Flexible Programming

In Engineering, we offer a range of degree options that provide students with unique and exciting opportunities to explore their interests and gain valuable experience. Our combined degree program allow students to earn two degrees in a shorter amount of time than it would take to pursue them separately. Concurrent degree programs allow students to earn a degree in Engineering and another field of study simultaneously. And our co-op degree program provides students with the opportunity to gain real-world experience through paid work terms.

We are committed to providing our students with a high-quality education that prepares them for successful careers in their chosen fields. Our combined, concurrent and co-op program offer a range of benefits, including increased career opportunities, exposure to diverse fields of study, and hands-on experience in real world settings.

We recognize that not every student's progression looks the same. If you need to slow things down and spread out the workload to meet your needs, we have options to support you! 

Read through some of our flexible programming options below, and book an appointment with your Academic Advisor here to discuss which one meets your needs. 

Five Year Plan

Sometimes it makes sense to slow things down, whether that's because you enjoy a lighter load so you can focus more attention on a fewer number of courses, you're a varsity athlete, have responsibilities outside of school and more. 

Structuring your program in this way will make your BESc a five year program, instead of a 4 year program. To set up a 5 year plan you will work with your academic counsellor individually to identify the best plan for you going forward. 

How it works:

1.) You meet with your academic advisor to discuss your situation, goals, and courses. Together you will identify the courses in year 1 that you would like to continue and complete this year. 

2.) In March, you will complete your ITR as "Engineering Year 1"

3.) The following September, you will return to the Engineering program as a Year 1 student. You will complete the remaining year 1 courses you did not complete in the previous year. During this year you may also take some of the courses that are common to all second year programs or, courses to meet your non-technical elective course requirements. 

4.) That March, you will use your ITR period to rank your preferred Engineering programs. 

Summer Courses

If you need to repeat a course, or have deferred a course to the summer to slow things down. The first year Engineering courses, with the exception of EngSci 1050 are offerered over the summer.  

How to register for the Summer term & courses. For more information, please visit the Registrar's Office webpage HERE.

Important:

1.) Summer courses are charged per course fees at the Engineering rate. Even if the course being completed is not an Engineering course. Please see the Fee Schedule for more information on summer fees. 

2.) If you have not signed an Extended First Year Plan agreement with your Academic Counsellor, summer course grades are not calculated into your Year-Weighted Average (YWA) which is based on your courses completed September - April.