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Plan your degree

Plan your degree and keep track of your progress with degree audit forms, our program evaluation program, and degree mapping guides.

 

Degree audit forms

Map your degree requirements with degree audit forms

Degree audit forms can be used by students in any year of study to track their progress towards meeting program requirements, and to show the courses that they will need to take in the future.

Only graduating students must submit audit forms to the registrar’s office. Remember, it is the student’s responsibility to make sure requirements have been met to graduate.

Instructions on how to use degree audit forms

Please ensure that you select the appropriate form for your program as listed in the academic calendar you are following for your program of study.

For degree programs, please ensure that you complete all sections of the degree audit form and include courses in which you are currently registered that will complete your degree requirements:

  • 120 credits
  • 3/4000 level credits as required for program (BA = 36 credits; BASc=30 credits; BComm = 39 credits; BSc = 30 credits from 3/4000 level Science courses)
  • Distribution requirements applicable to your degree program
  • Courses completed for your major, minor, honours programs
  • BA, BASc, and BSc students are not required to list elective courses (courses not included in the major(s), minor(s), honours or distribution)
  • For major/honours programs that require complimentary credits chosen in consultation with a program advisor, please seek guidance from the appropriate program advisor for your major area of study.

For certificate programs, please ensure that you complete all sections of the certificate audit form and include courses in which you are currently registered that will complete the 18 credits specific to the certificate program you are completing.

For graduating students

To graduate, degree audit forms must be completed and returned to the Registrar’s Office.

For May graduation

  • degree audit forms due by Oct. 30 for students applying for May graduation
  • certificate audit forms due November 15 for students applying for May graduation

For October graduation

  • first week of September for students applying for October graduation 

Please print the appropriate degree audit form, complete it, and return it to the Registrar's Office at the Wallace McCain Student Centre — 2nd floor. Forms may also be sent as an attachment via email at graduation@mta.ca.

Degree audit forms will be verified against transcripts to ensure that requirements will be fulfilled based on courses completed and current course registration.

Students applying for graduation must be registered in all of the courses that are required for program completion when submitting the audit form(s).

Degree audit forms only require a signature of approval from the program advisor for BA major and honours programs that include complementary courses chosen in consultation with the program advisor.

An email sent to advisor@mta.ca from the appropriate program advisor is required ONLY under the following circumstance:

  • Any variances in the prescribed program as listed in the academic calendar under which you are completing your program requirements, that have been approved. A record of approved variances should have been e-mailed by the appropriate academic department head or dean to the registrar or academic advisor

If you do not know who the program advisor is for your major/minor/honours/certificate, please refer to the list of program advisors. 

STUDENTS ARE ADVISED TO RETAIN A COPY OF THEIR AUDIT FORM(S).

If you have any questions concerning completion of degree audit forms, please contact the academic advisor at advisor@mta.ca or at 506-364-2269.

Degree audit forms by year

Please select the academic calendar year you are following to complete your degree (audit forms are listed according to academic calendar year, by degree program, and major).

2024-2025 academic year

Bachelor of Arts

To be completed by student with the following majors/honours:

Bachelor of Science

To be completed by students with the following majors/honours:

Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Bachelor of Music

Bachelor of Arts & Science

2023-2024 academic year

Bachelor of Arts

To be completed by student with the following majors/honours:

Bachelor of Science

To be completed by students with the following majors/honours:

Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Bachelor of Music

Bachelor of Arts & Science

 

2022-2023 academic year

Bachelor of Arts

To be completed by student with the following majors/honours:

Bachelor of Science

To be completed by students with the following majors/honours:

Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Bachelor of Music

Bachelor of Arts & Science

2021-2022 academic year

BACHELOR OF ARTS

To be completed by students with the following majors/honours: 

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

To be completed by students with the following majors/honours: 

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS

BACHELOR OF MUSIC

Certificate audit forms by year

2024-25 academic year
2023-24 academic year
2022-23 academic year
2021-22 academic year

 

Degree Planning

Evaluate your degree progress in Self-Service

Degree Planning, accessed through under the Academics heading, is designed to help students and advisors evaluate progress towards completion of degree requirements.

Degree Planning is NOT an official degree audit and is not used in any official capacity by the University to verify degree compliance or confirm satisfactory completion of degree requirements.

Questions or concerns about degree and program requirements can be directed to advisor@mta.ca.

What can I view using Degree Planning?

Degree Planning is based on program requirements listed in the academic calendar. It defaults to the academic calendar under which you were admitted (or re-admitted following a period of hiatus from studies.)

You can use Degree Planning to view: 

  • requirements for your degree and program(s) 
  • which major/minor/honours program you are enrolled in
  • which academic calendar you are recorded as following
  • how many credits you have earned and how many credits are remaining
  • courses you have taken and courses you are registered for
  • your cumulative grade point average
  • which program requirements you have met or are expected to meet based on your current course registration
  • which courses remain for you to take to complete requirements
  • approved variances in your program (for example, the replacement of one specified course with another)
  • how many courses you have completed toward a program you are interested in studying by using the “What if I changed my program of study?” function (evaluation reports for a program in which you are not registered)
  • how many courses you have completed toward your program of study following a different academic calendar (using the “What if I changed my program of study?” function)

Degree Planning is a tool for general program guidance only. There are limitations to this system and it may not accurately reflect your progress towards meeting degree requirements.

What can it not show?

Degree Planning does not have the capacity to apply non-designated transfer credits in the evaluation of program requirements. Approved variances must be manually recorded by the academic advisor. Degree Planning cannot be used for specially approved majors/minors. Degree Planning cannot account for regulations concerning credits counted in common between major/minor or double major programs.

Please report discrepancies in the information provided in Degree Planning to degreeaudit@mta.ca  

 

Degree maps

Degree mapping can help assist you as you plan your degree by year and choose your major, minor, or honours program.

Bachelor of Arts degree map

Note: 120 credits are required for a degree. A normal course load is 15 credits per term for each of the fall and winter terms.

Year 1 (fewer than 24 credits completed)

  • Aim to complete distribution requirements by the end of first or second year
  • Think about a possible major area of study when selecting introductory level courses that are prerequisites for future courses in that discipline or area of study

Year 2 (24 credits successfully completed)

  • If distribution credits have not been completed, it is recommended that they be completed by end of second year
  • Select courses that will lead to a major and minor
  • Declare your major(s)/minor(s) by end of second year, prior to registering for third year courses  

Year 3 (54 credits successfully completed)

  • Major(s)/minor(s) must be declared before you register for third year courses 
  • Select courses for your major(s)/minor(s) following the program requirements and keeping in mind the BA requirement of 36 credits from 3/4000 level courses
  • If applicable, consult the program advisor regarding course selection for complementary courses as required for your program
  • If you intend to pursue honours, you must declare your intention to complete an honours degree by December (see Academic Calendar and for honours degree requirements). Eligibility to complete an honours degree program will depend on your academic performance at the end of third year and confirmation of an honours thesis advisor. Students completing an honours degree are not required to complete a minor (see ) 

Year 4 (84 credits successfully completed)

  • Select courses for your major(s)/minor(s) following the program requirements and keeping in mind the BA requirement of 36 credits from 3/4000 level courses
  • If you intend to graduate in May, you must submit an application for graduation form by Sept. 30 and a degree audit form by Oct. 30
  • Register for both the fall and winter terms in all courses required to complete degree requirements
  • Other requirements — consult with program advisor(s) or the academic advisor

Major/Minor
No more than nine credits can be counted in common between a major and a minor. Where there are more than nine credits of requirements in common, the credit value of the combined program will be at least 15 credits greater than the total credits required for the major (see .)

Additional minor
Students who complete the requirements for more than one minor will have the additional minor(s) recorded on their transcript (see .)

Double major
Students completing a double major may count up to 24 credits in common between the two majors. Even where there are requirements in common, the credit value of the combined program will be at least 36 credits greater than the total for the first major (see .)

Please refer to section 11.2 of the for complete details of the Bachelor of Arts degree. To help you map your degree requirements, please use degree audit forms.

Bachelor of Science degree map

Note: 120 credits are required for a degree. A normal course load is 15 credits per term for each of the Fall and Winter terms.

Year 1 (fewer than 24 credits completed)

  • Science programs require the completion of specific courses in your intended discipline during first year. Review to determine which first year courses are required for your intended major and minor area of study, and for any upper year courses you may be interested in taking
  • At the same time you are working towards your major/minor, take the opportunity to register for courses outside of your intended discipline. If you are unsure of a major/minor area of interest, this can be accommodated by making sure your first-year course selection gives you the required flexbility. Consult with the academic advisor  (advisor@mta.ca) for further advice.
  • Work three to six credits of non-Science distribution requirements into your schedule 

Year 2 (24 credits successfully completed)

  • Work three to six credits of non-Science distribution requirements into your schedule
  • Select courses that will lead to a major/minor
  • Declare your major/minor by the end of second year, before registering for third-year courses. Consult with the program advisor if you are considering an honours program
  • Science students completing a non-Science minor should keep in mind the BSc degree requirement of 72 credits from Science courses, of which 30 credits must be at the 3/4000 level

Year 3 (54 credits successfully completed)

  • Major(s)/minor(s) must be declared before you register for third year courses
  • Distribution requirements should be completed by end of year three
  • Select courses for your major(s)/minor(s) following the program requirements and keeping in mind the BSc requirement of 30 credits from 3/4000 level courses
  • Science students completing a non-Science minor should keep in mind the BSc degree requirement of 72 credits from Science courses, of which 30 credits must be at the 3/4000 level
  • If you intend to pursue honours, you must declare your intention to complete an honours degree by December using the declaration to pursue honours form (see Academic Calendar , 11.3.25 and 11.3.26 for honours degree requirements). Eligibility to complete an honours degree program will depend on your academic performance at the end of third year and confirmation of an honours thesis advisor. Students completing an honours degree are not required to complete a minor.

Year 4 (84 credits successfully completed)

  • Select courses for your major(s)/minor(s) following the program requirements and keeping in mind the BSc requirement of 30 credits from 3/4000 level courses
  • Complete any remaining distribution requirements
  • If you intend to graduate in May, you must submit an application for graduation form by Sept. 30 and a degree audit form by Oct. 30
  • Register for both the Fall and Winter terms in all courses required to complete degree requirements
  • Other requirements — consult with program advisor(s) or the academic advisor (advisor@mta.ca)

Major/Minor
No more than nine credits can be counted in common between a major and a minor. Where there are more than nine credits of requirements in common, the credit value of the combined program will be at least 15 credits greater than the total credits required for the major (see .)

Additional minor
Students who complete the requirements for more than one minor will have the additional minor(s) recorded on their transcript (see .)

Double major
Students completing a double major may count up to 24 credits in common between the two majors. Even where there are requirements in common, the credit value of the combined program will be at least 36 credits greater than the total for the first major (see degree audit form.)

Please refer to section 11.3 of the for complete details of the Bachelor of Science degree. To help you map your degree requirements, use degree audit forms.

Bachelor of Commerce degree map

Note: 120 credits are required for a degree. A normal course load is 15 credits per term for each of the fall and winter terms. Please refer to for complete details of the Bachelor of Commerce degree.

Commerce-General

Year 1 (fewer than 24 credits completed)

  • Complete the following core courses by the end of year one: COMM 1011, COMM 1411, ECON 1001, ECON 1011, three credits from computer science (usually COMP 1631) or Mathematics (excluding MATH 1011). MATH 1111 or MATH 1151 is required for Honours in Economics.
  • MATH 1311 is an option for the Bachelor of Commerce statistics requirement. If you intend to use MATH 1311, you must take it in first year.
  • Aim to include courses that will fulfill distribution requirements in Arts & Letters and Humanities
  • Think about a possible minor area of study when selecting introductory level courses that are prerequisites for future courses in that discipline or program of study

Year 2 (24 credits successfully completed)

  • In addition to the core first year courses listed above, complete the following core courses by the end of year two: COMM 2101, 2131, 2201, 2301; six credits from MATH 1311 & 2321 OR PSYC 2001 & 2011 OR MATH 1311 & ECON 2701 OR ECON 1701 & 2701 OR SOCI 3301 & 3311 OR WGST 3111 & 3121 OR COMM 3401 & GENV 3701. 
  • Consider taking at least one of COMM 2121, 2211, 2311 in the Winter term to meet 3000 level prerequisites in your area(s) of interest
  • If six credits from each of the two distribution areas (Arts & Letters and Humanities) have not been completed, they should be completed by end of year two
  • Think about selecting courses that will lead to a minor

Year 3 (54 credits successfully completed)

  • Complete the following core courses by end of year three: COMM 3501
  • Select Commerce elective courses and non-Commerce courses following the program requirements and keeping in mind the BComm requirement of 39 credits at the 3/4000 level
  • Declare a minor
  • If you intend to pursue honours, you must declare your intention to complete an honours degree by Mar. 31 of year three (see Academic Calendar and for honours degree requirements.) Eligibility to complete an honours degree program will depend on your academic performance at the end of third year and confirmation of an honours thesis advisor

Year 4 (84 credits successfully completed)

  • Complete the following core courses by end of year four: COMM 4311 and 4321
  • Select Commerce elective courses and non-Commerce courses following the program requirements and keeping in mind the BComm requirement of 39 credits at the 3/4000 level
  • If you intend to graduate in May, you must submit an application for graduation form by Sept. 30 and a degree audit form by Oct. 30
  • Register for both the fall and winter terms in all courses required to complete degree requirements
  • Other requirements — consult with program advisor(s) or the academic advisor (advisor@mta.ca)

Minor
No more than nine credits can be counted in common between the minor and the 69 credits from courses completed for the core and commerce electives. Where there are more than nine credits of requirements in common, the credit value of the combined core, Commerce electives, and minor will be at least 84 credits. The regulation requiring a Minor is waived for students pursuing Honours in Economics.

Commerce with Aviation

Year 1 (fewer than 24 credits completed)

  • Complete the following core courses by the end of year one: COMM 1011, COMM 1411, ECON 1001, ECON 1011, GENS 1401, GENS 2421, three credits from computer science (usually COMP 1631) or Mathematics (excluding MATH 1011).
  • Aim to include courses that will fulfill distribution requirements  in Arts & Letters and Humanities
  • MATH 1311 is an option for the Bachelor of Commerce statistics requirement. If you intend on using MATH 1311, you must take it in first year.
  • Meet with your program advisor before registering for second year

Year 2 (24 credits successfully completed)

  • Complete the following courses by the end of year two: COMM 2101, 2131, 3-6 credits from 2201, 2301; six credits from MATH 1311 & 2321 OR MATH 1311 & ECON 2701 OR ECON 1701 & 2701. The MATH 1311 options can only be used if MATH 1311 was taken in first year.
  • Consider taking at least one and a maximum of two from COMM 2121, 2211, 2311 in the Winter term to meet 3000 level prerequisites in your area(s) of interest
  • If six credits from each of the two distribution areas (Arts & Letters and Humanities) have not been completed, they should be completed by end of year two
  • Complete 12 credits from MFC Training

Year 3 (54 credits successfully completed)

  • Complete the following core courses by end of year three: COMM 3501
  • Ensure all 2000 level core courses are completed (COMM 2101, 2131, 2201, 2301)
  • Select Commerce elective courses following the program requirements and keeping in mind the BComm requirement of 39 credits at the 3/4000 level
  • Take COMM 4381 if available and fits in your schedule
  • Complete 12 credits from MFC Training

Year 4 (84 credits successfully completed)

  • Complete the following courses by end of year four: COMM 4311, 4321, 4381 (if not already completed)
  • Select Commerce elective courses following the program requirements and keeping in mind the BComm requirement of 39 credits at the 3/4000 level
  • Complete 12 credits from MFC Training
  • If you intend to graduate in May, you must submit an application for graduation form  by Sept. 30 and a degree audit form by Oct. 30
  • Register for both  the fall and winter terms in all courses required to complete degree requirements

To help you map your degree requirements, use the degree audit form. Please select the degree audit form that corresponds to the academic calendar you are following to complete your degree.

Bachelor of Music degree map

Note: a minimum of 120 credits are required for a degree; BMus students normally earn 121-124 credits due to ensemble registrations. A normal course load is 15 credits per term (in addition to Music ensemble credits) for each of the fall and winter terms for a total of 31 credits.

Year 1 (fewer than 24 credits completed; normal load is 31 credits)

  • Confirm registration in the following core Music courses: fall — MUSC 1101, 1201, 1501; winter — MUSC 1111, 1221, 1511; full year — MUSC 1703, one core ensemble (make sure your registration shows in both terms.)
  • If your principal instrument is piano or organ, register for MUSC 1601: Collaborative Keyboard I. If your principal instrument is voice, register for MUSC 1521: Diction for Singers (if it is offered). Take these courses in lieu of three non-music elective credits.
  • Note: departmental permission is required to register in Music core courses. As such, registration is done for you based on the list provided to the registrar's office by the Music department
  • Audition for a Music department ensemble in September. Ensembles are each one credit courses. Finalized ensemble placements are determined by the Music department and registration is completed for you by the registrar's office based on this list.
  • Register for nine credits of non-Music electives (or six credits if you are taking MUSC 1601 or 1521). These electives should be distributed as three credits in one term, and six credits in the other term. Please contact reghelp@mta.ca to request registration in a tenth course.
  • All students must attend department collegium performances/presentations from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Do not register for a course that meets during that time.

Year 2 (24 credits successfully completed; normal load is 31 credits)

  • Register in the following core Music courses (assuming you have acquired the prerequisites): fall — MUSC 2101, 2501; winter — MUSC 2111 or 2121, 2511; full year — MUSC 2703, one core ensemble (make sure your registration shows in both terms). You should register in one Music History course each term, from MUSC 1211, 2201, or 2211.
  • If your principal instrument is voice you must register for MUSC 1521: Diction for Singers (if you have not already completed this course).
  • Audition for a Music department ensemble in September. Ensembles are each one credit courses. Finalized ensemble placements are determined by the Music department. First-time ensemble participants will have their registrations completed by the registrar's office; returning ensemble participants should register themselves.
  • Register for nine credits of Music or non-Music electives courses (six if you are taking MUSC 1521.) These electives should be distributed as three credits in one term, and six credits in the other term. Please contact reghelp@mta.ca to request registration in a tenth course.
  • Note: If your course selections for non-Music electives satisfy the requirements for a minor, the minor will be recorded on your transcript. If declaring a minor, please complete a declaration of major/minor form
  • All students must attend department collegium performances/presentations from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Do not register for a course that meets during that time.

Year 3 (54 credits successfully completed; normal load is 31 credits)

  • Register for the following core Music courses (assuming you have acquired the prerequisites): fall — MUSC 3501; winter — MUSC 3511 (a change in registration to 3581 or 3591 takes place in the Winter term after successful recital jury); full year — core ensemble (make sure your registration shows in both terms). You should register in the remaining Music History course (MUSC 1211, 2201, or 2211).
  • Audition for a Music department ensemble in September. Ensembles are each one credit courses. Finalized ensemble placements are determined by the Music department. First-time ensemble participants will have their registrations completed by the registrar's office; returning ensemble participants should register themselves.
  • Register for 21 credits of Music or non-Music electives courses. These electives should be distributed as nine credits in one term, and 12 credits in the other term.
  • All students must attend department collegium performances/presentations from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Do not register for a course that meets during that time.

Year 4 (84 credits successfully completed; normal load is 27-31 credits)

  • Register for the following core Music courses (assuming you have acquired the prerequisites): fall — MUSC 4501; winter — MUSC 4511 (a change in registration to 4581 or 4591 takes place in the Winter term after successful recital jury); full year — core ensemble (make sure your registration shows in both terms.)
  • Audition for a Music department ensemble in September. Ensembles are each one credit courses. Finalized ensemble placements are determined by the Music department. First-time ensemble participants will have their registrations completed by the registrar's office; returning ensemble participants should register themselves.
  • Register for 12 credits of Music or non-Music electives each term.
  • If you intend to graduate in May, you must submit an application for graduation form by Sept. 30 and a degree audit form by Oct. 30.
  • Register for both the fall and winter terms in all courses required to complete degree requirements.
  • All students must attend department collegium performances/presentations from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Do not register for a course that meets during that time.

To help you map your degree requirements, use a degree audit form. Please select the degree audit form that corresponds to the academic calendar you are following to complete your degree and ensure it is for BMus, not BA major in Music.

Bachelor of Fine Arts degree map

Note: 120 credits are required for a degree. A normal course load is 15 credits per term for each of the fall and winter terms. Please refer to for complete details of the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

Year 1 (fewer than 24 credits completed)

  • Register for Fine Arts studio courses, art history courses, and non-Fine Arts electives as outlined under year one in . You will be pre-registered in all your Fine Arts studio courses
  • Note: If your course selections for non-Fine Arts electives satisfy the requirements for a minor (excluding Fine Arts or art history,) the minor will be recorded on your transcript. If declaring a minor, please complete a declaration of major/minor form

Year 2 (24 credits successfully completed)

  • Register for Fine Arts studio courses, art history courses, and non-Fine Arts electives as outlined under year two in 
  • Note: If your course selections for non-Fine Arts electives satisfy the requirements for a minor (excluding Fine Arts or art history,) the minor will be recorded on your transcript. If declaring a minor, please complete a declaration of major/minor form

Year 3 (54 credits successfully completed)

  • Register for Fine Arts studio courses, art history courses, and non-Fine Arts electives as outlined under year three in
  • Note: If your course selections for non-Fine Arts electives satisfy the requirements for a minor (excluding Fine Arts or art history,) the minor will be recorded on your transcript. If declaring a minor, please complete a declaration of major/minor form

Year 4 (84 credits successfully completed)

  • Register for Fine Arts studio courses, art history courses, and non-Fine Arts electives as outlined under year four in
  • If you intend to graduate in May, you must submit an application for graduation form by Sept. 30 and a degree audit form by Oct. 30
  • Register for both the fall and winter terms in all courses required to complete degree requirements

To help you map your degree requirements, use a degree audit form. Please select the degree audit form that corresponds to the academic calendar you are following to complete your degree.

Bachelor of Arts and Science degree map

Note: 120 credits are required for a degree. A normal course load is 15 credits per term for each of the Fall and Winter terms.

Year 1 (fewer than 24 credits completed)

  • The combined Arts & Science programs require the completion of specific courses in your intended discipline during first year. Review to determine which first year courses are required for your intended major and for any upper year courses you may be interested in taking.
  • At the same time you are working towards your major, take the opportunity to register for courses outside of your intended discipline. Consult with the academic advisor  (advisor@mta.ca) for further advice.

Year 2 (24 credits successfully completed)

  • Work three to six credits of distribution requirements into your schedule
  • Select courses that will lead to a major
  • Declare your major by the end of second year, before registering for third-year courses. Consult with the program advisor if you are considering an honours program
  • Arts & Science students should keep in mind the BA & Sc degree requirement of 36 credits from Science courses. 36 credits are also required from non-Science courses in disciplines from Arts and Letters, Humanities, or Social Science, as defined in section

Year 3 (54 credits successfully completed)

  • Major must be declared before you register for third year courses
  • Distribution requirements should be completed by end of year three
  • Select courses for your major following the program requirements and keeping in mind the BA & Sc requirement of 30 credits from 3/4000 level courses
  • If you intend to pursue honours, you must declare your intention to complete an honours degree by December using the declaration to pursue honours form (see Academic Calendar , for honours degree requirements). Eligibility to complete an honours degree program will depend on your academic performance at the end of third year and confirmation of an honours thesis advisor.

Year 4 (84 credits successfully completed)

  • Select courses for your major following the program requirements and keeping in mind the BA & Sc requirement of 30 credits from 3/4000 level courses
  • Complete any remaining distribution requirements
  • If you intend to graduate in May, you must submit an application for graduation form by Sept. 30 and a degree audit form by Oct. 30
  • Register for both the Fall and Winter terms in all courses required to complete degree requirements
  • Other requirements — consult with program advisor(s) or the academic advisor (advisor@mta.ca)

Minor
BA & Sc students are not required to complete a Minor. Students who do complete a Minor from those listed under sections or will have the Minor recorded on the transcript.

Please refer to section 11.8 of the for complete details of the Bachelor of Arts and Science degree. To help you map your degree requirements, use degree audit forms.

Need help? Visit academic advising.

Questions? Contact the Registrar's Office at regoffice@mta.ca or call (506) 364-2269.