Exemptions
Can I Be Exempted From My General Education or Degree Breadth Courses?
Yes, you can request an exemption if one of the following applies:
- You can show that you have successfully completed a post-secondary college or university course that addresses one of the General Education themes or Degree Breadth Leveling criteria required by your program. Read about the exemption process.
- You believe that you have acquired knowledge and skills equivalent to a post-secondary course through work or life experiences. In this case, you will need to apply for a Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). Read about the PLAR process.
Use this process if you have successfully completed a course that addresses one or more of the general education themes or meets the degree breadth leveling criteria. Even if you expect to get an exemption, be sure to select a general education or degree breadth elective and register. If you are successful in your exemption application, you will be withdrawn from the course.
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Unique General Education Exemptions
Mandated General Education Courses: Students requesting an exemption for a mandated (or embedded) General Education course are to be referred to their Program Coordinator or to the School General Education Representative.
General Education English Electives: Students requesting an exemption for a School of Business General Education English elective are to be referred to the School of Business English Coordinator.
Mandated Degree Breadth Courses (PHI2000/2004, QUA2000/2001): These courses can only be exempted on the basis of similar courses taken at the degree-level.