In your first year at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ you are admitted to a general program, such as Arts and apply to beÌý admitted to the economicsÌýmajorÌýby theÌýbeginning of April at the end of your first academic yearÌý(1B term).ÌýThis providesÌýyou enough time to select the appropriate courses for the fall term of your second year.Ìý
You should attendÌýthe Faculty of Arts information session,ÌýwhichÌýtakes place in March.ÌýFor more information on how to declare your major and specific dates for information sessions and submissions, see the Faculty of ArtsÌýDeclare your majorÌýpage.
The Economics Advising Team will also host a departmental Declare Your Major Event to answer any questions about our major plans and the supports and activities available to Economics students. WeÌýhave two information videos below to help you understand our plans and what Economics has to offer. You can also read up on our ECON-nection mentorship program and the .
Note: the videos below were made for the Fall 2021 incoming 2A students and some information has changed. Please note the co-op sequence is wrong in these videos. See the correct sequence here.
Economics has a team of advisors available to help you with the declaration of your major or minor. If you have questions at any point about your EconomicsÌýdegree, please contact us.
To declare your EconomicsÌýmajor after your 1B term:
If you are an Arts student, complete the Plan Modification form. For guidance, there is anÌý, whichÌýwalks you through how to fill out theÌýon-line form.ÌýOnce your form is completed, please email it to the economics advising team to be reviewed.
If you are in another faculty and wish to transfer to the Faculty of Arts to major in Economics, please read through the Internal Transfer to Arts page for more information.