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Welcome to the Faculty of Social Sciences!

We’re so excited to have you join us this Fall. We know you’ve got a lot of questions, and we’ve got your back every step of the way. Everything from important Soc Sci dates and deadlines to how to select your courses for the Fall semester.

In addition to our faculty supports and information on this page, make sure you’re staying up to date with the Office of the Registrar.

Next Steps

1. Read the Level I Information Guide

We’ve put together a first-year information guide to help walk you through getting ready for September.

In this guide you’ll find a list of important academic dates, information related to courses and course selection and level I requirements.

2. Enroll in classes Learn how to prepare for enrollment in your program.

Registration for incoming Level I students begins June 26. Your individual enrolment date and time will be posted to your Mosaic Student Centre on June 12. It can be found on the right-hand side of the Student Centre, under enrolment dates.

For tips and information on how to select courses using Mosaic, watch this video!

3. Get Enrollment Support

Register for one of our enrolment webinars:

Wednesday, June 19 at 6 pm: Enrolment Webinar Sign-up

Tuesday, June 25 at 1:30 pm: Enrolment Webinar Sign-up

Thursday, June 27 at 3 pm: Reality of Psychology Sign-up (highly recommended for students interested in pursuing Psychology, PNB or Social Psychology as a degree)

4. Advanced Credit Request

Information about how to obtain advanced credit will be shared in July 2024. Keep an eye on your email!

Next Steps

We’ve put together a first-year information guide to help walk you through getting ready for September. In this guide you’ll find a list of important academic dates, information related to courses and course selection and level I requirements.

Registration for incoming Level I students begins June 26. Your individual enrolment date and time will be posted to your Mosaic Student Centre on June 12. It can be found on the right-hand side of the Student Centre, under enrolment dates.

For tips and information on how to select courses using Mosaic, watch this video!

Enrolment Planning for Social Sciences I
It’s time to choose your Social Sciences I courses! Use this document to help you plan our your first-year required and elective courses so that you’re set up for your top Level II program choices.

Download the SOCSCI I Enrollment Planning Guide

Enrolment Planning for Economics I
It’s time to choose your Economics I courses! Use this document to help you plan our your first-year required and elective courses so that you’re set up for your top Level II Economics program options.

Download the ECON I Enrollment Planning Guide

Enrolment Planning for Health & Society I
It’s time to choose your Health & Society I courses! Use this document to help you plan our your first-year required and elective courses so that you’re set up for your top Level II health-related program options.

Download the HAS I Enrollment Planning Guide

Enrolment Planning for Accelerated Economics I (Honours & Specialist)
It’s time to choose your Economics I courses! Use this document to help you plan our your first-year required and elective courses so that you’re set up for your Accelerated Economics options.

Download the Accelerated ECON I Enrollment Planning Guide

Register for one of our enrolment webinars:

Wednesday, June 19 at 6 pm: Enrolment Webinar Sign-up

Tuesday, June 25 at 1:30 pm: Enrolment Webinar Sign-up

Thursday, June 27 at 3 pm: Reality of Psychology Sign-up (highly recommended for students interested in pursuing Psychology, PNB or Social Psychology as a degree)

Information about how to obtain advanced credit will be shared in July 2024. Keep an eye on your email!

First Year at a Glance

As a student in Social Sciences, your first year will be spent in one of three pathways – Social Sciences I, Economics I or Health & Society I. What does this mean? You will explore exploring a variety of courses, programs, and disciplines before deciding what major you’d like to focus on in Level II! It’s a great opportunity to try different things and learn a little about yourself along the way.

You will apply to 4 different programs (majors) at the end of Level I.

During your first few months in the Faculty of Social Sciences, we recommend that you book an appointment with an Academic Advisor to discuss your course calendar, planning for Level II and how to explore opportunities like studying abroad, internships and more.