Intent to Register Questions

ITR Process Answers

Who needs to complete an Intent to Register?

All Year 1 students must submit their Intent to Register, and Year 2, 3, or 4 students only if you are making any changes to your program in any way, such as switching your BMOS module, or adding or removing a Minor or certificate. There will be information sessions as well as communication sent out to your UWO email.

What if I am late submitting my ITR and I missed the deadline?

It is possible to still submit your request up until the end of April. Please contact your home faculty Academic Counselling office for advice and options.

Can I change my mind when I'm in second year?

Students making any changes will submit an Intent to Register every year they plan to study at Western. Therefore, you may decide to change your mind more than once, however, be mindful of the courses required for your intended program if you plan to finish your degree in four years. You must follow and complete the courses required by the program you intend to graduate from.

The 3 Different MOS Degree Options

What is the difference between an Honours Specialization and Specialization?

For most of our modules, the difference is largely the average you require to pursue the Honours program. There are some course differences. Visit our checklists to see the differences.
The biggest difference is in the Honours Specialization in Finance module since some honours level Economics courses are required. We recommend you speak with an Advisor upon gaining admission to the Honours Finance module to ensure you make the best selections.

How does the Honours Double Major differ from the Honours Specialization?

If you plan to study an Honours Double Major, you would choose a second Major in another program outside of the BMOS program. An Honours Double Major requires fewer modular courses than the Honours Specialization. Major modules require between 6.0 and 7.0 modular courses, where an Honours Specialization requires between 10.0 and 11.5 modular courses. This means you would have less electives to choose from doing an Honours Double Major. Admission average to be eligible for an Honours Double Major is 70% in the 3.0 principal courses, whereas for the Honours Specialization it is 73%.

Average and Program Requirements Answers

What average do I need to progress from year to year?

For any of the Specialization modules, BMOS students must maintain an overall cumulative average of 65%.

For any Honours Specialization or Honours Double Major, you must have a modular average of 70% with no individual modular course less than 60%, a pass in all elective courses, and an overall cumulative average of at least 65%.

Is it 73% average overall or just in the principal courses for Honours Specialization?

Depending on which year you are in will determine which averages we must consider.

For students requesting to enter Honours in their second year, you must attain a 73% average on your 3.0 Principal courses with no individual grade less than 60%, and a pass in your 2.0 elective courses.

For students requesting to enter Honours in a senior year, you must attain:

a 73% average on your 3.0 1000-level Principal courses with no individual grade less than 60%;
a 73% overall average on your last 5.0 courses;
an overall modular average of 70% with no individual modular course less than 60%;
a cumulative overall average of 65%.

If you are currently in an Honours Specialization and wish to progress, you must ensure you:

maintained a cumulative modular average of 70%;
obtained a minimum grade of 60% in each individual modular course;
obtained a passing grade in each elective course;
maintain an overall cumulative average of 65%.

What if I receive less than 60% in an elective course?

For any of our programs, you need only pass your elective courses. A pass is a grade of 50%.

What if I receive less than 70% in a modular course?

For a Specialization, the individual averages do not affect your progression in our modules. For current BMOS students, you must have a 65% cumulative overall average to progress. For students applying into Specialization, you must have a 70% on your last 5.0 courses, and a 65% cumulative overall average.

For an Honours Double Major or Honours Specialization, the individual grades in your modular courses must be a minimum of 60%, and a modular average of at least 70%.

What if I fail a class? Can any exceptions be made?

To enter or remain in an Honors program, you may not have any failed grades (<50%) on your transcript. If you fail a course, you will be removed from the Honors program at the next adjudication period and must meet the Admission requirements to be readmitted. You then have the choice to repeat the course, take one of its antirequisites, or complete a Specialization.

Since our Honors program is limited enrolment, no exceptions will be granted.

I have taken more than two 1000-level Math courses. How will you calculate my admission average for Honors?

Typically, we will select the best two of your Math courses, and the others will be considered as elective courses.

I plan to take MOS 1021A/B and 1023A/B in the summer, will you still consider me for Honours or Specialization?

To enter the Honours program, students must meet the minimum requirements, which includes MOS 1021A/B and 1023A/B. If by the adjudication period in May, you have not completed the minimum requirements, you will be ineligible to enter Honours and will have to request Honours the following your of Intent to Register. In this case, you would register in a Specialization for now, and may switch into Honours the following year.

I am changing from one Honours Specialization to another; do I need to meet the admission requirements again?

No, you are already deemed eligible for Honors so you may progress into another Honors.
Exceptions:

1) students changing into the Honors Specialization in Finance must also meet the requirements set by the Department of Economics for the 2100-level Economics courses, if taken.

2) our Honors programs are limited enrolment and some have reached this capacity.

Is there a maximum number of students that may be enrolled in Honors?

Yes, our Honors degrees are limited enrolment, and several of our modules have been reaching this limit. We monitor this each May when we complete adjudication.
Students intending to apply to Honors must meet the minimum requirements, however, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Do you assess transfer credits?

Yes, all students planning to pursue a degree in DAN Management should visit our office to meet with an Advisor to have their credits assessed and a checklist completed. This will help you in your course selections and prevent any repeated credits from occurring.

Review our Transfer Students page.

One of the Principal courses is a transfer credit, how do you calculate my average for Honors Specialization?

Typically, if a student has been granted admission with a transfer credit, we will use an alternative course taken at Western University in the calculation of the average. We would not require you to retake that credit.

Entering and Re-entering BMOS Answers

I am a first year non-BMOS student, but I haven't completed 5.0 courses. Am I eligible?

No. To be eligible to enter into the BMOS program, a minimum of 5.0 courses must be completed by the end of the current academic year. Summer courses for the current year are not considered.

If I have not met the minimum requirements before May; when do I apply again?

We only assess students during the Adjudication period in May. If you are ineligible to enter into the BMOS program at the end of the academic year, you can submit your request through the following year Intent to Register.

What if my average is too low to progress in BMOS? Can I appeal?

If a student is unsuccessful in progressing in the BMOS program because their cumulative overall average falls below 65%, they will be required to obtain re-admission to the program. To be re-admitted, a student must:

a) achieve an overall average of 70% on 5.0 courses taken while out of BMOS;
b) achieve a cumulative average of 65%

Students who wish to appeal and have DOCUMENTED circumstances, may do so before the deadline of June 30. Appeals are submitted through the DAN Department Help Portal and are reviewed by the Undergraduate Chair. Please review the conditions and rights to appeal here.

Adding Other Modules Answers

Can I complete a Minor in BMOS?

No, the BMOS program does not offer any Minor modules. The threed degree options are: Specialization, Honours Specialization and Honours Double Major.

Can I overlap courses between my Honours Specialization and Major or Minor?

No. Courses cannot be double-counted. All courses in both modules must be completed. If you plan to pursue a Major or Minor that requires an overlap, you should consult with an Advisor to discuss how this forced overlap is managed.

Can I apply for a Minor next year?

Yes, if you have not yet taken the admission requirement for your intended Minor, you may choose to take that course next year and apply at your next Intent to Register. Ensure you plan your courses accordingly so that you are able to finish your Minor requirements by the time you intend to graduate.

Affliated College Students Answers

I am from an Affiliated College. Do I require MOS 1021A/B and 1023A/B?

Yes, you must complete these two critical courses for prerequisite and program purposes. They are required for the main campus program and therefore, are mandatory. You may choose to take them after you have been admitted to Main Campus.

Can I transfer from Kings/Brescia/Huron to Main Campus?

Yes, you must meet the minimum requirements to transfer from the Affiliated colleges to Main Campus into a Specialization. This means achieving a 70% average on your last 5.0 courses with an overall cumulative average of 70%.
Once you are at Main Campus, you will then be permitted to take MOS 1021A/B and 1023A/B.

IVEY/AEO Concerns Answers

I am an AEO Student. Which program should I ask for?

This is your decision. We have six modular programs to choose from and each student has their own strengths and weaknesses. Choose the program that best suits you and then select appropriate courses in your second year.

What courses should I focus on in order to get into Ivey?

If you are AEO, read the Information Booklet that you received from Ivey. It will explain your best course of action for your second year. At a minimum, you should select: 1.0 course: Business 2257, 2.0 modular courses (any course listed on the module checklist), 2.0 elective courses.

Adjudication(What happens after ITR?) Answers

How does the adjudication process work?

At the end of the academic year, the Faculties and Departments on campus assess the students' Intent to Register request. This process is what we call adjudication. Each student is checked against their request and it is determined if they have met requirements and may enter or proceed, or if they have not met requirements and are denied.

This process takes the majority of May to complete and then all of the results must be coded into the students' records. Usually by about mid-June, students will receive their adjudication results through their Student Centre > Web Academic Report. Around that time, emails will be sent from the Office of the Registrar to notify you of your Course Registration Start day.

Which grades are considered for the adjudication?

Any courses completed before or during the previous Academic year are considered (ie: courses completed on or before April 30). We do not consider any courses taken during that current summer term.

When do I find out if I am eligible for my ITR Request?

Adjudication occurs through the month of May. Typically, students can expect to view their results around mid-June on the Student Centre > Web Academic Report.

Undergraduate

Intent to Register Questions

ITR Process Questions

The 3 Different MOS Degree Options

Average and Program Requirements Questions

Entering or Re-entering BMOS Questions

Adding Other Modules Questions

Affliated College Students Questions

IVEY/AEO Concerns Questions

Adjudication (What happens after ITR?) Questions

ITR Process Answers

The 3 Different MOS Degree Options

Average and Program Requirements Answers

Entering and Re-entering BMOS Answers

Adding Other Modules Answers

Affliated College Students Answers

IVEY/AEO Concerns Answers

Adjudication(What happens after ITR?) Answers

Undergraduate