To qualify for the degree, students must:  

1. Pass a minimum of 20.0 credits:
2. Of the 20.0 credits, at least 6.0 credits must be at the C- and/or D-level, with at least 1.0 credit at the D-level:
3. Of the 20.0 credits, at least 0.5 credit must come from each of the following five breadth categories (breadth categories are identified in course descriptions):
   1. Arts, Literature & Language
   2. History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies
   3. Social & Behavioural Sciences
   4. Natural Sciences
   5. Quantitative Reasoning
4. Complete a program or programs as below (only programs offered by UTSC may be used to fulfill degree requirements, and students are permitted to graduate with a maximum of three certified programs):
   1. At least one Specialist program; or
   2. At least two Major programs; or
   3. At least one Major program and two Minor offerings.
5. Ensure the combinations of programs used to meet the degree requirement include a minimum of 12.0 distinct credits.
6. Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 1.85. A student whose cumulative grade point average (CGPA) is at least 1.60, but less than 1.85, may request to graduate with a BA or BSc.

Notes:

• Some combinations of programs are not possible due to the similarity in course requirements. Students with questions or concerns are advised to consult the Academic Advising & Career Centre to ensure they complete a minimum of 12.0 different credits. In the event that a student completes two certified Major programs and an additional certified Minor, the 12.0 distinct credits may be taken from any of these certified programs.
• The CGPA requirement to complete certain programs is higher than 1.85. For details see the individual program descriptions.
• Students may consult with an Academic Advisor in the Office of the Registrar regarding degree requirements. Consult the departmental program advisor regarding program requirements.

The type of degree students receive, whether HBA or HBSc, will be determined by the Specialist or Major program completed. For example:

• Students completing a Specialist BA program will receive an HBA degree;
• Students completing a Specialist BSc program will receive an HBSc degree;
• Students completing a Major BA program, in conjunction with any combination of two Minor programs, will receive an HBA degree;
• Students completing a Major BSc program, in conjunction with any combination of two Minor programs, will receive an HBSc degree;
• Students completing a Major BA program and a Major BSc program may choose either the HBA or HBSc degree. Students may request a degree change on eService.