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Registration and Orientation

Cognitive Science Orientation:

Tuesday, August 26 2025
2:30-4:30pm
McConnell Engineering - Room 11
(If you enter McConnell near Frostbite Ice Cream; walk straight past the elevators, room 11 is just beyond the elevators. Follow signs for cogsci orientation)

For all new cognitive science students:

Returning students who have just joined the program
New U0 and U1 students who have declared, or are interested in, Cognitive Science as their major.

Come join us for a fun and interactive session!

We will go over some of the basics about the program and then have a Q&A panel with upper year students. You will also get to meet the Cognitive Science Program Director, Program Advisor and council members of SACS (Student Assc for Cognitive Science). There will be plenty of time to ask questions and chat one on one.

We hope to see you there!

Orientation Materials

PDF icon Cogsci Course Planning tips - CEGEP students

PDF icon Cogsci Course Planning tips - High School students

For help in planning your U1 courses, see video explanations below from the former Cognitive Science Program Advisor, Ryan Bouma.

New Students: All students must fulfill the Foundation program (Freshman) requirements (with the except of those admitted with a Quebec CEGEP Diploma). Please consult the BA&Sc First Year Course requirements and consult with the BA&Sc degree advisor for any questions about the Foundation program.

The videos below are intended for students that have completed some of the required first year U0 curriculum already via advanced standing or transfer credits. The videos will be helpful in understanding the different streams in cognitive science and their prerequisites. This can help a first year student to determine which of the foundation math and science courses to prioritize. In some cases a new student could start taking some of the core courses from cognitive science in first year if they have room in their schedule. It is recommended to discuss the BASC program options and your interests with the BA&Sc degree advisor first.

Overview of the Cognitive Science Interfaculty and Honours programs