# FAQs

**Source**: https://haskayne.ucalgary.ca/current-students/undergraduate/student-resources/faqs
**Parent**: https://haskayne.ucalgary.ca/

**Current Students - Undergraduate**

### [How can I connect with a Program Specialist?](#collapse1674105188)

The Haskayne Undergraduate Programs office is currently open for remote advising via email and Zoom.  For information on Zoom drop-in advising sessions please visit our [Program Advising](https://haskayne.ucalgary.ca/current-students/undergraduate/academic-information/advising) page. We look forward to connecting with you soon!

### [How do I find out more information about the Co-op Education Program?](#collapse952568784)

Visit the [Co-op website](https://haskayne.ucalgary.ca/current-students/undergraduate/student-experience/co-operative-education), or email advisors via [coop@haskayne.ucalgary.ca](mailto:coop@haskayne.ucalgary.ca).

### [When do I need to declare a concentration?](#collapse100803091)

Students typically take concentration classes in their third and fourth year. In order to make an informed decision, it is best to decide on a concentration, after you have taken the majority of your core 317 classes. More information regarding concentrations is available [here](https://haskayne.ucalgary.ca/future-students/bcomm/concentrations).

### [How do I change my concentration?](#collapse1204873546)

From your Student Centre select “Program and Advising” and then “Change of Program”.  The concentration change will take effect the following year, if you are planning to graduate before then please contact a Haskayne program specialist for advising assistance.

### [When is the deadline to submit a Change of Program?](#collapse2057232173)

The Change of Program online form is open from October 1st-February 1st.

### [Am I able to take longer than four years to complete my Bachelor of Commerce?](#collapse809096232)

Yes, Haskayne students are allowed to take up to ten years to complete their BComm. Many students take five or six years.

### [Am I able to take time off from the Bachelor of Commerce program?](#collapse361052162)

Yes, Haskayne students are allowed to take up to one year off from their degree without being registered in classes, as long as they complete their BComm within the ten-year period.

### [How many junior courses can I use for credit towards the BComm program?](#collapse539348918)

Four junior courses (12 units) can be used towards the BComm program, any junior courses beyond this will not count for credit towards the BComm program.

### [Can the prerequisite to courses be waived?](#collapse1058727107)

Prerequisite courses exist to ensure students have the correct knowledge base for courses that follow, they cannot be waived. Students should visit the [University of Calgary Course Calendar](https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/) to view prerequisite courses and plan accordingly.

### [When should I start applying for exchange?](#collapse1594535102)

Second year is a good time to start thinking about exchange. The Haskayne Undergraduate Programs office has two dedicated exchange advisors available via [exchange@haskayne.ucalgary.ca](mailto:exchange@haskayne.ucalgary.ca).

### [Where can I get more information regarding CG Grades?](#collapse394007889)

Information regarding CG Grades is available [here](https://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/student-centre/grades/flexible-grade).

### [How do I apply for deferred exam/course work?](#collapse1399332049)

Writing of an exam or submission of an assessment after the normal scheduled date **may** be allowed in cases of illness, domestic affliction, or religious conviction. If you are requesting a deferred quiz, midterm exam, or late submission of an assessment please visit [Deferral of Term Work and Exams](https://haskayne.ucalgary.ca/current-students/undergraduate/academic-information/deferral-of-term-work-exams).

### [When should I register in courses?](#collapse320136682)

Students should register in courses on their [enrolment date](https://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/registration/enrolment-appointments). If students wait to register later, required courses may be full.

### [Would an Accelerated MBA work for me?](#collapse1887541607)

This program is built specifically for future business graduates after working for two years full-time post graduating. Taking into account prior education the **MBA is reduced from 20 to 11 courses**, saving both time and money. Additionally, if you achieved a **GPA of 3.2** or higher in your undergraduate business degree you may be eligible to have the **GMAT waived**.

Visit [here](https://haskayne.ucalgary.ca/future-students/mba-programs/accelerated-mba) for more information on the Accelerated MBA.

Information regarding other MBA programs is available [here](https://haskayne.ucalgary.ca/future-students/mba-programs).