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Foundation (UTP Stage I) Course Selection

Students in mixed entry should scroll down to the bottom section to see the recommended first term courses for their program.

Students in Foundation (UTP Stage I) should enrol in the following courses in their first term:

  • ILS (non-credit, no fee)
  • ESR 100 (English Skills/Reading) OR ESW 100 (English Skills/Writing)
  • MTH 099 or MTH 103 (based on Math Placement Test results)
  • Two courses from the list below:
    • BUS 108: Business Management
    • COM 101: Introduction to Computing
    • CHM 100: Basic Chemistry
    • ECN 100: Introduction to Economics
    • PHY 100: Basic Physics
    • POL 100: Politics and Society
    • PSY 101: Foundations of Psychology & Wellness
    • SOC 105: World Issues
    • STT 101: Basic Statistics
    • HIS105: The Story of English

To see the required and recommended courses based on your future pathway, please review the Foundation (UTP Stage I) Program Planning Guide.

Additional advice

  • To successfully complete the Foundation (UTP Stage I) program, students must complete ILS and eight (8) Foundation (UTP Stage I) courses.
  • It is recommended that students enrol in ILS along with four (4) Foundation (UTP Stage I) courses during their first term.
  • JUMP Rule:
    • Students who complete all four courses (in addition to ILS) within a single semester and achieve a minimum grade of
      B (70%)in each course may be eligible for the “Jump Rule” to advance directly into International Year One (UTP Stage II).
    • Students are required to select either ESR or ESW during their first term. Those who qualify for the “Jump Rule” are not obligated to complete the second course.
    • Students who JUMP should consult with a Student Success Advisor to confirm they meet all prerequisite requirements for International Year One (UTP Stage II) and any university-level courses relevant to their intended program of study. For further details, refer to Section 3.1.2 of the ICM Student Handbook available in your Student Portal.

For assistance with program planning, please contact the Student Success Advisors.

Foundation (UTP Stage I) – Mixed Entry

Students in a Mixed Entry program will find this indicated on their Letter of Offer under the Conditions section: “Student is now eligible for our Mixed entry level based on the provided English test result. To successfully enrol in the Mixed Program, you must select AES100.”

  • AES 100 Academic English
  • ILS (non-credit, no fee)
  • MTH 099 or MTH 103 (based on Math Placement Test results)
  • Up to one additional Foundation course from the following list below:
    • BUS 108: Business Management
    • CHM 100: Basic Chemistry
    • COM 101: Introduction to Computing
    • ECN 100: Introduction to Economics
    • PHY 100: Basic Physics
    • POL 100: Politics and Society
    • PSY 101: Foundations of Psychology & Wellness
    • SOC 105: World Issues
    • STT 101: Basic Statistics
    • ESR 100: English Skills/Reading
    • ESW 100: English Skills/Writing
    • HIS105: The Story of English

To see the required and recommended courses based on your future pathway, please review the Foundation (UTP Stage I) Program Planning Guide.

Additional advice

To successfully complete the Foundation (UTP Stage I) program, students must complete eight (8) Foundation (UTP Stage I) courses, in addition to AES and ILS. The Mixed program typically requires three academic terms to complete.

Students enroled in the Foundation (UTP Stage I) Mixed Entry program are not eligible for the “Jump Rule” during their first term. However, eligibility may be considered in the second term if the following criteria are met:

  • Completion of four (4) Foundation (UTP Stage I) courses (excluding ILS) within a single semester.
  • Achievement of a minimum grade of B (70%) in each of the four courses.

Students who meet these requirements should consult with a Student Advisor to confirm they satisfy all prerequisite conditions for International Year One (UTP Stage II) and any university-level courses relevant to their intended program.

For assistance with program planning, please contact the Student Success Advisors.

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