Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

Application requirements

First-year entry (4-year undergraduate degree) 

First-year entry is for students coming from high school (or equivalent). Please review the year 1 admission and application requirements for more information.  

Third-year entry (degree completion - 3rd & 4th year) 

Before your file can be assessed for admission, the following information & supporting documents are required for entry to third year.   

Application form 

In order to apply online, you will be required to create a log-in account using your email address. You will be required to list all credit courses and/or programs you have completed or are currently enrolled in. An application fee will be required. If your application fees are being paid by a third party, review sponsored student information. Once submitted, you may check the status of your application at any time. 

Missed your application deadline? While we can’t make any guarantees, we may be able to accommodate late applications if there's still space and enough time to process. If you're interested in an intake that is now closed to applications, apply for the next available intake and email Admissions with your preferred start date. Make sure you’re prepared to submit your program's required documents right away. We can't make an admissions decision without them. 

Official transcripts 

Applicants are responsible for arranging for the submission of official transcripts from ALL post-secondary (higher education) institutions currently or previously attended, for all credit courses and/or programs. Transcripts are not required for non-credit programs or courses, though some programs may require proof of professional certifications or designations. 

Transcripts are considered official only if submitted directly by the Registrar or other recognized authority of the providing institution in the institution's original, sealed envelope. If the envelope has been opened, the transcripts are no longer official and new (official) transcripts will be required to complete your application. 

All international transcripts or credentials are subject to an international transcript and/or credential evaluation. 

Proposed program schedule 

Applicants must work directly with the College of Interdisciplinary Studies to design a program schedule that includes courses to be taken as part of the program. The development time for an individualized program schedule can vary, however, applicants can expect it will take approximately one month. An application is not considered complete and will not be assessed until it contains a program schedule endorsed by the applicant and the College of Interdisciplinary Studies. Applicants will need to submit their endorsed program schedule as part of their application. 

Additional requirements for flexible admission 

For applicants who will be reviewed under the flexible admission process the following additional supporting documents will be required: 

Personal Statement 

A two-page personal statement that speaks to your educational and career goals and the role the degree would play in your professional development. 

Letter of reference 

One letter of reference is required from a current or past employer, or those who have known you in an academic or volunteer setting. Although personal references are considered as part of the application, an emphasis is placed on professional and academic references.  

• Professional reference: This letter should attest to your current or previous performance in your professional life. The letter can address areas such as communication skills, interpersonal and leadership skills, management potential, work ethic, etc. 
• Personal character reference: A personal character reference should consist of a letter from someone who has known the applicant for several years such as a friend, coach, employer, etc. The writer must indicate the length of time and context in which they have known the applicant and consider the following attributes in the letter: compassion; empathy; integrity; equal concern and respect for others; initiative; adaptability; maturity; responsibility; continuity and perseverance.  
• Academic reference: This letter should attest to the applicant’s performance in the context of their current or previous studies. The letter can address such areas as academic achievement, study skills, teamwork, leadership potential, human relations, flexibility, communication, and technical skills.  

Structured résumé 

• Post-secondary education: List all post-secondary education, degrees, diplomas, and certificates you have achieved. 
• Work experience: Please include name of organization, position, length of service (month and year), and a brief description of duties. 
• Training and professional development: List career related training and professional development programs completed with the past five years. Include the source of training, and the duration and year completed. List other training and personal development programs not already identified. 
• Voluntary/unpaid work experience: List and describe any voluntary/unpaid post-secondary employment and/or community service experience. Please include name of organization, length of service and a brief description of duties. 
• Professional memberships/affiliations: List memberships and positions you hold/have held in professional associations, service clubs, community/volunteer sector. 
• Other relevant information: Provide any other information which you believe is relevant to your application and will be of assistance to the review committee. 

Please contact the College of Interdisciplinary Studies for more information. 

If applicable

• Applicants declaring permanent resident or Convention Refugee status in Canada, must submit a copy of their Permanent Resident Card (PR card) along with their application. 
• Transcript evaluation fee or credential evaluation report, if submitting international transcripts. 
• An official English language proficiency score report or other evidence of proficiency if English is not your primary language. 
• Other information or documents as may be requested to determine your eligibility. 

For information on how and where to send your supporting documents, please refer to the document submission guidelines.