the Minor required in 11.3.6) satisfy the requirements for a second Major from any other program [see lists under 11.3.18 and 11.2.17] will have achieved a B.Sc. with a Double Major, and will have both Majors recorded on their transcript. No more than 24 credits can be counted in common between the two Majors . Even where there are requirements in common, the credit value of the combined program will be at least 36 credits greater than the total for the first Major.

Students who (in lieu of the Minor required in 11.3.4) satisfy the requirements for a Joint Major [see list under 11.3.19], will have achieved a B.Sc. with a Joint Major.

Students who (in lieu of 11.3.6) satisfy the requirements for an Honours degree [see 11.3.25] will have achieved a B.Sc. with Honours, and will have the Honours program recorded on their transcript.

Students who (in lieu of 11.3.6) satisfy the requirements for three Minors, at least two of which must be in Science (see 11.3.20) will have achieved a B.Sc. General Degree, and will have this title plus the three (or more) Minors recorded on their transcript. A triple Minor will not total fewer than 72 credits, despite requirements in common. Students pursuing this option are reminded that Regulations 11.3.4 and 11.3.5 must still be fulfilled.

For purposes of Regulation 11.3.4 and 11.3.5 only, all courses offered in the following disciplines are considered as Science credits: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology. The following courses outside of these disciplines may also count as Science credits: COMM 3411, ECON 3301, 3821, 4711, 4721, 4801, 4811, HLTH 3011, all GENS courses from the Department of Geography and Environment, PHIL 2511, 3511. Exceptions, including 1991/2991/3991/4991 courses, may be approved by the Dean of Science in consultation with the appropriate Department.

The Major is designed to be approximately one half the course work a student completes toward a B.Sc. degree, providing the depth and rigour which can be achieved either by work within one discipline or through course work carefully orchestrated under a theme. As called for in 11.3.6, this requirement can be satisfied by completing the courses specified in any one of the named Major in Science listed in 11.3.18, according to one of the options outlined in 11.3.14 through 11.3.17.

A Disciplinary Major in Science consists of a selection of courses worth 60 to 72 credits, with a minimum of 36 and a maximum of 42 credits required from a single discipline or department. This type of Major gains its coherence from the traditional discipline from which it is drawn. Provision is made within each Major for credits under 11.3.3.

An Interdisciplinary Major consists of a selection of courses worth 60 to 84 credits. This type of Major gains its coherence from a theme, or approach held in common by its component courses. Such programs are authorized in advance by Senate.

A joint major consists of a selection of courses from two disciplines that have very few, if any, courses that may be counted in common (as under a double Major), that are combined in such a way that while they may not qualify for a complete major in either discipline, there are sufficient courses (normally 42 to 45 credits from each discipline) to qualify for a joint major (maximum 90 credits).

A Specially Approved Major consists of a selection of courses worth 60 to 72 credits. This type of Major gains its coherence from a carefully thought out combination of available courses which has not received prior authorization from Senate. Approval for this type of Major must be obtained from the appropriate Academic Dean, in consultation with the Registrar, by the end of the third year.

For the B.Sc., the following Majors are available. For a complete listing of courses required for each Major, see the appropriate heading under Programs and Courses of Instruction.

For the B.Sc., the following Joint Majors are available. For a complete listing of courses required for each Joint Major, see the appropriate heading under Programs and Courses of Instruction.

The Minor is designed to be a minimum number of courses by which a student can achieve a modest sense of the coherence in another field of study. As called for in 11.3.6, this requirement can be satisfied by completing the courses specified in any one of the named Minors listed in 11.3.24 (or under 11.2.23), according to one of the options outlined in 11.3.21 through 11.3.23.

A Disciplinary Minor consists of a selection of courses worth 24 credits, at least 6 credits of which must be completed at the 3000 and/or 4000 level. This type of Minor gains its minimum of coherence from the traditional discipline from which it is drawn.

An Interdisciplinary Minor consists of a selection of courses worth 24 credits, at least 6 credits of which must be completed at the 3000 and/or 4000 level. This type of Minor gains its coherence from a theme, or approach held in common by its component courses. Such programs are authorized in advance by Senate.

A Specially Approved Minor consists of a selection of courses worth 24 credits, at least 6 of which must be completed at the 3000 and/or 4000 level. This type of Minor gains its coherence from a carefully thought out combination of available courses which has not received prior authorization from Senate. Approval for this type of Minor must be obtained from the appropriate Academic Dean, in consultation with the Registrar, by the end of the third year.

For the B.Sc., the following Minors are available along with those listed under 11.2.23. For a complete listing of courses required for each Minor, see the appropriate heading under Programs and Courses of Instruction.

Honours programs represent the most specialized selection of courses to gain depth and coherence within one discipline or thematic area. They have traditionally provided the preparation most appropriate for post-graduate work in that field. The requirements for Honours extend beyond that of the Major, and so the regulation requiring a Minor is waived (see 11.3.6 and 11.3.10), although any student who completes a Minor from another discipline or program will have this Minor recorded on their transcript. Academic regulation 10.10.5 governing the granting of Honours should be consulted. Students considering an Honours Program should consult as early as possible with the designated Program Advisor regarding a prescribed selection of courses.

Under the B.Sc. Degree, the following Honours Programs are available. Each assumes that the student also meets the requirements of 11.3.2 through 11.3.5. For a complete listing of courses required for each Honours Program see the appropriate heading under Programs and Courses of Instruction.

All graduate work is administered by the Dean of Graduate Studies. Upon receiving recommendations from the Department concerned, the proposed supervisor, and the Office of the Registrar, the Dean of Graduate Studies will decide upon admission. In case of discordant recommendations the application will be revisited by the Dean of Graduate Studies, the Provost, the proposed supervisor, the department head, and an independent member of the university community (faculty or administration) selected by the proposed supervisor and Dean. The Dean of Graduate Studies will oversee the program of study, and on receipt of satisfactory evidence of the completion of the studies, will recommend the awarding of the degree.

Note:  Applicants should submit a completed application form, curriculum vitae, a set of official transcripts, and arrange to have two letters of reference forwarded to the Dean of Graduate Studies. Applicants are also expected to contact potential supervisor(s) about the possibility of carrying on advanced study and research with them prior to application.

The candidate must achieve a grade of at least B- in each course required for the degree, and also must pass a public oral examination on the thesis and related material.

Within one month of admission, a committee will be appointed for each candidate by the Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the research supervisor who will be its chair. The Supervisory Committee shall consist of the research supervisor who will act as chair and a minimum of two other qualified individuals. It will be the responsibility of this committee to review periodically the progress of the candidate, read the thesis and conduct the oral examination which will be presided over by the Dean of Graduate Studies or designate. The Thesis Examining Committee will also include a qualified reader external to the university who has had no involvement in the project appointed by the Dean of Graduate Studies in consultation with the supervisor. A grade of 'Pass' or 'Fail' will be assessed for the thesis and its defense by the candidate's Thesis Examining Committee. If a 'Fail' evaluation is rendered, the supervisory committee will decide if and what remedial measure must be undertaken to obtain a 'Pass' grade. The candidate will have six months to meet these conditions.

The primary objective of the Mount Allison University Commerce program is to explore with students the nature of the business world, and thus help them acquire business knowledge and skills. Studies focus on the process of effective problem solving and decision making in the business environment through the development of management systems which combine quantitative analysis and human judgement. The Commerce program is designed to enable students to take courses in a variety of business subject areas (such as Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing) while completing a Minor in a non-Commerce discipline. The Commerce degree at Mount Allison University is highly flexible, reflecting the diverse business society that students will enter after graduation.

In order to qualify for a Bachelor of Commerce degree, a student must complete 120 credits including:

Six credits must be earned from each of the following lists:

Note: Social Science and Science distributions are fulfilled by Bachelor of Commerce degree requirements.

Note: For distribution requirement purposes, a maximum or 6 credits from Visual and Material Culture (VMCS) courses can be applied to meet the distribution requirements for either Arts and Letters or Humanities, or a combination of those two disciplines.

A minimum of 39 credits must be earned from courses at the 3000 and/or 4000 level. At least 33 credits must be from Mount Allison courses.

The Commerce Degree Core Requirements are 42 credits earned as follows:

*Note:  MATH 1111 or 1151 is required for Honours in Economics.

In addition to the Commerce courses required for the Core, 27 credits from Commerce elective courses are required with at least 24 credits from 3/4000 level courses. All Commerce courses other than those in the Core of the program (see 11.5.5), as well as the following courses from other disciplines may also be counted as Commerce electives: Economics 3201, 3211, 3301, 3601, 3711, 3921, 4501, 4521, 4611, 4621, 4711, 4721, 4801, 4811, 4821, 4990, Computer Science 3851.

All Bachelor of Commerce students must complete a Minor in a non-Commerce discipline from the list below or a Specially Approved Minor (see 11.2.22). No more than 9 credits can be counted in common between the Minor and the courses counted in 11.5.5 and 11.5.6. Where there are more than 9 credits of requirements in common, the credit value of the combined program requirements will still be at least 84 credits. The Minor will be recorded on the transcript. Students who satisfy the requirements for more than one Minor will have the additional Minor(s) recorded on their transcript.

Note: the regulation requiring a Minor is waived for students pursuing Honours in Economics and Commerce-Aviation. Students who complete a Minor will have the Minor recorded on the transcript.

Minors Available for the Bachelor of Commerce

The remaining credits beyond those completed to fulfill 11.5.3, 11.5.5, 11.5.6 and 11.5.7 may be from any discipline.

Students who satisfy the requirements for an Honours program [see section 11.5.10, 11.5.11] will have achieved a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours, and will have the Honours program recorded on their transcript. Students with third year standing interested in pursuing Honours must apply to the Commerce Department by March 31, in the year in which they will have completed at least 84 credits. Students interested in pursuing Honours in Economics should contact the Economics Department. Academic regulation 10.10.5 governing the granting of Honours should be consulted. In addition to the prescribed Honours courses listed in 11.5.10 and 11.5.11, students must fulfill the general requirements for a Bachelor of Commerce degree as listed in 11.5.2. a), b), and e).

Honours in Commerce is 69 credits earned as follows:

Honours in Economics is 90 credits earned as follows:

Note: the regulation requiring a Minor is waived for students pursuing Honours in Economics

This interdisciplinary program combines courses in accounting, finance, management and marketing as well as courses in math, economics, and computer science together with credit for aviation courses studied at MFC Training.

Students who, in lieu of 11.5.7, complete a Major in a non-Commerce discipline as listed in 11.2.17 and 11.3.18 will have the Major recorded on their transcript. No more than 24 credits can be counted in common between the major and the courses counted in 11.5.5 and 11.5.6. Where there are more than 24 credits of requirements in common, the credit value of the combined program requirements will still be at least 105 credits. Students who satisfy the requirements for a Specially Approved Major (see 11.2.15) will have that Major recorded on their transcript.

Students applying to transfer into the Bachelor of Commerce program must have completed twelve credits from the following Core courses with grades of at least 'C-': COMM 1011, COMM 1411 or a Computer Science course, ECON 1001 and ECON 1011.

Students applying for studies in Music are eligible for University general entrance scholarships in addition to those specifically established for students in Music. For detailed information, refer to Section 5, Financial Assistance.

In order to qualify for a Bachelor of Music Degree, a student must complete 120 credits including:

Note:  All piano and organ students must complete MUSC 1601. It is recommended that this course be completed within the first two years of study.

Note:  All voice students must complete MUSC 1521 in the course of their degree. It is recommended that this course be completed within the first two years of study.

Note:  Performance Electives may be offered in one term only or over two terms. Please consult the timetable for specific information.

Note:  COMM 3271, 4301, and PHYS 1401 may be used toward the degree either as general music electives or as non-Music electives.

All B.Mus. students must participate in a core ensemble during every year in which they are registered for an Applied Music or Recital course. The core ensemble will normally be determined by the Applied Music instructor in consultation with the student and the Ensemble Directors, and will be chosen to suit the student's interests and developmental needs, and the requirements of the ensemble program. All music ensembles run for two terms and are valued at one credit per year of participation. B.Mus. students may complete up to three elective ensemble credits in addition to their required core ensemble credits, for a maximum of seven on their degree. Students in all other degree programs are eligible to complete up to six credits on their degree through ensemble participation.

The following may be taken for core ensemble credit; they may additionally be taken for elective credit: 1619-4619 Wind Ensemble; 1639-4639 Symphonic Band; 1659-4659 Elliott Chorale; 1669-4669 Choral Society. The following may only be taken for elective ensemble credit: 1629-4629 Chamber Orchestra; 1649-4649 Jazz Ensemble; 1689-4689 Special Ensemble; 1699-4699 New Brunswick Youth Orchestra. All ensembles are valued at 1 credit per year of participation.

Attendance and prompt arrival at all ensemble rehearsals and participation in all public performances are mandatory unless prior consent of the Director of the ensemble has been obtained. Preparedness for and active participation in rehearsals and performances, as well as regular attendance, are principal factors in the determination of the grade that the student will receive. The details of the application of this policy will be provided by Ensemble Directors at the beginning of each academic year.

In addition to performing in Collegium programs, qualified students are given the opportunity to present credited full-length and shared solo recitals. These courses replace 3rd and 4th year applied courses as follows:

MUSC 3511 is replaced by either MUSC 3581 or MUSC 3591

MUSC 4511 is replaced by either MUSC 4581 or MUSC 4591

Third year level shared and full recitals:  To be eligible to present a shared recital (MUSC 3581) or a full recital (MUSC 3591), a student must be recommended by their Applied Music instructor; must normally have achieved a grade of at least A- in MUSC 3501; must have participated in two Collegia, or the equivalent, since enrolling in the Bachelor of Music program; and must pass a Recital Application Jury.

Fourth year level shared and full recitals:  To be eligible to present a shared recital (MUSC 4581), a student must be recommended by their Applied Music teacher; must normally have achieved a grade of at least A- in MUSC 4501; must have participated in two Collegia, or the equivalent, since enrolling in the Bachelor of Music program; and must pass a Recital Application Jury.

To be eligible to present a full recital (MUSC 4591), a student must be recommended by their Applied Music instructor; must normally have successfully completed MUSC 3581 or MUSC 3591; must normally have achieved a grade of at least A- in MUSC 4501; and must pass a Recital Application Jury.

The curriculum in Fine Arts leading to the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts is primarily intended to develop creative ability in drawing, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. The major part of the program consists of studio work, and includes instruction in the principles of design and the use of various media. In addition to the studio classes, attention is given to the artist's heritage through illustrated lectures and seminar courses in art history which are designed to improve the student's artistic judgement and assist in acquiring an ability to write and speak about works of art. Academic electives, which are chosen in consultation with the Fine Arts Department, are taken in other departments of the University. They are included in the curriculum with the aim of widening the student's understanding of the world, in the belief that the artist's domain pertains to all aspects of human endeavour.

Each prospective student must meet the regular admission requirements of the University. While the course is designed so that it assumes no previous training on the part of the new student, applicants must give evidence of their suitability for work in this specialized field. Applicants are required to present a portfolio of their previous art work for assessment prior to admission to this program. Instructions for the submission of this portfolio will be sent to all applicants for admission to the program or can be found on the Fine Arts website. All portfolios are reviewed each year in February and late portfolios cannot be considered. Only a limited number of students can be accepted to the program.

A student may be admitted to the second year of the program provided full entrance requirements are met and if the applicant presents evidence of having satisfactorily completed work, academic and artistic, equivalent to the prescribed work of the first year.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts is a four-year, 120-credit degree. The program is designed with maximum flexibility to allow student growth within various studio art study fields. The common first year of the program is followed in years two to four by various studio art options.

Note:  24 credits from Art History courses are required as a component of the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program and therefore a Minor in Art History is not recorded as a separate additional credential.

Note:  ENGL 3621, FREN 2801, GERM 2701, PHIL 2401 count as Art History courses for BFA students and cannot be counted toward the 24 credits from electives outside of Fine Arts, Art History, and Museum and Curatorial Studies.

Note:  BFA students who complete a Minor from those listed under section 11.2.23 or 11.3.24 (excluding Art History and Fine Arts), or a Specially Approved Minor (see 11.2.22), will have the Minor recorded on the transcript.

The E.B. Pulford Scholarship is normally awarded to the top incoming B.F.A. student, based on portfolio assessments.

In order to qualify for a Bachelor of Arts and Science degree, a student must complete 120 credits including:

Six credits must be earned from each of the following lists:

Note: For distribution requirement purposes, a maximum or 6 credits from Indigenous Studies (INDG) courses can be applied to meet the distribution requirements for either Humanities, Sciences or Social Sciences, or a combination of those three disciplines. Only those INDG courses cross-listed with GENS can be used towards Science distribution.

Note: For distribution requirement purposes, a maximum or 6 credits from Visual and Material Culture (VMCS) courses can be applied to meet the distribution requirements for either Arts and Letters or Humanities, or a combination of those two disciplines.

Note: For distribution requirement purposes, a maximum or 6 credits from Women's and Gender Studies (WGST) courses can be applied to meet the distribution requirements for either Humanities or Social Sciences, or a combination of those two disciplines.

Note: Courses that have been designated by a student to fulfill distribution requirements may also count towards the requirements for a major or minor.

A minimum of 30 credits must be earned from courses at the 3000 and/or 4000 level. At least 24 credits must be from Mount Allison courses.

The credits required for a B.A. & Sc. include those required for a Major [see list under 11.8.6]. The Major will be recorded on the student's transcript.

Note: B.A. & Sc. students are not required to complete a Minor. Students who do complete a Minor from those listed under section 11.2.23 or 11.3.24 will have the Minor recorded on the transcript.

Students who (in lieu of 11.8.4) satisfy the requirements for an Honours degree [see 11.8.7] will have achieved a B.A. & Sc. with Honours, and will have the Honours program recorded on their transcript. Honours programs represent the most specialized selection of courses to gain depth and coherence within one discipline or thematic area. They have traditionally provided the preparation most appropriate for post-graduate work in that field. Academic regulation 10.10.5 governing the granting of Honours should be consulted. Students considering an Honours Program should consult as early as possible with the designated Program Advisor regarding the prescribed selection of courses.

For the B.A. & Sc., the following Majors are available. For a complete list of courses required for each Major, see the appropriate heading under Programs and Courses of Instruction.

Under the B.A. & Sc. Degree, the following Honours Programs are available. Each assumes that the student also meets the requirements of 11.8.2 and 11.8.3. For a complete listing of courses required for each Honours Program, see the appropriate heading under Programs and Courses of Instruction.

Candidates may be of any linguistic background. Candidates must make formal application to take the tests no later than the end of the first term of their final year. Candidates will be examined in both French and English in the areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The examinations are comprehensive, and may include writing letters and essays or translations; reading literary or other complex texts; and conversation or oral discussion. There is no prescribed sequence of courses in either language leading to the examination for the Certificate. Candidates are invited to profit from the many possibilities offered by the University to improve their language skills.

Le concours est ouvert à tous les étudiants, quelle que soit leur langue maternelle. Les candidats sont priés de s'inscrire au concours au plus tard en décembre de leur année terminale à Mount Allison. Tous les candidats devront passer un examen qui consistera à écouter, parler, lire et écrire en français et en anglais. Il s'agit d'un examen d'ensemble, qui pourra comprendre la rédaction de lettres, d'essais ou de traductions; la lecture de textes littéraires ou techniques; et la participation à une conversation ou à une discussion. La préparation du Certificat n'est sujette à aucune série préétablie de cours. Les candidats sont toutefois encouragés à profiter des nombreuses possibilitiés dont on dispose à Mount Allison pour l'acquisition des deux langues officielles du Canada.

Candidates must demonstrate their ability in both languages to:

Les candidats doivent démontrer, dans les deux langues, qu'ils sont capables:

A Senate approved certificate program may be completed as an embedded certificate taken concurrently with a degree program. The embedded certificate must be completed prior to graduation from the degree program, in order to be noted on the transcript.

A Senate approved certificate program may also be completed as a free-standing credential, taken independent of a degree program. Students who hold a Mount Allison degree may also apply for readmission following graduation as a candidate for a certificate, which may include some but not all courses required for the certificate that were completed as part of their undergraduate degree. A transcript and certificate are issued upon completion; however, the recipient does not participate in convocation.

Note:  Free-standing certificates are not available at this time

Students can add an international dimension to their university degree by participating in one of Mount Allison's many study-abroad and exchange programs. Most programs allow qualified students to complete a period of study at/through a partner institution for which students can be assessed for transfer of credit. To be considered for participation in one of these programs, students must be in Good Standing. In most cases, selection of participants is competitive and preference is given to students who have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 and who will be in their third year of study while away from Mount Allison. Some programs have further specific criteria (such as language requirements). Students are encouraged to consult with staff in the International Centre for more information about programs, requirements, and application procedures.

Mount Allison currently has bilateral exchange partnerships with:

Mount Allison also offers the following short-term study-abroad programs during the spring/summer term (note that not all study-abroad programs are offered each year):

The MASSIE Program (Mount Allison Semester Studies in English) offers an on-campus, full-immersion language experience for non-degree seeking students from partner universities. It allows students the opportunity to live and study in an English environment for one semester or less and receive academic credit at their home university. Students live in residence, are matched with Mount Allison conversation partners, and are fully integrated into all aspects of campus life. Students in the MASSIE program follow a specialized English curriculum that creates a rich learning environment so that their knowledge of English, their fluency in using English and their confidence in their ability to function in another language and society are all strengthened. Field trips and activities serve to introduce students to the history, culture and geography of Atlantic Canada. A volunteer component provides participants and community members with opportunities for hands-on learning and cross-cultural connections. Since the program's beginning in 2000, the program has had more than 1400 participants from Japan and has had over 1400 Mount Allison students as volunteers for the program. The MASSIE program has three sessions: summer, fall and winter. The summer and fall MASSIE programs are 15 week, full semester programs. The winter program is an intensive 6-week session that currently receives student from two partner universities: Toyo-Eiwa University and Kwansei Gakuin University.