Academic Planning & Course Selection
The Office of Undergraduate Student Advising (OUSA) recommends that students develop a four-year academic plan and review and update it regularly. You can use the Semester Planner available on the website to help organise your courses across semesters.
Although planning your degree may seem straightforward once you have chosen your major, it can be challenging to account for course prerequisites, sequencing, availability, and other academic commitments. Academic Advisors can help you develop and adjust your plan in line with your academic progress and degree requirements.
Keep in mind that your academic plan may change from semester to semester as course offerings vary, your interests evolve, and you explore opportunities such as experiential learning or pursuing a minor.
To plan effectively:
- Review your degree requirements: Consult the Undergraduate Student Handbook for the requirements of your chosen major.
- Map out your courses: Make a list of the courses you need to complete and consider their prerequisites and recommended sequencing.
- Check the course memo and course outlines: Review the course memo to identify which courses are being offered in a particular semester and to check their prerequisites and anti-requisites. Refer to course outlines for additional information about individual courses to support your academic planning.
- Review your plan regularly: Update your plan as course offerings, academic interests, and goals change.
For the latest course memo, please visit the Registrar’s Office (RO) website.