Undergraduate Admission, Queen's University, Canada

Overview

The Dual Degree program consists of a primary degree program and a secondary degree program, which allows Queen's students to concurrently complete degree requirements for programs in two different faculties or schools at Queen's University.

One of Commerce, Engineering or Nursing is the primary program, with a secondary program being a Bachelor of Arts (General) or Bachelor of Science (General). A Dual Degree program will usually take at least five years of study.

Learn more about dual degree options in the Faculty of Arts and Science.

Note: Students who have already completed or are in their final year of one degree program should consider a Second Degree program rather than to a Dual Degree program. We encourage you to seek academic advising to fully understand the options, length of study and requirements of a dual or second degree prior to applying. 

Booking an Appointment

The Faculty of Arts and Science is staffed with a team of professional Academic Advisors to answer all of your questions related to your degree program.  To request an appointment, email asc.academic@queensu.ca and they will get in touch with you to collect some information and put you in touch with an advisor.

Eligibility

To be eligible, students must meet all of the following criteria:

• Have the equivalent of Arts and Science full-time standing in their home faculty or school

• Have completed eight 3.0-unit courses (24.0 units) in their home faculty or school

• Have been in good academic standing in their home faculty or school throughout their undergraduate career at Queen's

  (Note: "Good academic standing" is defined as having no academic sanction imposed in the student's home faculty or school. Such sanctions in the home faculty or school may include "Special Programs" noted on the student's record that result from previous poor performance, academic probation, or a requirement to withdraw.)

• Have a minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.60

• Apply to an Arts and Science degree program in a substantially different plan from that in their primary degree program

• Satisfy departmental criteria for admission to the plan

Degree Requirements

Students must satisfy the requirements for each degree program. A maximum of 60 units may be counted toward both the primary and secondary programs.

Students must complete the course requirements for their primary program as well as 30.0 units for a Bachelor of Arts or Science (Minor) secondary program.

These additional Arts and Science courses must be registered under the Arts and Science program. Students pay Arts and Science course fees for the courses they are taking while registered in the Faculty of Arts and Science.

Application Procedure

Complete and submit the online application form to Undergraduate Admission. Your application will appear in your SOLUS Student Center 3-5 business days after we receive the completed application form and fee. If you do not see the application in your Student Center after 5 business days, please contact Undergraduate Admission.

Application Deadlines:

Fall: May 1st to June 30th

Winter: September 1st to December 1st

Spring: January 1st to April 1st

Completed application form, along with $100 application fee, must be submitted via the online application to Undergraduate Admission and Recruitment.

Change of Dual Degree Combination

Students are admitted to specific dual degree program combinations. To change a secondary program, a student must complete the online application. Your application will appear in your SOLUS Student Center 3-5 business days after we receive the completed application form and fee. If you do not see the application in your Student Center after 5 business days, please contact us.

Application Deadlines:

Fall: May 1st to June 30th

Winter: September 1st to December 1st

Spring: January 1st to April 1st

Completed application form, along with $100 application fee, must be submitted via the online application to Undergraduate Admission and Recruitment.

Withdrawal from a Dual Degree Program

Once admitted to a dual degree program, students who decide not to complete the program may indicate their intent to withdraw, in writing, to Undergraduate Admission.

Application Deadlines:

Fall: May 1st to June 30th

Winter: September 1st to December 1st

Spring: January 1st to April 1st

Letter indicating intent to withdraw from a dual degree program must be submitted to Undergraduate Admission and Recruitment. For students who are asked to withdraw from one or both halves of their dual degree program, they will automatically be removed from their dual degree program and should speak with an academic advisor in their home faculty.