The checklist does not check for specific program requirements (i.e. required courses). If you have questions about your program requirements, please contact your Program Advisor or check with your Department.

The checklist also does not check for specific Minor requirements (i.e. required courses). You should be aware of your Minor requirements as detailed on your Minor application. If you can't remember your Minor requirements, please contact the Science Information Centre to check your application form.

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Graduation FAQ

Ive applied to graduate in May, but I missed a final exam. Can I still graduate?

All faculty and program requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for graduation. If you have a deferred standing (a.k.a "SD") in a course that you are using to fulfill requirements, then you may not be able to graduate in May. If you write the deferred exam during the summer deferred exam period (July 23, 2007 to August 3, 2007), then you may graduate in the following November.

I've applied to graduate in May but I failed a course. Can I still graduate?

All faculty and program requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for graduation. If the failed course is part of the requirements, then you will not be able to graduate. You will need to complete this missing requirement and re-apply for graduation. On the other hand, if the failed course is not being used for your requirements and the course is essentially "extra", then you may be eligible for graduation.

How can I find out if I have all the courses I need to graduate?

The two sets of requirements that you must complete are the faculty requirements and the program requirements.

Faculty Requirements: Towards the end of Term 1, the Science Information Centre reviews the Faculty requirements of all registered students who have fourth year standing. Students who appear to be deficient in requirements are emailed. Ultimately, you, the student, are responsible for ensuring that you meet the requirements for graduation.

Program Requirements: the Science Information Centre also reviews the program requirements for fourth year General Science students. Students in other programs should consult their program advisors. Contact information for program advisors is often available on the program websites; for links, click here. It is recommended that you review the appropriate checklists and the UBC Calendar yourself before meeting with an advisor so that you can come prepared with specific questions.

I'll be graduating in November, but I still want to be able to take courses until April. How can I do that?
During the summer prior to your November graduation, you would still be classified as a fourth year student. Thus, you can register for courses in the subsequent winter session (September to April) as a fourth year student. Your status as a 4th Year B.SC. student will not change until the day you graduate. Then, if you wish to continue taking courses, your status must be changed to Unclassified (UNCL).