Your Journey to Success
As a returning student, it is a good idea to refresh your memory and review the First Year Students section of this website. Take a second to look at important university terms, the steps on how to use the academic calendar and more. Additionally, use this page along with the Advising Toolbox to plan your degree and facilitate the advising process.
Are you in your final year? Don't forget to submit your Intent to Graduate Form!
What to do upon entering your second year
- Before registering for your sixth unit of coursework, you are required to declare your major or program. For more information on majors offered at the Mount and the declaration process, visit the Choosing Your Major section of the Advising Toolbox.
- Download and print the program checklist that corresponds with your degree (found in the Advising Toolbox). Review the checklist to help you prepare for your future course selections. Planning in advance and mapping out a temporary plan of study will ensure you are taking the appropriate prerequisites and degree requirements. You may want to use the four-year planning sheet along with your checklist.
- Make an appointment with your advisor to discus your academic plan.
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Discover the programs and disciplines available at the Mount
Looking for interesting electives? Thinking about changing programs? Wondering what other students might be taking at the Mount? The Academic Calendar offers a full list of departments, programs and course listings.
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How to change your major or degree program
Your major is not set in stone, and you have the flexibility to change it if you choose.
Meet with the Department Chair of your new major. The Chair, or another professor in that department, will become your new academic advisor.
To change into a new program, follow the same steps you would as if you were declaring a major for the first time- complete a
Declaration/Change of Program form and have the department chair of your new department sign it. Once that has been complete, take the form to the registrars office.
*Students wanting to change their program to Child & Youth Studies or Public Relations must submit an application for admission to the Admissions Office."
You will now have a new set of requirements to meet, and should verify with your advisor that you are on the right track to graduation. Your advisor will help you create your new academic plan.
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How to prepare for the Education Degree
If you are thinking about applying to the Mount's education program after your undergraduate degree, it is important to be aware of the BEd admission requirements early on. There are specific courses that you must complete in your undergrad to be eligible for the Education program. You are also required to complete a specific number of teachable subject in order to be prepared to teach in the school system.
For more information on the BEd program, visit the Education website.
Also, download the Education Program Checklist to help you prepare your application.
If you have additional questions, or would like to meet with an advisor regarding the Bachelor of Education program, please contact the Student Academic Advisors to set up an appointment:
Heather Graham
msvu.ca
457-6400
Dean's Office, Seton Academic Centre 302
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Apply for an International Exchange
The Mount offers exciting echange opportunities all over the world! Please visit the International Exchange website to learn more. You can also contact the International and Exchange Student Advisor, Paula Barry at msvu.ca or (902) 457-6130.
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Applying to graduate
In your final year you must notify the Registrars Office that you are prepared to graduate by submitting an Intent to Graduate form. To be eligible to graduate it is mandatory that you complete and file this form by the appropriate deadlines below.
Check the Academic Calendar for the deadline to file your intent to graduate.
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